Here are the top soccer stories everyone’s talking about this morning:
Weekly Prizes
New York Red Bulls comeback hero Felipe has been named Player of the Week. Meanwhile, Sporting KC have jumped into the top spot of our MLS Power Rankings.
The Audi Garage
With Week 3 in the rear-view mirror, check out who's parked in the Audi Index top 20.
Hedges Fun
FC Dallas defender Matt Hedges discusses finding his voice as skipper, video gaming and his (to date) lone US national team cap in our latest "10 Things" feature.
Poll Positions
For the second year in a row, ESPN has anonymously surveyed MLS players for their opinions on a wide range of topics, including how the best MLS club would fare in the English Premier League and which stadium has the most intimidating atmosphere in America.
OCSC In Beast Mode?
If the Twitter feed of Orlando City ace Kaká is to be believed, the Lions are set to add Julio Baptista. The two have previously been teammates on both Sao Paulo and Brazil's national team.
Chasing Carrick
Reports from across the pond are suggesting that multiple MLS clubs are set to do battle with West Ham United over Manchester United's Michael Carrick, a summer free agent who once played for the Hammers.
Hall Monitors
Former Orlando City and Houston Dynamo netminder Tally Hall is training with D.C. United, who are missing their top two 'keepers for at least the next couple months.
Get Ready For Summer
United States star Clint Dempsey is hoping the team can use the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Guatemala to hone its game before this summer's Copa América adventure.
Get Into The Groove
US forward Bobby Wood has brought his torrid Union Berlin form to national team camp at the perfect time. Two World Cup qualifiers against Guatemala could prove the perfect opportunity for Wood to strut his stuff with Hamburg, Leverkusen and Liverpool reportedly interested.
Chicken Soup Report
If he can beat a cold, Borussia Dortmund youngster Christian Pulisic may join USMNT camp ahead of Tuesday's second Guatemala match.
Open Window
Individual game seats for Copa America Centenario are now on sale.
Higher Larin
In a Vancouver Sun feature, Canada strike star Cyle Larin says he is ready for a rough ride when they host Mexico on Friday with a place in the final round of World Cup qualifying on the line (10 pm ET; TSN in Canada, UniMas in US). The big occasion at BC Place is expected to sell out, and break records in the process.
Great Scott!
Once a Scotland youth international, Burnley midfielder Scott Arfield is delighted to be getting his first Canada call-up in time for the key Mexico clash.
Worldly Man
New York City FC star Andrea Pirlo was a United Nations guest speaker on Tuesday.
Life Preserver
Columbus fan Kristina Balevska had a rather eventful flight back home after the Crew's opening day loss in Portland, offering emergency first aid to an injured passenger.
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