Kick Off: Yaya Toure linked with MLS move | Antonio Nocerino enters Lions' den

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Here are the top soccer stories everyone’s talking about this morning:


Good Things Come...


The transfer saga took a while, but Orlando City SC have finally signed former Italian national team player Antonio Nocerino.


... To Those Who Wait


Chicago boss Veljko Paunovic says the club are in no rush to replace Harry Shipp.


20 Foresight


Philadelphia Union striker C.J. Sapong is aiming big for the upcoming MLS season: hitting the 20-goal mark.


More Or Less?


Armchair Analyst Matt Doyle figures Orlando City strike phenom Cyle Larin could improve in his second season, even if he doesn't score quite as many goals as he did in 2015.


Interested Parties


An English report claims Manchester City midfield ace Yaya Toure, who is expected to leave the club this summer, has MLS offers. Meanwhile, Spanish daily Marca reports that Real Betis attacker Rafael van der Vaart is set to choose between MLS and China for his latest move.


Count To 10


Our latest edition of "Ten Things about... " features Colorado striker Kevin Doyle.


Dallas Morning News


Head coach Oscar Pareja is excited about the prospect of unleashing his two new playmakers on MLS. Also, the club have parted ways with defender Je-Vaughn Watson.


Performance Reviews


Jurgen Klinsmann took part in a Q&A to discuss the club form of several US squad members.


Getting The Call


With a make-or-break Olympic qualifying series against the United States looming, Orlando City midfielder Cristian Higuita has been called up by Colombia's Under-23 side for their tune-up friendlies.


On The Line?


Aston Villa manager Remi Garde has hinted that he may restore US goalkeeper Brad Guzan to the starting lineup.


Building Plans


Civic leaders in St. Louis are wasting little time discussing a soccer-specific stadium for the purpose of landing an MLS expansion franchise. And St. Louis native Taylor Twellman believes that "if St. Louis does the stadium right and the ownership right, they will be in the top five in Major League Soccer."


Galaxy Town Hall


The LA Galaxy have announced their first Supporters' Summit, a free event at the StubHub set for a week from Saturday.


App Development


The Seattle Sounders have introduced a new multi-function mobile app.


Make It A Double


Portland are set to open the "Double Post Bar" at Providence Park, with the name referring to a pivotal moment from last season's MLS Cup title run (watch it here).


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