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U.S. Soccer reboots, elects Carlos Cordeiro president

February 10, 2018, 4:18pm National Sports

Carlos Cordeiro insists he’s the right choice to lead the U.S. Soccer Federation, which must chart a new course after its men’s national team failed to qualify for this year’s World Cup. Read story

Union senior Zion Fa'aopega (left) captures the Signing Day festivities on his smartphone before the high school's ceremony began Wednesday morning. Fa'aopega and Aiden Nellor signed to play football at Eastern Washington, two of the Titans' five college-bound football players.

Signing Day: Union celebrates 9 college-bound athletes

February 7, 2018, 12:51pm Football

5 football players, including EWU-bound Fa'aopega, Nellor, highlight Titans' Signing Day Read story

The Portland Timbers introduce new MLS soccer head coach Giovanni Savarese on Monday, Jan. 8, 2018 in Portland, Ore.

Giovanni Savarese formally introduced as Timbers coach

January 8, 2018, 4:10pm Soccer

Giovanni Savarese was formally introduced as the Portland Timbers' coach. The 46-year-old former player had been coach of the North American Soccer League's New York Cosmos since 2012. Read story

Timbers midfielder/forward Darlington Nagbe (6) moves the ball against the Los Angeles Galaxy. Ringo H.W.

Timbers send Nagbe to Atlanta

December 13, 2017, 8:06pm Soccer

The Portland Timbers have traded midfielder Darlington Nagbe to Atlanta United in exchange for as much as $1.65 million in allocation money. Read story

Toronto FC captain Michael Bradley hoists the trophy as the team celebrates its win over the Seattle Sounders in the MLS Cup final in Toronto, Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017.

Toronto beats Seattle 2-0 for first MLS Cup title

December 9, 2017, 4:35pm National Sports

Jozy Altidore opened the scoring in the 67th minute and Toronto FC beat the Seattle Sounders 2-0 on Saturday in the MLS Cup to become the first Canadian champion in league history. Read story

Diego Valeri has been named Major League Soccer's Most Valuable Player. The 31-year-old native of Argentina had 21 goals and 11 assists this season for Portland, which finished atop the Western Conference.

Timbers’ Valeri named Major League Soccer’s MVP

December 4, 2017, 12:07pm Clark County Sports

Even when Portland's Diego Valeri is recognized for his own play, he somehow finds a way to turn the focus back on the team. That's no different now that he's been named Major League Soccer's MVP. Read story