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Nat Borchers Columbus Crew host Portland Timbers in the MLS Cup on Sunday.
Nigel de Jong Nigel de Jong will not feature in Friday's MLS match at Houston Dynamo as he faces an anxious wait over the length of his suspension.
Andrea Pirlo There were three 1-1 draws from three matches in MLS on Wednesday as New York City and Portland Timbers conceded late goals.
Stats Zone A late own goal saved the home side, but as Scott French notes for FourFourTwo USA, improvement was subtle for Bruce Arena's side.
Nigel de Jong Aside from sitting out Friday's match at Houston Dynamo, Nigel De Jong will miss fixtures against Real Salt Lake and Sporting Kansas City.
Norwich City Norwich and Sunderland have more than Premier League survival at stake this weekend – there's a Friendship Trophy to be played for, don't you know. Nick Moore reveals more of football's lesser-known 'competitions'...
David Villa Sánchez A Thomas McNamara stunner proved the difference in Portland, while Sporting Kansas City ended their winless streak in MLS.
Jorge Flores The California native made his Liga MX debut in round one and is open to a national team call from either country he could represent.
