I got a chance to speak with Clark after the Colorado Rapids’ training session today (Friday). After the team finished preparing for its home game against the defending champion Columbus Crew, Clark talked about the Gold Cup, his role on the U.S. national team, Kyle Beckerman, Terry Cooke and returning to the Rapids. … (photo by Jonathan Ingraham/ ColoradoSoccerNow.com)

The Burger King goes crazy in Spain, an update on Baudet’s injury, the inactive MLS All-Stars, the “twenty ten” All-Star city selected, my votes for MLS player of the month and more …

Random thoughts and ideas from the 2009 MLS All-Star Game, which finished tied 1-1 and saw Everton win on penalty kicks, thanks to Tim Howard. Read all about Conor Casey, John Spencer, the best hairdo since El Pibe, and more. …

The Colorado Rapids have waived Terry Cooke and signed midfielder Jamie Smith. Cooke leaves after five seasons in Colorado, during which he appeared in 106 games, scored four goals and registered 34 assists. He played 10 games this season. (photo by Jonathan Ingraham/ ColoradoSoccerNow.com)

I was going to pick out some interesting facts about the All-Star Game and make some lists (for example, the three Colombians on the MLS squad). But I thought it might be more valuable to readers just to have the rosters, especially Everton’s. So here they are. …

Agoos took time to talk soccer in the press box after the Colorado Rapids defeated his team 4-0 on Saturday. We discussed the Red Bulls, the All-Star Game, the U.S. national team and more. …

Jacob Peterson, Pat Noonan, Nick LaBrocca and Mehdi Ballouchy scored as the Colorado Rapids poured on the offense against the last-place New York Red Bulls, winning 4-0 on Saturday night at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park. Above: Peterson, left, Ballouchy and LaBrocca celebrate Ballouchy’s second-half goal. (photo by Jonathan Ingraham/ColoradoSoccerNow.com)

After building a 2-1 lead in the second half against the defending W-League champion, the Colorado Force fell 5-2 to the Pali Blues in the first round of the W-League playoffs Saturday night in Pacific Palisades, Calif.

The United Soccer Leagues has honored Nikki Marshall as W-League player of the week for her three-goal performance in two victories by the Colorado Force. (photo by George Tanner/ColoradoSoccerNow.com)

Salt Lake midfielder Will Johnson and Chicago defender Bakary Soumare have been added to the MLS All-Star roster as replacements for Houston forward Brian Ching and New England midfielder Shalrie Joseph.