Here is everything you need to know about MLS and North American soccer this morning:
FC Dallas gets a CCL leg up
New DP signing Cristian Colman needed just 30 minutes to open his FC Dallas account, and the hosts strolled on from there to post a 4-0 rout over CONCACAF Champions League visitors Arabe Unido on Thursday night. The Toros will now head to Panama next Wednesday looking to close out a semifinal berth. READ MORE
Though Colman and the other newcomers fared well in the victory, the real star of the night was midfielder Kellyn Acosta. Benjamin Baer notes that his two-goal performance is a sign that he could become the team's star this season. READ MORE
Golden Boot dark horses
Andrew Wiebe is predicting that there will be a new name etched on the MLS Golden Boot trophy this season. As such, he's come up with four alternate candidates to bag the scoring crown. READ MORE
Report: Honda driving to Seattle
According to reports out of Italy, AC Milan's Japan attacker Keisuke Honda could be days away from joining the Seattle Sounders. The reports claim Milan are willing to let him out of his contract early, making him a free capture. READ MORE
Meanwhile, former Inter Milan and Roma wingback Maicon reportedly has an offer on the table from Atlanta United. The 35-year-old free agent earned 76 caps for Brazil, appearing in two World Cups. READ MORE
Nemeth returning to MLS?
The agent for former Sporting KC forward Krisztian Nemeth told Hungarian TV that his client is in introductory talks for a return to MLS. Nemeth played for Sporting Kansas City in 2015, posting 10 goals – including the 2016 AT&T Goal of the Year – and six assists in his lone season stateside. READ MORE
Thompson watch in San Jose
Writing for Top Drawer Soccer, Will Parchman notes how this is a big year for San Jose attacker Tommy Thompson. The youngster has perpetually seemed on the verge of a breakout, and now may finally be the time. READ MORE
Don't sleep on Sporting KC
Due to some upgrades at key positions, FourFourTwo's Paul Tenorio writes that Sporting KC is the dark horse no one's talking about ahead of the new season. READ MORE
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