Here are the top soccer stories everyone’s talking about this morning:
RSL, Sounders bow out
They both scored the first goal of the night against their respective Mexican club opponents, but both the Seattle Sounders and Real Salt Lake were still bounced from the CONCACAF Champions League on Wednesday night with RSL's coming in heartbreaking fashion. For Armchair Analyst Matt Doyle, it was two cases of close but no cigar, as the results set up an all-Liga MX semifinal showdown.
Kamara Focus
Both Columbus Crew SC boss Gregg Berhalter and Kei Kamaraexpect business as usual following the sealing of the striker's improved deal.
MLS Insider is Back!
The acclaimed series gets our mouth watering for the start of the new 2016 season with a new episode that will give you goosebumps, no matter which club you support.
Top To Bottom
Our first Power Rankings of the 2016 season are out, and it's no surprise that MLS Cup champs Portland top the chart.
New Deals
Speaking of the Timbers, they have reportedly agreed to contract extensions with a pair of key players: Darlington Nagbe and Diego Chara.
Double Analysis
Armchair Analyst Matt Doyle offered up a twofer on Wednesday, with his ongoing preseason Q-&-A session covering both the Timbers and San Jose.
We Love Lists
Our Sam Stejskal has compiled a list of 10 of the hottest young players to watch in MLS this season.
Out On The Limbs
ESPN's stable of MLS experts have posted their predictions for the coming season, with all five calling a different MLS Cup winner.
Rapid Reward
It hasn't taken long for Rapids Designated Player signing Shkelzen Gashi to earn great respect in Colorado.
Injury Ward
A few MLS clubs are dealing with fresh injury woes. Philadelphia Union midfielders Maurice Edu and Tranquillo Barnetta have been listed as doubtful for Sunday's season opener. Meanwhile, Orlando City have ruled outDavid Mateos and Carlos Rivas for the weekend and the Red Bulls are reportedly sweating over Gonzalo Veron.
TFC Shed Gomez, Warner
With opening day fast approaching, Toronto FC have tightened up their roster by releasing Herculez Gomez and dealing Collen Warner to Houston.
Report: USMNT Arranging Copa Tune-Up
According to various outlets, the US national team will get warmed up for Copa America by playing Bolivia in Kansas City at the end of May.
Hearts Transplant
The Edinburgh News reports that US midfielder Perry Kitchen has a UK work permit in hand and is close to finalizing a deal with Hearts of the Scottish Premier League.
FourFourTwo Launches USA Site
The website of popular English soccer magazine FourFourTwo has kicked off their new American section by posting season previews for every MLS club, as well as a slew of prediction and ranking list features for the 2016 campaign.
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