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PORTLAND, Ore. DQwell Jackson Jersey . -- Former Portland Timbers forward Eddie Johnson is suing the Major League Soccer team for $9.9 million, alleging that he was allowed to practice while he still had concussion symptoms. The lawsuit was filed Wednesday in Multnomah County Circuit Court. It names the Timbers ownership group, Peregrine Sports LLC, and members of the teams medical staff. Johnson sustained a concussion before a game Aug. 3, 2011, and another one 11 days later, prompting the team to rule him out for the rest of the season. The lawsuit alleges that when he returned for the MLS preseason in 2012, he was still experiencing symptoms. The native of Chester, England, retired that April after another head injury. The lawsuit claims that the Johnson suffered "serious and permanent traumatic head and brain injuries" that caused headaches, memory impairment, impaired balance, blurred vision, dizziness and other conditions. "Johnson has and will continue to suffer loss of function and ability, pain, discomfort, mental suffering, anxiety, and inconvenience and interference with his normal and usual activities," the lawsuit said. The Timbers said in a statement released Thursday that they would not comment specifically on the lawsuit, but said the team follows all MLS health-related protocols for players. "Additionally, we approach head injuries with extra caution and err on the side of conservatism above and beyond official protocol when dealing with them," the team said. "We have an expert staff of physicians and trainers and stand by them and their evaluations," the teams statement said. Johnson played professionally in England and the United State for more than 10 years. His career started with Manchester United and he appeared with the first team during the 2003-04 season. He played for several English clubs before moving to the United States in 2009. He was one of the first four players signed by the Timbers for their inaugural MLS season in 2011. He appeared in seven league matches and had a goal during his time in Portland. Johnny Unitas Black Friday Jersey . Barcelona says Pique tore a muscle in his right leg. The Spain international will miss Spanish league games against Almeria and Valladolid, but should be back for the Champions league match against Manchester City on March 12. LaRon Landry Jersey . Canadas strong showing throughout the World Cup season has qualified it for the maximum number of spots in every short-track speedskating event at the Sochi Games in February. "With the beginning to the season that Ive had, beginning with the Canadian trials in August, I have nothing to doubt in myself.EDMONTON -- The Edmonton Rush filled in most of their roster for the 2012 National Lacrosse League season on Wednesday. Edmonton signed nine players to contracts, including star forwards Corey Small and Jimmy Quinlan. "Both Corey and Jimmy are two of our key players heading into a very important season," said Rush general manager/head coach Derek Keenan. "We have a number of new faces coming in but to have both of these guys back is critical to achieving our goals for the 2012 season." Small led Edmonton with 23 goals and 40 assists last season. He also picked up 58 loose balls. Quinlan is the Rushs all-time leader in scoring and games played. He is the last original member of the team, with 213 points in 103 regular-season games. Hes only misssed one game in Edmontons six-year history. Ricky Jean-Francois Colts Jersey. Both forwards were signed to one-year deals. The Rush also announced the signing of defender Brett Mydske to a three-year contract. "Brett is a big part of the Edmonton Rush foundation so signing him to a long term deal is very important to the future of the franchise," said Keenan. "He is a top young defender in the NLL and will only get better. Brett is very committed to the success of this team. "Every game he is responsible for checking the leagues best offensive players and he consistently limits production, hes a very complete player." Edmonton also signed Alex Turner, Brodie McDonald, Tyler Codron, Dane Stevens, John Lintz and Eric Lewthwaite to one-year deals. ' ' '