The Daily Dirt, April 3: Preparation

Week 6 of the MLS season is officially upon us and Tata Martino will begin preparations for Toronto FC on Saturday night. He will have a full week to work with the squad as they persist during Josef Martinez’s absence. Tito Villalba moved up top Friday night from his usual position on the right wing. Kenwyne Jones replaced him late in the match and had the best chance of the game on a pass from Julian Gressel.

We will have to wait and see which option Martino uses in Toronto Saturday night. They provide different advantages and disadvantages and the team will have to decide which gives them the best chance to compete against the Reds. Let us know your thoughts in the comments on who you would start.

Domestic

Late New England Revolution goal costs the Portland Timbers three points Sunday night (Stumptown Footy)

Diego Valeri scored this beauty for Portland:

Profile of the Timbers’ Fanendo Adi (MLS)

Raheem Edwards made the most of his first career start for Toronto FC (Waking the Red)

Columbus Crew’s reserves defeat Michigan State in a scrimmage (Massive Report)

Divisions in St. Louis fueled by soccer stadium funding debate tied to MLS expansion bid (Howler)

Negotiations intensifying for a new CBA for the USWNT (NY Times)

International

David Moyes tells a female reporter that “she might get a slap” (BBC)

British managers are overrated by English clubs (Guardian)

Moncton and New Brunswick chasing spots in the new Canadian Premier League (CBC)

Local

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