Here are the top soccer stories everyone’s talking about this morning:
Building The Fire
Having already worked miracles with Serbia's Under-20 national team, new Fire boss Veljko Paunovic is aiming to bring the Fire back to prominence. Another part of their rebuild was completed on Monday, as the club signed skilled attacker John Goossens.
Hoop Dreams
As part of his continuing preseason series, Armchair Analyst Matt Doyle outlines how FC Dallas can raise their game further still in 2016.
Reyna's Prediction
With Major League Soccer on the rise, New York City FC sporting director Claudio Reyna believes it will be among the world's top leagues in 10 years.
Simon Says
In our latest "10 Things" feature, San Jose attacker Simon Dawkins discusses coming back to the 'Quakes, his Jamaica national team exploits and why he wears No. 49.
Keane Observer
Los Angeles goal monster Robbie Keane has recently had plenty to say about the growth of MLS. In addition to revealing that several European players have told him they're eager to play in America, the Irishman has opined that Major League Soccer has now pulled level with Liga MX in quality.
A Different World
In an interview with The Guardian, Houston Dynamo head coach Owen Coyle says there's no place like MLS in the soccer world.
Who Hears A Horton?
According to the Washington Post, D.C. United have snagged US Under-23 netminder Charlie Horton, formerly of Leeds United.
First Of The Year
ESPN has MLS Cup participants Portland and Columbus sitting atop their initial power rankings for the 2016 season.
Mobile Tracker
MLS Digital has updated and improved the league's free mobile app. This year's version includes personalized notifications, easy social sharing, a new-look schedule page and a "smarter" MatchCenter.
Download at the App Store or on Google Play.
The Replay Question
Speaking of new technologies, Sports Illustrated's Grant Wahl has surveyed several MLS figures for their opinions on the merits instant replay.
Games People Play
Get your MLS gear and photo skills ready for Friday's #DressForMLS contest. Meanwhile, we've identified 10 potential breakout players in the 2016 MLS Fantasy Game.
LAFC TV
One of LAFC's owners, Ruben Gnanalingam, stopped by Bloomberg TV this weekend to talk up the expansion side.
World Cup Forecast
It seems as though US Soccer chief Sunil Gulati's voting strategy during last week's FIFA presidential election could have positive benefits for American hopes of hosting World Cup 2026. These maneuvers may come in handy as the president-elect says there will be no hosting changes for the next two World Cups despite any controversies surrounding Russia 2018 and Qatar 2022.
Flashing The New Badge
The US national team has unveiled a new crest.
Premier League Greats
Several guys with MLS and/or USMNT connections made the Telegraph's list of the 100 greatest players in EPL history: Tim Howard (No. 97), Robbie Keane (92), Jurgen Klinsmann (57), David Beckham (21), Ashley Cole (16), Didier Drogba (15), Steven Gerrard (11), Frank Lampard (10), Patrick Vieira (7) and Thierry Henry (2).
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