Here are the top soccer stories everyone’s talking about this morning:
Sounders Settle For Share
Seattle blew a pair of leads, making do with a 2-2 home draw against Club America in their CONCACAF Champions League Quarterfinal opener on Tuesday night. Sounders head coach Sigi Schmid was left to rue a quick-reply equalizer leaked on the edge of halftime.
United Fall In CCL Opener
In Tuesday's other Champions league match, D.C. United suffered a hard-luck 2-0 defeat at Queretaro. The Black-and-Red left Mexico feeling they deserved a better result.
Scheduling the … Schedule
With Major League Soccer teams still in preseason when the Champions League kicks off, MLS commish Don Garber hopes adjustments can be made to the scheduling in the future. In any event, the LA Galaxy won't be making any excuses about the timing of their first tournament game.
Wednesday CCL Previews
Here's a preview of the Galaxy's CCL group opener against erstwhile Timbers defender Jorge Villafana and Santos Laguna. In Wednesday's other tilt, Real Salt Lake will attempt to tackle Tigres.
Friends & Foes
With his side watching the Champions League on television, FC Dallas boss Oscar Pareja says he will be rooting for all the MLS clubs to succeed. However, many MLS fans do not share his sentiment.
Fighting The Clock
The Armchair Analyst has been busy; he also continues his team-by-team preseason snapshots with a look at RSL's thus-far-ageless playmaker, midfielder Javier Morales.
The Jordan Rules
Tuesday's edition of "10 Things" covers dogs, tennis and playing FIFA with Seattle Sounders sensation Jordan Morris.
Sporting News
In a move that has not surprised local observers, Sporting KC have released Amobi Okugo.
Wahl Postings
In his latest offering, Sports Illustrated scribe Grant Wahl gives an update on the Jermaine Jones saga and reveals that new Galaxy midfielder Nigel de Jong has a DP-promotion clause in his deal.
Political Football
The Guardian takes a look at young D.C. United attacker Miguel Aguilar, owner of the most politically-charged success story in MLS.
Brad Company
Though veteran Sporting KC ace Brad Davis will probably age out of any chance to play MLS soccer in his hometown of St. Louis, the folks behind the city's drive for an expansion are apparently trying to groom him for another role.
Giving For The City
Major League Soccer expansion side Minnesota United have a generous idea to complete their new stadium plans: liven up a depressed St. Paul area by building one and gifting it to the city.
Cropper's Share
With MK Dons' starter out injured on Tuesday night, US Olympic team candidate Cody Cropper made his first Championship start in a 1-1 draw against David Wagner's Huddersfield Town.
Lucky Luciano
Former MLS MVP Luciano Emilio was set to provide a veteran presence in attack for American Soccer League expansion side IFK Maryland before an injury struck. So the club named him as manager.
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