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Here are the top soccer stories everyone’s talking about this morning:


Acosta Accounting


After a couple weeks of rumors, D.C. United has finally captured wily Boca Juniors playmaker Luciano Acosta on loan.


Shipp's Log


Montreal fans, here are 10 Things about Harry Shipp as you get to know your new attacker.


Falcao's Crest?


Though the offer Chelsea forward Falcao has from China reportedly dwarfs one tabled by the Columbus Crew, Spanish daily AS claims he could choose MLS based on a preferable style of living.


In Case You Missed It


Late Sunday, Jordan Morris scored his first goal in a Seattle shirt as the Sounders took UCLA to school.


Lawrence Reaping Rewards


According to Metro reporter Kristian Dyer, Red Bulls wingback revelation Kemar Lawrence is set for an improved deal.


That Time Again


With CONCACAF's leading club tournament set to kick back up next week, we've put together a handy Champions League 101 primer and a guide on how to catch the action.


Camp Tales


The Columbus trio of Ethan Finlay, Tony Tchani and Wil Trapp say January USMNT camp was "a blast" and that they're looking forward to future call-ups.


On To The Next Ones


While MLS Cup holders Portland has passed on trialists Eric Avila and Nermin Crnkic, Timbers boss Caleb Porter says the club has other options identified for adding wing depth.


Mr. Popular


Montreal Impact/Canada netminder Maxime Crepeau is reportedly drawing lots of 2.Bundesliga interest.


Fresh Pact


Orlando City defender Rafael Ramos has revealed he signed a multi-year contract extension in January.


Dunn Five Times


Crystal Dunn struck for a US women's national team record-tying five goals on Monday as the ladies eased into Rio 2016 Olympics qualifying with a 10-0 cruise past Puerto Rico in the Semifinal.


Bonjour, Paris!


With John Terry's weekend injury adding to the Chelsea selection crisis, new boy Matt Miazga is in the provisional squad and expected to dress when the Blues open their Round-of-16 tie at Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday night.


Wallace Debuts In Portugal


Erstwhile Portland wing Rodney Wallace made a cameo debut for new employers Portuguese Arouca FC in an important 3-0 win over Uniao da Madeira. The Costa Rica international has entered an exciting race, what with the upstarts now just one point out of the last Europa League slot.


Time Machine All-Stars


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