DAIRON ASPRILLA

Alex Callens converted his penalty and New York City FC won its first MLS Cup title on a shootout after a 1-1 draw with the Portland Timbers on Saturday.

Felipe Mora and Santiago Moreno scored and the Portland Timbers advanced to the MLS Cup final with a 2-0 victory over Real Salt Lake in the Western Conference final on Saturday.

Larrys Mabiala scored in the 90th minute and the Portland Timbers beat the Colorado Rapids 1-0 on Thursday to advance to the Western Conference final.

Barcelona president Joan Laporta says he has received glowing reports about Xavi Hernandez's credentials as coach and admits he would like to have him as Barca coach during his presidency. However he refuses to confirm Xavi will succeed Ronald Koeman, who was sacked on Wednesday night, and maintains Barca have "other options".