Being a USA Soccer fan can be rough sometimes. Oh well, at least we have three world cups going on four. Thanks for tuning into the Rise and Blaze Soccer Show, your new home for MLS and USA soccer happenings, news, and bad jokes. Join us as we celebrate our World Cup campaign by discussing the record breaking victory over Thailand. On a much sadder note, we also begrudgingly discuss the current state of the USMNT, which appears to be one hot pocket microwave fire away from blowing up my house. MLS action slows down with the international break but that can't stop our party. Las Vegas lights (fingers crossed) future MLS expansion team now boasts beach side pool party tickets to their hot and sweaty summer games. Grab me a brew and toss me my LV lights speedo, I've got a match to catch. The writers at the rumor mill have announced the possibility of James Rodriguez and Daniele De Rossi joining our league. Is this true? we have no idea, but we wouldn't mind James being the face of our league. LAFC now have an open DP slot with departure of midfielder Andre Horta. What's that? You are horrified the best team in MLS now has an open DP slot and a transfer market hitting the shelves soon? Me too. Me too.