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Dallas Morning News
Walker Zimmerman: From unused sub to defensive centerpiece | SportsDay
One year can make quite a difference for many people. Just ask Walker Zimmerman. Last year at this time, Zimmerman came back from a trial in Norway and had just re-signed with FC Dallas. He was in his tenth start for the club in the 2016 season, matching how many games he had started the year before.
Philadelphia Daily News
An unbelievable turnaround for the Philadelphia Union | John Smallwood
Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas caused a stir Friday on NBCSN when, during a live interview, he reacted in astonishment at little-used substitute Michy Batshuayi's coming off the bench and scoring the goal that sealed the English Premier League title by saying, "Football is f*****g unbelievable."
Denver Post
Rapids see team-building potential in trip to Chicago, Philadelphia this week
COMMERCE CITY - Coming off their first victory in 10 weeks, the Rapids face a daunting challenge with a pair of road games in a run of three games in eight days. First up is a match Wednesday at Chicago, which is undefeated at home with four wins and a draw.
The Oregonian
David Guzman has changed Portland Timbers' midfield dynamic: 'He's got some bite to his game'
Timbers midfielder David Guzman came to Portland looking for a new challenge after spending his entire career in Costa Rica with Deportivo Saprissa. He has made an immediate impact on the field for the Timbers in 11 games this season.
Marry me in green and gold: Portland Timbers fans wed at Providence Park
A jubilant group of fans stood in section 104 cheering and singing, "Marry me in Timbers green, marry me in Timbers gold" as Faolana McMullin and Charlie Cooper tied the knot at Providence Park ahead of a Portland Timbers game Sunday afternoon. It was exactly how McMullin and Cooper had envisioned their wedding.
Houston Chronicle
Chris Canetti: Dynamo 'a little bit ahead of schedule'
It has been four years since the Dynamo have been in first place, but even president Chris Canetti could not have hoped for such a hot start. The front office in the off-season overhauled the roster after finishing last in the Western Conference in 2016.
Dynamo's Alex named to second straight MLS Team of the Week
Dynamo midfielder Alex on Monday was named to the MLS Team of the Week for the second week in a row. This time he did so even though he did not have any assists. Alex has been a pivotal part of the Dynamo lineup this season, contributing in both the attack, in possession and on defense.
Dynamo's Andrew Wenger could get more minutes in Philadelphia return
Dynamo forward Andrew Wenger may be in for more playing time this week, and the timing could not be better. Houston will play its first mid-week game of the season when it visits the Philadelphia Union Wednesday night. Andrew Wenger is from Lititz, Pa., which is 90 minutes from the Union's home of Talen Energy Stadium in Chester.
Salt Lake Tribune
Real Salt Lake: Omar Holness determined to keep fighting for a starting role at RSL
Holness, RSL's No. 5 overall pick from the 2016 MLS SuperDraft, stood there as Petke told him he needs to show it every day. Petke told the North Carolina product that every training session needs to be "the final tryout for the World Cup team."
RSL could see Beckerman, Rimando return Wednesday vs. NYCFC
Sandy * Mike Petke has stated a few times in recent weeks that he is not a psychologist. As Real Salt Lake continues to toil in a frustration riding a four-game losing streak, RSL's coach joked and reversed course a bit Monday, saying that he did, in fact, take psychology in college.
The Province
Whitecaps making gains, but Dynamo loss a reminder they're not there yet
But for bad luck, the Vancouver Whitecaps might have earned a point in Houston on Friday night. They didn't, though, and maybe that will be better in the long run. There is no doubt the Whitecaps are playing a lot better now than they did at almost any point in their disastrous 2016 Major League Soccer campaign.
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