Here is everything you need to know about MLS and North American soccer this morning:
Preseason match streams
Today's four-match slate features NYCFC taking on South American powers Emelec in a match that will be streamed from Ecuador tonight at 8 pm ET. DC United are also facing international opposition in Swedish side Jönköpings Sodra IF in a match that will be streamed at 4 pm ET. The Colorado Rapids and FC Dallas kick off the action with matches earlier in the day.
And if you're catching up with yesterday's matches, here are the LA Galaxy vs. Club Tijuana highlights and those of the San Jose Earthquakes' win over Seattle. READ MORE
Howard Webb to head up VAR
A familiar face for international soccer fans will be working on this side of the pond as former English Premier League and World Cup referee Howard Webb was hired by the Professional Referee Organization to head up efforts to implement video replay via the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) program that is currently being used in MLS preseason. READ MORE
Dax speaks out on trade
Chicago Fire midfielder Dax McCarty has finally aired his opinions about the trade that sent him packing from the Red Bulls. The US international was none too pleased about the way his former club went about it, pointing the finger at his ex-boss. READ MORE
Managing expectations
Armchair Analyst Matt Doyle has a warning for fans and observers not to heap too many expectations on Atlanta United during their upcoming expansion season. Meanwhile, Real Salt Lake are expecting fresh loan catch Brooks Lennon to compete for minutes with the first team. READ MORE
Team-building exercises
Supporters' Shield holders FC Dallas continued filling out their squad with two new additions, Venezuela midfielder Carlos Cermeño and former Columbus defender Hernan Grana. Of course, they aren't the only MLS team working on their roster. Over in Minnesota, the Loons are linked with Trinidad & Tobago right back Alvin Jones, the younger brother of Seattle regular Joevin. North of the border, Montreal are hoping that the injury return of Andres Romero will be like a new signing for the club. READ MORE
Zakuani calls time on comeback
Citing the fact that he wouldn't be ready to contribute for a few months, former Seattle standout Steve Zakuani has ended his preseason comeback attempt. The 29-year-old unselfishly stepped aside so he would not take a roster spot away from a Sounder who could hit the ground running when they open their season at Houston on March 4. Meanwhile, Freddy Adu is no longer trialing with Portland. READ MORE
USMNT takes on the 'keepers, Feilhaber
Our own Ben Couch attempts to break down the netminder options Bruce Arena can choose from for March's World Cup qualifiers. Meanwhile, Charles Boehm outlines his reasons for why Benny Feilhaber should start against Honduras on March 24. READ MORE
Wood hits as HSV reach cup quarters
Hamburg top gun Bobby Wood netted a terrific capper (video) to help brush aside DfB-Pokal guests FC Cologne for a 2-0 win on Tuesday. The No. 7 shirt now has seven goals across all competitions on the term. Elsewhere, fellow US attacker Rubio Rubin spoke of aiming to resurrect his career in his first interview (video) with new employers Silkeborg. READ MORE
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