Fresh off of their World Cup campaign with the U.S. MNT Matt Besler and Graham Zusi have signed Designated Player contracts to remain with Sporting Kansas City. By Peter Nolan

Brazil 2014 is in the past now, and the U.S. MNT players have dispersed to various points across the globe resuming, or preparing to resume play with their club teams. By Peter Nolan

How about a word or two of praise for DC United? After enduring an epically awful season in 2013, United have turned it around, all the way around. Coach Ben Olsen, who everyone wanted fired after last season. By Peter Nolan

The biggest upset came for the Boston Breakers, who were ousted by the Thorns at Providence Park in Portland on Sunday. Thorns forward Christine Sinclair led the charge. By Courtney Lambert.