Here is everything you need to know about MLS and North American soccer this morning:
USMNT braces for key Honduras visit
Friday's World Cup qualifier with Honduras (10:30pm ET | FS1, UniMás) has nearly arrived. And with it comes a near-must win situation for the US national team, who sit bottom of the hexagonal standings through two rounds. PREVIEW
To get you ready for the big game, our Matt Doyle has waded through the USMNT's various selection woes to put together a viable lineup for taking down Honduras. READ MORE
Canada battles to draw in Scotland
New Canada manager Octavio Zambrano got his first look at some of his charges, as a side comprised mostly of European-based players earned a solid 1-1 draw against friendly hosts Scotland on Wednesday. READ MORE
Not only did former Vancouver defender Frasier Aird bag Canada's goal, but he also scored the highest mark in the Canada player ratings, supplied by contributor Daniel Squizzato. READ MORE
Fire's challenge lured Schweinsteiger
Sam Stejskal writes that Chicago did not run from their recent run of futility when chasing new recruit Bastian Schweinsteiger. Instead, they used their playoff drought to appeal to the German midfielder with a challenge worth tackling. READ MORE
Mastroeni aims to reset Rapids' attitude
After they surprised the league with a fantastic season in 2016, Colorado boss Pablo Mastroeni has warned his side they must adjust their mentality to continue enjoying success this season. The Rapids coach is trying to get his players to realize that they can no longer count on less-than-stellar efforts from opponents. READ MORE
Long taking his MLS shot
Though he entered the season without any MLS experience, New York Red Bulls defender Aaron Long is making the most of his chance to claim a starting spot. READ MORE
Who's in the trade winds?
Is your team missing a strong cog in one vital area of the field? Andrew Wiebe has come up with a list of potential trade targets around the league that could help. READ MORE
Report: Armas spurns RSL approach
According to Metro scribe Kristian Dyer, Red Bulls assistant coach Chris Armas has rejected an opportunity to discuss Real Salt Lake's coaching vacancy. READ MORE
Meanwhile, Real Salt Lake striker Yura Movsisyan has declared that Jeff Cassar's firing should serve as a loud wake-up call to the team's players to step up their games. READ MORE
Donovan finds post-playing passion
Thrilled by the local fervor, former MLS and US national team star Landon Donovan has become deeply involved with the effort to bring an MLS expansion franchise to San Diego. READ MORE
Atlanta's Station Soccer a first
Atlanta's Five Points MARTA station now has a field ready for action, making it the first transit station in the world with a sports complex. among other benefits, the groundbreaking Station Soccer concept will provide a free playing area for local youth. READ MORE
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