Peru striker Claudio Pizarro is leaving Werder Bremen after four seasons in his second spell at the Bundesliga club.

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Peru striker Pizarro leaving Werder Bremen

Madrid, May 8 (IANS) Spanish La Liga football club Valencia announced that former defender Mauricio Pellegrino will be their new coach for the next two seasons.

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Pellegrino named as new Valencia coach

Bayern Munich beat Real Madrid, 3-1, on penalties Wednesday in Madrid to secure its place against Chelsea in the Champions League final. Bayern became the first team to play the final at its home ground after Bastian Schweinsteiger beat goalkeeper Iker Casillas with the final spot kick to reach its second final in three seasons.

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Sports in Brief: Bayern Munich tops Real Madrid

Munich – The prospect of missing out on the Bundesliga title in consecutive seasons, something that hasn’t happened in the last 15 campaigns, is a reality that FC Bayern Munich have had to come to terms with since their 2-0 defeat to Bayer 04 Leverkusen . Up against an 1899 Hoffenheim team led by former player Markus Babbel die Münchner are desperate to bounce back from their latest setback as they look to preserve their unbeaten streak against the Sinsheim side on Saturday.

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Waking a sleeping giant

Kawulok selected in supplemental draft after spending two seasons on Timbers’ U-23 team.

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Former Pilot Ryan Kawulok trying to earn spot on Portland Timbers roster

Sporting Kansas City announced Wednesday that the club has signed midfielder Michael Thomas. The 23-year-old Olathe, Kansas native joins Sporting Kansas City after spending the last two seasons with Ljungskile SK of the Swedish Superettan.

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Former Columbus Crew midfielder and current United States national soccer team member Robbie Rogers is back to Europe. Rogers joined Leeds United Wednesday after playing the last five seasons with the Crew, and awaits the approval of a work permit to begin playing with the English Championship team.

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Columbus Crew's Robbie Rogers to join Leeds United