Here is everything you need to know about MLS and North American soccer this morning:
Quick Gerso trick lifts SKC
Sporting KC winger Gerso notched a hat trick in just 13 minutes to spark a 3-0 victory over visiting champs Seattle on Wednesday. The victory sent the Missouri Azzurri to the top of the West standings. RECAP
The hosts required some heroics from netminder Tim Melia prior to intermission, and then exploded in the second half after coach Peter Vermes read the riot act to them in the clubhouse during the interval. READ MORE | WATCH HAT TRICK
Union make it three in a row
Philadelphia continued their resurgence with a 2-0 home win over Houston on Wednesday night. Thanks to their third consecutive victory, the Union are now just three points below the red line. RECAP
For a second straight week, Ilsinho excelled in the playmaker role, offering the Union reason to believe that they've finally found "the real No. 10" after two months of tinkering. READ MORE
Fire continue home mastery
Chicago won their fourth straight home game with a 3-0 decision over the Colorado Rapids. Nemanja Nikolic fired a double wrapped around a David Accam strike. RECAP
Nikolic's brace took him to the top of the league scoring chart. The Hungary striker, who says he only benefits from the great work of his teammates, became the first MLS player to reach double-digits in goals on the season. READ MORE | WATCH ALL 10 GOALS
RSL halts losing slide
Real Salt Lake fought back from an early deficit to score a 2-1 victory over visiting New York City FC on Wednesday night. Albert Rusnak leveled matters near the break and Aaron Maund bagged the winner shortly after. RECAP
During the contest, Real Salt Lake's Nick Rimando passed Kevin Hartman to become the all-time MLS saves leader. The netminder ran his career total to 1,475 with a simple early stop on Tommy McNamara. READ MORE
Quakes rally (again) for OCSC share
San Jose and guests Orlando City traded late goals to end up in a 1-1 draw on Wednesday night. The result kept the Lions winless in four, while the Earthquakes stayed unbeaten at home. RECAP
Both teams' attacks struggled to get on the scoreboard for 80 minutes, but each received boosts from their bench. Lions skipper Kaká helped set up the opener by fellow sub Carlos Rivas, while San Jose pulled level a moment late when late entrant Tommy Thompson teed up Chris Wondolowski to notch his first career assist. READ MORE
Nagbe set for return
The Portland Timbers are expecting Darlington Nagbe to be back in the lineup when they visit Montreal on Saturday (3 pm ET | TVA Sports; MLS LIVE in US). The US midfielder has missed their last two games with a hamstring injury. READ MORE
Report: Tamas coming to MLS
According to a report by Stiri Pe Surse, veteran Romania center back Gabriel Tamas has been let out of his Steaua Bucharest contract so he can join an unnamed MLS side on a free transfer this summer. READ MORE
Trusty called into U-20 squad
Philadelphia defender Auston Trusty has been named as an injury replacement for Marlon Fossey in Tab Ramos' US Under-20 World Cup squad. READ MORE
MLSsoccer.com Musts
