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Around MLS: Golden Boot Race; Drama Unfolds in Montreal

Around MLS drama

Bradley Wright-Phillips One Match Away From Golden Boot


The New York Red Bull’s Bradley Wright-Phillips is just one match away from winning the MLS Golden Boot. With a brace against the Columbus Crew on the weekend, Wright-Phillips sits at 23 goals for the season. He is one goal ahead of David Villa and six ahead of 3rd place Ignacio Piatti. The competition will come down to the last match, with the New York Red Bulls facing the Philadelphia Union.


Drama in Montreal


The Montreal Impact made headlines this weekend after international star Didier Drogba skipped the team’s match against Toronto FC. This isn’t the first time Drogba has left his team wondering-- in fact, he didn’t confirm that he would be returning to the Montreal Impact until a tweet about how he was preparing for the 2016 season. Drogba is 38-years-old, and this latest incident has some wondering whether he’ll still be around next season.


Columbus Crew SC Begin Planning On Potential New Stadium


After consulting with fans, Columbus Crew SC has confirmed that they are exploring the idea of building a new stadium. Anthony Precourt, the owner of the Columbus Crew, has been quiet about any stadium details, but he has hinted in the past about a downtown stadium that might draw better crowds. MAPFRE Stadium was the first American soccer-specific stadium and opened in 1999.