Around the Forest: LA Galaxy to hire former Timbers coach Caleb Porter

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By Timm Higgins@bckdoorslider Dec 11, 2018, 9:00am PST

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Sources: LA Galaxy to hire Caleb Porter as next head coach – The Athletic
The former Portland Timbers coach is set to join the Galaxy after a year away from coaching. He could have another former MLS head coach join him, as well.

Four players the Sounders should sign in free agency - Sounder At Heart
With no standout free agent stars, Seattle could look to bring in some quality depth players at the back end of their roster

Republic planning for next MLS expansion - Sacramento Business Journal
Major League Soccer will choose another expansion team in the next year, and Sacramento Republic FC is planning to be at the front of the line.

Wayne Rooney Bringing Millions Worth of Brand Value to DC United
Since Wayne Rooney joined D.C. United during the MLS season, the team garnered millions in new brand value, setting the team up well for the future.

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FC Cincinnati holds all the cards for its expansion draft
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Chelsea's Alvaro Morata will understand omission vs Manchester City - Maurizio Sarri
Morata's omission prompted fresh speculation about his future at Stamford Bridge, but Sarri thinks he won't find it difficult to reassure his No. 9.

Leon Goretzka enjoys his new Bayern Munich midfield role
Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka is enjoying his new midfield role under Niko Kovac which involes forming a midfield pivot with Joshua Kimmich.

Manchester United set to rotate heavily for Valencia Champions League trip
Manchester United are set to travel to Valencia without a host of first-team regulars after a number of Jose Mourinho's squad sat out training.

Cristiano Ronaldo wrong to say Real Madrid are not humble - Solari
Asked about Ronaldo's comments, Solari said: "Humility is a virtue of the greats. That is why and more so for its values has this club won so much."

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