ΒΕΤΤΙΝG NEWSLETTERS: Kick Off: All-Stars edged by Arsenal

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

All-Star Wrap

Thursday's AT&T MLS All-Star Game ended in a tight 2-1 loss to Arsenal thanks to a late doorstep strike by Gunners sub Chuba Akpom. While the home team felt a bit hard done by the defeat, Armchair Analyst Matt Doyle offered up a few of his own thoughts about the contest.

Drogba Scores Again

Arsene Wenger would probably prefer if Montreal Impact forward Didier Drogba stayed far, far away from his team. The legendary striker scored yet another goal against the Gunners, but he was unhappy about the final result. Meanwhile, All-Star head coach Dominic Kinnear was unhappy in his own right about the penalty awarded to Arsenal.

MLS LIVE Half Off

The second half of the MLS season begins with a full slate of Week 21 matches this weekend. And just in time for the post-All-Star stretch run, MLS LIVE is now being offered at 50 percent off.

Tall Task

Week 21 kicks off on Saturday afternoon with an intriguing matchup between the top team in the East and the No. 2 team in the West. Colorado Rapids boss Pablo Mastroeni is preparing for the big challenge as his team invades New York City FC's turf in Saturday's lone match (3 pm ET on MLS LIVE).

In And Out

Portland have added veteran netminder Chris Konopka ahead of Sunday's game at Sporting KC (2 pm ET on FOX). However, they will need to go without recovering skipper Liam Ridgewell due to a league rule.

Back With The Gang

Ahead of Sunday's visit from eternal rivals LA Galaxy (4 pm ET on ESPN, MLS LIVE in Canada), the Seattle Sounders have re-captured former midfielder Alvaro Fernandez.

Rested And Ready

Thankful for the eight days of rest granted by the All-Star week, Supporters' Shield leaders FC Dallas are amped to get back to work when the Vancouver Whitecaps come calling on Sunday (6 pm ET on TSN, MLS LIVE in USA).

Traveling Light

Real Salt Lake top gun Yura Movsisyan has been ruled out for Sunday's match in Philadelphia (7 pm ET on MLS LIVE).

New Blood Infusion

With a visit from the Montreal Impact on tap for Sunday (6:30 pm ET on MLS LIVE), D.C. United head coach Ben Olsen is expecting the team's new acquisitions to provide a major boost.

Giving You Wings?

The New York Red Bulls are reportedly on the verge of signing FC Midtjylland's Austria winger Daniel Royer. Before they get a chance to add anyone, though, the Red Bulls will face the Chicago Fire at Toyota Park on Sunday (7 pm ET on MLS LIVE).

Lion's Choice

Local blog The Mane Land has offered the opinion that the hiring of Jason Kreis gives Antonio Nocerino a new lease on life with Orlando City. The new Lions boss will oversee his first league contest on Sunday, when New England come to town (7:30 pm ET on MLS LIVE).

Coming To America?

Currently in the States for the International Champions Cup, Chelsea midfield ace Cesc Fabregas stated that he's interested in moving to MLS some day. Elsewhere, erstwhile Lazio striker Miroslav Klose has apparently narrowed the choices for his next landing spot to MLS and China.

Schedule Planner

In a halftime interview at the AT&T MLS All-Star Game, Major League Soccer commissioner Don Garber talked timelines for both expansion and video replay.

Host With The Most

In an interview with The Sporting News, former US strike star Brian McBride declared that America has proven they are ready to host another World Cup.

A Leg Up

John Anthony Brooks marshaled the defense as Hertha Berlin opened the third round of Europa league qualifying with a 1-0 home win over Brondby on Thursday night.

Bob The Tiger?

While his Le Havre side are set to open the Ligue 2 season at Orleans on Friday night, Bob Bradley has reportedly emerged as a candidate for Hull City's vacant top job.

Rescue Job

On Thursday, young Borussia Dortmund attacker Christian Pulisic bagged a stoppage-time equalizer to earn a 1-1 friendly draw with Manchester City in China. The Citizens went on to win in PKs.

Play The Kids!

Chipotle MLS Homegrown Game head coach Landon Donovan was so impressed by the MLS academy products under his direction, he's calling for them to receive more chances at playing time with their league clubs.