Kick Off: "Dos a Cero" all over again as USA beats Mexico | NYCFC look for revenge vs. Union tonight Here are the top 15 stories everyone's talking about this morning: 1. DOS A CERO ALL OVER AGAIN For the eighth time in the last 15 years, the US topped Mexico 2-0 on Wednesday night, getting goals from Jordan Morris and Juan Agudelo to beat their archrivals in San Antonio. It was a much-needed result for the US, with several players showing very well and Klinsmann's legacy as USMNT manager receiving a potential boost. 2. YOUTHFUL EXPERIENCE All aboard the Jordan Morris hype train! The Stanford University forward scored his first career USMNT goal last night, bagging the game-winner in his first start with the senior national team. While he's enjoying lining up for the Red, White and Blue, Morris almost donned the Rave Green this year. The Seattle Sounders academy product (his father, Michael, is the Sounders' medical director) nearly signed with the club this winter but chose to stay in school and further his education. Another fun fact: Though he was in the running, the 20-year-old was too young to be named Budweiser Man of the Match last night. 3. WILL MIX GO AGAIN? As New York City FC and the Philadelphia Union get ready for their second encounter in less than one week (Thursday, 7 pm ET, MLS LIVE), NYCFC coach Jason Kreis is considering changes as he looks to avenge Saturday's loss at PPL Park. Despite playing 80 minutes for the US on Wednesday, Mix Diskerud insists he could be OK to go again tonight. As for the Union, it seems Erik Ayuk has forced his way into the starting lineup. 4. TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR SET FOR ALL-STAR SHOWDOWN Tottenham Hotspur will be MLS' opponent in this year’s AT&T MLS All-Star Game in Colorado, it was revealed on Wednesday. As detailed here, Spurs are the latest in a long line of EPL sides to take on the best MLS has to offer. The match could feature not only former Seattle Sounders and USMNT defender DeAndre Yedlin, but also rising star Harry Kane, with both the English striker and Rapids coach Pablo Mastroeni giving their takes on the matchup. 5. KEANE’S VIEW Reigning MLS MVP Robbie Keane knows a thing or two about Tottenham, having played for the London club for eight years before moving to LA in 2011. He shared his thoughts on potentially playing his former club in this summer's All-Star Game and dished on what his former Liverpool teammate Steven Gerrard's arrival might mean to the Galaxy. 6. INJURY CONCERN FOR RSL Real Salt Lake are pleased with the results they have picked up so far this season, but they'll face a big test to maintain their unbeaten record on Saturday against the first-place Vancouver Whitecaps, especially after Kyle Beckerman picked up a knock in the US game on Wednesday. On the 10th anniversary of Brian Dunseth scoring the club's first-ever goal, RSL forward Joao Plata is getting closer to returning from injury. 7. UNDERRATED ADDITION With all the new Chicago Fire signings this offseason, Trinidad & Tobago international Joevin Jones's arrival flew a bit under the radar. With the 23-year-old finding his form, there's talk that he's becoming one of the club's most important players. 8. MARSCH BULLISH ON RED BULLS New York Red Bulls head coach Jesse Marsch has been impressed by what he’s seen from his team so far this season, especially from “fearless” new signing Kemar Lawrence. The first-year manager also endorsed one of his players, telling media that he believes Luis Robles has done more than enough to merit inclusion in the USMNT goalkeeper pool. 9. GALL GETTING CLOSER Many Columbus Crew SC fans were looking forward to seeing more of US U-20 international Romain Gall this season. As the midfielder nears a return from a preseason injury, will he be able to break into the first team? 10. TORONTO LOOKING FOR RHYTHM Following multiple early-season byes, Toronto FC are looking forward to getting back into a steady routine this weekend at FC Dallas. If they're to find their rhythm in Texas (8:30 pm ET, MLS LIVE in the US, TSN5 in Canada), they may have to do so without some of their pivotal starters. 11. PUYOL RUMORS PERSIST Those Carlos Puyol to MLS rumors just refuse to go away. And with the 37-year-old “not ruling anything out,” they may persist for some time. 12. REPUBLIC KEEP PLANNING Sacramento is still striving toward its MLS dream, as Mayor Kevin Johnson and Sacramento Republic officials gathered on Wednesday to unveil the next phase and set the next milestones in their plan to try and secure a franchise. On the field, meanwhile, the Republic's Rodrigo Lopez scored a spectacular goal from midfield in a 2-0 win over the Vancouver Whitecaps 2 on Wednesday night. 13. CORDIAL RELATIONS If there’s a player who knows a thing or two about "Dos a Cero" results, it’s Landon Donovan. While his World Cup snub last summer may have left a sour taste in his mouth, the former superstar says his relationship with US Soccer is starting to improve again and that MLS has reached a "tipping point" in its growth. 14. INTERNATIONAL SERIES RETURNING This year’s lineup for the International Champions Cup was announced on Wednesday, with the LA Galaxy, New York Red Bulls and San Jose Earthquakes set to join a number of prestigious European clubs in the tournament. 15. PAYING YOUR DEBTS Remember Samuel Inkoom? His former landlord certainly does. The Ghanaian defender, who made five appearances for D.C. United last year before being traded to Houston – who he couldn’t come to terms with – this offseason, is being sued by the owner of the house he rented in Arlington, Virginia. MLSsoccer.com Musts Bonus Points: Who produces more points in MLS Fantasy – center backs or fullbacks? Re-Entry Draft acquisitions paying dividends for San Jose Earthquakes After “difficult” rehab, Will Johnson and Diego Valeri nearing return for Portland Timbers |
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