Here are the top soccer stories everyone’s talking about this morning:
Friday Night Lights
The New York Red Bulls will attempt to start their first winning streak of the season when league leaders FC Dallas come calling on Friday night (7 pm ET; UniMás).
Soccer-Town
Detroit's expansion group is hoping to enact a grand vision. When it comes to the city's prospects for an MLS franchise, Michigan natives Justin Meram and Jeff Cassar are excited by the possibilities.
Red Warriors
A closer look at Toronto FC's fine start away from home shows they've done it by turning over a defensive leaf. It also doesn't hurt that strike star Jozy Altidore has altered his game to create a better fit alongside league MVP Sebastian Giovinco.
Trade Winds
Orlando City SC have dealt three-time All-Star defender Aurelien Collin to the Red Bulls. Looking across town, Soccer By Ives' Franco Panizo opines that NYCFC should strengthen their squad by trading either Mix Diskerud or Kwadwo Poku.
A New Man
Last year, Portland boss Caleb Porter made some successful changes, both at home and at work.
Frank-ly Speaking
New York City FC midfielder Frank Lampard is making recovery progress, but the club still have not set a target date for his season debut.
Into The Fire
Goal's Ives Galarcep takes a look at Chicago's rookie standout Jonathan Campbell.
What's In A Name
Step back in time to re-live the story of how Real Salt Lake got its name.
Strike Force
A report claims Toronto FC are chasing Atalanta striker Marco Borriello with to cover international absences this summer. Elsewhere, the agent for Zenit St. Petersburg forward Alexander Kerzhakov says his client is considering an MLS move if unable to seal an extension with the defending Russian champs.
Youth Movement
Atlanta United are promising their academy will prioritize player development over results.
Copa-Cabana, Part Two
Armchair Analyst Matt Doyle continued his Copa America roster breakdown by moving to the USMNT midfield. Meanwhile, a Soccer By Ives scribe says Christian Pulisic is ready to start for the US at Copa America.
Arriola Aims For A Goal
Tijuana's Paul Arriola is hoping newfound regular playing time in Liga MX can help him make a USMNT breakthrough.
Sleep Study
Dave Tenney, head of performance and sports science for the Seattle Sounders, explains how they have gone scientific in the past to normalize player sleep patterns.
MLSsoccer.com Musts
Extra Time Radio kicks around Detroit, sport science and Nicklas Bendtner
Your Goal of the Week choices are down to two
Bieber rocks an LAFC cap at the club
