Here is everything you need to know about MLS and North American soccer this morning:
The breakouts are official
As the season nears the halfway turn, Will Parchman offers up his list of the top 5 breakout players in MLS this season, which include a few under-the-radar selections. READ MORE
And Sam Polak logs the outcomes of the top 5 coaching decisions from Week 14, which – in several cases – altered the complexion of matches mid-stream, enabling mini-breakouts to put their team over the top. READ MORE
May's Player of the Month on Fire
Results are in for the Alcatel Player of the Month, decided by all the goals blowing into the back of Windy City nets. READ MORE
Revs, OCSC double up on Team of the Week
Meanwhile, New England and Orlando City led the way as the only clubs to put two players on our Team of the Week. For Lions defender Jonathan Spector, it was his league-best fourth nod of the season. READ MORE
USMNT CB Brooks in doubt for T&T game
Though he is questionable for Thursday's World Cup qualifier with Trinidad & Tobago, US defender John Brooks did train on Monday. READ MORE
Vieira downplays St. Etienne report
New York City FC boss Patrick Vieira has poured cold water on talk that he could take over at Ligue 1 side St. Etienne. READ MORE
TFC's Ricketts to the shelf
Toronto FC's injury woes have continued, with forward Tosaint Ricketts ruled out for 3-4 weeks with a hamstring injury. READ MORE
Lions to fight Ramos ejection
According to the local Sentinel, Orlando City are appealing the red card shown to defender Rafael Ramos durng Sunday's draw with Chicago. READ MORE
Transfer talk: Lawrence, Montes
Metro scribe Kristian Dyer reports that Red Bulls defender Kemar Lawrence is being watched by several clubs in England's top two flights, including Bristol City. READ MORE
Elsewhere, reported Colorado target Luis Montes has opted to stay with Leon [in Spanish—ed.], signing a contract extension with the Liga MX club. READ MORE
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