Here is everything you need to know about MLS and North American soccer this morning:
Raring to go!
Though it remains to be seen if Steven Gerrard and Gyasi Zardes will be fit to go, LA Galaxy postseason star Robbie Keane says he'll be ready when they host Real Salt Lake in Wednesday's Knockout Round contest (10:30 pm ET on UniMás in USA; TSN2 in Canada).
Seba tracker
As Toronto FC get set to welcome the Philadelphia Union for Wednesday's Knockout Round playoff clash (7:30 pm ET on ESPN2, UniMás in USA; TSN2, RDS2 in Canada), the Audi Player Index demonstrates what's so special about Reds star Sebastian Giovinco.
Drogba doubt
After missing training on Monday, ailing Montreal Impact strike star Didier Drogba is facing a fitness race to be ready for Thursday's Knockout Round duel at D.C. United (7:30 pm ET on UniMás in USA; TSN1/5, RDS2 in Canada).
The last hurrah
Sporting KC veteran Brad Davis says he's picked the right time to retire. First, however, he will try to beat an Achilles strain to take part when they visit the Seattle Sounders for Thursday's Knockout Round showdown (10 pm ET on FS1, UniMás in USA; TSN1/5 in Canada).
Home is where the favorite is
According to ESPN's Soccer Power Index, all four home teams are solid bets to advance from the Knockout Round to the Conference Semifinals.
Honor roll
Orlando City and the Red Bulls led the way by placing two players each on the last MLSsoccer.com Team of the Week of the regular season.
Drawing crowds
For the third straight season, MLS has set a new season attendance record.
Making an advance?
Serie A title contenders AC Milan, Michael Bradley's favorite team growing up, are reportedly preparing a January bid for the Toronto FC midfielder.
Delayed transaction
Leicester City defender Christian Fuchs has inked a one-year extension with the defending EPL champs, effectively postponing a much-rumored move to MLS.
Homecoming kings?
The Journal Constitution in Atlanta weighs up the chances of any local products becoming available to Atlanta United in the Expansion Draft.
Best XI
After helping Hertha Berlin climb to third place with a weekend win, US national team center back John Anthony Brooks was named to Kicker's Team of the Week.
En-title-ment
Brian Span and IFK Mariehamn celebrated the club's first Finnish league crown (and the UEFA Champions League qualifying berth that comes with it) this weekend.
New job
Canada forward Marcus Haber has joined Scottish Premier League side Dundee on a free transfer.
Home delivery
Injured FC Dallas ace Mauro Diaz missed the Supporters Shield celebration, so his teammates brought the party to him, complete with a champagne shower.
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