Here is everything you need to know about MLS and North American soccer this morning:
USA salvage dramatic draw in Honduras
Bobby Wood played the late hero, striking the 85th minute equalizer as the US national team posted a 1-1 come-from-behind draw in Honduras on Tuesday night. The result meant the USA now occupy the 4th-place playoff slot in the CONCACAF Hexagonal table. RECAP
In his review of the match, highly concerned Armchair Analyst Matt Doyle bemoaned some of the individual performances, as well as Bruce Arena's wingback selections. READ MORE
Good grades were few and far between for the starters in our US player ratings, while Wood moved straight to the head of the class for his heroics. READ MORE
Can NYCFC keep up Shield chase?
Sporting KC will try to take over the top spot in the West when they visit New York City FC for a midweek tilt (7:30 pm ET | MLS LIVE). Patrick Vieira's side are unbeaten in their last nine at home (7W-0L-2D), but have dropped both of their previous games against Sporting KC. PREVIEW
Things have gotten worse for the injury-hit Bronx bombers, with star man David Villa now set to miss Wednesday's match. The club is also sweating the fitness of midfielder Alexander Ring, who picked up a knock on Finland duty. READ MORE
Besler book set for the shelf
Speaking of Sporting KC, defender Matt Besler has a new book available for pre-order. The US international covers a wide range of topics from his soccer life, including the lessons he's learned along the way. READ MORE
Atlanta ready to christen new home
Having spent the first six months of their expansion season at Bobby Dodd Stadium, Atlanta United are now set to cut the ribbon on their new home. The team is understandably excited to welcome FC Dallas to Mercedes-Benz Arena on Sunday (3:30 pm ET on FS1 and FOX Deportes). READ MORE
Double dose of Kamara
Powered by a weekend hat trick, New England forward Kei Kamara earned Alcatel MLS Player of the Week honors for the first time in nearly two years. READ MORE
Meanwhile, Columbus Crew SC striker Ola Kamara is patiently waiting for his chance to make his Norway return after two years out of the national team picture. READ MORE
Vincent eager to reclaim Fire place
Breakout Chicago left back Brandon Vincent made his return from injury last weekend, and is now aiming to pick up where he left off before being sidelined for several weeks. READ MORE
Gear up for Scarftember
It's time again for September's Kick Childhood Cancer campaign, which features team-specific benefit scarves designed by Sophia Chang. READ MORE | GET YOUR MLS KICKS CANCER SCARF
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