Kick Off: Rapids bring Tim Howard back to MLS | USMNT, U-23 rosters out

Greg Seltzer

Here are the top soccer stories everyone’s talking about this morning:

Homeward Bound

The long-rumored move of Everton star Tim Howard to Colorado became a reality on Sunday, with the US national team star in attendance for the Rapids' match vs. D.C. United at RFK Stadium. To celebrate the summer transfer, we came up with a special edition "10 Things" about the once and soon-to-be MLS goalkeeping ace, who also opened up to his Facebook fans.

Rapids' Share

Despite Howard's forthcoming arrival, current Colorado netminder Zac MacMath says he still has a job to do. Unfortunately, after outdueling his D.C. United opposite for 80 minutes, a late mistake by the Rapids 'keeper allowed Fabian Espindola to net the 1-1 equalizer on Sunday.

Feet On The Ground

Sporting KC stand as the only 3-0 team in MLS thanks to a 1-0 defeat of Toronto FC on Sunday. Nevertheless, they aren't yet ready to start celebrating.

First Union

Philadelphia topped New England 3-0 on Sunday to move into a tie atop the East. Despite that, Union chief Jim Curtin and his charges believe they can play better.

Cali Clasico

A pair of Gyasi Zardes goals made the difference as LA won the season's first Cali Clasico on Saturday night. The Galaxy were aided by a red card to San Jose forward Simon Dawkins on the edge of halftime, a call he considered harsh.

Sounders Silenced

Vancouver got their first win on Saturday night, leaving the Sounders as the only point-less club in the league. Because of this, Seattle boss Sigi Schmid says some Sounders' jobs could soon be lost.

Analyze These

As usual, Armchair Analyst Matt Doyle took a look at the Week Three action. Also, he examined the Chicago Fire, who seem to be lacking a creative spark in attack.

Libertadores Mutual

Copa Libertadores organizers have expressed public interest in inviting MLS clubs to future tournaments.

Klinsi Calls 26

USMNT boss Jurgen Klinsmann has summoned 26 players to camp for the upcoming week's pair of World Cup Qualifiers against Guatemala, with half the roster coming from MLS.

Tony The Lion

Columbus midfielder Tony Tchani made the tough choice to turn his back on the USMNT by accepting a Cameroon call-up for their forthcoming World Cup qualifier against South Africa.

Suicide Squad

Andi Herzog named 23 players for the US Under-23s' do-or-die Olympic qualifying tie against Colombia on Saturday, but had to make an injury change to the goalkeeping trio the following day.

Wood Ablaze

Union Berlin forward Bobby Wood scored in his sixth straight game on Friday night, tying Conor Casey's American record of 14 goals in a single 2.Bundesliga season.

Abang For Your Bucks?

Young Red Bulls striker Anatole Abang is reportedly drawing interest from La Liga and Ligue 1.

The Ohio Stadium

Columbus Dispatch scribe Shawn Mitchell reports that the Crew will use Ohio State University's 105,000-seat stadium to host an International Champions Cup game this summer, with French kings Paris Saint-Germain one of the likely participants.