Here are the top soccer stories everyone’s talking about this morning:
Gide-Up
The New York Red Bulls appear closer to snaring Ghana defender Gideon Baah from Finnish champs HJK.
Powers That Be
A couple of months ago, it looked like Rapids playmaker Dillon Powers might not be back. Now he is, and is digging the offseason changes made by Colorado.
Caps Lock
Vancouver have inked top SuperDraft pick Cole Seiler to a deal. Also, key offseason capture Christian Bolanos was the subject of an interesting feature in the local paper this weekend.
Ouch!
Incoming New England DP-catch Xavier Kouassi could miss extended time after suffering an on-field injury in Swiss league action for FC Sion.
Lamps, Camera, Action
New York City FC star Frank Lampard joined CNN to discuss expectations for the 2016 season.
Take Two
Local blog The Mane Land explains why Orlando City should expect a lot more from Carlos Rivas this season.
Maxime Overdrive
Fresh from tending goal for Canada in last week's US friendly, Montreal Impact 'keeper Maxime Crepeau is after a similar MLS breakthrough.
Iran So Far Away
The Guardian profiles how Toronto FC's Steve Beitashour is fitting in with the new-style Iran national team.
St. Paul Cathedral
Minnesota United owner Dr. Bill McGuire says the expansion side's first stadium will not be some standard, functional box.
WCQ Tidbits
Tickets for the USMNT's March 29 World Cup qualifier against Guatemala in Columbus go on sale Friday. Meanwhile, Telemundo's Andreas Cantor says attending fans should expect to see Carlos Ruiz in uniform that night, as his suspension has been trimmed.
Dave's Garden
Former MLS winger Dave van den Bergh has been named the new US Under-15 manager.
Getting with the Program
Following success in Germany and Belgium, the Double Pass system has invaded America.
Pick 10
Vancouver backline cop Kendall Waston, a real "card" shark? Here are 10 Things to Know.
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