Here are the top soccer stories everyone’s talking about this morning:
Jonesing?
Our Sam Stejskal wonders if the serious and seriously ill-timed injury suffered by Revs DP signing Xavier Kouassi has jarred the door open for Jermaine Jones to return to New England in 2016.
Union Business
Philadelphia have signed top gun C.J. Sapong to a three-year contract extension. Meanwhile, Philly boss Jim Curtin says the staff is being dazzled by trialist Ilsinho.
Maidana Voyage
Speaking of the Union, former Philadelphia attacker Cristian Maidana, who is entering his first season with the Houston Dynamo, gets the "10 Things" treatment, which includes a bit on how his career has been shaped by globetrotting.
Dallas Stars?
As much as Armchair Analyst Matt Doyle hates going out on this particular limb so soon, he figures FC Dallas could be the best team in MLS this season.
Old Friends
There were a few misty eyes in the house when erstwhile Galaxy stalwart Juninho returned to the StubHub with his family to take in Tuesday night's Galaxy friendly against his new employers, Tijuana. Meanwhile, his former teammate Marcelo Sarvas says the vibe at new club D.C. United reminds him of the championship days shared by the pair in Los Angeles.
State Of The Red Bulls
We have great news for any New York Red Bulls supporters hoping to thoroughly annihilate their own work productivity on Thursday: The club has posted their full town hall meeting from Wednesday night, which ran longer than the average soccer game.
Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes
Seattle head coach Sigi Schmid and a few of his Sounders discuss all the adjustments to be made with their switch to a 4-3-3. Off the field, the team's new regional TV and radio voices have been named.
Travel Log
Vancouver blog Eighty Six Forever sums up the good, the bad and the strange from the Whitecaps 3-0-0 preseason trip to Arizona.
For Pete's Sake
Sporting KC boss Peter Vermes has become the latest figure to rally behind bringing an MLS expansion team to St. Louis, which he says would give his side a true neighborhood rival.
Honor Guards
The Los Angeles Galaxy have opened up nominations for their "Hero of the Game" program, which will again honor a police, fire department or military person and their family at each home game.
Export Extracurriculars
Red-hot Alejandro Bedoya scored late in extras on Wednesday night to earn Nantes a place in the Coupe de France quarterfinals. Elsewhere, John Anthony Brooks and Hertha Berlin advanced to the DfB-Pokal final four, setting up a semifinal date with Christian Pulisic's Borussia Dortmund.
Spur Of The Moment
With Tottenham currently missing star defender Jan Vertonghen, US youth international Cameron Carter-Vickers has been added to the team's squad for their upcoming round-of-32 tie against Fiorentina and handed shirt No. 38.
Mom and Pop
Red Bulls winger Sal Zizzo made his reality television debut on Wednesday night on TLC's Rattled, a show about the trials and tribulations of new parents.
Blazers Of Glory
The Men in Blazers had a special visitor on Wednesday: comedy superstar/LAFC part-owner Will Ferrell.
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