Here is everything you need to know about MLS and North American soccer this morning:
TFC drops home leg to Chivas
Toronto FC put themselves behind the CONCACAF Champions League final eight-ball on Tuesday night with a 2-1 first leg loss to Chivas de Guadalajara at BMO Field. After the game, which was decided by a late Alan Pulido free kick serve-gone-astray, the Reds admitted that this taxing title march is taking a toll. READ MORE | RECAP
Combing through the leg one wreckage, Armchair Analyst Matt Doyle details exactly what went wrong for the Reds on Tuesday, while Bobby Warshaw chronologically sums up the night's emotional roller coaster through music. READ MORE | WARSHAW RECAPS LOSS IN SONG
NYCFC remain atop Power Rankings
Following their weekend draw, Atlanta United moved into the second spot behind New York City FC in the latest MLSsoccer.com Power Rankings. Orlando City and Portland each rose three spots, while Real Salt Lake's five-rung slip was the biggest fall of the week. READ MORE
Nguyen calm despite inactivity
Still frozen out of Brad Friedel's New England selection since his preseason contract hold-out, Revs playmaker Lee Nguyen insists the working relationship is fine between the two of them. The midfielder, who bagged 11 goals to go with 15 assists last season, say's he will continue following orders in training until his next chance comes. READ MORE
Caps turn to Blondell, Reyna
With key man-in-attack Kei Kamara on the shelf, Vancouver head coach Carl Robinson is counting on some cover production from two players just back from knocks: offseason acquisition Anthony Blondell and attacker Yordy Reyna. READ MORE
LAFC, BvB announce May friendly
It's official! Christian Pulisic and Bundesliga power Borussia Dortmund will visit LAFC's new Banc of California Stadium for a May 22 friendly. The Black-and-Yellows have eight league crowns, four German Cups and a Champions League title to their credit. READ MORE
Stejskal: Wood move home unlikely
Even though Hamburg forward Bobby Wood is reportedly pondering an MLS future, our Sam Stejskal writes that a move home is a long-shot proposition at best for various financial reasons. READ MORE
Zlatan drops by Kimmel
Jimmy Kimmel Live fans got a proper introduction to new LA Galaxy superstar Zlatan Ibrahimovic. It went right about as Zlatan-ly as one would expect, check it out. WATCH VIDEO
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