Here is everything you need to know about MLS and North American soccer this morning:
MLS LIVE is now on ESPN+
MLS LIVE is now on ESPN+. For just $4.99 a month, MLS fans can watch hundreds of out-of-market MLS games via ESPN's new live and on-demand streaming service, plus gain access to thousands of other ESPN events, original shows and films – including USL and international soccer. (ESPN+ does not include live streams from ESPN, ESPN2, FS1, or Univision.) In Canada, catch MLS LIVE on DAZN. MORE INFO
'Caps, RSL tussle kicks off weekend
Slumping Vancouver will welcome one of their favorite guests when Real Salt Lake visit on Friday night (10:30 pm ET | TSN – Full TV & streaming info). The Claret & Cobalt, who have dropped five straight at BC Place by a combined 13-4 tally, did have one of their players land high on our list of the top 5 late primary transfer window pick-ups of all-time. READ MORE | PREVIEW
Seattle, Red Bulls invade LA
Beer Belly's duck fat fries landed on our can't-miss list for Banc of California Stadium's menu.
Expansion darlings LAFC will close the weekend slate by opening their new Banc of California Stadium home against two-time defending Western champs Seattle (9 pm ET | FS1 – Full TV & streaming info). Those in attendance will get to taste these five winning dishes in the City of Angels. READ MORE | PREVIEW
Across town, the LA Galaxy will try to get back on the winning track at StubHub when the New York Red Bulls drop in on Saturday night (10:30 pm ET | TV & streaming info). The visitors will arrive fresh from inking a multi-year extension with attack ace Daniel Royer. READ MORE | PREVIEW
Atlanta, NYCFC work from home
Streaking Atlanta United will lay out the welcome mat for strugglers Montreal on Sunday (1 pm ET | TVAS – Full TV & streaming info). Five Stripes boss Tata Martino is trying to have his charges ready to tackle the big concern when facing the Impact: how to stop Nacho Piatti. READ MORE | PREVIEW
New York City FC will try to stay tops in the East when they play Sunday host to the last unbeaten side in MLS, FC Dallas (6:30 pm ET | TV & streaming info). FCD are 1-0-2 all-time against NYCFC, including a 2-2 draw at Yankee Stadium back in 2016. PREVIEW
TFC, Revs regroup in friendly confines
Toronto FC has little time to get over their tough Concacaf Champions League final loss in midweek, what with East rivals Chicago set to invade on Saturday (3 pm ET | CTV, TSN – Full TV & streaming info). Currently at the foot of the league table, the Reds have bested Chicago six straight times while scoring 15 goals. PREVIEW
Two teams that have exceeded expectations so far this season, New England and Sporting KC, will square off at Gillette Stadium on Saturday (7:30 pm ET | TV & streaming info). Though Sporting KC traditionally fare well on trips to Massachusetts, the Revs have taken the last four home meetings between these clubs. PREVIEW
Cross-conference duels in Colorado, Columbus
A dinged-up Orlando City side will put their four-game win streak on the line when they make a Sunday visit to Colorado (4 pm ET | ESPN – Full TV & streaming info). The Rapids have yet to figure out the relative league newcomers, going 0-2-1 with zero goals scored against them thus far. PREVIEW
A pair of teams that are winless for more than a month will lock horns when Columbus welcomes San Jose to MAPFRE Stadium on Saturday night (7:30 pm ET | TV & streaming info). The home side will enter the game fresh off signing a one-year extension that will keep string-puller Federico Higuain on board for the 2019 season. READ MORE | PREVIEW
Can Philly, Minnesota get well at home?
Philadelphia will be looking to end a punchless five-game win drought when Eastern rivals D.C. United come to town for a Saturday meeting (3:30 pm ET | UniMas, UDN – Full TV & streaming info). The Union have won this home fixture five straight times, four by shutout. PREVIEW
Over in Minnesota, the Loons will aim to stop a four-game losing slide in Saturday contest with visiting Houston (8 pm ET | TV & streaming info). These teams battled to a scoreless draw in Minnesota last season. PREVIEW
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