Here is everything you need to know about MLS and North American soccer this morning:
MLS Fantasy: Get set for a big week with the MLS app
With a five-match Wednesday ahead of a packed weekend slate, make sure you're set for MLS Fantasy by downloading the all-new official MLS app, available on iOS or Android. For the first time, this year's game is fully integrated in the app for easy squad management and last-second lineup alerts. Don't miss out! iOS APP STORE | GOOGLE PLAY
Conference leaders square off in Atlanta
Eastern Conference penthouse dwellers Atlanta United will host Western counterparts Sporting KC in Wednesday's most eye-catching match-up (7:30 pm ET | TV & streaming info). To get you set, Paul Tenorio details the wild, rollercoaster transfer saga that eventually ended with Ezequiel Barco joining the Five Stripes in a record-breaking deal. READ MORE | PREVIEW
MLS Cup rematch in Toronto
Seattle will be looking to avenge December's MLS Cup loss in Toronto. | USA Today Images
Can Seattle return to the scene of the crime and get revenge on the team that wrested MLS Cup away from them? We'll find out when the Sounders invade BMO Field to tackle Toronto FC on Wednesday night (7:30 pm ET | FS1 in the US, TSN in Canada, full TV & streaming info). The Reds will be forced to do battle without strike ace Jozy Altidore, who is out for 4-6 weeks following foot surgery. READ MORE | PREVIEW
Loons make first LAFC trip
Minnesota United will be aiming for the three-game win streak in their MLS era in Wednesday night's Western Conference tussle at second place LAFC (10 pm ET | TV & streaming info). The Loons made the biggest jump in this week's MLSsoccer.com Power Rankings, climbing five rungs. READ MORE | PREVIEW
Fire, Crew SC host all-East duels
Both home side Chicago and Montreal will try to close ground on the playoff line when they lock horns in a Wednesday night clash (8:30 pm ET | TVAS in Canada, full TV & streaming info). The Fire, who've gone a galling 1-4-1 at home since last year's playoff ouster, have also won just one of their last five Toyota Park meetings with Montreal. PREVIEW
Columbus will try to move closer to the East's leading pack when they welcome Philadelphia for a midweek meeting (7:30 pm ET | TV & streaming info). While the Union have lost five straight away games (four by shutout) and are winless on the road for a year, they've also taken two of the last three at MAPFRE Stadium. PREVIEW
Transfer talk: Rooney, Gonzalez, Bono
According to the Washingon Post, D.C. United are in "serious" discussions over Everton superstar Wayne Rooney. While morphing from forward to more of a midfield player this season, the 32-year-old has racked up 11 goals for his hometown Toffees. READ MORE
Meanwhile, Fox Deportes journalist Paco Montes reports that Pachuca defender Omar Gonzalez is close to sealing his return (in Spanish) to Major League Soccer. READ MORE
Not all the scuttlebutt is of the incoming variety. Belgium's Voetbal Nieuws says table-toppers Club Brugge are ready to clear out their goalkeeping stable this summer and are among the Jupiler League clubs interested in swooping for Toronto FC No. 1 Alex Bono. READ MORE
Timbers razz Seattle in derby "documentary"
Not to be outdone by Seattle's encyclopedic look back at the origins of their heated rivalry, Portland have gone the humorous route to get fans riled up for this weekend's derby meeting. The Timbers put together a hilarious Ken Burns-style mockumentary to sum up this Cascadia conflict. WATCH VIDEO
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