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Yokohama FC beats Rapids 2-1in Hawaii (PA SportsTicker)

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 06:34:16 PST

Hiroaki Namba scored twice for Yokohama FC in the Japanese club's 2-1 win over the Colorado Rapids in the second semifinal of the Hawaiian Islands Invitational on Thursday night.

Defender Greg Klazura signs with MLS's Vancouver (AP)

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:39:30 PST

Former Notre Dame defender Greg Klazura has signed with Major League Soccer's Vancouver Whitecaps. The 23-year-old was Vancouver's second-round choice and the 21st pick overall in last month's supplemental draft. He had been on a trial with the team in recent weeks. Klazura played five years with the Fighting Irish and was co-captain in his final season, when he had three assists in 18...

Sporting KC, Zusi agreed to terms on new deal (AP)

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:33:29 PST

Midfielder Graham Zusi has signed a new contract with Sporting Kansas City after putting together a breakout season in which he scored five goals and added nine assists. The 25-year-old Zusi also had a career-best 35 appearances while gaining a reputation for his long-range goals. His strong MLS campaign earned him a spot on the U.S.

Timbers welcome Scottish striker Kris Boyd (AP)

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:55:28 PST

Striker Kris Boyd, the Scottish Premier League's all-time leading scorer, has joined Major League Soccer's Portland Timbers. Boyd was signed by the Timbers in late January, but his arrival in Portland was delayed while he secured a visa. The 28-year-old Boyd scored 164 goals in a total of 296 appearances in the SPL with Kilmarnock and Rangers.

De Rosario agrees to new DC United contract (AP)

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 14:11:26 PST

Major League Soccer MVP Dwayne De Rosario has agreed to a new contract with D.C. United. The 33-year-old midfielder moved from Toronto FC to the New York Red Bulls to D.C. United in a three-month span. An 11-year MLS veteran, he became the league's leading scorer with an MLS-best 16 goals. He became the first Canadian to win the award, and the first player to win it from a team that missed the...