Around the Forest: Sebastian Blanco named to MLS Team of the Week

Also: MLS Blackout rules suck; Will ATLUD see the best of Pity Martinez?; Have the Timbers righted the ship and more!

By Timm Higgins@bckdoorslider Apr 30, 2019, 7:58am PDT

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MLS Power Rankings: LAFC remains up top, Colorado Rapids anchored to the floor
The MLS schedule is getting hot and heavy. LAFC doesn't appear perturbed, but Tim Howard's Colorado Rapids look lost at sea.

Columbus Crew needs to spend money offensively to fix scoring issues - Massive Report
As MLS evolves, offensive production gets strongly connected to financial investment.

'Human connection' brought Nani to Orlando City | Pro Soccer USA
It took an in-person visit from Orlando City EVP of soccer operations Luiz Muzzi, a dinner and a gut feeling from Nani to get the star winger to Central Florida.

Gerardo Martino unsurprised by Carlos Vela's 'extraordinary start to the season'
Mexico head coach Gerardo Martino is not surprised that Carlos Vela has hit some scintillating form with LAFC this season.

5 things to know about Atlanta United this week
Five things to know about Atlanta United this week:

MLS Streaming Blackouts are Bad News for Everyone - The Mane Land
The MLS blackout rules hurt all parties involved in the broadcast and viewing of matches.

Man City's Otamendi and Danilo could leave in summer - sources
Manchester City defenders Nicolas Otamendi and Danilo could leave in the summer in search of more playing time, sources have told ESPN FC.

Man United's Pogba would need to take pay cut at Real Madrid - sources
Paul Pogba will be forced to take a pay cut if he leaves Manchester United for Real Madrid this summer, sources have told ESPN FC.