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Kick Off: Jermain Defoe reports | Dynamo hire GM | Orlando City reveal MLS jersey
Here are the top 15 stories everyone's talking about this morning:
1. LATEST ON DEFOE
The rumors and reports are flying about Jermain Defoe's future with Toronto FC. The London Evening Standard reported he will join Queens Park Rangers in January. But TFC head honcho Tim Leiweke responded, saying, "Jermain needs to decide if he wants to be here," and if the Englishman decides to leave, Leiweke continued, it will cost a pretty penny. “This will end well for TFC. [I] guarantee it.”
2. DYNAMO BEGINNING REVAMPING
The Houston Dynamo's technical-staff revamp got under way on Tuesday, with the hiring of Matt Jordan as their new Vice President and General Manager. Having served as the Montreal Impact’s technical director since 2011, Jordan says “my focus is going to bring a very attacking and diverse group to the field.”
3. PETKE’S PICKS
The New York Red Bulls hold a two-goal advantage over D.C. United in the Eastern Conference Semifinals, but know that the series is far from over. Head coach Mike Petke says the midfield combination of Eric Alexander and Dax McCarty is key to dispatching top-seeded United.
4. ARE THE CREW STILL IN THE MIX?
Are the Columbus Crew still interested in USMNT star Mix Diskerud? Possibly, but head coach Gregg Berhalter is too focused on the 4-2 deficit his side is carrying into Sunday's 2nd leg of their Eastern Conference Semifinal series with the New England Revolution. "I think guys are feeling sorry for themselves," he lamented.
5. REVS' SET PIECE MASTERY
The Revolution scored several times on set pieces in the first leg against Columbus. Turns out they are one of the most dangerous set-piece clubs in MLS.
6. RALLYING THE SOUNDERS
One commentator got all exuberant in his optimism about the Seattle Sounders' chances of advancing over FC Dallas in the Western Conference Semifinals. "Look up, Sounders. Wherever you are, look up. The clouds are lifting!" Meanwhile, things are looking up for the Sounders future, as it appears they are set to sign another Homegrown player.
7. PAREJA ON CASTILLO
If FC Dallas are to get a result in the 2nd leg of the Western Conference Semifinal against the Seattle Sounders, they'll need talismanic attacker Fabian Castillo to pick it up. Head coach Oscar Pareja admitted, “He has been inconsistent in the last two games and not like he has been during the season."
8. SURGERY A SUCCESS FOR VALERI
The Portland Timbers reported that Diego Valeri’s surgery on his torn ACL was a success. The playmaker will be out for at least five months. In other Timbers news, Alvas Powell is headed off to international duty.
9. LIFE'S SO PURPLE IN ORLANDO
Orlando City SC revealed their 2015 MLS jersey, and it includes a secret nod to the club's USL PRO heritage. Staying in Orlando, it seems there will be a new tournament in town, The Florida Cup, featuring two Bundesliga clubs and two Brazilian clubs.
10. FAN ENGAGEMENT AT SKC
Sporting Kansas City have sold out 50 straight matches, have 14,000 season-ticket holders, and, according to CEO Robb Heineman, have 6,000 fans on the waiting list. How'd they do it? Well, technology has a big role in it all.
11. O'BRIEN WILLING TO PLAY FOR LESS?
Vancouver Whitecaps center back Andy O’Brien is out of contract, but doesn’t want to leave. And he's willing to take a pay cut to stay. "It's not all about money," he says.
12. IT'S ALL (MLS) ACADEMIC
Nine kids from MLS academies were named to the US U-16 squad for their upcoming camp in France.
13. WHAT TO EXPECT FROM REPUBLIC
As Sacramento Republic FC continue to vie for a future MLS expansion team, club President Warren Smith took to Reddit on Tuesday for an "AMA session" in which he gave fans an idea of what they can expect from the team next year.
14. ALTIDORE ON THE MOVE?
After Jozy Altidore again played a limited role in Sunderland's 3-1 win on Monday,Altidore’s agent is set to meet with the club to discuss the player’s future amid rumored interest from France.
15. AMERICAN VS AMERICAN
Last Friday, Nepal lost 3-0 to the Philippines. You might not have noticed. But it was significant because it marked only the second time two American coaches have squared off in international competition.
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