Here is everything you need to know about MLS and North American soccer this morning:
Sporting, FCD clash in KC
One of the weekend's top tilts will go down at Children's Mercy Park on Saturday, as Sporting KC hosts FC Dallas (9pm ET; MLS LIVE). READ MORE
Much has recently been written about FC Dallas rising star Kellyn Acosta, but Sporting KC also feels they have an impact defensive midfielder in offseason addition Ilie Sanchez. READ MORE
Revs-Lions rescheduled for September
New England was raring to snap a four-year string of draws in home openers as they faced off against Orlando City, but the Revs will have to wait after Saturday's game was postponed due to extreme cold. The match, originally scheduled for Saturday at 2 p.m. ET will now be played on September 2 at 7 p.m. ET. READ MORE
East rivals NYCFC, D.C. in Bronx battle
Two of the East's playoff sides from last season will clash at Yankee Stadium on Sunday (2pm ET; MLS LIVE) when New York City FC hosts D.C. United. Both teams will be out to notch their first goal – and first win – of the season. READ MORE
The visiting Black-and-Red are unsure over the status of top playmaker Lucho Acosta, who is still nursing an ankle injury. READ MORE
Galaxy to welcome shorthanded Timbers
The LA Galaxy will be striving to break into the win column when they host West rivals Portland in a nationally-televised Sunday night showdown (7pm ET; FS1 | MLS LIVE in Canada). READ MORE
The Timbers will enter the contest with a selection crisis at the back. Already without sidelined center back Gbenga Arokoyo, the visitors are now also missing injured left back Vytas Andriuskevicius, while fellow back liners Alvas Powell and Liam Ridgewell are in doubt for the weekend. READ MORE
Reigning champs head to Montreal
Both Montreal and MLS Cup champion Seattle will be chasing their first win of the young season when the two meet up at Stade Saputo on Saturday night (7pm ET; TVAS | MLS LIVE in US). READ MORE
The Impact will be missing suspended right back Hassoun Camara, but there's no worries for the home side. Head coach Mauro Biello has a suitable replacement ready to go in experienced offseason pick-up Chris Duvall. READ MORE
Minnesota hosts first expansion derby
The new kids on the MLS block will do battle on Sunday (5pm ET; ESPN2 | MLS LIVE in Canada) when Atlanta United visits MNUFC. READ MORE
The orange ball alert is in effect for this one, with the snowy weather forecast projecting the game to be among the coldest ever in Major League Soccer history. READ MORE
Union brace for TFC visit
Philadelphia will be after revenge for their 2016 MLS Playoff ouster when Eastern Conference champs Toronto FC comes to town on Saturday (4:30pm ET; TSN | MLS LIVE in US). READ MORE
Union boss Jim Curtin will be hoping for top-shelf showings as they face off against the vaunted Toronto FC midfield. READ MORE
Red Bulls' Robles eyes history against Colorado
A pair of teams coming off opening day victories will lock horns at Red Bull Arena on Saturday, when the Colorado Rapids visit New York. READ MORE
If he takes the line as expected, RBNY netminder Luis Robles will break the league's iron man record, surpassing Chris Klein with his 142nd consecutive start. READ MORE
Meanwhile, the Red Bulls are reportedly set for the loan capture of Norway forward Frederik Gulbrandsen. READ MORE
The Revs may need to go without skipper Lee Nguyen, who is still listed as day-to-day with an ankle knock. READ MORE
Houston shoots for win streak against Crew SC
The retooled Houston Dynamo will be looking to start a season with consecutive wins for the first time in three years when they play host to Columbus on Saturday night (8:30pm ET; MLS LIVE). READ MORE
Ahead of the game, Columbus locked down a key part of their attack when they inked a multi-year extension with playmaker Justin Meram. READ MORE
Quakes to rumble with Vancouver
The San Jose Earthquakes will be aiming for their first 2-0-0 start to an MLS season when Vancouver pays a Saturday night visit (10pm ET; TSN1 | MLS LIVE in US) to Levi's Stadium. READ MORE
According to Metro's Kristian Dyer, there should be plenty of big-name European eyes on the match. He reports that Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United are among the big clubs keeping tabs on Vancouver teen phenom Alphonso Davies. READ MORE
RSL head to the Windy City
The Chicago Fire and Real Salt Lake will each be after their first victory of the season when the two clash at Toyota Park on Saturday (2pm ET; MLS LIVE). READ MORE
Are the improved Fire a legit contender to reach the postseason for the first time since 2012? New midfield ace Dax McCarty says that's their goal and he's confident they can accomplish it. READ MORE
Zardes plays Hawthorne host
Though he's still waiting on his season debut due to an injury, LA Galaxy forward Gyasi Zardes is keeping busy by hosting weekly futsal games for kids in his hometown of Hawthorne. READ MORE
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