Here is everything you need to know about MLS and North American soccer this morning:
Eastern promises
Though his side is facing an Eastern Conference Championship deficit heading into Wednesday's 2nd leg against Montreal (7 pm ET on FS1 and FOX Deportes in USA; TSN and RDS in Canada), Toronto FC coach Greg Vanney says he wouldn't bet against Sebastian Giovinco turning the series on its head. Nevertheless, the Impact won't be swayed by any of the BMO Field crew's pre-game talk, preferring instead to make their reply on the pitch.
Searching near and far
LA Galaxy president Chris Klein says the club have both domestic and foreign candidates to replace departed boss Bruce Arena.
Hands off!
Whatever direction the Galaxy decide to go, Portland owner Merritt Paulson says their head coach Caleb Porter isn't going anywhere.
Hoops target?
Among other MLS tidbits, FourFourTwo reports that Scottish giants Celtic have eyes for Orlando City strike star Cyle Larin.
Bundesliga interest
The manager of Alajuelense, the club from which NYCFC acquired Ronald Matarrita, claims the Costa Rica international is a winter transfer target for Borussia Dortmund and Hamburg.
Nope, not us
According to Fox Sports' Julie Stewart-Binks, the Red Bulls have rubbished a rumor linking them with Juventus midfield ace Sami Khedira.
Decision day
Four MLS clubs made a host of roster calls concerning contract options for next season. The New York Red Bulls picked up four options, including that of Golden Boot winner Bradley Wright-Phillips. Across town, New York City FC exercised seven options and re-signed another pair of players. Meanwhile, East rivals New England opted to bring back a dozen players, including Juan Agudelo. Down in Houston, the Dynamo retained five players and re-signed another, while continuing talks with four others who are running out of contract.
Bouncing back
Vancouver defender Jordan Harvey is confident the team can return to winning ways next season.
Exhibitionists
Ten MLS clubs are slated to kick off the 2017 preseason at Arizona's Desert Friendlies and Desert Diamond Cup early next year.
Address to impress
Expansion hopeful Cincinnati will roll out the welcome wagon for MLS commissioner Don Garber when he pays a Tuesday visit to the Queen City.
Up for the prize
Nine MLS players are on the shortlist for the Canadian Player of the Year award.
First Viola
US youth international Josh Perez became the first American to play for Fiorentina when he made his Serie A debut with a 15-minute shift in their 4-2 loss at Inter Milan on Monday night.
Gooch injured
Sunderland are facing a nervous wait after US midfielder Lynden Gooch left a reserve team match early with an ankle injury.
Heroes' welcome
Hundreds of Seattle Sounders fans were waiting at the airport to greet the team following their Western Conference title-clinching win in Colorado.
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