Eddie Johnson and Fredy Montero score for Seattle against a depleted Galaxy squad playing without David Beckham and Robbie Keane. SEATTLE — Eddie Johnson scored for the second straight game, directing home a header just before halftime, Fredy Montero scored his first goal of the season on a 35-yard strike early in the second half, and the Seattle Sounders finally got the best of Los Angeles with …

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Galaxy falls to Seattle Sounders, 2-0

Today the Portland announced the signing of Scottish defender Steven Smith who is expected to formally join the club after some international paperwork is completed.

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Timbers add defensive punch to team

Chance Myers of Sporting Kansas City headed the ball into his own goal in the 42nd minute and the host Portland Timbers won the Major League Soccer match 1-0. Sporting entered with a 7-0 record.

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All weekend football in Italy has been called off following the death of Livorno midfielder Piermario Morosini on Saturday, the Italian Football Federation said. He was 25

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Serie B player dies after collapsing during game

1. (2) Sporting Kansas City 4-0-0 Can validate its No. 1 ranking Saturday vs. Los Angeles.

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My MLS power rankings — Week 4

Alexander Doni is facing the stiffest test of his Liverpool career. The backup goalkeeper, who has yet to play a competitive game for the club, will now be thrust into the limelight as Pepe Reina serves a three-game ban. Liverpool fans can be forgiven for not knowing much about the 32-year-old’s game. He joined the club from AS Roma last July and has only played in three friendly games. Two were …

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Some Birmingham City Council members will head south to Montgomery this week to ask lawmakers for a few things…

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Welcome to CenturyLink Field on a beautiful March. Good MLS matchup tonight as the MLS Cup runner-up Houston Dynamo (2-0) come to town to take on Sounders FC (1-0). The game will be broadcast nationally on the NBC Sports Network with Arlo White on the call. Ross Fletcher and Kasey Keller will have the radio call on 97.3 FM. Kickoff will be at about 7:21 we’re told. Both Eddie Johnson (hip) and …

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Sounders FC vs. Houston Dynamo, lineups

Kenny Dalglish couldn’t even explain the “hows” or “whys” behind Wednesday’s defeat. Reds everywhere are struggling to come to grips with what they witnessed, and looking for answers. Like the end of a twisted murder mystery, the simplest possible explanation just might have to suffice (for now). If it leaves readers wanting more, then so be it. Queens Park Rangers won their Premier League game …

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Queens Park Rangers' Greater Purpose Helps Explain Liverpool's Baffling Defeat

Maybe Kenny Dalglish should address his players before a game, and tell them that they are playing in the FA Cup. Liverpool’s woeful Premier League form came back to haunt it in spectacular fashion in West London on Wednesday. Liverpool let slip a two-goal lead in bizarre circumstances to give QPR it’s first league win in seven games. The cups are great, but as the great Bill Shankly once said …

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Liverpool Throws Away Lead, Loses Premier Game Against Queens Park Rangers

Liverpool heads to Loftus Road Wednesday on the back of two straight wins, as it looks to close the gap on the teams above it in the Premier League. LFC’s league form has been patchy of late, but the win against Everton last Tuesday ended a run of no wins in four games, picking up only one point out of a possible twelve. Craig Bellamy is a doubt for the trip to Queens Park Rangers. Glen Johnson …

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Liverpool Faces Stiff Test Against Queens Park Rangers in Premier League Action

And so it’s done. On Sunday, Chelsea FC fired manager Andre Villas-Boas. The club made the move in order to salvage any remaining chance to qualify for next season’s UEFA Champions League. In doing so, it has put its own long-term future in jeopardy. It was just over eight months ago that Chelsea paid a record £13.3 million ($21 million) to free Villas-Boas from his contract with FC Porto. The …

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A controversial second-half goal from Matthew Etherington enabled Stoke City to edge past the stubborn challenge of Norwich City. Replays suggested the throw-in from which Cameron Jerome flicked the ball on for Etherington to beat Elliott Ward and fire in his decisive shot home in the 72nd minute should have been given to the visitors. Norwich’s manager, Paul Lambert, expressed his dismay after …

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Stoke City 1-0 Norwich City | Premier League match report

Equalling records cannot get any more routine than this. Bolton barely made Manchester City sweat as Roberto Mancini’s team racked up their 19th consecutive home win in the league, matching a feat only previously achieved in the Premier League era by their red-clad neighbours, who did likewise last year. For a long time here it seemed the only thing that could prevent City from opening up a five …

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Chelsea coming to Seattle this summer?

Seydou Keita is not worried about his uncertain future. The FC Barcelona midfielder knows that a number of top clubs would like to sign him, and he’s “flattered” by Liverpool’s reported interest, according to SkySports. “I am flattered by the interest of Liverpool Football Club, one of the biggest clubs in the world,” Keita said. “However, let’s wait until the end of the season with Barcelona …

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Seydou Keita 'Flattered' By Liverpool Link, Barcelona Midfielder Will Decide Future After Season

Andre Ayew strikes in stoppage time to giev French narrow league ahead of second leg Paul will be here from 7.30pm. In the meantime, read Gregg Roughley’s preview … Didier Deschamps, the Marseille manager, probably cursed his luck when the draw was made for the last 16 in December. Inter were fifth in Serie A and enjoying a run of three wins that would stretch to seven. Claudio Ranieri, who had …

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Marseille v Internazionale – live! | Paul Doyle

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Schmid: "We kept the pressure on them but our finishing has got to get a little bit better."

Even the pessimists underestimated the malaise when Michael Skibbe took over. And things have gone from bad to worse In Helmut Dietl’s political satire Zettl (on general release in Germany now, but not for too much longer), Berlin is ruled by a manic-depressive chancellor. The prime minister of the nearby state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern is an organ-playing Christian Democrat from Swabia who …

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Hertha continue to hurtle towards drop | Raphael Honigstein

• Trip would be followed closely by visit to Nigeria • Stan Kroenke’s strategy is to capitalise on club brand Arsenal intend to conduct a three‑stage Far Eastern tour this summer, in addition to the planned visit to Nigeria. The club are in the latter stages of negotiations to take the squad to Seoul, Beijing and Hong Kong, where they hope to play glamour friendlies and enjoy promotional events …

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Ochoa rejoins team, Zakuani impresses

John Terry is no longer the captain of England’s national team. The Chelsea FC defender pleaded not guilty to charges he used a racial slur against Anton Ferdinand. His court case was postponed until the week of July 9, but the FA stripped him of the England captaincy on Friday. The incident took place during Chelsea’s loss to Queens Park Rangers (QPR) in a Premier League game on Oct. 23.

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John Terry Removed as Captain of England National Team, Enters 'Not Guilty' Plea to Racism Charges

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• Press F5 or the auto-refresh button for the latest news • Email barry.glendenning@guardian.co.uk • Follow John “Jim White” Ashdown’s transfer deadline day blog • The latest scores from around England and Europe • Live, in-running league tables in our stats centre 9.47pm: So, the big news of the evening so far: Andy Carroll scored a goal, Darron Gibson has finally done something useful for …

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• Wigan get their man at last for undisclosed fee • Roberto Martínez has long admired Chile forward Wigan Athletic have completed the signing of the Chile winger Jean Beausejour from Birmingham City. The 27-year-old has joined for an undisclosed fee, agreeing a two‑and‑a‑half-year contract with the relegation-threatened Premier League club. The Wigan manager, Roberto Martínez, who first inquired …

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Wigan Athletic sign winger Jean Beausejour from Birmingham City

Sporting Kansas City’s Graham Zusi and C.J. Sapong made their U.S. Men’s National Team debuts on Wednesday, while forward Teal Bunbury clocked 88 minutes in his third career appearance as the U.S. Men’s National Team prevailed in a 1-0 win over Venezuela on Saturday.

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Sporting Kansas City Weekly Update: Jan. 25, 2012

Kasey Keller, pictured above talking to old friend and goalkeeper coach Tom Dutra, was at Sounders FC training for the first time Tuesday. As you well know, the recent retiree is getting ready for a future in the broadcast booth. He took a couple minutes to chat to reporters and here’s the transcript of that conversation:

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A stop and chat with Kasey Keller

West Ham has signed American defender George John on a two-month loan from FC Dallas.

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West Ham signs US defender George John

• Supporters’ abuse so bad it has forced him to act cautiously • ‘It’s sad but you just never know who you might run into’ The Blackburn Rovers manager, Steve Kean, has admitted that he can no longer go out in the local area because of the fear of meeting some of the club’s disgruntled fans. With Rovers currently sitting bottom of the Premier League and facing the prospect of losing key players …

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Blackburn Rovers' manager Steve Kean admits he cannot go out locally

Mirko Slomka has given his players at German Bundesliga club Hannover 96 a study that asks them to reveal their sexual interests, as he attempts to get to know them as well as possible. The psychological exam, a new initiative for the team, will be applied voluntarily to players. It includes questions that are strictly related to the sexual habits of the players: “I am what you could call …

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Mirko Slomka, Hannover 96 Head Coach, Asks Players to Reveal Sexual Desires