Kick Off: USA get back on track | Kaka, Feilhaber ready for MLS season bows

Greg Seltzer

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

Back In Position

The US national team put their World Cup qualifying train back on track with a 4-0 home win over Guatemala. The team's veterans set the tone in the payback victory, which is reflected in our USMNT player ratings.

Back To The Drawing Board

Thanks to a 2-1 home loss in the deciding second leg Tuesday, the US Under-23's will miss out on another Olympics. The result was deserved, however, with much of the team underperforming.

Back To The Chase

Following a second straight World Cup qualifying defeat to Mexico, Canada must now turn their attention to a September match in Honduras, where they need a result. Our Daniel Squizzato has the player ratings from Tuesday night.

Prize Time

Thanks to a brace in their weekend win, FC Dallas winger Michael Barrios has been named MLS Player of the Week.

Power Rankers

The new MLS Power Rankings are out, with Vancouver entering the top 10 after an abbreviated week 4 schedule.

International Bumps

Galaxy star Robbie Keane picked up a knee injury while on Ireland duty. Meanwhile, Sporting KC are letting defender Matt Besler rest up before attempting to clear him from a concussion suffered in USMNT training last week.

Back In The Game

A few MLS stars are nearing returns from injury. Orlando City's Kaká says he's finally ready to make his season debut. Likewise, Sporting KC ace Benny Feilhaber claims he's now fit for duty. Out west, Galaxy playmaker Giovani dos Santos has resumed full training.

Back And Forth

Toronto FC boss Gregg Vanney has responded to some criticisms from former forward Herculez Gomez regarding his recent release from the club.

Seattle Shuffle

With Tyrone Mears gaining his US green card, the Seattle Sounders have a newly opened international slot.

A Thief In The Night

The Vancouver Whitecaps were the victims of theft on Monday night, with 32 pairs of players' boots stolen from their training facility.

New Candidates

The 2016 National Soccer Hall of Fame ballot has been announced, with former MLS forwards Jeff Cunningham and Josh Wolff, and USWNT star Brandi Chastain among those eligible for the first time.

Mark Your Calendars

US Soccer has officially announced the sites for the upcoming USMNT matches. But it remains to be seen whether a future trip to Charlotte could be in the cards.

Brooks Bother

Hertha Berlin are not exactly thrilled to be in a race against time to get US national team defender John Brooks ready for a key weekend Bundesliga clash after he returned to Germany from US camp with an injury.

Cameron's Debut

Stoke City and US defensive handyman Geoff Cameron is set to to add another line to his resume when he joins NBC's broadcast team for Southampton's EPL visit to league leaders Leicester City.