Here is everything you need to know about MLS and North American soccer this morning:
Galaxy stage another derby rally
The next time LAFC have what seems to be a safe lead on their crosstown rivals, they may feel the need to stick in an extra dagger or two. The LA Galaxy fought back from two down with less than 10 minutes to earn a 2-2 share of the points at Banc of California Stadium on Thursday night. RECAP
New York City FC crept to within a point of the league lead with a 2-0 victory at Orlando City on Thursday night. Late first half goals six minutes apart from Maxi Moralez and Anton Tinnerholm did the trick for the visitors. RECAP
East's top three in action
Montreal will wager a five-game home win streak when Supporters’ Shield pace-setters Atlanta visit on Saturday (7 pm ET | TVAS in Canada - full TV & streaming info). The Impact, who appeared all set to sign Guingamp striker Jimmy Briand, announced on Thursday that the deal fell through at the last moment. READ MORE | PREVIEW
New York City FC will conclude a busy week by traveling to Seattle for Sunday's showcase match (5 pm ET | ESPN - full TV & streaming info). NYCFC scored a 2-0 win on their only prior visit to the two-time defending West champs. PREVIEW
Unlike the two teams they're chasing, the New York Red Bulls will have the chance to make ground at home when Columbus pop by for a Saturday duel (7 pm ET | TV & streaming info). The Red Bulls have taken four straight home meetings between these Eastern Conference rivals. PREVIEW
Big games in KC, L.A. & Portland
West leaders FC Dallas have a tall Saturday task on deck as they visit Sporting KC (9 pm ET | ESPN - full TV & streaming info). FCD are no fans of this road trip, having gone 0-8-2 while being shut out five times from their last 10 in Kansas City. PREVIEW
The Galaxy still have weekend work to do, with Orlando City headed to town for a Sunday affair (9:30 pm ET | FS1 - full TV & streaming info). The StubHub Center crew are unbeaten in nine, while the Lions have dropped seven road games in a row. PREVIEW
Portland will put both their bulletproof home record and a 13-game unbeaten run on the line when Houston invade on Saturday night (11 pm ET | TV & streaming info). PREVIEW
TFC, D.C. look for home traction
Toronto FC can move to within six points of the last playoff slot in the East with a win in Saturday's quick home return against Chicago (7 pm ET | TSN4 in Canada, full TV & streaming info). The Fire suffered their fourth straight loss when the MLS Cup holders escaped Toyota Park with a 2-1 decision last weekend. PREVIEW
Meanwhile, D.C. United will try to get back on the Audi Field winning track in Saturday's tilt against a Colorado side that usually hates business trips to the capital (8 pm ET | TV & streaming info). The Rapids have won but once in their last 16 D.C. trips. PREVIEW
Can Loons make it four in a row?
Minnesota United will be shooting for the first four-game win streak in club history when they roll into Vancouver on Saturday (10 pm ET | TSN2 in Canada, full TV & streaming info). The Whitecaps have been rejoined for the rest of the season by Bayern Munich signing Alphonso Davies, who says he joined the German kings because they showed more initiative than all of his other suitors. READ MORE | PREVIEW
In one of Saturday night's late contests, San Jose would love to end their 11-game win drought when Real Salt Lake drop by Avaya Stadium looking to hold on to the final Western Conference playoff spot. (10:30 pm ET | TV & streaming info). PREVIEW
Reports: Big-name attackers on the move
According to our Sam Stejskal, Timbers striker Fanendo Adi has asked for a move and the club is talking potential trades with several MLS suitors as a result. READ MORE
Adi isn't the only established MLS name potentially on the move, as Stejskal also reports that Real Salt Lake are listening to offers for attack ace Joao Plata. READ MORE
Sporting ins and outs?
While Emiliano Amor is reportedly on his way out at Children's Mercy Park, Sporting KC appear to be returning to a favored market to find the No. 9 they've been after. Reports out of Spain have them making an offer for Getafe striker Angel Rodriguez. READ MORE
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