Here are the top soccer stories everyone’s talking about this morning:
USMNT ROUNDUP
The US national team fought back twice against Iceland before D.C. United defender Steve Birnbaum bagged the 3-2 friendly winner from a late set piece on Sunday night. As usual, we have you covered with a few wrap-up thoughts from our Armchair Analyst and our USMNT player ratings.
COMPLETING THE HAT TRICK?
According to the Los Angeles Times, the Galaxy have snared their third international signing in a week's time, landing AC Milan midfielder Nigel de Jong.
REPORT: PALMER-BROWN TO PORTO
After the New York Red Bulls' Matt Miazga, whose move to Chelsea was made official on Saturday, it appears another young MLS defender has attracted European suitors: Sporting KC's Erik Palmer-Brown is reportedly traveling to Porto to complete a move.
SHIPP'S BRIG
At the ripe, old age of 24, Chicago Fire attacker Harrison Shipp has taken on a leadership role.
IKER IKER ONE DAY
Spanish reports claim New York City FC could make another run at Spain star netminder Iker Casillas, with the Porto man supposedly free to move this summer.
ORLANDO BOON
Word out of Italy is that AC Milan midfielder Antonio Nocerino has opted to join Orlando City.
JUMP INTO THE FIRE
Spanish daily AS says former MLS man Arturo Alvarez, who last played in the league with Real Salt Lake in 2011, is training with Chicago and close to signing.
KEI HANG UP
Columbus Crew top scorer Kei Kamara told Soccer Insider Steven Goff that he wants an improved deal.
UNITED EYE SAMARAS
Goff also reports that D.C. United are kicking the tires on free agent Greece forward Georgios Samaras.
GET TO KNOW ME!
In case you are still wondering who this Christian Pulisic is that everyone speaks of after his Bundesliga debut this past weekend for Borussia Dortmund, we're here to help.
BROOKS AND DONE
It took a while to hammer out, but Hertha Berlin have finally signed US defender John Anthony Brooks to a two-year contract extension.
LOFTY GOAL
After being out of the game for a couple years, former Brazil star Adriano has joined fourth-flight Miami United with designs on playing for an MLS club in the future.
ZARDES NOTCHES ANOTHER ASSIST
Gyasi Zardes and the LA Galaxy Foundation gave back this weekend by opening three new futsal courts in his hometown of Hawthorne, California.
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