Very interesting read from Michael Gardner over at the SB Nation Toronto FC blog, "Waking the Red." Definitely not a good look for Major League Soccer if Gardner's source is correct.

Very good stuff from Tod Palmer over at the Kansas City Star.

I know this has nothing to do with the game of soccer, but it does have to do with the name of Sporting Kansas City's stadium, Livestrong Sporting Park, and if the club will want to continue to be associated with an organization founded by Lance Armstrong. For me, it's a no brainer. I have absolutely no problem with Sporting Kansas City being associated with Livestrong, a foundation that has raised millions of dollars in the battle to fight cancer. Did Armstrong take performance enhancing drugs that helped him win seven Tour de France titles? Maybe. But even if that's true, it doesn't change the positive impact his foundation has had. Sporting Kansas City and the Livestrong foundation agreed to a six year deal back in March of 2011.

With the win against Toronto FC, and San Jose's 3-1 loss to the Montreal Impact tonight, Sporting Kansas City now only trail the Earthquakes by one point for the Supporters' Shield. It's going to be a crazy end to the regular season.

And of all people to score the game-winning goal for the US? Michael Orozco Fiscal. Crazy. Graham Zusi came into the match in the 60th minute. Matt Besler, although an available sub, was not used by Jurgen Klinsmann.

Besler finally gets the call-up from Jurgen Klinsmann. Espinoza will feature for Honduras against Boca Juniors.

Part of Barcelona's B team, which might make this is a major coup for Sporting in the long run. In the last article, he said he was looking at educational opportunities in the United States. As I'm off to work, we'll get more in depth later. Just wanted to leave this here. A great move for a midfield hurting for depth at the moment.