Here is everything you need to know about MLS and North American soccer this morning:
You're hired
As the Seattle Sounders prepare to close out their Conference Semifinal series with Supporters' Shield winners FC Dallas on Sunday (9 pm ET on FS1, FOX Deportes in USA; TSN2 in Canada), they've removed the interim tag from coach Brian Schmetzer's job title.
Mr. Jones
Colorado veteran Jermaine Jones is aiming to make the difference for the Rapids when they attempt to overturn a Conference Semifinal deficit against the LA Galaxy on Sunday (2 pm ET on ESPN, ESPN Deportes in USA; TSN5 in Canada).
The Matteo at hand
Weekend Montreal hero Matteo Mancosudeparted training early on Wednesday with a hamstring knock. It remains to be seen what his status will be when the Impact try to protect a slim lead on their visit to the New York Red Bulls for a deciding second leg on Sunday (4 pm ET on ESPN, ESPN Deportes in USA; TSN5, RDS in Canada).
Fine liners
Sam Stejskal has ranked the netminders remaining in the MLS Cup hunt by their playoff resumes.
Game, set, match
Armchair Analyst Matt Doyle has taken note of how the 3-5-2 has returned to fashion in MLS.
Mike'd up
Downtown Magazine has a quick chat with New York Red Bulls' hometown boy Mike Grella.
Prize package
The ESPN FC staff have divulged their picks for this season's MLS awards.
Return tickets
Local blog Section 215 reports that Philadelphia have picked up the options on Fabinho and Chris Pontius for next season.
Changes gonna come
Portland Timbers head coach Caleb Porter has promised some lineup changes for next season.
Nick knack
According to Sports Illustrated's Grant Wahl, expansion side Atlanta United are hoping to acquire Real Salt Lake backstop Nick Rimando.
Who's the boss?
Though current Minnesota United boss Carl Craig is hopeful of remaining in charge when the team makes the jump to MLS next season, Wahl is also reporting that they're showing interest in New York Cosmos coach Giovani Savarese.
Master of ceremonies
Television analyst Taylor Twellman will host a public event during MLS Commissioner Don Garber's late November visit to Cincinnati.
Memory lane
FourFourTwo takes a walk through the history of the USMNT's string of big "Dos a Cero" victories over Mexico.
International waters
Orlando City striker Cyle Larin heads the list of Canada call-ups for their upcoming friendly against South Korea. Meanwhile, Costa Rica has summoned four MLS players for their World Cup qualifying Hexagonal openers, including a match against the USA.
Tricky treat
A New Jersey teen got quite the Halloween surprise while trick-or-treating dressed as Red Bulls star Sacha Kljestan on Monday night: he ran into the real article.
MLSsoccer.com Musts:
Club & Country: Is Kljestan the right fit vs. Mexico?
A list of MLS international call-ups for November
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