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Friday, November 20, 2009 - Page updated at 01:21 p.m.

MLS Cup 2009

The final is set and it's an all Western Conference affair. The L.A. Galaxy and Real Salt Lake meet Sunday at 5:30 p.m. in Major League Soccer's championship match at Qwest Field. We'll have full coverage all week on seattletimes.com. On Thursday, commissioner Don Garber participated in a live chat.

Sounders Blog

Some quotes from RSL players Nick Rimando and Kyle Beckerman Posted by Jose Romero - NEW - 11/20, 01:04 PM

Drew Carey to appear at Supporters Summit Posted by Jose Romero - NEW - 11/20, 12:53 PM

Real Salt Lake practice 11-20-09 Posted by Jose Romero - NEW - 11/20, 12:25 PM

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David Beckham, in his third MLS season, has dealt with criticism from a teammate and from the fans.

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David Beckham, in his third MLS season, has dealt with criticism from a teammate and from the fans. "It was hostile when I first came back this year and I knew it would be," Beckham said. "I was kind of looking forward to it because I'm able to respond under a little bit of pressure." Read story

UPDATE - 01:21 PM

Steve Kelley | David Beckham talks of ups, downs of game he loves

David Beckham's L.A. Galaxy plays Salt Lake for the MLS Cup at Qwest Field on Sunday. In his third MLS season, Beckham, an international star, has dealt with criticism from a teammate and from the fans, but he's not buckling. He's familiar with the idea that any publicity is good publicity.

Exclusive chat with Sigi Schmid

Sounders FC head coach Sigi Schmid talked about winning the U.S. Open Cup, the inaugural 2009 season, his coaching mentors and much more as he answered fan questions in a live chat on Oct. 14.

MLS Cup History

Recent stories

Thursday, November 19

Sounders paying off for Pioneer Square

MLS Cup History | Galaxy blanks Revs 1-0 to win 2005 title

Wednesday, November 18

Jerry Brewer | Seattle's chance to shine again

International Soccer | France, Greece qualify for World Cup on final day

MLS Cup History | D.C. United claims fourth league crown in 2004

Sounders FC won't have much leisure time preparing for 2010 season

Tuesday, November 17

With David Beckham in final, no MLS regrets

MLS Cup History | San Jose nets 2003 title with 4-2 win over Chicago

Monday, November 16

MLS Cup History | Fourth time is the charm for L.A. Galaxy in 2002

Sounders FC's Freddie Ljungberg named to MLS Best XI

Sunday, November 15

MLS Cup History | San Jose works overtime in 2001 final to beat L.A.

Saturday, November 14

MLS Cup History | Wizards shut out Fire 1-0 to claim title in 2000

MLS Playoffs | L.A. Galaxy blanks Houston to advance to MLS Cup final

MLS Playoffs | Real Salt Lake earns trip to MLS Cup with PK win over Chicago

Friday, November 13

MLS Cup History | D.C. United back on top in '99 after blanking L.A. Galaxy

Thursday, November 12

Sounders FC learns from first season, needs a player with physical force

MLS Cup History | Expansion Fire dethrones D.C. United

Wednesday, November 11

MLS Cup History | D.C. United takes second consecutive cup in 1997

Tuesday, November 10

Sounders FC's Fredy Montero named MLS Newcomer of the Year

Steve Kelley | How Sounders FC turned 2009 into Seattle soccer celebration

Top German national team goalkeeper Robert Enke dies at age 32

MLS Cup history | D.C. United wins first cup in 1996

Monday, November 9

Sounders FC hopes to add offense to roster next season

Sunday, November 8

Sounders FC's season ends with 1-0 OT loss to Houston

Sounders FC notebook | Freddie Ljungberg calls game a "big brawl"

Donovan's penalty kick sends L.A. to West final

Saturday, November 7

Officiating has Sounders FC ready for rough-and-tumble finale

Soccer | Chicago Fire advances to MLS Eastern Conference final

Friday, November 6

Sounders FC 'superfans' will be cheering in Houston

Thursday, November 5

Sounders FC's playoff foe features players with Northwest ties

MLS | Real Salt Lake ousts Columbus with 3-2 win

Wednesday, November 4

Success story: Sounders FC has been winner on and off the field in first season

Sounders success story, by the numbers

Tuesday, November 3

Long layoff could help Sounders FC

Monday, November 2

Sounders FC players, coach Sigi Schmid are finalists for MLS awards

Sunday, November 1

Soccer | Chivas USA, Galaxy play to 2-2 draw in playoff match

Saturday, October 31

Soccer | Real Salt Lake wins MLS home playoff match

Friday, October 30

Sounders FC knows what to expect from physical Dynamo

Thursday, October 29

Sounders FC, Houston play to scoreless tie

Freddie Ljungberg named MLS Player of the Month; Sounders match sold out

Jerry Brewer | Sounders FC, the baby of the bunch, leads Seattle's sports revival

Steve Kelley | This tie was a loss: Sounders FC's home-field advantage is gone

Wednesday, October 28

Dynamo says it will be ready for Sounders FC at Qwest Field

Playoff format: Here's how it works

Tuesday, October 27

For Sounders FC, playoffs have been an expectation, not a goal

Monday, October 26

Sounders FC brings some experienced players into MLS playoffs

Sunday, October 25

Sounders FC will face the Houston Dynamo in first round of MLS playoffs

Steve Kelley | Sounders FC star Freddie Ljungberg earning his money

Saturday, October 24

Sounders FC defeats FC Dallas 2-1 to clinch at least third seed in West

Soccer | Real Salt Lake wins, earns playoff berth

Friday, October 23

Playoff seed at stake in Sounders FC's regular-season finale

Thursday, October 22

Sounders FC's home hex a concern in finale, playoffs

Wednesday, October 21

In playoffs, Sounders FC needs to shore up defensive lapses

Tuesday, October 20

Sounders GK Keller thinks 2010 won't be the end

Steve Kelley | Roger Levesque now Sounders FC's clutch closer

Monday, October 19

Sounders happy with season so far, but say there's more work to be done

Sunday, October 18

MLS | Galaxy, Dynamo draw creates 3-way tie at top of Western Conference

Saturday, October 17

Sounders FC's comeback secures postseason berth

Soccer | 'Beach-ball goal' decides match in English Premier League

Friday, October 16

A win on Saturday gives Sounders FC a playoff spot

Thursday, October 15

Soccer franchises in Europe are noticing Sounders FC

 

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