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Despite some encouraging signs in Mariners first two games (one loss, one draw), Toronto remains last in the MLS standings and is likely to miss the playoffs for the sixth straight season since debuting in 2007. With a two-goal lead entering the final 20 minutes at Houston on Wednesday, Toronto allowed the Dynamo to pull even for a 3-3 draw. Toronto players were still pleased with their effort throughout most of the game. The draw came after a 2-0 loss in Kansas City last weekend. "This whole trip was a positive trip," said midfield Eric Avila. "If we take those two well be a great team. The team feels real good. Its got a positive vibe. I think if we take that and continue onto the game on Saturday well be good." Toronto has shown a particular vulnerability on set-piece opportunities the entire season. In a Kansas City, poor marking allowed Julio Cesar to score off a corner kick. Houston scored its first goal off a corner on Wednesday. The squad spent time Friday working to address the problem. "If we get a reputation of a team that gets scored on set pieces, thats not what you want," said Mariner. "We worked a little on that this morning. A set piece, its all about attitude." Meantime, three Toronto players who were arrested in Houston prior to Wednesdays game werent involved in Fridays training session. The club said they wont be involved in any way until all investigations into the matter are concluded. Miguel Aceval, Luis Silva and Nick Soolsma were arrested for public intoxication outside a Houston nightclub. While Mariner called the incident a "black eye" and a "thorn in his side," he said that ultimately it comes down to how the other players are affected by off-the-field events. With a shortened bench after the three were sent home, a point on Wednesday after a largely positive performance seems to indicate that theyve overcome the distraction. "Once we step over that white line everyone forgets whats happened and weve got to do a job," said defender Richard Eckersley. "Were doing it for the pride of the club and weve got to pick that up a little bit and start doing that (Saturday)." While Aceval, Silva and Soolsma were absent, goalkeeper Stefan Frei did make an appearance, chatting with some teammates after a light ride on the stationary bike. Frei has been out since March with a broken leg suffered in training. He isnt likely to return this season but has been cleared to do some light activity and is no longer on crutches. Mariner also said that defender Adrian Cann was expected to have an MRI on Friday to assess the damage to the knee he sprained in Kansas City. The Revolution comes into the game with a 5-7-2 record. [url=http://www.ravensofficialteamstore.com/autographed-justin-tucker-jersey-yv-... Tucker Womens Jersey . 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After Ibrahimovic had given Sweden the lead in the 52nd minute, Shevchenko responded by heading in the equalizer just three minutes later and then added the winner in the 62nd.MONTAFON, Austria -- Defending womens World Cup champion Dominique Maltais of Canada won the first snowboard cross of the season Saturday for her eighth career victory, and the United States and Austria won the inaugural team events. The Petite-Riviere-Saint-Francois, Que., native defeated Raffaella Brutto of Italy, Belle Brockhoff of Australia and Nelly Moenne Loccoz of France in the final at the 961-metre Seebliga course. "Im really happy for the win today," Maltais said. "Ive been putting a lot of time and effort into the last couple years and especially this year. "I did well in training so I was for sure expecting to do well here." The race was cancelled Friday after weather conditions worsened following the mens event. [url=http://www.ravensofficialteamstore.com/autographed-ray-lewis-jersey-oz-47.h... 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