Here are the top soccer stories everyone’s talking about this morning:
Change Of Address
The Kei Kamara saga came to an end on Thursday morning with reports of a trade finally materializing right at the transfer day deadline. Crew SC shipped out last year's co-leading scorer to the New England Revolution.
Fort Colorado
The Colorado Rapids solidified their standing as the best team in MLS after edging out Sporting KC on Wednesday night to post their sixth straight home victory.
One To Build On
After clawing back late for a 2-2 draw with the visiting Galaxy, the Philadelphia Union counted the experience as a big-game lesson and proof that they're "not scared of anybody" this year.
Blas Fitness
Vancouver sub Blas Perez scored twice, including the winner two minutes from time on a sensational bicycle kick, to pace the team to a victory over Chicago. However, the Caps remained concerned over the health of Masato Kudo, the man Perez replaced on Wednesday night.
Comeback Kids
Perez's former club, FC Dallas, rallied past defending champs Portland for a Wednesday result that defender Walker Zimmerman called a statement win.
House Of Pan-Quakes
Thanks to big efforts from their Panamanian stars, San Jose cruised to a 3-1 victory over guests Houston on Wednesday night in a match which saw a field player required to step in as a goalkeeper.
Landon Takes The Reins
Landon Donovan will be making the trek to San Jose later this summer ... returning as head coach of the MLS Homegrown team playing in the Chipotle MLS Homegrown Game vs. Mexico's U-20s.
Change At The Top
In other breaking news on Thursday, CONCACAF has a new president as Canada's Victor Montagliani takes over.
Sounding Off
After a slow start, Seattle's Jordan Morris has found his scoring boots. He'll want to have them on when West Ham comes calling for a July friendly.
The New Style
Top Drawer Soccer's Will Parchman explains how Columbus Crew SC's Wil Trapp is a new kind of holding midfielder.
Heath Barred
Orlando City boss Adrian Heath has been suspended for Sunday's trip to face Sporting KC.
Kip Up
Earthquakes defender Kip Colvey is set for his first New Zealand call-up.
Occam's Reza
Various reports suggest that free agent Iran forward Reza Ghoochannejhad is set to join a mystery MLS club.
Public Backing
A majority of Miami-Dade County voters approve of David Beckham's stadium plans as his group continues its push for an expansion team.
Instant Delay
Though they will decide whether or not to expand the field to 40 this year, FIFA has pushed back the vote on a World Cup 2026 host until 2020.
Burning Wood
McClatchy DC's Matthew Schofield offers up a nice feature detailing how US forward Bobby Wood made his way to Union Berlin last summer. Due to his team record 17 goals this term, the second flight club won't stand in his way if a good offer arrives from the Bundesliga.
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