Here are the top soccer stories everyone’s talking about this morning:
Reunited
After tussling in Kansas City this weekend, Vancouver and Sporting KC will meet again on Tuesday (10 pm ET, Facebook) in Canada to battle for the top spot in CONCACAF Champions League Group C. With the Whitecaps in the midst of a six-game win drought in league play, they are looking for a confidence boost from this cup tilt.
Honor Rolls
The Seattle duo of Clint Dempsey and Christian Roldan were among six players to make both the Team of the Week and the MLS Fantasy Game best XI.
Esteem-less In Seattle
Meanwhile, Will Parchman of Top Drawer Soccer opines that Sounders midfielder Roldan has been highly underrated for a while now.
Induce Wayne
The Mirror says MLS clubs are ready to pounce for Manchester United star Wayne Rooney, according to Portland owner Merritt Paulson. That's one interpretation of what Paulson said in a roundtable with UK journalists. Here's clarification from the man himself.
Having It All
Toronto FC ace Sebastian Giovinco isn't just in America to win MVP trophies; he wants an MLS Cup. Go ahead, start your day with an Atomic Ant goal reel.
Missed Flight
Via ESPN analyst Taylor Twellman, it turns out that Portland striker Fanendo Adi was left out of the lineup in Sunday's derby loss because he was late for the team flight to Seattle.
Recovery Bay
In news sure to lift spirits in Columbus, key Crew SC defender Gaston Sauro is close to rejoining the side.
Under The Microscope
Over at FourFourTwo, Scott French does a dissection of the Galaxy's sputtering attack to diagnose why its been a dry summer in LA.
Fire Starter
Chicago boss Veljko Paunovic is hoping his charges can use the boost provided by their first road win in two years to start a hot streak. Who knows, maybe they could even make the playoffs...
Wherefore Shalt Thou?
Section 215 wonders where Maurice Edu might play for Philly Union when he returns from injury.
Open Letter
Houston Dynamo managing partner Gabriel Brener has penned a message to local fans insisting the club are not satisfied with this season's record and that they are pulling every possible lever to turn things around.
Going Danish
Red Bulls forward Anatole Abang has been loaned to Danish side Hobro, and Once A Metro believes New York may have seen the last of the young Cameroon international.
Lions' Prey
Though Chelsea might prefer Matt Miazga stay in England, German tabloid Bild claims 2.Bundesliga outfit 1860 Munich are again hoping they can land the former Red Bull on loan.
How Far They've Come
Amid all the excitement surrounding Minnesota United FC, it's easy to forget that pro soccer was on life support there not so long ago.
MLSsoccer.com Musts:
The Extra Time Radio crew breaks out their crystal balls
This Week In MLS: Can Chicago still make the playoffs?
Andrew Wiebe checks the weekend calls on Instant Replay
