Here are the top soccer stories everyone’s talking about this morning:
DROGBA? MONTREAL.
Chelsea can wait. Montreal star Didier Drogba has started personal training to prepare for reporting to Impact preseason camp, which kicks off for most of his teammates on Monday.
STAR MAPS
LA Galaxy president Chris Klein has given an update on where the team stands in their pursuit of European vets Ashley Cole, Jelle Van Damme and Nigel de Jong. But he says Joleon Lescott is not on his way to StubHub Center.
HOOKED ON A FEELING
Portland Timbers boss Caleb Porter is feeling greedy – after celebrating the club's first MLS Cup crown last year, he'd like another.
SOPHOMORE SNUB
The reigning MLS Rookie of the Year, Orlando City forward Cyle Larin, says he aims to avoid the notorious sophomore slump this season.
FINLAY OF THE LAND
Columbus Crew SC wing ace Ethan Finlay is settling into his first USMNT camp.
TOFFEES COOL HOWARD TALK
Despite all the rumored Colorado Rapids' interest, Everton manager Roberto Martinez says the English Premier League club haven't received any approaches.
IMPACT REPORTS
Local scribe Nick Sabetti has confirmed Greek and Italian reports that Montreal could join Augsburg and Bologna in chasing want-away Olympiakos striker Alfred Finnbogason.
DANNY BOY
It's not the first time he's been linked with MLS, but an Italian agent claims Roma skipper Daniele De Rossi is quite open to summer move offers from America.
A FAMILIAR SOUNDER
Steady rain did not discourage the Seattle Sounders or their hardy fans as preseason camp opened in Tukwila, Washington on Saturday. Local blog Sounder At Heart has identified former Seattle defensive handyman Nathan Sturgis as one of the club's four preseason trialists.
BUSY IN DALLAS
They're not generally known for making high-profile signings from overseas, but FC Dallas consider their newest acquisition, Ecuadorian international Carlos Gruezo, one of their most significant pickups in years. Will a star striker be the next to arrive at Toyota Stadium?
EUROPEAN ATTENTION
Though the Rapids have yet to make an announcement, Spanish second-flight side Almeria claims they've signed Rapids attacker Juan Ramirez. Meanwhile, Polish title chasers Cracovia are reportedly sizing up Sporting KC strike sensation Krisztian Nemeth.
NEW THREADS
Real Salt Lake have teased a look at their new uniforms. Meanwhile, new RSL signing Sunny Obayan is hoping his new shirt can help him get back into Nigeria's national-team uniform.
WHAT ABOUT BOB?
The New York Times has a feature on Le Havre manager Bob Bradley, who is trying to guide the French club back to Ligue 1.
PLAY IT AGAIN, ALE
Elsewhere in France, Nantes attacker Alejandro Bedoya has suddenly scored in consecutive games.
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