Here are the top soccer stories everyone’s talking about this morning:
Western Rematch
When MLS Cup holders Portland welcome FC Dallas for mid-week rematch of last fall's Western Conference Championship, they will need to piece together their line-up without injured ace Darlington Nagbe.
Power Jam
Friday victors Philadelphia were the biggest movers in our MLS Power Rankings, climbing from the 10-spot all the way up to No. 5.
Anniversary Party
It was Sporting KC that moved back into the Power Rankings top spot, just in time to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their first MLS contest with a visit from that very same Colorado Rapids on Wednesday night. However, the injury-hit hosts now could be without defenders Kevin Ellis and Chance Myers.
Record Player
If Red Bulls netminder Luis Robles starts their Wednesday night visit to San Jose as expected, he will tie an MLS record held by former league star Kevin Hartman.
Top Man
For bagging the brace that set D.C. United on their way to a duck-breaking win over Vancouver, Fabian Espindola was named Player of the Week.
Market Watch
Various Bulgarian and Greek reports claim PAOK strike star Dimitar Berbatov is weighing an MLS offer. Elsewhere, a Chilean outlet has Colo Colo wing handyman Jean Beausejour in the same boat.
Inspiration Point
The idea for the free kick play behind Philly Union ace Tranquillo Barnetta's Friday winner came from an unusual place: Danish club FC Midtjylland.
A Win! for NYCFC
With the film's premiere set for Thursday in New York City, Arielle Castillo has an exclusive Q&A session with the maker of new NYCFC documentary Win!
Franchise Business
Jonah Freedman tells the story of San Antonio's expansion drive, which has been gaining momentum. Meanwhile, Sacramento FC are making a full day out of MLS commissioner Don Garber's April visit, including a block party.
Border War
Mexico is reportedly set to rival the United States in the World Cup 2026 bidding.
Spotlight Pictures
A kind soul has posted an individual highlight reel from Fulham midfielder Emerson Hyndman's Man of the Match showing on Saturday.
Talk Show
On Wednesday at 5 pm ET, Fox Sports 1 will broadcast a one-hour interview with new FIFA president Gianni Infantino, conducted by Grant Wahl and Alexi Lalas.
Famous Friends
The Daily Show host Trevor Noah has outed himself as a big NYCFC fan.
Set Phasers On Awwww
When the LA Galaxy spotted a viral video of three-year-old Kyla upset over Robbie Keane's injury absence, they set up a meeting between the two.
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