James Keep
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Kick Off: MLS Cup final sells out
Here are the top 15 stories everyone's talking about this morning: 1. IT’S A SELL-OUT It took less than 15 hours from the final whistle of their victory over the New York Red Bulls for Columbus Crew SC to announce that MAPFRE Stadium is completely sold out for this Sunday’s MLS Cup final. 2. → Read More
Kick Off: MLS Cup finalists decided on Sunday as No. 1 seeds tremble
Here are the top 15 stories everyone's talking about this morning: 1. CAN TIMBERS REACH FIRST FINAL? With a 3-1 aggregate-goal lead, the Portland Timbers visit FC Dallas on Sunday (5 pm ET, ESPN and ESPN Deportes in USA; TSN2 in Canada) looking to finish the job they started and, speaking on the → Read More
Kick Off: Another accolade for Giovinco
Here are the top 15 stories everyone's talking about this morning: 1. NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR? NO SURPRISE Sebastian Giovinco was named MLS Newcomer of the Year on Monday, following a record-breaking season in which he scooped the Audi Golden Boot award and helped Toronto FC earn their first appearance → Read More
Kick Off: Portland Timbers, Columbus Crew SC take commanding leads in high-octane Conference Championships
Here are the top 15 stories everyone's talking about this morning: 1. TIMBERS TAKE THE LEAD The Portland Timbers let loose their attack on Sunday night, taking a 3-1 lead over FC Dallas (HIGHLIGHTS) in the first leg of the Western Conference final as their new formation once again worked to → Read More
Kick Off: Conference Championships open Sunday on national TV
Here are the top 15 stories everyone's talking about this morning: 1. PARKHURST TARGETS MLS CUP SUCCESS Columbus Crew SC host the New York Red Bulls in the first leg of the 2015 Audi MLS Cup Playoffs Eastern Conference Championship on Sunday (5 pm ET; ESPN, ESPN Deportes, MLS LIVE). Crew SC star → Read More
Kick Off: Next up for US & Canada in World Cup qualifying
Here are the 15 stories we're talking about this morning: 1. USMNT PREP FOR TRINIDAD The US national team eased past tiny St Vincent & the Grenadines on Friday and now are preparing for Tuesday's match with Trinidad and Tobago (6:30 pm ET, beIN Sports). What lessons were learned from Friday's win? → Read More
Kick Off: Unanimous Rookie winner
Here are the 15 stories we're talking about this morning: 1. LARIN NAMED AT&T ROOKIE OF THE YEAR After scoring a record 17 goals for Orlando City SC, Cyle Larin has been named AT&T Rookie of the Year. The Canadian international remained typically humble upon receiving the prize, crediting one → Read More
Kick Off: Huge win for Timbers
Here are the 15 stories we're talking about this morning: 1. TIMBERS COME ALIVE AGAINST GALAXY Despite trailing at halftime, the Portland Timbers climbed back into an Audi 2015 MLS Cup Playoffs position with a 5-2 win at the LA Galaxy on Sunday (HIGHLIGHTS). It was a statement from the Timbers, while LA know they “weren’t good enough all over.” 2. QUAKES STILL ALIVE The San Jose Earthquakes… → Read More