Here are the top soccer stories everyone’s talking about this morning:
Friday Night Lights
A pair of early unbeatens will lock horns on Friday night, with Orlando City visiting NYCFC. Don't expect the Lions to dress recovering star Kaká, who didn't train on Thursday.
Answer Key
In this week's Q&A segment, Armchair Analyst Matt Doyle talks about the current challenges to Portland's depth chart.
Banned Camp
Vancouver's Kianz Froese and Colorado's Shkelzen Gashi were handed one-game suspensions ahead of the weekend slate.
Clasico Tales
With San Jose set to visit Los Angeles for the season's first California Clasico, we've compiled a list of eight great finishes from the derby, as well as ranking the match-up's all-time top scorers.
Put It On Blas
Vancouver striker Blas Perez has started a moonlighting gig as columnist for Canadian outlet Away From The Numbers.
Ben There, Doing That
After being thrown into the coaching ranks shortly after his retirement as a player, D.C. United head coach Ben Olsen has evolved. England's FourFourTwo magazine analyzes the transition, and what remains along that path.
Fit And Ready
With his fitness woes in the past, the Philadelphia Union are expecting big things from Chris Pontius this season.
The Road Less Traveled
The Guardian takes a look at the unusual path traveled by Red Bulls defender Gideon Baah that took him from reality TV to pro soccer.
Rear View Mirror
Colorado attacker Marco Pappa is eager to put a tough offseason behind him.
Caps Trio
Vancouver have had three players called up for World Cup qualifiers: Panama's Blas Perez, and the Costa Rica duo of Christian Bolanos and Kendall Waston.
Your USMNT
On the same day that US Soccer unveiled brand new uniforms, US national team boss Jurgen Klinsmann discussed the selection process for his senior side and the Under-23's ahead of key forthcoming contests for both.
Pulisic Report Card
Stars and Stripes blogger Rob Usry gives an overview of Christian Pulisic's status at Borussia Dortmund.
Park Features
The deal that turned Sporting KC's home ground into Children's Mercy Park is far from the typical naming rights agreement.
Galaxy Honor Roll
Ahead of Saturday's Cali Clasico, the Galaxy will honor LA sports icon Izaak Torres, who earned All-Star honors in his local league despite suffering from a kidney disease.
MLSsoccer.com Musts
Quincy Amarikwa joins Extra Time Radio
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