Here are the 15 stories we're talking about this morning:
1. READY FOR RE-ENTRY
The second phase of the Re-Entry Draft took place on Thursday. Orlando City picked up former New England Revolution defender Kevin Alston, whilst the Portland Timbers added another Jamaican to their lineup in ex-Houston Dynamo defender Jermaine Taylor.
2. GALAXY SIGN STERES
The LA Galaxy added another member of the LA Galaxy II to their senior squad, signing defender Daniel Steres. Steres is the third member of the club’s USL side to make the jump to the MLS level.
3. FIRE KEEP IT IN HOUSE
The first two signings of the Veljko Paunovic era in Chicago are both Homegrown players. Joey Calistri and Drew Connor signed with the Fire to become the seventh and eighth Homegrowns in the club’s history.
4. SAUNDERS EXTENDS WITH NYCFC
New York City FC re-signed starting goalkeeper Josh Saunders to a new multi-year deal. “I love playing for this club,” the club's 2015 Defensive Player of the Year declared.
5. SOUNDERS LINKED TO PANAMANIAN AGAIN
Could the Seattle Sounders be looking to add Panamanian midfielder Jeanine to their roster this winter? The club was linked with the player back in the summer, and the rumor has resurfaced once again.
6. RED BULLS DENY SAM RUMOR
One of the most interesting rumors over the past few days has been one linking New York Red Bulls midfielder Lloyd Sam with a move to the LA Galaxy. The Red Bulls say there has been no contact about the player.
7. NEAL’S NEW ROLE IN ORLANDO
Lewis Neal's time with Orlando City isn’t over after all. The midfielder is set to take on a coaching role with the club’s academy and do some broadcasting work, all while also playing for Orlando City B in the USL.
8. DYNAMO ADD A KEEPER
The Houston Dynamo have added a new goalkeeper to their squad, announcing on Thursday the addition of Calle Brown. The 23-year-old was the number one for the Pittsburgh Riverhounds in 2015.
9. MEET THE PEOPLE IN MIAMI
Miami Beckham United's Tim Lieweke was in Miami on Thursday for a town hall meeting for residents of the Overtown district, the potential spot for the club's stadium.
10. SAN ANTONIO STADIUM PURCHASE APPROVED
San Antonio’s quest for an MLS franchise took another step forward on Thursday when the city council approved the purchase of the San Antonio Scorpions’ Toyota Field stadium.
11. MORRIS MUST DECIDE
A lot has been said about the decision facing US international and Stanford star Jordan Morris this winter, and now USMNT boss Jurgen Klinsmann has weighed in.
12. COPA SCHEDULE REVEALED
The full schedule has been revealed for next summer's Copa America Centenario. The USMNT will open the tournament on June 3 at Levi’s Stadium in the Bay Area. Here’s everything you need to know about the tournament and a look at how the Americans have fared in all 10 tournament venues.
13. WAMBACH COMMENTS SPLIT OPINIONS
Abby Wambach’s parting comments on "foreign" players in the US national team caused quite the stir and drew reactions from current and past USMNT players.
14. ADI OR MARTINS?
Seattle Sounders' Obafemi Martins and Portland Timbers' Fanendo Adi have been nominated for Goal.com’s Nigerian Player of the Year award. It's a fan vote, so off you go, Pacific Northwest.
15. FIFA CANCEL PIRLO’S PLANS
While David Villa was busy making an appearance in Vogue, fellow NYCFC star Andrea Pirlo, along with Steven Gerrard, was preparing to play in a friendly in Kuwait. But it won't happen because FIFA called off the match, due to Kuwait's international soccer ban.
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