Posts Tagged Soccer

Chelsea players ready for Mourinho return

Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benítez walks on the pitch during a soccer training session Wednesday, May 22, 2013, at Busch Stadium in St. Louis. Chelsea is scheduled to play an exhibition soccer match against rival Manchester City on Thursday evening in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Chelsea players seem pleased Jose Mourinho appears headed back for a second stint as manager, even after he failed with Real Madrid.

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3rd grader who loved to sing among tornado victims

This undated handout photo provided by the Hornsby family, shows JaNae Hornsby. JaNae, who was killed when a tornado struck Plaza Towers Elementary School in Moore, Texas on May 20, 2013, is described by her father Joshua Hornsby as a "special baby" who made friends with everyone she met. (AP Photo/Courtesy of the Hornsby Family)

MOORE, Okla. (AP) — Nicknamed “The Wall,” 8-year-old Kyle Davis loved soccer and going to Monster Truck exhibitions at the fairgrounds with his grandfather. JaNae Hornsby, 9, loved to draw, sing, and be a big sister and cousin to her younger relatives.

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Houston D Boswell’s suspension doubled to 2 games

NEW YORK (AP) — Houston defender Bobby Boswell’s suspension has been doubled to two games by the MLS disciplinary committee.

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Timbers sign defender Rauwshan McKenzie

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The Portland Timbers signed defender Rauwshan McKenzie on Wednesday and waived defender Ryan Kawulok.

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Ex-US captain Reyna to direct NYC soccer team

NEW YORK (AP) — Former U.S. national team captain Claudio Reyna has been hired as director of soccer for the New York City FC of MLS.

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