The New York Red Bulls announced that Hazlet United Soccer Association has become a "Student of the Game" partner for the 2008 season.

THE TOP THREE

1. Manchester United – Rolled over Aston Villa with embarrassing ease. The title is theirs to lose.

2. Chelsea – Still unconvincing but still grinding out results.

3. Liverpool – And our top three remains unchanged from last week following a vital, vital derby win over Everton.

THE BOTTOM THREE

18. Fulham – A draw at Derby is simply not enough, and nor is one win out of the last seven.

19. Derby County – Officially relegated but, if it's any consolation, a point against Fulham -- and Bolton's collapse -- lifts them off the bottom.

20. Bolton Wanderers – When Gary Megson's mob are relegated, remember their surrender against Arsenal as the beginning of the end.

TEAM RISING

Portsmouth – Three wins out of the last four keeps the pressure on Everton for the fifth spot.

TEAM FALLING

Aston Villa – Three straight defeats and two points from the last 15 have wrecked their season.

With just seven minutes remaining, FC Dallas was clinging to a 1-0 lead and looking to hang on for a victory against Chivas USA in their 2008 MLS season opener Sunday at Pizza Hut Park.

Considering that Chivas USA didn't have its top two offensive threats, the potent strike pair Maykel Galindo and Ante Razov, at 100 percent, the Red-and-White will take the point from their late 1-1 draw Sunday against FC Dallas at Pizza Hut Park.

FC Dallas nearly got their 2008 season off to a good start before Chivas USA came back for a late equalizer, the two teams eventually settling for a 1-1 draw Sunday afternoon at Pizza Hut Park.

FC Dallas nearly got their 2008 season off to a good start before Chivas USA came back for a late equalizer, the two teams eventually settling for a 1-1 draw Sunday afternoon at Pizza Hut Park.

Sunday was definitely a family affair for Gabriel Funes. The a 17-year-old striker who hails from Dallas-area suburb Arlington, was named the winner of Sueno Dallas MLS 2008.

For as long as his family can remember, Briant Reyes has had a soccer ball by his side. "His life is soccer," older brother Ivan Reyes said. "All he does is school and soccer. That's all that runs in his mind."

17-year-old Gabriel Funes appeared on Univision's Republica Deportiva as the winner of Sueno MLS Dallas 2008. Then Chivas USA director of soccer Dennis te Kloese appeared on the program alongside the LA Sueno MLS winner, 17-year-old midfielder Briant Reyes.

17-year-old Gabriel Funes appeared on Univision's Republica Deportiva as the winner of Sueno MLS Dallas 2008. Then Chivas USA director of soccer Dennis te Kloese appeared on the program alongside the LA Sueno MLS winner, 17-year-old midfielder Briant Reyes.