ExtraTime Live from the Texas Derby!
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Here is everything you need to know about MLS and North American soccer this morning:
Texas Derby finale tonight
Lone Star State rivals FC Dallas and Houston will lock horns for the third and final time this regular season at Toyota Stadium (9 pm ET | UniMás, Facebook.com in USA | MLS LIVE in Canada). The Dynamo, who've not won in the Big D since 2011, have lost but once in their last seven matches. PREVIEW
FCD are still unsure over the midweek availability of playmaker Mauro Diaz, who missed their weekend loss at Sporting KC with an undisclosed knock. READ MORE
Cascadia Cup duel in Vancouver
Vancouver and visiting Seattle will attempt to close Cascadia Cup ground on current leaders Portland when they do battle on Wednesday night (10 pm ET | MLS LIVE in the US; TSN in Canada). The Sounders, who will arrive with six wins in a seven-game unbeaten run, have taken three of the last four league meetings at BC Place. PREVIEW
The Sounders must wage both of this week's derby battles without Joevin Jones, who has left the team early for Trinidad & Tobago duty due to undisclosed personal reasons. READ MORE
The rise of MLS rivalries
As we begin another Heineken Rivalry Week, the three-way rivalry between Seattle, Vancouver and Portland gets a spotlight in this entertaining Copa90 mini-documentary about the unique league derbies budding across North America. READ MORE
League-leading Reds host Philly
Toronto FC will hope to continue their march toward the MLS record books when Philadelphia drop by BMO Field for Wednesday's season series decider (8 pm ET | MLS LIVE in the US; TSN in Canada). The Reds, who have won 10 of their last 11 home games by a combined 29-6 margin, posted a draw in Philly back in March. PREVIEW
While the Union remain without veteran midfielder Maurice Edu, he has finally started the last step on his long road back from injury by seeing minutes with their USL affiliate. READ MORE
Atlanta back in action at D.C.
Expansion darlings Atlanta United will play their first game in two weeks when they visit nemesis D.C. United for a Wednesday skirmish (7:30 pm ET | MLS LIVE). The home side have won both their previous meetings against Atlanta, with Lucho Acosta striking in each victory. PREVIEW
Rapids stumble into Portland
A resurgent Portland side will attempt to move level on points with the leaders out West when they host a midweek match against strugglers Colorado (10:30 pm ET | MLS LIVE). Not only are the Rapids currently winless in six, but they've also dropped six straight games at the Timbers' home field. PREVIEW
In the wake of Colorado's recent change at the helm, Sam Stejskal examines why Pablo Mastroeni was fired and where the club goes from here. READ MORE
RSL, Quakes chasing playoffs
Real Salt Lake and San Jose will each be looking to pick up critical points in their bid to contend for a playoff spot in the West when they duel at Rio Tinto on Wednesday night (10 pm ET | MLS LIVE). The Earthquakes are unbeaten in the last five series clashes. PREVIEW
The home side have identified a key to victory: shutting down Chris Wondolowski, who has bagged eight goals in the last 14 games between the two teams. READ MORE
Crew SC welcome the Galaxy
Crew SC will try to enhance their playoff credentials while dealing a definitive blow to the LA Galaxy's hopes when the SoCal side visits for a midweek tilt (7:30 pm ET | MLS LIVE). While the visitors are suffering through an eight-game winless drought, they have lost just once in their last nine clashes with Crew SC. PREVIEW
The Galaxy will be missing a pair of key players, with Jermaine Jones and Giovani dos Santos being held out so that they can recover in time for the weekend California Clasico with San Jose. READ MORE
Exports: Gooch plays Cup hero
Sunderland midfielder Lynden Gooch set up their opening goal and struck for the 80th minute winner as the visitors advanced in the English League Cup with a 2-1 decision over Carlisle on Tuesday night. READ MORE
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