Kick Off: Watch the Chipotle MLS Homegrown Game tonight at 9 pm ET

Greg Seltzer

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

Chipotle Homegrown Game

There's another full schedule of All-Star activities on Wednesday, culminating in the Chipotle MLS Homegrown Game between MLS's best academy products and the Mexico Under-20 national team (9 pm ET; FREE stream on MLSsoccer.com). The MLS team, led by Landon Donovan, should expect a stern challenge: the visitors are treating this contest as an extension of the heated USA-Mexico rivalry.

So Long, Sigi

In the aftermath of Sigi Schmid's removal as Seattle Sounders head coach, our own Sam Stejskal has come up with five coaching suggestions for Seattle's next hire. While Armchair Analyst Matt Doyle understands the reasons for firing Schmid, young Sounders ace Jordan Morris admits he is sad to see his first MLS coach go.

Relief Workers

Galaxy defender Jelle van Damme and FC Dallas midfielder Kellyn Acosta have been named as late additions to the AT&T MLS All-Star squad. With Thursday's clash vs. Arsenal drawing closer (7:30 pm ET on ESPN, UniMás, TSN, RDS), Gunners boss Arsene Wenger has noted the trend of struggles suffered by past All-Star Game guests.

I Am Legend

Speaking of MLS All-Stars and Arsenal players, we've compiled some stories about former Red Bulls superstar Thierry Henry that you may have never heard.

Power Forward

In part thanks to an MLS Player of the Week performance from Sebastian Giovinco, Toronto FC have returned to the Top 5 in our MLSsoccer.com Power Rankings.

Wednesday The 27th: Return Of Jason

New Orlando City coach Jason Kreis has walked in the door talking tactics ahead of his first game in charge, Wednesday night's friendly vs. Geoff Cameron' Stoke City (7:30 pm ET; live on OrlandoCity.com). With his full squad gathered for the first time this preseason, Potters manager Mark Hughes is expecting a tough test in Florida.

Don't Get Happy Yet

Though they currently sit atop the Eastern standings, NYCFC star Andrea Pirlo has sounded a complacency warning, saying they haven't actually accomplished anything to this point.

Paint Peeler

Crew SC players have revealed that boss Gregg Berhalter read them the riot act after their 2-2 draw against visiting Orlando on Saturday when they gave up a 2-0 lead.

Homegrown Cookin'

The success of FC Dallas' academy is illustrated by the three youngsters who will appear in Wednesday's Chipotle MLS Homegrown Game. Meanwhile, over in New York, the Red Bulls are enjoying the fast growth of 17-year-old midfielder Tyler Adams.

Going Hot Turkey

With Turkish club Trabzonspor apparently set to seal a deal for FC Dallas star Fabian Castillo, the Colombia international has arrived in Turkey to great fanfare.

Down Mexico Way

The Vancouver Whitecaps have transferred recently acquired forward Fabian Espindola to Liga MX side Necaxa.

Drawing Glances

An English report has Championship clubs Burton Albion and Norwich City checking out Chicago Fire ace David Accam. Elsewhere, Turkish Super Lig outfit Gaziantepspor have reportedly made an offer for veteran D.C. United defender Sean Franklin.

Hot Pursuits?

Toronto FC are reportedly chasing San Lorenzo playmaker Sebastian Blanco. Meanwhile, free agent Algeria defender Djamel Mesbah, who last played with Sampdoria, reportedly has MLS interest.

To The Dotted Line

Atlanta United have posted a video detailing their pursuit of fresh catch Hector Villalba. Similarly, local blog Massive Reporttakes a look at how Columbus captured young netminder Zack Steffen.

Swede Spot

New Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has explained why he passed on an MLS move, adding that he still hasn't closed the door on playing in America.

Green Days

Good news for USMNT fans out of Germany: Bayern Munich wing prospect Julian Green will no longer be playing for the Bundesliga champs' reserve side, with new boss Carlo Ancelotti tipping the youngster to contribute this season.