Seattle, WA (SportsNetwork.com) - Clint Dempsey made a triumphant return to Seattle on Sunday as he scored in the 71st minute to help the Sounders to a 2-0 win over the Portland Timbers at CenturyLink Field. Dempsey spent the past month in Brazil with the United States national team at the World Cup, but in his first game back, it was his second-half goal that separated the Cascadia Cup rivals before Marco Pappa added an insurance tally four minutes from time for the hosts. Seattle has now won four of its last five games to move 10 points clear at the top of the Western Conference. The match was an extremely cautious affair in the opening 45 minutes as the two sides combined to put just one shot on target. But things came to life after the break as Portland goalkeeper Donovan Ricketts needed to be alert to keep out a chance from Gonzalo Pineda in the opening minute of the half. Dempsey nearly turned home a header from Zach Scott at close range in the 59th, but he made no mistake with his next chance. Ricketts produced a fine double save to first deny Dempsey and then Obafemi Martins in front of goal. However, Portland was unable to clear the ball and Pineda drove a shot toward the net that Dempsey was able to redirect home. Lamar Neagle nearly added another goal for the Sounders when he struck the post in the 82nd minute, while the Timbers came within inches of an equalizer in the 85th as Gaston Fernandez unleashed a long-range shot that clipped the outside of the upright with Seattle goalkeeper Stefan Frei easily beaten. One minute later, Seattle put the game away as Neagle led a counter-attack that saw him square the ball to Pappa inside the area for a left-footed finish. 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A police inspector told The Associated Press the crane operator is not yet suspected of any wrongdoing but is considered a key witness to the accident at the Arena Corinthians.Wigan Warriors have confirmed that scrum-half Matty Smith is joining St Helens on a three-year contract. The England international, 29, leaves Wigan after four-and-a-half years during which Wigan twice won Super League as well as winning the Challenge Cup in 2013 when he was named man of the match in the win over Hull.Smith played 139 games for Wigan, scoring 22 tries, kicking 304 goals and a club-record 25 drop-goals. Warriors chairman Ian Lenagan said: This was a particularly difficult decision for everyone involved and one that was made after much thought and consideration. Smith and Sean OLoughlin lifted the Super League trophy last weekend St Helens approached Wigan earlier this year to discuss Mattys future and made it clear that they would be willing to offer him a long-term contract; an additional two years beyond that which Matty had remaining on his contract at Wigan. Watch NOW TV Watch Sky Sports for just £6.99. No contract. With George Williams firmly established as an important first team player and Thomas Leuluai re-joining the club shortly, together with the emergence of Jake Shorrocks and the cover that Sam Powell brings, we felt that the time was right in view of his tremendous service to Wigan for Matty to take up this new opportunity and secure his long-term future. Warrington Wolves Chris Hill (left) and Smith pose with the Super League trophy Head coach Shaun Wane said: With long-term injuries to many key players this year Matty played in all but one game and led the team exceptionally well throughout the season.dddddddddddde has become a real leader of the team over the last four and a half years and he will always have my utmost respect. Smith began his career with Saints before joining Salford Saints head coach Keiron Cunningham said: Im delighted to have secured the services of Matty. He a class scrum-half who possesses a fantastic kicking and passing game as well as being an accomplished goal kicker.He has excellent leadership qualities and composure in big games after having experienced several over the course of his career.His partnership with Theo Fages will be an exciting one to watch.This will be Smiths second spell at St Helens - he left them to join Salford in 2010 before moving to Wigan in 2012.You can watch Englands tour of Bangladesh, plus Premier League football and the British Masters on Sky Sports. Upgrade now and enjoy three months at half price! Also See: Set of Six Wigan win Grand Final Rugby League on Sky Follow us @SkySportsRL ' ' '