Here are the top soccer stories everyone’s talking about this morning:
Honor Roll
We've named our Team of the Week for the first round of action, which is not surprisingly led by Montreal's Ignacio Piatti.
Rear View Mirrors
On Monday, the Extra Time Radio crew kicked Week 1 around, with special attention paid to Portland's MLS Cup rematch win over Columbus and all the late heroics. Also, Brian Dunseth fired up the Instant Replay to recap Sunday's key plays. Finally, our Sam Stejskal writes that opening day 2016 perfectly captured the essence of MLS
Injury Bay
Opening day also brought a couple of injury setbacks, with FC Dallas expecting to go without Fabian Castillo for a couple weeks and Seattle sweating out a scheduled MRI on Brad Evans' shoulder.
Mike Drop
Fresh off starring in the Galaxy's comeback rout on Sunday, Mike Magee admits it's "a bit surreal" to play hero on his return to both Los Angeles and full fitness.
Bowl Game
By filing over 60,000 fans into the Citrus Bowl on Sunday, Orlando City brought in the fifth-largest crowd in the world for the weekend.
Training Visit
To keep his knee in top shape, Montreal star Didier Drogba will continue working toward his season debut by going to train in Sacramento for a few days.
Ranking File
With Week 1 in the record book, the updated MLS Power Rankings are out.
Doyle Eyes Euro-Place
Though considered an underdog to make Ireland's Euro 2016 squad, Colorado striker Kevin Doyle is taking his best shot.
Eagle-Eye Scout
Former MLS star Shalrie Joseph has gone in search of America's Next Soccer Star.
Home Additions
With so many fans on their season ticket waiting list, the Portland Timbers have begun thinking about stadium expansion.
Young And The Restless
Though LAFC will not start MLS play for a couple years, executive VP John Thorrington & Co. are already busy cranking up the academy.
Home Gardening
Another expansion franchise, Atlanta United, is on the look-out for prospective Homegrown Players.
Who Ya Gonna Call?
In a recent interview with the Miami Herald, David Beckham revealed that several former teammates and opponents have called showing interest in joining up when the expansion team sets sail.
Rockin' Rubin
Recovering US international Rubio Rubin took a big step toward returning to the FC Utrecht selection on Monday, when he notched a goal and an assist on his reserve team comeback.
Pirlo The Magnificent
Some free advice for NYCFC netminders: when Andrea Pirlo tells you where to dive on spot kicks taken by the opponent, listen to him.
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