Top Tandem

Omar Gonzalez and Matt Besler have emerged as Jurgen Klinsmann's go-to starting center backs after a lengthy search, writes Goal's Seth Vertelney.

Porterball

The Portland Timbers cut their deficit at the top of the West to two points with a 1-0 win over FC Dallas. Caleb Porter's side has only lost once in 2013.

Goliath Falls

Orlando City SC produced the shock of the fourth round by ushering the reigning U.S. Open Cup champion Sporting KC out of the competition.

Back In Business

Though transfer-listed by his club, Puebla, DaMarcus Beasley has proved an integral part to Jurgen Klinsmann's U.S. national team at left back.

The Best XI

With MLS releasing its All-Star ballot Monday, Goal's Avi Creditor picks the team he'd like to see face AS Roma in Kansas City next month

Go-To Guy

The signing of Neymar gives Barcelona a secondary scoring option to Lionel Messi without disrupting the formation, writes Zac Lee Rigg.

The Silver Lining

Toronto FC fell apart again, but 20-year-old Canadian Jonathan Osorio put in another nice showing, giving TFC a silver lining to look at.