Here is everything you need to know about MLS and North American soccer this morning:
This week on 24 (Under 24)...
The 2016 24 Under 24 list, ranking the best young talents in MLS, got underway on Monday by revealing players 24 through 16. In case you're wondering what has become of the players who held the top spot on the list in previous years, we've got your curiosity covered. Also, former MLS forward Bobby Warshaw explains what young players need to become successful pros.
Honor rolls
The warming New England Revs were the only club to place two players on the Team of the Week, while Colorado, Columbus and Toronto FC led the way by matching that feat in the MLS Fantasy Game best XI.
Lamp on the shelf
New York City FC goal monster Frank Lampard is set to miss 3-4 weeks with a calf injury. Big news in the Big Apple.
The one?
Several rookies have made big MLS splashes in recent years, but The Guardian says Seattle's Jordan Morris could end up having the biggest impact of them all.
A club of one
Over the weekend, Real Salt Lake midfield general Kyle Beckerman became the first MLS field player to reach 400 career appearances. #durable
The Dom-father
Speaking of milestones, Sporting KC forward Dom Dwyer became the 50th MLS player to score 50 league goals over the weekend. The Cauldron also honored him with this awesome tifo.
The wait is over
It took him five years to force his way into the starting job, but now Portland netminder Jake Gleeson is making the most of it .
Chicago general
Though injured Chicago midfielder John Goossens will not quite be ready when the Fire kick off a three-game road swing this weekend, striker Michael de Leeuw has recovered to the point where he's now being listed as day-to-day.
Applying pressure
Vancouver boss Carl Robinson has warned his players that they'll be fighting for their jobs over the remainder of the season.
Management recruits
ESPN's Jeff Carlisle reports that Atlanta United are in talks with Gerardo 'Tata' Martino and Sigi Schmid for the club's first-ever head coaching position.
Back to the future
For the fifth straight World Cup qualifying cycle, the US national team's home match against Mexico in the Hexagonal is set for Columbus. Dos a cero, anyone?
Yes, we Canada
Ahead of their pair of October friendlies in North Africa, Canada named Michael Findlay as their interim manager.
American Magpie
Newcastle defender DeAndre Yedlin says he's settling in well with his new club in a wide-ranging interview with ESPN's Jeff Carlisle.
Up, up and away!
What is better? The reaction of Orlando City ace Brek Shea when taking a ride on the Sling Shot or the sheer delight exhibited by Lions skipper Kaka at the terror he inflicted on his teammate?
Bucket list boys
Clint Dempsey and the Seattle Sounders teamed up to grant the wishes of a young fan diagnosed with a brain tumor by giving him a very special day at Century Link Field.
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