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Kick Off: Rookie sends Montreal Impact to the Champions League semis; can D.C. United join them?

Here are the top 15 stories everyone's talking about this morning:

1. IMPACT MAKE HISTORY

It looked like all hope was lost. But a last-minute goal from Cameron Porter, a rookie signed in the third round of the SuperDraft, secured the Montreal Impact a 1-1 draw (HIGHLIGHTS) that saw them advance to the Scotiabank CONCACAF Champions League semifinals via one of the most memorable results in the team's history.

2. CAN UNITED FOLLOW SUIT?

Now it's DC United's turn, as they take on Alajuelense tonight (8 pm ET, Fox Sports 2). Can they overcome a three-goal deficit in front of their home crowd? While their 5-2 defeat in the first leg presents them with a tough task, it seems the team is optimistic that they can do it, provided they follow coach Ben Olsen's plan.

3. XAVI BACK IN NYC MIX?

FC Barcelona icon Xavi Hernandez has said he was extremely close to joining New York City FC last year, and now it seems the move may be back on for the Spanish international. Another European star, Manchester City midfielder and French national teamer Samir Nasri, has also signaled his intentions to move to MLS in the future, stating that he "loves the lifestyle" in the US and has taken inspiration from his countryman Thierry Henry.

4. NEW JERSEYS

Jersey Week continued with the New England Revolution, Orlando City SC and Philadelphia Union all unveiling their new away jerseys, the New York Red Bulls, Houston Dynamo and Portland Timbers showing off their new home kits and Columbus Crew SC officially revealing both their home and away tops for the coming year.

5. UPDATE ON VAN DER VAART

So what's the latest on Rafael van der Vaart? Well, according to Sporting Kansas City CEO Robb Heineman and head coach Peter Vermes, there is interest, but with a number of other factors to consider for both parties, it's not a decision that's going to be made immediately.

6. FINDING A CONSTANT

Despite an offseason full of change, Real Salt Lake are looking to maintain the same level of success on the field in 2015. Can it be done? One player who'll certainly play a big role in the club's fortunes is returning center back Jamison Olave.

7. MONARCHS FIND NEW LOCATION

While Real Salt Lake gear up for their new MLS season, team owner Dell Loy Hansen is hard at work on another project, as he attempts to secure a new stadium for their USL side, Real Monarchs, with the club now targeting a new location in West Valley City. It also seems RSL may have set the wheels in motion for another future franchise.

8. SUPERDRAFT SELECTIONS

Having seen Cameron Porter's goal in the CONCACAF Champions League, the Red Bulls and Union might be looking for similar things from their SuperDraft selections after their signings on Tuesday. The Red Bulls added Manolo Sanchez to their roster, while the Union have signed fourth-round pick Raymond Lee along with Cameroonian midfielder Erik Ayuk Mbu.

9. WHO WILL START AT DM?

The Portland Timbers season hasn't even begun yet and the injuries are already piling up. With that in mind, Caleb Porter has some interesting selection issues to work out, but the Timbers head coach isn't ready to reveal just yet who will start in the team's defensive midfielder spot.

10. KINNEAR READY FOR THE CHALLENGE

The San Jose Earthquakes are down a striker after Mark Sherrod underwent surgery to repair a meniscus tear in his right knee. The club is also searching for a third goalkeeper but in spite of this, head coach Dominic Kinnear is looking forward to the challenge of the Western Conference.

11. PRO SOCCER BACK IN WISCONSIN?

The competition for an MLS expansion spot is heating up: Minnesota United owner Dr. Bill McGuire is making his intentions clear, while San Antonio Scorpions owner Gordon Hartman believes his side are gaining momentum. Meanwhile, it seems outdoor soccer is returning to Wisconsin in 2016.

12. U-17S KEEP ROLLING

With things looking good for the US U-17s in the CONCACAF Championships right now, what is the end goal? According to their head coach Richie Williams, it's all about the experience. Canada's U-17s are also still undefeated, following an important 3-2 win over Costa Rica on Tuesday night.

13. ADU HAS OPTIONS

Things seem to be looking up for Freddy Adu as, according to his agent, the 25-year-old apparently now has offers from two different Swedish sides. Will he join either? Time will tell.

14. BRADLEY NOT A VILLAN

Tuesday saw Bob Bradley being listed as a finalist for the vacant director of football position with Premier League side Aston Villa. But no sooner had the rumor appeared than it was shot down by Bradley's agent, who also had something to say about Xavi and NYCFC.

15. CITY ANTHEM

Regardless of whether or not a third DP is heading to NYCFC, David Villa is really getting into the swing of things ahead of the new season, as he took the time to help record an unofficial anthem for the team. The full song is set to drop today.

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