Transfer Rumors: Last-Minute Deals Galore On Deadline Day - originally posted on Soccerlens.com

So, we've made it to the end of yet another wild summer transfer window. Here's hoping that your favorite side made the additions that you hoped they would, or just as importantly, didn't subtract anyone of great importance without failing to find a proper replacement.

Philadelphia and RSL battle this weekend at Rio Tinto Stadium. (Getty Images)

This was suppose to be an off weekend in Major League Soccer. One of those rare weekends that the league decided to take off so players could be with their countries for important FIFA-related games or friendlies.

In a very big game in Freetown, Sierra Leone today, Kei Kamara and the Leone Stars took on Egypt in an African Cup of Nations qualifier. Kamara went the full 90 minutes as the Leone Stars won 2-1 with an 89th minute penalty kick. Sierra Leone dominated the early going of the game and got the first goal from Sheriff Suma off of a corner kick in the 14th minute, although the goal could could down as an own goal.

Right, so now as the dust settles on another tansfer window, where we made some great early progress with players such as Cabaye, Marveaux, Obertan, Abeid and Ba, and a couple of late window acquisitions in the shape of Elliot and Santon, we're all set for the next big game in the stop/start beginning to [.

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LA Galaxy and the Colorado Rapids battle Friday night. (Getty Images)

Ah, that sound you may here is the sound of a full Major League Soccer slate this weekend. All 18 MLS clubs are involved in Week 26 action with eight of the games being Saturday evening. Most clubs had last weekend off and you can bet they are all geared up for the big playoff push here this weekend.

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The Los Angeles Galaxy were able to check off their first box in their "to-do" list for the 2011 MLS season on Saturday night with a 1-0 victory over the Colorado Rapids.

Landon Donovan scored in the 36th minute as Los Angeles was able to clinch the league's first playoff berth.

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Big game today for Arsenal Football Club. Just like it was with the Udinese game, this clash with Swansea is another big one. Not because of the size of the opponent but more because of the timing of the match.

This is the first match since the drubbing to Manchester United.

MILWAUKEE – Keegan Ziada is an Australian who spent the past three years in South Carolina.

But even having spent only a small amount of time in the UW-Milwaukee men's soccer program, he's fully embraced the Panthers' rivalry with Marquette.

"Before you even come here you know that this is a big game.

Hey everyone,

It's a big, big day for us. Though it feels like, until we get a few wins in a row, every game will be a very big game.

Check out JG's preview, and the comments (particularly Chullalobo's) after for some good insight into our opponents, the mighty Dortmund of Borussia.

His arrival at Arsenal wasn't met with anything approaching jubilation. He was no marquee signing. Consistent and efficient on the pitch, and quiet and modest off it, The contrast between Mikel Arteta's understated entrance and Fabregas' regal arrival at Camp Nou, could not be starker. But this contrast does not extend to their talents.

It's finally here our Chelsea Video Special in time for Sunday's big game against Man United. Enjoy this one and if you can, help us to spread the word, please!

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The game is underway, the action has reached a point of let's be honest, boredom. The Emirates crowd is hushed awaiting some excitement, it doesn't come, a player makes a mistake, groans cascade down towards the pitch, a young man stands up and with arms aloft sings "Arsenal, Arsenal Arsenal" at the top of his voice.

First home game in just over three weeks! Can you feel the excitement. The city is positively buzzing with anticipation for tonight's big game against... the New England Revolution... Seriously! It's actually a really big game tonight. Regardless of who the actual opponent is there's a lot to be excited about for tonight's game.

Spurs v Liverpool | Tom Lutz

• Press F5 or hit auto-update for the latest • Email tom.lutz@guardian.co.uk with your thoughts • Follow all today's goals with our scores service • Peruse league tables around the world here Tom will be here from 1pm or so. In the meantime, here's a quick match preview: Harry Redknapp's distaste for the Europa League had veered into parody by the time he fielded just one of the team to have beaten Wolves last Sunday, but the importance he placed on this fixture was genuine.

A day has gone by, 24 hours has lapsed and I have not got my mind around the big game last night (Singapore time zone) against Chelsea. What kind of a game was that? How can anyone properly describe...
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Craig Noone typifies remarkable rise of Brighton & Hove Albion | Paul Hayward

Craig Noone is hoping to face Steven Gerrard of Liverpool on Wednesday night but this time as his opposition not his roofer High on Steven Gerrard's roof, where he was hammering in tiles, Craig Noone would watch Liverpool's most illustrious player leave for training and think: "I hope I get the chance to do that one day.

Sometimes I get these weird feelings, like something meaningful is about to happen.

It may be intuition. It may be linked to something that someone told me in confidence. Or, in all honestly, these "feelings" may just be the product of too much spicy food. You never know.

Either way, I'm getting a "feeling" these days related to MLS .

RSL and New York battle in a huge match tonight. (Getty Images)

Only a few weeks remain in the 2011 regular season. The squeaky-bum time is now for several MLS teams as the playoffs are near. All three of tonight's games have playoff implications surrounding them in some form or fashion. One team can even clinch a playoff berth (as long as a few other things happen).

When Sporting Kansas City and the Philadelphia Union square off at Livestrong Sporting Park Friday night (8:30 p.m., Fox Soccer Channel), first place in the Eastern Conference will be up for grabs. If the teams don't play to a draw, the winner will move into the conference's top spot.

With Manchester United crushing Arsenal 8-2 and defeating Chelsea 3-1 at Old Trafford within a month, both London teams are aware that there is no room for error as the champions are running away quickly.

United, who are the only side in the Premier League with a perfect record, have established a five point lead over the Blues and a massive 11-point edge over the Gunners.

Ka-boom!! For all Spurs fans Younes Kaboul's 85th minute winner at the Emirates last season was a moment to savour. It wasn't the first time the French international had scored a crucial goal in a big game. Spurs 125th anniversary game had turned into a bit of a nightmare, being 4-1 down to Aston Villa certainly didn't point to a glorious birthday celebration.

We are getting towards the end of the season here in Major League Soccer. The power rankings are getting towards the end of the year as well as we'll probably only do one or two more weeks of these.

Not too many big changes in the rankings here. FC Dallas continues to fall while Houston moves up a bit.

Michael Farfan's versatility has come in handy for the Philadelphia Union throughout the season, and the rookie proved his worth again over the weekend with a standout performance and great individual effort that led to a crucial equalizer in a big game and SBI MLS Rookie of the Week honors.

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Sporting Kansas City's 2–1 win over Columbus on Wednesday night puts them in first place in the East with 44 points. The Union would move into sole possession of second place with 43 points with a win tonight.

Freddy Adu says of tonight's game, "For me, it definitely has a playoff feel to it, and that's how I think we all are approaching it.

Dirk Kuyt – The man for the big occasion

AnfieldIndex Liverpool FC Stats | Liverpool FC Blog | Liverpool FC Forum After spending big in consecutive transfer windows, Liverpool finally have strength in depth in attacking positions. With this though, comes selection problems and, so far this season, the man to miss out has been Dirk Kuyt.

Dirk Kuyt | The man for the big occasion

AnfieldIndex Liverpool FC Stats | Liverpool FC Blog | Liverpool FC Forum After spending big in consecutive transfer windows, Liverpool finally have strength in depth in attacking positions. With this though, comes selection problems and, so far this season, the man to miss out has been Dirk Kuyt.