Here is everything you need to know about MLS and North American soccer this morning:
Galaxy stem the Rapids' tide
Young LA Galaxy striker Jack McBean hit twice and Romain Alessandrini bagged his eighth goal of the season, leading the LA Galaxy to a 3-1 victory over visiting Colorado on Wednesday night. Not only did the home side halt the Rapids' three-game winning streak, they also extended their bulletproof run to eight matches. RECAP | HIGHLIGHTS
By scoring his first MLS goals in four years, McBean made his case for a starting job on a team that has struggled up front this season. READ MORE
Lions smash 'n' grab another point
Just when it looked like Seattle was set to post their fourth consecutive 1-0 victory at CenturyLink Field, Scott Sutter popped up to disappoint them. The Orlando City defender scored deep into stoppage time to rescue a 1-1 draw away on Wednesday night. RECAP | HIGHLIGHTS
For the second week in a row, and the third time this season, Jason Kreis' boys scored to alter the result near the death. Though happy to have stolen a point, they admit to needing a heart exam after all the excitement. READ MORE | WATCH EQUALIZER
#CanChamp final knotted after first leg
Jozy Altidore's first half equalizer earned Canadian Championship holders Toronto FC a 1-1 share away to heated rivals Montreal in the opening leg of this year's final. The team will reunite at BMO Field next Tuesday to decide who takes home the Voyageurs Cup. RECAP | READ MORE
D.C. downs Atlanta again
Once again, Atlanta United proved to be just the tonic for D.C. United. The Black-and-Red snapped a four-game winless slide at home with a 2-1 rally win over the expansion side on Wednesday night. Ben Olsen's boys scored multiple goals for the first time since beating Atlanta back in April. RECAP | HIGHLIGHTS
Benjamin Baer writes that Deshorn Brown, the newest member of D.C. United's strike stable, can provide exactly what the team needs. The capital crew have been overly gun-shy in front of goal this season, but the Jamaica international likes to deal in volume when it comes to shots on goal. READ MORE
Minnesota wins a wild one
Minnesota United fought off two Portland rallies to score a 3-2 home win over Portland. Top SuperDraft pick Abu Danladi netted the winner just past the hour mark. RECAP | HIGHLIGHTS
In his review of the midweek action, Armchair Analyst Matt Doyle details how Portland has fallen to pieces after a fast start to the season. READ MORE
NYCFC introduce first Homegrown
New York City FC have signed their first Homegrown Player, highly-rated 16-year-old midfielder James Sands. READ MORE
Union auditioning Ticos MF Aguilar
Costa Rica international Elias Aguilar is currently on trial with the Philadelphia Union. The 25-year-old Herediano man can operate as a playmaker or out wide. READ MORE
Exports: Klinsmann lands Hertha trial
Fresh from a big display in the United States' quarterfinal ouster at the FIFA Under-20 World Cup, young netminder Jonathan Klinsmann will now go on trial with Europa League entrants Hertha Berlin. READ MORE
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