Here are the top soccer stories everyone’s talking about this morning:
Where It Gets Serious
After the relatively tame challenge offered by Puerto Rico, Copa America prep will take a large leap when the USMNT hosts Ecuador for a Frisco, Texas friendly on Wednesday night (8 pm ET, ESPN2, UniMás, UDN). Head coach Jurgen Klinsmann is targeting a final four run in the upcoming tournament and also thinks CONMEBOL's showcase tournament will be better than Euro 2016.
Questions In Attack
Several members of our editorial staff take up varied views over a hot selection question: Should it have been Chris Wondolowski or Jordan Morris for the Copa America? Here's how the Seattle Sounder youngster responded to the snub when he spoke to media. Another question facing Jurgen Klinsmann and his staff is the one of how to replace injured strike Jozy Altidore.
This Week On Front Line
As they take to the road to face Orlando City on Wednesday night (7:30 pm ET, watch on MLS LIVE), Eastern-Conference leading Philadelphia are enjoying the benefits of midfield playmaker Tranquillo Barnetta finding his comfort level in MLS.
Red Bull Sharks
Not only was New York Red Bulls ace Bradley Wright-Phillips named Player of the Week, but the club also made the biggest jump in this week's MLSsoccer Power Rankings.
Fingers Crossed
Montreal will have Didier Drogba's dinged up hip will be re-examined on Wednesday. His is just one of the absences currently being monitored by the Impact.
Going To Market?
As their center back depth chart grows thin, Columbus Crew SC are looking at all available options.
The New Guy
Fresh FC Dallas back line recruit Agustin Jara receives feature treatment detailing his journey to MLS.
Depth Test
Due to mounting injuries and international call-ups, the depth of Seattle's attack stable is set to be tested.
Taking Issue
MLSsoccer.com's Simon Borg had a reply to Italy boss Antonio Conte's comments, suggesting that his assertions are merely the rehashing of a tired cliche.
Sunderland Reunion?
With rumors swirling that Tottenham could deal him away, US right back DeAndre Yedlin says he's open to a Sunderland return.
Great Hope
In a FourFourTwo feature, Christian Pulisic says he always knew he'd play for US national team, but remains surprised to already be scoring for Borussia Dortmund. In the piece he has an ask of the fans: “The only thing I can say to fans and people out there who have such high expectations for me is just give me time and let me be a human being."
Great Expectations
Former USMNT star man Landon Donovan believes the United States will win a World Cup in his lifetime.
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