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There are signs that the New York-San Jose rivalry, once one of the fieriest showdowns in the land, is on the rise again, writes Jeff Carlisle.

Injury Report

With his appointment as Barcelona manager, Tito Vilanova is at the pinnacle of world soccer. But two former U.S. internationals recall a time when they stood by Vilanova's side, writes Jeff Carlisle.

The Houston Dynamo open their new stadium this weekend, hoping for a winning start. Plus: Red Bulls defender Connor Lade matures after a rocky start, and Jesse Marsch has the Montreal Impact heading in the right direction, writes Jeff Carlisle.

Martin Rennie made his managerial debut with Vancouver this season and has the Whitecaps off the a fast start. Plus: Hill finds a home in Colorado and Santos is a gem in D.C., writes Jeff Carlisle.

Focus on Euro 2012

There's a time for making changes, and several MLS teams -- including Toronto FC and the Colorado Rapids -- are switching things up in search of a winning formula. Plus: Pontius shines as striker, and MacMath rebounds, writes Jeff Carlisle.

Euro 2012 talking points

The U.S. women got a tough draw on paper -- France, North Korea and Colombia -- but coach Pia Sundhage isn't concerned, writes Jeff Carlisle, as it's nothing they haven't handled before.

Rafa Marquez earned a three-game ban for his clavicle-breaking tackle on Shea Salinas, writes Jeff Carlisle, but does the punishment fit the crime?

Breaking Shea Salinas' clavicle is just another sour note in the Rafa Marquez experiment for the New York Red Bulls, writes Jeff Carlisle. Is it time they seek out a replacement?

Five takeaways from the MLS season so far, including the candidates for the race for the Golden Boot.

Will MLS teams forever take a backseat to Mexico?

Everything seemed to be lining up perfectly for the Galaxy this season, but little has gone according to plan as the side has already tasted defeat three times at home in all competitions. What's gone wrong?

Sporting Kansas City won its fourth game in a row -- a franchise record to start the season -- and took over the top spot in ESPN's Power Rankings., writes Jeff Carlisle.

Sebastien Le Toux returns to Philadelphia this weekend, Kenny Cooper settles in New York, good news for Toronto FC's defense and rumblings of a goalkeeper dilemma in Chicago, writes Jeff Carlisle in this week's MLS Notebook.