Here are the top soccer stories everyone’s talking about this morning:
Deuce = Three
With Jordan Morris doing much of the setup work for Clint Dempsey's hat trick, Seattle posted just their second road win of the league campaign with a 3-1 decision at Orlando City on Sunday.
Falling Apart Late
Following a 3-1 loss at Portland on Sunday, Sporting Kansas City were left to rue the 'major mistakes' that facilitated their second-half collapse.
Cole Comfort
Thanks to a late rescue job from Ashley Cole, the LA Galaxy earned a 2-2 share with the New York Red Bulls.
It's Tricky
Sebastian Giovinco bagged another hat trick (sparked by a spectacular pair of first-half curlers) to lead Toronto FC to a 4-1 rout of guests New England on Saturday.
Top Of The Chart
By backstopping a 3-1 home triumph over Chicago, Real Salt Lake netminder Nick Rimando surpassed Kevin Hartman to become the all-time MLS wins leader.
Home Cooking
Colorado Rapids midfielder Marlon Hairston scored for a third straight home game, helping the Rapids get well with a 2-0 victory against visiting Vancouver.
Spelling Didier
After hitting a terrific winner in Montreal's 1-0 victory over Houston, recent Impact addition Matteo Mancosu drew praise for the way he stood in for injured star Didier Drogba.
Just Can't Get Enough
Despite rallying near time for a 2-2 home draw with Philadelphia, D.C. United were left unsatisfied with the point on Saturday night.
Week In Review
Per usual, Armchair Analyst Matt Doyle has offered up his thoughts on the round that was.
Dom Luck
With a baby on the way and US citizenship coming soon, Sporting KC strike ace Dom Dwyer says that the time just wasn't right for an otherwise enticing move to Greek powerhouse and UEFA Champions League entrants Olympiacos.
Quake Watch
San Jose are reportedly interested in former Getafe striker Henok Goitom.
Sigi Speaks
In addition to discussing the factors behind his Sounders exit, erstwhile Seattle boss Sigi Schmid admitted in an exclusive conversation with FourFourTwo USA that he still wants to coach and has his eye on the top job with incoming expansion team LAFC.
Making The Grade
The Red Bulls duo of Felipe and Gonzalo Veron joined FC Dallas defender Maynor Figueroa on the CONCACAF Champions League best XI for the first round of group-stage play.
Who Runs The World?
On Saturday, the top-ranked US women's national team continued their winning ways with an impressive 1-0 victory over France to secure a place in the Olympic knockouts. Due to their form, Charles Boehm asks the question: Can anyone stop them?
Ooh, Canada
The Canadian women's national team followed suit by clinching their quarterfinal place with a 3-1 defeat of Zimbabwe. Thanks to the win, Daniel Squizzato says Les Rouges will be sitting in the catbird's seat when they close group play against world power Germany.
Hit The Road, Jack?
The LA Galaxy are reportedly sending strike prospect Jack McBean on loan to Coventry City. Local outlet Corner of the Galaxy says the USL scoring leader will spend the rest of the year with the League One club, with an option to remain with the Sky Blues until their season ends next spring.
Hometown Hero
Sticking with the Galaxy, Los Angeles native Gyasi Zardes dropped by Speak For Yourself to discuss his connection to the city and attending high school with NBA star Russell Westbrook. He also revealed that he expects to be back from injury next week.
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