Here is everything you need to know about MLS and North American soccer this morning:
In like a Lion
After giving up a quick opener, Orlando City roared back to claim a 4-1 victory at Montreal on Wednesday night, and jumped into the last playoff spot in the East in the process. Carlos Rivas helped out with a goal and an assist, prompting Lions captain Kaka to remark that the youngster came "ready to play" in his most productive game of the season.
Splitting a six-pack
LA Galaxy boss Bruce Arena called it "a shame" that his team squandered a late two-goal lead to settle for a 3-3 share with Real Salt Lake on Wednesday night. Juan Manuel "Burrito" Martinez scored the 94th-minute equalizer for RSL and you can learn more about him and his penchant for rescuing dogs in the latest MLS Insider episode.
Down the stretch they come
With Wednesday's MLS doubleheader concluded, Armchair Analyst Matt Doyle says we've rounded the final turn of the MLS season.
Balance of power
While the New York Red Bulls are up to No. 2 in the MLSsoccer.com Power Rankings, Houston have fallen into the basement.
Sweet home Chicago
Hometown girl Susannah Collins and the latest edition of Get Me In There, presented by Heineken, takes you inside the matchday culture of Fire fans at Chicago's Toyota Park.
Triple Dutch
Speaking of the Fire, the three Dutch players they've brought on board this season are adapting to Chicago easier with some compatriots around.
Lamp-lighter
ESPN's Graham Parker says NYCFC ace Frank Lampard has gone from Designated Player bust to MVP candidate in just a few months' time.
Making a name
Goal.com shines a spotlight on breakout FC Dallas defender Walker Zimmerman.
What went wrong
In an interview with FourFourTwo, Columbus Crew SC boss Gregg Berhalter details all the reasons the MLS Cup runners-up have struggled so mightily this term.
Century mark
MLS Cup holders Portland are set to reach 100 straight sellouts this weekend, joining rivals Seattle as the only MLS clubs currently holding such a long streak.
Benny on the jet?
Though Sporting KC have reportedly shot down an offer for Benny Feilhaber from Israeli champs Hapoel Be'er Sheva, local blog The Blue Testament believes the impending free agent's time with the club could be ending soon.
Made in the shade
Sam Stejskal inspects the road the USMNT must travel to qualify for World Cup 2018, and says advancement should be no problem.
Not onward, but upward
Despite their failure to reach the final round of World Cup qualifying, Daniel Squizzato writes that Canada are making progress.
Going to the Matt
Feel like checking up on young US defender Matt Miazga? Loan employers Vitesse have posted his first interview since arriving from Chelsea.
Car talk
LA Galaxy midfielder Steven Gerrard does a "Ride Along" interview with one of his little opponents from the Ridiculous Soccer Challenge.
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