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MONTREAL -- After beating around the bush for much of the year, Impact striker Marco Di Vaio is strongly suggesting he will retire at the end of Montreals current Major League Soccer season. "Its difficult to say," Di Vaio said after training on Thursday. "I think Im going to go back to Italy." Although Di Vaio, 38, was adamant last October that this season would be his last playing professional football, rumours of yet another contract extension were never quelled. Those rumours gained momentum last month when the Impact acquired Argentine midfielder Ignacio Piatti, whose chemistry on the pitch with Di Vaio is undeniable. The Italian striker, who spent most of his career in Italy with teams like Parma and Bologna, said he needed to leave Montreal to rejoin his family in Italy. "After playing here, its going to be difficult going back home," said Di Vaio. "There are responsibilities there. Im used to it here. "Going back to Italy wont be easy. I love going to work every day. I dont know what will happen after, say, a month without soccer. I dont know what Im going to do there." Di Vaio denied that Montreals potential success in the CONCACAF Champions League could change his mind, stating that rejoining his family was his top priority. The Impact are one win away from clinching a spot in the CCL knockout stage for the first time since 2009. Di Vaio joined the Impact as the teams first designated player in May 2012 on an 18-month contract, before opting for a one-year extension last October. The former Italian international scored 31 goals in 70 Major League Soccer appearances for the Impact, and added another four Champions League goals this year. Di Vaio is fourth on Montreals all-time MLS scoring list behind Lloyd Barker, Eduardo Sebrango and current assistant coach Mauro Biello. Before coming to Montreal, Di Vaio scored 142 goals in 342 matches over a 16-year Serie A career. Notes: After a 1-0 victory against the New York Red Bulls in the Champions League on Wednesday, the Impact resume MLS play on Saturday when the team welcomes the San Jose Earthquakes to Saputo Stadium. Drew Pomeranz Red Sox Jersey . Espanyol midfielder Sanchez intercepted Bilbao goalkeeper Gorka Iraizozs clearance and, having spotted a gap, risked using his less-favoured left foot to fire a beautifully precise long-range shot that bounced in from high up the near post in the 24th minute. Chris Owings Red Sox Jersey . Justine finished first with a score of 22.44 while Chloe was second with 21.66 points. Defending champion Hannah Kearney of the U.S., was third at 21.49. A third Dufour-Lapointe sister, Maxime, failed to make the final group and finished 12th while Audrey Robichaud of Quebec City was 10th. https://www.cheapredsox.com/2371z-jason-...ey-red-sox.html. -- Coyotes coach Dave Tippett thinks of one thing when he watches Eastern Conference teams struggle against Western opponents before they get to Phoenix: His team must keep pace. Bill Buckner Jersey . -- When the Los Angeles Kings are on top of their formidable defensive game, they revel in the silence they can create in a frustrated road arena. Junichi Tazawa Jersey . Left back Armero opened the scoring in the fifth minute when his deflected shot rolled past Greece goalkeeper Orestis Karnezis. Striker Teofilo Gutierrez poked in Colombias second goal from a deflected corner in the 58th and James Rodriguez capped it off with a low shot in stoppage time after a slick backheel flick from Juan Cuadrado.Brooklyn, NY (SportsNetwork.com) - SirDominic Pointer posted career highs of 24 points and seven steals to lead No. 17 St. Johns to an 82-57 rout of Tulane at Barclays Center. The Red Storm (11-1) built a 47-22 halftime lead and forced 17 turnovers in moving to 11-1, the programs best 12-game start since the 1985-86 season. DAngelo Harrison contributed 21 points and Rysheed Jordan had 12 in St. Johns seventh straight victory since a loss to No. 8 Gonzaga on Nov. 28. Jonathan Stark paced Tulane (9-3) with 15 points and Louis Dabney finished with 12 in the loss, the Green Waves second this week to a ranked opponent.dddddddddddd. Tulane was coming off a 66-57 setback at No. 13 Washington on Monday. Final Score: (23) Northern Iowa 74, South Dakota State 63 Cedar Falls, IA (SportsNetwork.com) - Nate Buss had 14 points, Wes Washpun scored 12 and No. 23 Northern Iowa posted a 74-63 win over South Dakota State on Sunday. Seth Tuttle finished with 11 points and a career-high nine assists for the Panthers (11-1), who extended their home winning streak to nine games. George Marshall led South Dakota State (9-5) with 16 points, followed by Deondre Parks with 15. ' ' '