Kick Off: 48 MLSers on prelim Copa America squads | New Bobby Wood suitors

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


Copa Candidates


With Jamaica naming 11 MLS players to their provisional Copa America squad, 49 league players in total have been named to preliminary tourney rosters.


Out for a Game


Kekuta Manneh and Chris Rolfe will each miss weekend action after receiving one-game bans.


Talking Shop


New England head coach Jay Heaps covers a wide range of topics in this ESPN podcast interview.


Riding The Rapids


After a slow start, Colorado's attack is picking up steam.


Will They Or Won't They?


With the MLS transfer deadline fast approaching and Seattle holding the flexibility to make a big move, the question stands: Will the Sounders add a playmaker?


Under The Knife


Orlando City forward Pedro Ribeiro is set for back surgery, and will miss a few months in recovery.


Long-Term Goals


Houston boss Owen Coyle is hoping to create lasting success for the club by reaping academy rewards.


Analyst's Office


Armchair Analyst Matt Doyle used his Wednesday Q&A session to explain the expected goals stat.


RBTV


In the last article of our analytics series, Benjamin Baer explores how the Red Bulls used video analysis to claim last year's Supporters Shield.


Graduation Day


Come June, the first senior class on the Los Angeles Galaxy academy's full-time school will graduate.


First Impressions


Expansion hopefuls FC Cincinnati are making quite the impression with early success drawing crowds.


Success Story


Santos Laguna left back Jorge Villafana has built a strong career since winning the original Sueno MLS contest.


Drawing A Crowd


Hot Union Berlin transfer topic Bobby Wood has three new potential suitors.


Cover Boy


Borussia Dortmund phenom Chrsitian Pulisic was the subject of a Washington Post front page feature.


Gift Givers


Several members of the LA Galaxy stopped by The Ellen Show bearing gifts for a 7-year-old fan.


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