Here are the top soccer stories everyone’s talking about this morning:
MACMATH PLANTS HIS FLAG
One person associated with the Colorado Rapids isn't getting swept up in rumors of interest in Everton star Tim Howard, as Zac MacMath has declared that the starting job belongs to him.
KUDO AIMS TO BLAZE TRAIL
New Vancouver striker Masato Kudo hopes to enjoy success that will lead a procession of Japanese players to MLS. Meanwhile, the Whitecaps are reportedly hoping to fill their right back void with a a loan move for Canada international Fraser Aird.
NEW KID ON THE BLOCK
Atlanta United officially have made their first player signing, adding netminder Alexander Tambakis from Greek Super League side Panathinaikos.
RED BULLS RE-SIGN THREE, BRING BACK SWP
Supporters Shield holders New York have inked key trio Mike Grella, Luis Robles and Sal Zizzo to contract extensions, while also bringing back Shaun Wright-Phillips.
HARRISON ON THE MEND
Among the notes from Monday's Preseason Tracker: top SuperDraft pick Jack Harrison is on the NYCFC shelf.
NOCERINO TO MLS?
Serie A giants AC Milan say they are expecting an MLS offer for midfielder Antonio Nocerino.
TROUBLE IN KAMARA-DISE
Soccer Insider Steven Goff reports that Columbus Crew top gun Kei Kamara wants an improved deal.
IF YOU BUILD IT …
The MLS-oriented soccer drive in St. Louis now includes plans for a stadium near Union Station. Building there would put a team on the same street where both the Cardinals and Blues play.
HOMEGROWN LISTINGS
Soccer By Ives has compiled a list of the top five 2016 Homegrown Player signings not named Jordan Morris.
ANTONSSON INTEREST
Kalmat top scorer Markus Antonsson says he's received plenty of MLS interest this offseason, which he has thus far resisted to remain in Sweden.
GRIZZLY EVANS
Veteran US national team defender Brad Evans says he isn't just in camp to provide leadership to the youngsters.
TICKET WINDOW
Public ticket sales for the 2016 Copa America Centenario will go on sale next week.
JOB SEARCH
Are you interested in working in the soccer memoribilia game? The National Soccer Hall of Fame needs a new Executive Director.
IDENTITY CRISIS
The New England Revolution Twitter account has a new (temporary) face, with it sporting a Colorado Rapids logo as pay-up for coming up short in a friendly wager over this weekend's AFC Championship game.
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