Here are the top soccer stories everyone’s talking about this morning:
Alti-D'oh!
Just when he looked primed to start the new campaign with a bang, Toronto FC striker Jozy Altidore has picked up a hamstring injury that leaves him questionable for the team's season opener.
Galaxy Hold Visiting Santos
The new-look LA Galaxy battled Jorge Villafana and Santos Laguna to a scoreless home draw in the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal tie on Wednesday night. The team is now looking forward to the challenge of trying to earn their final-four place in Mexico.
RSL Fall Short At Tigres
Real Salt Lake hung in there, and were perhaps even the better side for a while, but eventually suffered a 2-0 loss in their Champions League quarterfinal opener away to Tigres. RSL captain Kyle Beckerman says the team remain confident they can turn things around in the home leg.
Didier Does One Dirty
Montreal Impact striker Didier Drogba performed a vicious reverse nutmeg pass on a teammate in training on Wednesday. It's almost as if he was trying to answer our Armchair Analyst, who has asked "How much magic does the Impact star have left?"
Union Newsletter
Philadelphia sporting director Earnie Stewart was pleased to announce the signing of midfielder Ilsinho, who has a wealth of European tournament experience (including a UEFA Cup crown). Meanwhile, Union skipper Maurice Edu is aiming to get fit ASAP and lead the team to greater heights in 2016.
Tune-Up Review
Wednesday was chock full of friendly action, and you can catch up on all the results with our Preseason Tracker.
Headlining the Attack
In the aftermath of the Seattle Sounders' Champions League-opening draw with Club America, coach Sigi Schmid discusses topics such as how new star Jordan Morris is faring and how their attack full of headliners is adjusting to the new 4-3-3 set.
Gold Cup Goals and Too Many Tacos
In our latest "10 Things" feature, the LA Galaxy's Giovani dos Santos talks Ronaldinho, the 2011 Gold Cup and how he avoids his beloved street tacos most of the year.
Orozco Open to Switch
Santos Laguna and Mexico forward Javier Orozco says the raised game of MLS has him wishing to join the league.
Celebrate Good Times – Come On!
Among other festivities, the Portland Timbers will unveil their championship banner when Columbus Crew SC visit for MLS opening day on March 6.
Endoh's Prospects Heating Up
Though a rookie by MLS standards, the maturity of Tsubasa Endoh could help earn him a place in Toronto FC's starting lineup.
Erik The Whitecap
Back from a half-season spent on loan in Norway, Vancouver forward Erik Hurtado talks with Vavel about the season ahead and what it's like to be a rival against the hometown Portland Timbers.
The Future Is Now
MLS expansion outfit Minnesota United has released several snazzy renderings of what their new home stadium will look like.
The Drawing Board
Get out your art pencils, New York City FC fans. The club has begun a contest to help design a piece of their 2016 home shirt, namely the neck tape illustration.
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