Here is everything you need to know about MLS and North American soccer this morning:
Galaxy, Quakes rumble for USOC Semifinal place
The third Cali Clasico of the year to be held in San Jose will go down on Monday night, and this time it will be a battle for a U.S. Open Cup semifinal berth. The LA Galaxy have managed to split the points on their list five visits to Avaya Stadium (2-2-1), a run which began with a 1-0 Open Cup victory back in 2015. PREVIEW
READ MORE: GALAXY NEWS | QUAKES NEWS
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USMNT settle for Panama share
The US national team kicked off their Gold Cup run in underwhelming style on Saturday, with Panama striking a quick reply to Dom Dwyer's opener to level a 1-1 draw in Nashville. RECAP | US PLAYER RATINGS
The disappointing performance caused some concerns for Armchair Analyst Matt Doyle, especially along the back line. READ MORE | USMNT NEWS
Mexico title defense off to rousing start
The Mexico national team opened their Gold Cup title defense with a 3-1 victory over El Salvador in San Diego. Elias Hernandez led the way with a goal and two assists. RECAP
Following the match, Alicia Rodriguez wrote that El Tri remain the team to beat until someone knocks them off. READ MORE
Union's Andre Blake backstops Jamaica win
Also Sunday, Philadelphia netminder Andre Blake starred as Jamaica pulled level with Mexico atop Group C with a 2-0 victory over Curacao. READ MORE
Fire take inside track on Quintero?
According to ESPN's Taylor Twellman, the Chicago Fire have pulled in front of their league competition in the race for Porto's Colombia playmaker Juan Quintero. READ MORE
Expansion: Nashville plays successful USMNT host
Though the USMNT failed to gain the desired result from Saturday' Gold Cup opener against Panama, host city Nashville surely did not. The MLS expansion candidate saw their bid bolstered by another big soccer crowd in Music City. READ MORE
DaMarcus Beasley, camp counselor
Houston defender DaMarcus Beasley is going to try to make an appearance at his annual summer soccer camp during the current Gold Cup break. But even if he can't make a quick trip, the veteran star is highly involved in several aspects of tutoring the kids in his Fort Wayne, Indiana hometown. READ MORE
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Club & Country: Reviewing the US-Panama match After The Whistle
