Here are the top soccer stories everyone’s talking about this morning:
Bulls Breakout
New York Red Bulls forward Bradley Wright-Phillips changed his boots and changed his luck with a brace in their slump-busting 3-2 win over Orlando City on Sunday. However, Lions boss Adrian Heath argued that New York got away with what should have been a red-card offense.
Quakes Rumble
In Sunday's opener, San Jose jumped into the Western Conference title picture with a 1-0 win over Sporting KC. While Earthquakes backstop David Bingham shined in the win, their lone goal came from MLS scoring leader Chris Wondolowski. Even though Wondo never made a name in Europe, a pair of British scribes say he's among the best American strikers of all time.
Sporting Gripe
As for Sporting KC, they were left to rue their third defeat in a row, as well as what head coach Peter Vermes perceived as a missed penalty-kick call.
Star Discovery
Thanks to a breakout display from Emmanuel Boateng, the LA Galaxy cruised past previously unbeaten Real Salt Lake on Saturday night.
Union Drivers
After a shutout victory over New York City FC, East leaders Philadelphia Union are off to their best start since 2011.
Crossover Dribblers
Philly had some impressed special guests for their weekend win: NCAA champs Villanova.
Mr. Jones
Rapids boss Pablo Mastroeni was full of praise for Jermaine Jones after the veteran helped Colorado top Seattle for their third straight victory.
Euro Trip?
After his double sparked a 2-0 win over Montreal, one Italian scribe opined that Toronto FC's Sebastian Giovinco deserves to be on Italy's roster for Euro 2016.
Chip Shot
Luciano Acosta's D.C. United teammates hailed his dazzling first MLS strike in the aftermath of Saturday's victory over New England.
White-Capped
A local blog reviews the rise of Vancouver netminder David Ousted, who logged four saves in their weekend shutout win over FC Dallas.
Squad Game
With Copa America fast approaching, the Washington Post runs down who's competing for a USMNT roster place.
A New Low
Borussia Dortmund phenom Christian Pulisic scored for the second straight game to become the youngest player to bag two Bundesliga goals. He wasn't the only American to ring the bell in the German top flight this weekend, as Ingolstadt's Alfredo Morales buried the opener in a draw against Hannover 96.
European Vocation
In a column for The Players' Tribune, Nantes midfielder Alejandro Bedoya explains why he loves playing abroad.
Good Housekeeping
Sporting KC's Dom Dwyer and USWNT star wife Sydney Leroux opened up their home for a feature spread in Kansas City Homes and Style magazine. Meanwhile, England native Dwyer has revealed he's working on USMNT eligibility.
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