Here are the top soccer stories everyone’s talking about this morning:
Top Gear
FC Dallas zoomed into the league's top spot by cruising to a 3-1 win at Portland on Wednesday night. The loss leaves the defending MLS champs winless since opening day and searching for a U-turn lane.
Rapid Returns
Thanks to Shkelzen Gashi's first MLS strike, the Colorado Rapids also grabbed a surprise 2-1 road victory vs. Sporting Kansas City last night.
Quakes Rumble On
San Jose ran their home unbeaten streak to nine games with a 2-0 win over the New York Red Bulls on Wednesday night. Chris Wondolowski sealed the victory with a goal that moved him tops on the 2016 scoring charts and fourth on the all-time scoring list.
Tom Hearty
Speaking of San Jose, Armchair Analyst Matt Doyle explains why you should be a Tommy Thompson fan.
Birthday Wish
Recovering Orlando City top gun Cyle Larin says he's ready and raring to get back in the line-up when New England visits on Sunday (3:30 pm ET on ESPN), which just so happens to mark his 21st birthday.
Exclusive Club
Philadelphia Union midfielder Brian Carroll, expected to be in action in Seattle on Saturday night (10 pm ET, MLS LIVE), is all set to become just the sixth field player, and eighth overall, to reach 350 MLS appearances.
One Out, One In
Though NYCFC star Frank Lampard is being given more time off to heal, top draft pick Jack Harrison has recovered from his injury enough to finally join full training.
Early Impressions
Goal's Ives Galarcep has compiled an early-season list of the best MLS newcomers.
Carlito's Way Back?
Former Barcelona star Carlos Puyol is again publicly talking about a a comeback, and he is again being linked with Colorado.
Housing Boom
Though Minnesota United have not yet finalized a stadium land deal, fans are already buying up homes near the proposed St. Paul site.
Good Reference
Former USMNT forward Taylor Twellman believes that Philadelphia Union striker C.J. Sapong has earned a call-up after four years out of the national team picture.
Squash!
United States manager Jurgen Klinsmann has personally rubbished rumors that he could take over at Everton.
And The Nominees Are...
Reading's Daniel Williams is on the short list of candidates for England's Football League Goal of the Year honor.
Hold All The Cards
Topps has released its 200-card MLS set for 2016, which includes special All-Star, autograph and jersey swatch inserts.
KC Avenger
Hollywood star Paul Rudd displayed his love for Kansas City sports, including some Sporting KC talk, during an appearance on The Rich Eisen Show.
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