Burgundy Links: 8 April 2016

It's a big sports day here in Colorado as the Opening Day is here for the Rockies and the Colorado Rapids are in prep mode for their big Rocky Mountain Cup match on Saturday.

Here are a few other soccer stories we are following on this beautiful Friday in the Centennial State:

The Charlotte Independence announced a pretty significant signing today.

New York City FC has the most overrated player in Major League Soccer.  He does not like that label.

MLS referees have taken a fair amount of grief this season.  PRO referees are not a fan of that grief.

There are those that say the Portland Timbers are struggling. It's probably too early for that talk.

A pretty good article about Bob Bradley and his move to France.

Real Salt Lake has a good team.  This bloke is one of the reasons why.

Planet Futbol argues that the United States is front runner for the World Cup in 2026.