Here are the top soccer stories everyone’s talking about this morning:
Get Ready for #SoccerSunday
The 2016 MLS season begins in earnest on Sunday with all 20 teams playing. Get prepped with our team-by-team Season Guides, and be sure to tune in Sunday at 1pm ET, when MLSsoccer.com's unique Week 1 LIVE kicks off the season.
Shea's Greatest Creation
Fully fit after a rough 2015, Orlando City left back Brek Shea has designs on a big year for both club and country.
Drogba's Debut and Defender of the Year
Montreal Impact strike ace Didier Drogba will take his season bow at FC Dallas on March 19. And the Armchair Analyst continues his preseason jog around the league by examining Laurent Ciman's positive impact on Montreal's defense.
Answering The Call
Brazil boss Dunga has summoned Orlando City star Kaká for a pair of World Cup qualifiers later this month. Elsewhere, Portland striker Fanendo Adi has received his first Nigeria call-up.
Extension Accords
It's been coming for a while, but LA Galaxy have finally signed Gyasi Zardes to a fresh multi-year pact. Over in Orlando, the Lions have extended Rafael Ramos' contract.
New Deal, New Goals
The latest player to learn 10 Things About is Columbus Crew SC forward Kei Kamara, who recently became Crew SC's second Designated Player.
Forward Move
A local report has Sporting KC set to add Valladolid's Chile striker Diego Rubio Kostner as a young Designated Player.
Arnaud at the End
MLS legend and D.C. United midfielder Davy Arnaud has retired to take a spot on the club's coaching staff.
Energy Conductors
Get to know a few of the capos, those guys standing out front of supporters groups at MLS matches that keep the section energized and organized. After checking out that feature, you can peruse our team-by-team Field Guide to Supporters' Groups.
The New Math
There will be a new way to run the numbers on your favorite MLS players this season: the Audi Index.
Primary Colors
The Colorado Rapids are the latest MLS team to unveil a new primary jersey.
GBS System
Columbus Crew legend Guillermo Barros Schelotto has landed a dream job as the new Boca Juniors manager.
Eavesdropping
Get ready for a little extra MLS access this season; coaches will be mic'd up during select national broadcasts.
Blaze Stars
The Men In Blazers have hosted a season kick-off edition of the show that features interviews with Frank Lampard, Jordan Morris and Caleb Porter.
MLSsoccer.com Musts
The Extra Time crew drops their predictions for the 2016 season
Watch: Western Conference favorites Portland, FC Dallas & Vancouver
Watch: Western Conference underdogs Colorado, Houston, Real Salt Lake & San Jose
