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As the leaves run from the trees, cleaning the summer’s slate, so too goes US Soccer. The past is in the past. But what of the future? MLS champion? US MNT manager? 2010 US MNT keeper? Beckham to MLS in January? The needle waggles, and all we can do is watch and guess…

Chicago Fire. Jorgen Klinsmann. Chris Seitz. The ham re-signs with Spanish club.

Those are mine. And You? Sound off on your picks. And as always, If you think I’ve missed something or anytime for that matter you read or see a story that heeds inclusions into The Barometer, send it my way

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Everything you need to know about the MLS playoffs:

Eastern Conference; Western Conference; MLS Playoff Schedule

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Frank Dell’Apa follows Grant Wahl, taking his turn at the game of lawn darts otherwise known as the US MNT manager search.

US wish list remains a guessing game [Soccernet]

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Let’s face it. Our goal keepers are old. That nanosecond between when a 40-year-old body reacts and when a 24-year-old moves is the difference between losing a game and making a routine save. The search for the next keeper of the flame begins now.

Golden Between the Pipes [Yanks Abroad]

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And last, and least: Beckham’s son’s name gets even more stupid if he moves to the Five Burroughs. Turns out it may be sooner than later, as long as Grant Wahl has his way.

Note to MLS: Get Beckham [Sports Illustrated]

New Addition

It’s not necessarily new, and It’s not soccer, but… it’s Chinlone, and it’s ridiculous. You’ve got to see these clips.