Clint Dempsey made his highly anticipated home debut Sunday night against Seattle's great rivals Portland. The attendance was the second largest ever for a stand alone MLS game, trailing only the first ever L.A. Galaxy home game, By Peter Nolan

WNY Flash conquered on home turf in Rochester, NY today defeating Sky Blue FC under a cloudless night sky thanks to a thrilling Carli Lloyd brace. Courtney Lambert reports.

The Portland Thorns upset No. 2 Kansas City FC today in Overland Park, KS to clinch their spot in the NWSL Championship next weekend. Courtney Lambert reports.

The bad news came in from Hannover Monday morning, United States national team fullback Steve Cherundolo will require yet another operation on his left knee and will be out of action indefinitely. By Peter Nolan