Seven of the 14 MLS clubs in action, however, lost to lower-division opponents.

EDITOR’S NOTE: The opinions below are those of Soccer Outsider Jeff Maurer and not Soccer Insider Steven Goff.

Jurgen Klinsmann says he’s treating these upcoming friendlies like a five-game tournament. You know: one of those tournaments where Antigua & Barbuda and Brazil are both in your group. And four out of five games are at home. And you can make six subs a game. And nobody criticizes you if you, say, try Brad Guzan out at left back. You know — that kind of tournament.

Dempsey, who missed the Scotland match with a groin strain, participated in Monday’s training session at the University of Maryland but said afterward he doesn’t think he would be ready to start Wednesday against Brazil at FedEx Field. A second-half appearance seems more likely.

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Oh yeah, and they sit in first place atop the Eastern Conference.

It’s a beautiful day today in the city. I hope you all took advantage during the day so you can hang here and chat about the games tonight.

The game-time outlook at 8 p.m. ET calls for 84 degrees, 51 percent humidity and light breezes along the St. Johns River.

A few notes ahead of tonight’s friendly between the U.S. national soccer team and Scotland at EverBank Field.....

Not just any ball.

It was the one that Landon Donovan booted into the crowd at the final whistle of the Americans’ pulsating victory over Algeria at the 2010 World Cup in Pretoria, South Africa.

Canadian midfielder-forward Dwayne De Rosario, the 2011 MLS most valuable player, is 10th at $617,857. His total compensation, factoring in bonuses and guarantees, is an estimated $663,190.

Thierry Henry, New York: $5 million ($5.6m overall)

Rafael Marquez, New York: $4.6 million ($4.6m)

David Beckham, Los Angeles: $3 million ($4m)

The Fire was awarded a penalty kick when Pappa was taken down. On the penalty, Dallas goalkeeper Kevin Hartman stopped Sebastian Grazzini’s attempt. Pappa converted the rebound but was several yards inside the box when Grazzini struck the ball — clear encroachment. The goal should not have counted and Dallas should’ve been awarded an indirect free kick, right?