Thursday's Upside: Lalas

Their Words

I’m worn out and I didn’t actually have to play. But it was a great effort, a great team effort, which is what we’re about. Colorado assistant coach Steve Guppy.

Other Sources

Freddy Adu may get chance to face D.C. United, his former team - from The Washington Post's Steven Goff: "It’s a little bit sore, but that’s expected.”

Game vs. D.C. United has 'playoff feel' for Union - from The Philadelphia Daily New's Kerith Gabriel: With virtually no elbow room between teams in the East, four games remain for the Union.

Legendary Dutch midfielder Edgar Davids trains with Revs - from MLSsoccer.com's Kyle McCarthy: “You're talking about one of the ultimate professionals."

Juninho, Galaxy remain in the hunt - from The Carson Daily Breeze's Phil Collin: "I wasn't expecting the ball," Juninho said.

Team depth has Sounders challenging on all trophy fronts - from SI.com's Grant Wahl: "I think the Supporters Shield at this stage is probably the most difficult one to get...."

Loss drops fading Crew into third place - from The Columbus Dispatch's Tod Palmer: “I don’t feel like we’re unlucky at all,” James said.

New BC Place roof tops off the crown jewel of the CFL - from The Vancouver Sun's Cam Cole: It was worth the effort.

Club vs. High School conflict heats up (A view from the NSCAA) - from Soccer America's Mike Woitalla: It’s our position that players have a personal choice to decide whether to play for high school and youth soccer programs whenever possible....

Premier League TV deal relies on clubs' exploits in Champions League - from The Guardian's Matt Scott: The performance of English clubs in the Champions League is an important driver of value for those international rights.