Here are the top soccer stories everyone’s talking about this morning:
MLS vs. Arsenal
On Thursday, Premier League title chasers Arsenal were announced as the opponents for the 2016 AT&T MLS All-Star Game. The announcement was made through a cheeky, star-studded video.
MLS vs. Arsenal, Part 2
The Gunners will be the seventh EPL club to feature as the All-Star Game foe. Those unfamiliar with Arsenal can study up with this primer. Those unfamiliar with the All-Star Game itself can get up to speed with this beginner's guide. And here's the ticket info.
Hot Koffie
The New England Revolution strengthened their midfield on Thrusday by acquiring Gerson Koffie from Vancouver.
Early Returns
Check Thursday's friendly results with our Preseason Tracker, including a dust-up between Portland and RSL. Who says there's no passion in the preseason?
A Different Adu
A Swedish report claims the Chicago FIre are courting Malmo midfielder Enoch Kofi Adu, who was a Stabaek teammate of Chicago's Michael Stephens (under former Fire coach Bob Bradley) in 2014.
Red Bulls' Secret Agent
It turns out New York had a secret weapon in the capture of new defender Gideon Baah: Red Bulls winger Lloyd Sam.
Dave's World
New York City FC strike star David Villa reports that the squad are adapting well to new boss Patrick Vieira's system. The Spanish star also hinted that he knows whether old friend Fernando Torres is heading to MLS, but he won't spill the beans.
Changing Shirts
Montreal and New England became the latest MLS clubs to unveil new primary jerseys on Thursday. The Impact even put out their own fake leak to avoid folks spoiling the surprise.
Big Pickup in Big D?
A tweet from a Colombian reporter seems to have let the cat out of the bag about a potential FC Dallas acquisition.
Audition Notice in D.C.
According to The Washington Post's Steven Goff, D.C. United are trialing Leandro Paiva, a young playmaker from Uruguay.
San Zusi's Good Deed
A terminally ill Sporting KC supporter whose favorite player is Graham Zusi got a special surprise: the midfielder delivering match tickets to his hospice.
Canadian Futures
More and more Canadian players are plying their trade in MLS, and here are 10 with Canadian national team upsides.
Getting Well Soon
Though out since fall with an injury, it appears that U.S. international Rubio Rubin will return to full FC Utrecht training in a couple of weeks.
Soccer Politics
New York Mayor Bill de Blasio has outed himself as a big Serie A side Napoli and NYCFC star Andrea Pirlo on Twitter.
Table Games
Here's a "Caption this photo" game for you: A ping-pong battle between MLS Commissioner Don Garber and Toronto FC star Michael Bradley.
MLSsoccer.com Musts:
Rapids boss Pablo Mastroeni joins ExtraTime Radio podcast
Canadian U-17 national team coach building on recent progress
Arsenal legend Freddie Ljungberg on discusses the AT&T MLS All-Star Game
