Here is everything you need to know about MLS and North American soccer this morning:
Week 1 honor roll
The San Jose Earthquakes led all MLS teams by placing three players on the Team of the Week. Next best were Orlando City and Portland, with two nods each. READ MORE
Kaká to miss six weeks
Orlando City discovered the extent of Kaká's opening day hamstring injury, as the captain was sent to the shelf for six weeks. The former Brazil star lasted only 11 minutes of their 1-0 victory over NYCFC. READ MORE
D.C. waits on Acosta return
Orlando City isn't the only club fretting over its lead playmaker. Luciano Acosta was a late D.C. United scratch on opening day, and now is being listed as day-to-day by the club. READ MORE
Fresh blood infusions
Several offseason captures made an impact on opening weekend, compelling our Ben Couch to rank the top five newcomers from the first round of league play. READ MORE
There were also some rookie standouts this past weekend. Philadelphia Union midfielder Derrick Jones is drawing raves following a strong MLS debut at Vancouver. READ MORE
Over in San Jose, rookie right back Nick Lima was impressive on his MLS debut, shutting down Montreal star man Ignacio Piatti in the Quake's opening day win. READ MORE
Dean enjoys long-awaited return
It had been 555 days since Vancouver defender Christian Dean worked an MLS match before his happy comeback against Philadelphia on Sunday. The youngster put a string of injury setbacks in the rear view window by helping the Whitecaps post an MLS Opening Weekend shutout. READ MORE
Diskerud headed to Sweden?
According to a report by Swedish paper Expressen, erstwhile NYCFC midfielder Mix Diskerud is on the verge of a loan move to Allsvenskan side IFK Goteburg. READ MORE
Donovan joins San Diego's expansion team
San Diego's MLS expansion effort got a big-name boost this weekend, as Landon Donovan joined the city's investor group. He won't just be there to add star power, however, as the former USMNT star says his aim is to build the team's academy. READ MORE
San Diego wasn't the only expansion group to gain a big name this weekend, as former NFL star Isaac Bruce has joined the SC STL bunch as an investor. READ MORE
MLSsoccer.com Musts
The ExtraTime Radio crew looks back at opening weekend
This Week In MLS recaps the weekend action from Orlando
Simon Borg hits Instant Replay on Week 1's close calls
