As Los Angeles Galaxy continues its ongoing preseason campaign, head coach Bruce Arena has admitted that Chris Birchall has been a no-show but is still hopeful the former Port Vale player may consider returning to the club, particularly with David Beckham agreeing to an additional two-year stay.

With a chaotic end to January done and dusted Sunderland now look ahead to a welcome return to the traditional 3pm Saturday afternoon kickoff, making the trip to "fortress" Britannia to face Tony Pulis' Stoke City.

Luton got one over Blue Square Bet Premier leaders Fleetwood yesterday after snaring transfer target Andre Boucaud who then hailed the Hatters as a club in the wrong division.

The Town are pleased to announce the deadline day signing of midfielder Andre Boucaud from York City for a fee of £25,000.

In its first preseason scrimmage of the season, FC Dallas defeated Houston Baptist 5-1 on the adidas Field at FC Dallas Stadium on Saturday. Forward Scott Sealy had two goals and an assist for Dallas while Houston Baptist’s Kyle Herbison scored the lone goal for the Huskies in the 74th minute.

In his first week of training with the Sounders FC, Cordell Cato is already displaying his quickness.

Forward Scott Sealy netted 26 goals in three breakout seasons with the Kansas City Wizards in his initial stint in the MLS.

LICHTIES’ fans were delighted on Friday when it was announced that manager Paul Sheerin had persuaded striker Collin Samuel to sign on at Gayfield.