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Tottenham were knocked out of the Champions League with a group stage game still to play after a 2-1 defeat by Monaco on Tuesday.Monaco, who had the better of the first half, saw a penalty from Radamel Falcao saved well by Hugo Lloris after Eric Dier had brought down Fabinho. Sky Sports Black Friday sale Upgrade to Sky Sports now and get 12 months half price! But they went ahead just after the break as Dijbril Sidibe headed past Lloris from six yards after Benjamin Mendys cross. Harry Kane levelled from the penalty spot after Dele Alli was hauled down by Kamil Glik. Barely 40 seconds after Spurs had levelled, Monaco made it 2-1 through Thomas Lemar, who fired into the bottom right corner of the goal in acres of space inside the area.The result means Spurs cannot reach the last-16 due to Bayer Leverkusens superior head-to-head record against them, and must avoid defeat against CSKA Moscow at Wembley in a fortnights time to secure a Europa League knockout stage spot. Harry Kane drew Spurs level from the penalty spot After Leverkusen were held 1-1 by CSKA in the early game in Group E, Spurs kicked off knowing a draw would be enough to take it to the sixth and final matchday.Mauricio Pochettino made three changes after the 3-2 win over West Ham, bringing in Kieran Trippier, Heung-Min Son and Kevin Wimmer.They should have been ahead early on after Dele Alli played Son through on goal, but the South Korean fluffed his chance as he tried to take the ball around Monaco goalkeeper Danijel Subasic. Hugo Lloris saved a first-half penalty from Radamel Falcao The Ligue 1 side were awarded a penalty with 10 minutes gone after some lax Spurs defending resulted in Fabinho being caught by Diers stray leg, but Falcao saw his spot-kick saved superbly by Lloris down low to his right.Lloris then recovered well again after parrying Benjamin Mendys effort from the left angle into a dangerous area, before Valere Germains free header at the far post hit the chest of Wimmer.Germain, who caused problems throughout for Spurs with his running in behind the defence, then flashed a shot from an acute angle just wide of Lloris right post, and Spurs were lucky to go into the break unscathed. Dele Alli reacts to a foul in the first half Monaco finally took the lead after the break, Sidibes powerful header getting past Lloris after Mendys dangerous cross from the left.Spurs went up the other end moments later and were level after Allis fine turn forced Glik to bring him down, Kane converting for his fourth goal in three games since returning from injury.Merely 40 seconds later, Monaco went ahead again through Lemar, who found the bottom right corner of Lloris goal after being found in acres of space by Sidibe.Lloris kept the visitors in the game in the final stages, producing a world-class save from Gliks close-range effort from a cross, before parrying away Falcaos well-hit shot inside the area. Tottenhams goalkeeper Hugo Lloris put in a fine performance Alli missed a late chance at the far post from Christian Eriksens corner, turning the ball wide on the stretch, and Monaco held on for the win to send Tottenham out of the Champions League in Pochettinos first season in the competition.The win also continued Monacos fine run against English sides in the competition, having knocked out Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United over the past 20 years.Paul Walshs view on Soccer SpecialI think they will go for it in the Europa League, its a route back into the Champions League.The way theyre playing at the moment, the wheels of their season could come off, and theres no guarantee theyll finish in the top four, so they need every route open to them. Theyve got to stop dreaming and start playing again.I cant describe their Champions League form. 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He also made two starts in U.S. Open Cup competitions, including a 3-0 victory in the quarter-finals of last years championship run. Thomas grew up in nearby Olathe, Kan., and was a star at St. Thomas Aquinas High School before playing his college soccer at Notre Dame. He began his pro career in Sweden. Sporting KC acquired Thomass rights from the San Jose Earthquakes and signed him on January 18, 2012. "Michael is a solid player who our coaches have had their eye on for some time," Toronto FC president and general manager Kevin Payne said in a statement. "Hes versatile and athletic and will be an important part of TFC for some years to come." Also Tuesday, Toronto signed Scottissh international defender Steven Caldwell following the expiration of his loan agreement.dddddddddddd "Steven has done a great job in anchoring our defence since arriving on loan, and hes been a terrific influence in the locker-room," Payne said. "Were very pleased that hell be with us for this and the next two seasons." Caldwell, 32, has started in six matches for Toronto FC since joining on loan from Birmingham City F.C. on May 7. He spent the past two seasons with Birmingham where he made 90 appearances and scored two goals in all competitions for the club. "Im excited to sign for a fantastic club," Caldwell said in a statement. "I hope to help achieve the success that I believe is coming in the not too distant future." Caldwell has earned 12 caps for the Scottish National team to date. He made his debut on April 25, 2001 in a 1-1 draw away to Poland. ' ' '