OFFSEASON: Landon Donovan to be the Saints "DP"

Landon Donovan will return to the Gateway United line-up in 2010. The Saints fears were calmed by the recent contract extension that will see him remain in the MLS until 2013.

Even with the pending news of a loan to Everton F.C., Donovan is expected to return to the United States in time for opening day.

With the MLS expected to break during the World Cup group stage games, no BSL games are expected to be scheduled as well. Gateway United will not have to worry about missing their superstar while he competes in South Africa.

The question still remains on whether or not the Saints will try and obtain a second Designated Player.

OFFSEASON: Union S.C. launches team blog

Using the same free service available on blogger, Union S.C. has created a blog site for the team. A link has been made on the league's main web site.

union-sc.blogspot.com will mostly feature the clubs moves within its roster with articles about why a roster change was made and perhaps views on matches.