Kick Off: PotW orbiting Galaxy | Drogba, Morales ready for midweek tilts

Greg Seltzer

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

Awards Orbiting

Los Angeles youngster Emmanuel Boateng was named Player of the Week, while Toronto FC climbed four spots to reach the MLS Power Rankings penthouse.

Bronx Invasion

Despite putting in his first 90-minute shift of the season over the weekend, Montreal strike star Didier Drogba will be ready to roll when the Impact visit slumping NYCFC on Wednesday night.

Motown Hits

A pair of NBA owners have teamed up in an effort to bring MLS to Detroit.

Revolution Stymied

New England has won just one of their last eight heading into Wednesday night's visit from MLS Cup holders Portland. Though they need to get well, the Revs will have to do it without starting left back Chris Tierney and with several injury concerns in their forward stable.

Morales Returns

Vancouver skipper/playmaker Pedro Morales will be back in the selection when the Whitecaps host Western rivals Sporting KC in midweek action.

Injury Watch

After missing Seattle's weekend defeat, both Clint Dempsey and Nelson Valdez have returned to training. Elsewhere, Galaxy attacker Sebastian Lletget is being slowed by a groin injury.

Raised Game

Local blog A Brotherly Game lauds the fine job done by Philadelphia sporting director Earnie Stewart in improving the club.

Proud Papa

As tough as it's been so far, Revs striker Charlie Davies is enjoying the balance between soccer and fatherhood.

Running Free

Jonathan Osorio has enjoyed contributing to Toronto FC's strong start in his new free role in attack.

Winging It

Honduras Under-20 winger Jose Escalante is impressing in training with the Houston Dynamo and could be in line for a summer move.

Replay Support

Real Salt Lake boss Jeff Cassar and some of his players discussed video replay review with The Salt Lake Tribune.

Beckham, Beckoning

Rumors continue to surround potential investors for Miami Beckham United.

Postcards From Europe

With the Copa America roster prep underway, red-hot Union Berlin forward Bobby Wood received a visit from USMNT assistant Andi Herzog. Meanwhile, Chelsea Under-18 midfielder Kyle Scott (who has helped the team to UEFA Youth Cup and FA Youth Cup titles) has reportedly handed in a transfer request.