Here are the top soccer stories everyone’s talking about this morning:
FCD Goes Top
FC Dallas moved to the top of the Supporters' Shield standings with a comprehensive 4-0 victory against Orlando City on Monday. FCD coach Oscar Pareja offered high praise to his side after the game, while the result left OCSC boss Adrian Heath to bemoan what he considered possibly their worst showing of the season.
Howard Makes The Donuts
Colorado newcomer Tim Howard enjoyed a strong Rapids debut in Monday's scoreless draw with Portland. Watch what he told media in the postgame about the nerves he was experiencing even after 109 caps with the US national team.
Galaxy Stars
LA Galaxy boss Bruce Arena promises more to come from the duo of Steven Gerrard and Robbie Keane after they sparked the Galaxy to a 2-0 win over Vancouver on Independence Day.
Missing Manneh
The Vancouver Whitecaps say there's no deal involving Kekuta Manneh in the works, despite the fact that the winger was kept out on Monday's loss to the Galaxy. Armchair Analyst Matt Doyle discusses this absence and more in his holiday weekend review.
Schedule Jam
A local reporter writes that Tuesday's friendly with West Ham United comes at an inconvenient time for the Seattle Sounders.
Missing Out
Across the pond, one Telegraph writer says England would do well to stop overlooking NYCFC starlet Jack Harrison and bring him into the England setup.
What Slump?
Despite the fact that Sebastian Giovinco has gone six MLS games without a goal, one local scribe writes that he's not really in a slump. Instead, he opines that the Toronto FC star is suffering from a combination of exhaustion and the effect of key lineup absences.
Impact Returns
On Monday, Montreal had important players Laurent Ciman and Didier Drogba return to training from Euro 2016 duty and injury, respectively.
Breaking In The Window
FC Dallas have made the first deal of the summer market, signing Trinidad & Tobago defender Aubrey David on loan from Saprissa.
Jose, Can You OCSC?
Various reports have young Nacional center back Jose Aja considering an MLS move, with Orlando City mentioned as a possible landing spot.
Guardado: I'm Open To MLS
Reputed Atlanta United target Andres Guardado has confirmed that he's considering an MLS move that will lead the franchise into MLS.
Berhalter Interest?
An Italian report claims Columbus boss Gregg Berhalter has drawn glances from Turkish Super Lig sides Gaziantepspor and Kayserispor.
Mr. Popular
Recently let go by Montreal, Canada midfielder Maxim Tissot reportedly has free transfer options in MLS, the NASL, French Ligue 2 and Norway.
Nou Camper?
It's not for the first time, but Spanish outlet El Mundo Deportivo has suggested that US ace Fabian Johnson is among the suitable options as Barcelona aims to shore up their left back stable.
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