WASHINGTON, DC (Oct 6, 2008) USSoccerPlayers -- The New England Revolution get their name added to the list of Major League Soccer clubs already in the playoffs, and more bad news for DC United.
Included
The New England said it with a press release on Monday, confirming that the Chicago draw with Kansas City on Sunday gets the Revs an x = Clinched playoff berth beside their name in the standings.
Following last weekend’s matches, the Revs can finish no lower than fourth overall in the Eastern Conference and no lower than eighth in the overall MLS standings because they hold the head-to-head tiebreaker with FC Dallas, currently in fifth in the West.
In other words, Foxborough, it's playoff time.
No For Gallardo
DC United got Marcelo Gallardo back for a 3-0 loss against Chivas USA on Saturday, and hes now done for the season. A sprained MCL will do that for you, ending Gallardo's contribution to United circa 08 with four goals and three assists in 15 games.
According to Steven Goff's Soccer Insider, DC will also be sans Emilio and Fred for Thursday's Champions League game in Costa Rica.
Halloween Charity
The NY Red Bulls have announced they will be part of Trick-Or-Treat for UNICEF. 'What is that?," you might ask?
The newly created program is a soccer-centered community outreach initiative that will teach young people the value of community service, educate them about global issues facing children in other parts of the world and empower them with the tools to be active global citizens making a difference in the world.
And the press release quote:
“This is a tremendous opportunity to teach our youth about the struggles of children in other parts of the world, as well as teach them the value of community service,” said JoAnn Neale, executive vice president for Major League Soccer. “Soccer is a global game and the youth soccer players participating in this initiative will be directly contributing to the well being of a less fortunate child somewhere in the world.”
