Here are the top soccer stories everyone’s talking about this morning:
Lions and Fire, Oh My
Friday night's lone MLS tilt has the Chicago Fire set to invade the Citrus Bowl to tackle Orlando City SC (7 pm ET; UniMás, UDN, MLS LIVE). The match could include the MLS debut of Antonio Nocerino, who says he's fitting in well in the Lions' den. Star forward Cyle Larin – the "silent giant" – is the latest player to discover "10 Things About".
Disciples of Discipline
Vancouver Whitecaps midfielder Christian Bolaños and New York Red Bulls defender Ronald Zubar have each been suspended for one game.
Gio To Miss Out
LA Galaxy attack ace Giovani dos Santos has been ruled out for their weekend trip to Colorado .
Texas History
With the FC Dallas-Houston Dynamo rivalry set to re-ignite on Sunday, we take a look back at one of the derby's most contentious moments: the Ricardo Clark-Carlos Ruiz incident from nine seasons ago.
Fine Timber
Portland coach Caleb Porter has the team right where he wants them: young, talented and ready to compete for years to come.
Under Pressure
Colorado exec Paul Bravo agrees with head coach Pablo Mastroeni: This is an incredibly important season for the Rapids.
Comeback Trail
The San Jose Earthquakes could see the return of recovering midfielder Fatai Alashe when they face MLS Cup champs Portland on Sunday.
Ouch!
Young Vancouver defender Christian Dean will be out until summer after undergoing foot surgery.
Net Goals
With the top two USMNT netminders struggling in club life, recent debutant David Bingham aims to cement his name on the depth chart.
Thumbs Up
Former D.C. United midfielder Perry Kitchen says he consulted with Jurgen Klinsmann before signing with Scottish side Hearts, and the US national team boss approved.
Feeling Minnesota
Sources tell NorthernPitch.com that Matt Miazga's Chelsea will tackle AC Milan this August in the first match at the Minnesota' Vikings' new $1 billion domed stadium.
Mr. Show
Retired NFL star Chad Ochocinco certainly is entertaining; these days, he's insisting he could make the squad at Sporting KC.
MLSsoccer.com Musts
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