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In this week's edition, FC Dallas look to regain their early season form, more people keep jumping on the #Brek4MVP bandwagon and Marvin Chavez is called up again for the Honduran National team. This week's Morning Clippings has you covered.
Wednesday, September 28: A complicated MVP race (goal.com)
Kyle McCarthy brings up the classic debate over what people should look for in an MVP. Does team success matter when voting for the MVP? Or, does the player's stats alone hold the most value? McCarthy breaks down the top seven candidates, including Brek Shea and Dwayne De Rosario, and gives his two cents on how the vote should unfold.
Read the Goal.com article
Wednesday, September 28: Honduras names roster for U.S. friendly (Soccer by Ives)
The Honduran National Team announced that FC Dallas midfielder Marvin Chavez will once again be called up to action, this time against Brek Shea and the United States. Sporting Kansas City midfielder Roger Espinoza and Houston Dynamo forward Carlo Costly were also called up.
See the full Honduran roster
Thursday, September 29: Alexi Lalas votes Brek Shea for MVP (Mirrorfootball.co.uk)
In this piece, ESPN soccer analyst Alexi Lalas discusses the MLS MVP race. He states that Brek Shea currently sits atop his list of candidates. Lalas gives credit to Shea for scoring goals in 10 different games, all in the run of play, unlike many other highly regarded candidates. He also recognizes that Shea has been the leading contributor on a playoff-bound team, despite the loss of 2010 MVP David Ferreira.
Read Alexi Lalas's thoughts
Friday, September 30: FC Dallas ready to leave offensive slump in the past (Soccer 365.com)
MLSsoccer.com’s Robert Casner reports that FC Dallas head coach Schellas Hyndman is ready to put the stressful month of September in his rearview mirror in this piece published on Sept. 30. The article also includes Jackson’s thoughts on the team’s missed opportunities and how every game is critical for the rest of the season.
