News and Views from Fri May 7

MLS

• Worst kept secret. Montreal is MLS' 19th team, begins play in 2012. If you are wondering why I'm a 'day late' on this, it's because I generally do not report on unconfirmed information.
• And a couple of takes on the new expansion move. Bill Archer. Jamie Trecker. 
• Weekend previews.
• More previews.

Interesting Reads

• America's other favorite team, Mexico.
• Soccer star to leave clinic after gunshot to head.

The Business of Soccer

• Liverpool goes from profit to loss.

Around the World

• USSF D2: A look ahead at week 5.
• England: Making the case against playoffs.
• Togo's ban from African Cup of Nations lifted.
• Harbour View wins Jamaican Premier League.
• Mexico and Ecuador draw at inaugural event at the new Meadowlands.

World Cup

• FIFA on squad lists for World Cup.
• Spots still open on US squad.

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