Here is everything you need to know about MLS and North American soccer this morning:
Chivas edge Red Bulls
Luis Robles believes the Red Bulls have what it takes to rally next week. | USA Today Images
The New York Red Bulls have everything to do at home after falling to a 1-0 opening leg defeat away to CONCACAF Champions League semifinal foes Chivas. Despite the disappointment, Red Bulls netminder Luis Robles says they're poised for a rally in next week's Red Bull Arena return. READ MORE | RECAP
eMLS Cup gets underway
It's finally time for the inaugural eMLS Cup, which gets underway Thursday at the PAX East gaming convention in Boston. The tournament will feature pro gamers representing 19 MLS teams in FIFA 18 and runs through Sunday. READ MORE
Alonso up for Sounders return
Seattle midfield general Ozzie Alonso has declared he'll be ready to play when they visit Sporting KC on April 15. The Sounders skipper has yet to appear this season due to a lingering quad injury. READ MORE
Wiebe: My all-underrated XI
Inspired by the weekend hat trick of oft-overlooked Colorado forward Dominique Badji, Andrew Wiebe has drafted an underrated MLS XI. The only club with two players in the team? Minnesota United. READ MORE
Get to know Revs ace Penilla
Cristian Penilla has been instrumental to the Revs' early success. | USA Today Images
As it turns out, New England newcomer Cristian Penilla caught Brad Friedel's eye even before the latter was named the new Revs head coach during the offseason. Learn about that and more about the speedy attacker in our latest "10 Things" introductory feature. READ MORE
Who stands in for Gonzalez Pirez?
Atlanta United boss Tata Martino has an important decision to make about who will replace suspended center back Leandro Gonzalez Pirez against LAFC this weekend. After monitoring training all week, local blog Dirty South Soccer suggests we could finally see Miles Robinson in action. READ MORE
Report: US invited to 2019 Copa América
Sports Illustrated scribe Grant Wahl writes that CONMEBOL have extended a Copa America invite to the US national team for next summer's tournament in Brazil. READ MORE
Baer: Five GA Cup standouts
With the 2018 Generation adidas Cup now in the books, Ben Baer offers up five MLS academy standouts from the tournament to keep an eye on for the future. READ MORE
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