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Revs’ camp debut marked by missing
For the first time under Steve Nicol’s reign, New England Revolution training camp opened on Wednesday morning with the focus on players and coaches who weren’t in uniform and on the field.For the first time under Steve Nicol’s reign, New England Revolution training camp opened on Wednesday morning with the focus on players and coaches who weren’t in uniform and on the field.

Major hurdle cleared for Philly expansion
A major hurdle has been cleared in an effort to attract the 16th MLS club to Philadelphia. Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell announced plans on Thursday for $47 million in state funding to assist in the construction of an expected 18,500-seat stadium on Chester’s waterfront.A major hurdle has been cleared in an effort to attract the 16th MLS club to Philadelphia. Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell announced plans on Thursday for $47 million in state funding to assist in the construction of an expected 18,500-seat stadium on Chester’s waterfront.

On the Field and Off, Two Africas
The continental divide in terms of culture and the style of play between North Africa and West Africa is evident on the field and in the stands.

Burciaga heads west for the Rockies
Jose Burciaga Jr. is a determined soccer player and a determined man. Dropped from the Kansas City Wizards starting lineup late last season, Burciaga was traded last week to the Colorado Rapids for a second-round pick in the 2009 MLS SuperDraft.Jose Burciaga Jr. is a determined soccer player and a determined man. Dropped from the Kansas City Wizards starting lineup late last season, Burciaga was traded last week to the Colorado Rapids for a second-round pick in the 2009 MLS SuperDraft.

Wagenfuhr looks ahead to ‘08 season
In his first four seasons in MLS, David Wagenfuhr has been a rock-solid and dependable left-sided player for FC Dallas, mainly in the back. With the beginning of preseason training just a week away, Wagenfuhr is looking forward to seeing how the changed FCD defense will take shape — and earning his place there.In his first four seasons in MLS, David Wagenfuhr has been a rock-solid and dependable left-sided player for FC Dallas, mainly in the back. With the beginning of preseason training just a week away, Wagenfuhr is looking forward to seeing how the changed FCD defense will take shape — and earning his place there.

Quakes add Salinas at SuperDraft
While many of their MLS counterparts had a busy day at the Baltimore Convention Center, making as many as six selections, the 2008 SuperDraft was a quiet day for the San Jose Earthquakes.While many of their MLS counterparts had a busy day at the Baltimore Convention Center, making as many as six selections, the 2008 SuperDraft was a quiet day for the San Jose Earthquakes.