Here is everything you need to know about MLS and North American soccer this morning:
Havana house
For the first time in nearly 70 years, the US national team will enjoy a friendly visit to Cuba on Friday afternoon (4 pm ET on ESPN2, UniMás). USMNT manager Jurgen Klinsmann says this meeting is about more than just the soccer. Undeterred by a nasty weather forecast, the American Outlaws will make the trip to provide away support for the boys.
Out for a stroll
The Canadian national team easily handled Mauritania in a 4-0 friendly win on Thursday night, but Daniel Squizzato says fans shouldn't get carried away with excitement over the result. Nevertheless, he did give the squad solid marks in our Canada player ratings.
Alone on the docket
The lone MLS contest of the weekend has the Colorado Rapids paying a visit to Houston on Saturday night (8:30 pm ET on MLS LIVE). Ahead of the match, Dynamo veteran DaMarcus Beasley stated he's unsure about a return to Houston next season.
The other "Big Easy"
The latest episode of MLS Insider gets up close and personal with breakout Colorado Rapids defender Axel Sjoberg.
Monthly prize
Seattle Sounders center back Chad Marshall has been honored as the Etihad Airways Player of the Month for September.
More Serie A interest
According to Sports Illustrated scribe Grant Wahl, AC Milan and Bologna have eyes for Toronto FC captain Michael Bradley.
Grin and bear it
After missing a couple of games with a bruised heel, Real Salt Lake strike Yura Movsisyan says the time has come for him to play through the pain.
Pleading no contest
The Seattle Sounders will not be appealing the red card shown to skipper Brad Evans last weekend.
Career year
Although it is somewhat lost in the Chicago Fire's tough season, the fact is that Chicago playmaker Arturo Alvarez has put up career bests in goals and assists.
Upper management briefing
The San Jose Earthquakes are currently narrowing the search for their next GM, according to Sam Stejskal's reporting in his latest Thursday insider column.
Local produce
Atlanta United have signed their second Homegrown Player in the person of US Under-17 midfielder Chris Goslin.
Garden harvest
Speaking of Homegrown players, NBC Sports' Soccer Talk has compiled both a full squad and best XI of them from across MLS history.
Discuss!
Our editors debate over who is the best American coach: Bob Bradley or Bruce Arena?
Blown away
With Hurricane Matthew knocking on the door, Orlando City have been forced to cancel training on Friday and Saturday, as well as postpone their awards banquet.
It's trickaaay
On Thursday, Orlando City attacker Kevin Molino fired his second hat trick for Trinidad & Tobago in their 4-0 Caribbean Cup qualifying rout of the Dominican Republic.
Young guns
A pair of young defensive midfielders meet up in the latest real life EA FIFA 17 skills challenge: Columbus Crew SC's Wil Trapp and Kellyn Acosta of FC Dallas.
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