North American SuperLiga Final: Revs Finally Find Way To Beat Dynamo

At Foxboro, Massachusetts:

The New England Revolution won the championship of the 2008 North Amercican SuperLiga by defeating the Houston Dynamo 3-2 after winning an eight-round penalty kick shootout 6-5. Chris Albright scored what turned out to be the game winning goal in the eighth round of the shootout, then Revs goalkeeper Matt Reis tipped the Dynamo's Corey Ashe's penalty kick to preserve the win. The score was deadlocked at 1-1 after regulation time, then 2-2 after two overtime periods.

It's An All-American SuperLiga Final As Revs Shut Out Iron Colts

At Foxboro, Massachusetts:

Shalrie Joseph scored the only goal of the match (30'), lifting the New England Revolution to a 1-0 win at home Wednesday night over Mexican club Atlante to reach the final of the 2008 North American SuperLiga. The Revs will take on fellow MLSers Houston Dynamo next Tuesday night at home for the SuperLiga crown.

Dynamo Dethrone Gophers To Reach SuperLiga Final

At Houston:

Goals from Bobby Boswell (77') and Corey Ashe (87') propelled the Houston Dynamo to a 2-0 home win over defending champions Pachuca to reach the final of the 2008 North American SuperLiga. The Dyanmo will play the championship match next Tuesday against the winner of Wednesday's Atlante-New England Revolution match, which will be held at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts.

SuperLiga Group Stage Action Concludes: Revs and Gophers Advance

Action in Group B in the 2008 North American SuperLiga concluded Sunday.

At Fullerton, California:

The New England Revolution locked up a berth in the semifinal round with a 1-1 deadlock versus Chivas USA. The Revs' Shalrie Joseph notched the equalizer at 78 minutes, canceling out Ante Razov's tally for Chivas USA at 59 minutes.

At Frisco, Texas:

Defending champions Pachuca advanced to the semifinals following their 1-1 draw with Santos Laguna. Damian Ariel Alvarez got the Gophers on the scoreboard in the 4th minute. However, Santos Laguna's Cristian Benitez equalized at 72 minutes.

FINAL GROUP B STANDINGS:

1. New England Revolution (GP: 3; GD: +2; PTS: 7)
2. Pachuca (GP: 3; GD: 0; PTS: 4)
3. Chivas USA (GP: 3; GD: 0; PTS: 4)
4. Santos Laguna (GP: 3; GD: -2; PTS: 1)

New England and Pachuca (thanks to their game one win over Chivas USA) advanced to the semifinal round.

SEMIFINAL MATCHUPS:

Tuesday, July 29:

Pachuca at Houston Dynamo

Wednesday, July 30:

Atlante at New England Revolution

Dynamo, Iron Colts Advance To SuperLiga Semis

Group A play in the 2008 North American SuperLiga concluded Saturday:

At Washington:

Ricardo Clark (12'), Bobby Boswell (29'), and Stuart Holden (84') each scored a goal as the Houston Dynamo locked up a semifinal round berth with a 3-1 road win over DC United.

At Santa Clara, California:

Atlante knocked off Chivas of Guadalajara 2-0 to advance to the semifinals. Giancarlo Maldonaldo (42') and Gerardo Jose Torres Espinoza (80') scored for the Iron Colts.


FINAL GROUP A STANDINGS:

1. Houston Dynamo (GP: 3; GD: +5; PTS: 6)
2. Atlante (GP: 3; GD: -1; PTS: 6)
3. Chivas of Guadalajara (GP: 3; GD: 0; PTS: 6)
4. DC United (GP: 3; GD: -4; PTS: 0)

Houston and Atlante advanced to the semifinal round.

Atlante advance by virtue of winning their match with Chivas of Guadalajara.

MLS Clubs Sweep Wednesday SuperLiga Contests

Group B action in the North American SuperLiga resumed on Wednesday:

At Foxboro, Massachusetts:

A successful penalty kick by Khano Smith (90'+8) lifted the New England Revolution to a 1-0 win over Mexican club Pachuca.

At Carson, California:

Ante Razov scored the only goal of the match (73') as Chivas USA defeated Santos Laguna 1-0.

GROUP B STANDINGS:

1. New England Revolution (GP: 2; GD: +2; PTS 6)
2. Pachuca (GP: 2; GD: 0; PTS: 3)
3. Chivas USA (GP: 2; GD: 0; PTS: 3)
4. Santos Laguna (GP: 2; GD: -2; PTS: 0)

Mexican Clubs Sweep SuperLiga Tuesday

Group A play continued Tuesday in the North American SuperLiga:

At Washington:

Luis Gabriel Rey's double (15', 44') helped Mexican club Atlante keep DC United winless with a 3-2 road win.


At Houston:

Omar Arellano scored the only goal (71') of Chivas of Guadalajara's 1-0 win over the Houston Dynamo.

GROUP A STANDINGS:

1. Chivas de Guadalajara (GP: 2; GD: +2; PTS: 6)
2. Houston Dynamo (GP: 2; GD: +3; PTS: 3)
3. Atlante (GP: 2; GD: -3; PTS: 6)
4. DC United (GP: 2; GD: -2; PTS: 0)

SuperLiga Standings

Here are the current North American SuperLiga standings:

GROUP A

1. Houston Dynamo (MLS) (GP: 1; GD: +4; PTS: 3)
2. Guadalajara (Mex) (GP: 1; GD: +1; PTS: 3)
3. DC United (MLS) (GP: 1; GD: -1; PTS: 0)
4. Atlante (Mex) (GP: 1; GD: -4; PTS: 0)

GROUP B:
1. Pachuca (Mex) (GP: 1; GD: +1; PTS: 3)
2. New England Revolution (MLS) (GP: 1; GD: +1; PTS: 3)
3. Santos Laguna (Mex) (GP: 1; GD: -1; PTS: 0)
4. Chivas USA (MLS) (GP: 1; GD: -1: PTS: 0)

Note: Pachuca has scored two goals to New England's 1.

Revs and Pachuca Win SuperLiga Openers

Two games were played Sunday in the North American SuperLiga:

At Foxboro, Massachusetts:

Kheli Dube scored the only goal of the match (70') to propel the New England Revolution to a 1-0 win over Santos Laguna of Mexico 1-0.

At Carson, California:

Bruno Marioni (23') and Gabriel Caballero (42') provided the scoring that enabled Mexican club Pachuca to come from behind to defeat Chivas USA 2-1.

SuperLiga Openers: Goats Top DCU; Dynamo Blast Atlante

The 2008 edition of the SuperLiga opened Saturday night:

At Washington:

Goals from Omar Arellano (24') and Gonzalo Reyes Pineda (72') lifted Mexican club Chivas de Guadalajara to a 2-1 SuperLiga opening win over DC United. Luciano Emilio provided DCU's lone goal at 76 minutes. Goats' goalkeeper Luis Michel stopped Jamie Moreno's penalty kick at 77 minutes.

At Houston:

Stuart Holden's double (21', 29') was part of a big first-half barrage that powered the Houston Dynamo to a 4-0 frontier-styled fistbeating of Mexican club Atlante. Dwayne De Rosario (20') and Brian Mullan (54') also contributed to the Dynamo scoring coffers.

Pachuca Captures SuperLiga Crown In Shootout Thriller

At Carson, California:

After a 1-1 draw at the final of the inaugural North American SuperLiga, Mexican club Pachuca defeated the Los Angeles Galaxy by winning the penalty-kick shootout 4-3. The Galaxy's David Beckham suffered a knee injury and could be out of action for six weeks.

Becks Helps Galaxy Beat DC

At Carson, California:

David Beckham paid big dividends in his first start for the Los Angeles Galaxy, scoring a goal (27') and assisting on Landon Donovan's tally (47') as the Galaxy defeated DC United 2-0 to reach the August 29th final of the North American SuperLiga. The Galaxy will face Mexican club, and current CONCAF Champions Cup holders Pachuca.

Dynamo Clinch SuperLiga Semifinal Berth By Beating DCU (Who Also Claim Semi Berth)

Group stage play in the North American SuperLiga concluded Wednesday:

Group B:

At Houston:

Brian Ching scored the game's lone goal (50') as the Houston Dynamo clinched first place in Group B and a semifinal berth with a 1-0 home win over DC United, who also clinched a semifinal berth despite losing.

At Bridgeview, Illinois:

Goals from Jose Mosqueda (18'), Salvador Cabanas (PK-56'), and Federico Insua (85') enabled Club America to eliminate fellow Mexican club Morelia from the SuperLiga with a 3-2 victory.

Wild Win For Galaxy In SuperLiga Play Lifts LA Into Semifinals; Pachuca Reach Semis, Too

Two games were played Tuesday in the North American SuperLiga:

Group A:

At Frisco, Texas:

Alan Gordon scored twice (3', 15') and Chris Klein (12'), Kevin Harmse (18'), Landon Donovan (84'), and Carlos Pavon (90') each scored once as the visiting Los Angeles Galaxy defeated FC in a wild, high-scoring 6-5 affair. The Galaxy assured themselves of a berth in the SuperLiga semifinals.

At Commerce City, Colorado:

Rafael Marquez Lugo scored the game's only goal at 62 minutes, as Pachuca clinched a semifinal berth in their 1-0 win over fellow Mexican club Chivas of Guadalajara.

DCU Beats America; Dynamo and Morelia Draw

In Sunday Group B play in the North America SuperLiga:

At Washington:

Rod Dyachenko scored the lone goal at 12 minutes to give DC United a 1-0 home win over Club America.

At Houston:

Marcio Batista equalized at 74 minutes to enable Moriela to gain a 1-1 road deadlock with the Houston Dynano. Joseph Ngwenya gave Houston the early lead with his first minute score.

Deadlock For Pachuca And Hoops; Goats Top Galaxy

Saturday action in the North American SuperLiga:

Group A:

At Frisco, Texas:

Christian Gimenez, with his successful penalty kick at 87 minutes, enabled visiting Mexican club Pachuca to gain a 1-1 draw with FC Dallas. Carlos Ruiz put the hosts in front in the 75th minute.

At Los Angeles:

Francisco Rodriguez (60') and Omar Bravo (85') provided the scoring to lift Chivas of Guadalajara to a 2-1 win over the Los Angeles Galaxy. Landon Donovan scored for the Galaxy in the 88th minute. David Beckham was in uniform but did not play because of his continuing ankle problems.

DCU and Morelia Draw; Dynamo Blank Club America

Two games were played on Wednesday in Group B action of the North American SuperLiga:

At Washington:

Diego Martinez scored the tying goal at 79 minutes as Mexican club Morelia gained a 1-1 road deadlock with DC United (whose Christian Gomez scored at 7 minutes).

At Houston:

Nate Jaqua provided the lone goal (41') in the Houston Dynamo's 1-0 home win over Club America.

Hoops and Goats: Fit To Be Tied; Galaxy Win Minus Becks

Two games were played Tuesday as the Superliga 2007 commenced:

At Frisco, Texas:

In the opening match, Chivas of Guadalajara and homestanding FC Dallas battled to a 1-1 draw. Arturo Alvarez scored at 56 minutes to put FCD in the lead, before Jose Antonio Olvera equalized for the Goats at 67 minutes.

At Carson, California:

Even with sore-ankled David Beckham on the bench, the Los Angeles Galaxy defeated visiting Pachuca (Mexico) 2-1. Alan Gordon (50') and Landon Donovan (81') provided the scoring for the Galaxy.