Kick Off: All the latest MLS roster moves | Seattle plotting MLS Cup repeat

Matt Miazga - Chelsea - 2016

Here is everything you need to know about MLS and North American soccer this morning:


Gift list


It's that time of year and our own Ben Couch has come up with a list of Christmas wishes for each MLS club as they head into the holiday season.


Have one, want two


The front office of MLS Cup champions Seattle Sounders is getting ready to plot a run at repeating next season.


Back at the front


The Montreal Impact on Monday retained a key free agent, playoff hero Dominic Oduro. For all the latest moves check out MLSsoccer.com's Transfer Tracker.


Back at the back, Pt. 1


Local blog RSL Soapbox reports that the Rio Tinto club have re-signed defender Aaron Maund.


Back at the back, Pt. 2


D.C. United have inked a fresh deal with veteran defender Sean Franklin.


Shelf life


Due to knee surgeries, Columbus Crew SC defender Gaston Sauro is reportedly set to miss the entire 2017 season.


Naming names


According to reports, the Houston Dynamo and Sporting Kansas City are the MLS clubs chasing Honduras striker Alberth Elis.


Get to know me!


Local blog Dirty South Soccer has an interview with new Atlanta United midfielder Kevin Kratz.


One that got away


Dutch reports claim that defender Vito Wormgoor turned down offers from MLS clubs including Portland, Real Salt Lake and San Jose before signing with Norwegian side Brann.


The right stuff


MLS commissioner Don Garber has hailed new US boss Bruce Arena as the best man for the job.


Gold-en year


CONCACAF has announced the 2017 Gold Cup venues, as well as the USMNT's group schedule.


Bring 'em home


FourFourTwo has compiled a list of five Americans playing in Europe who could do well to move (in some cases, back) to MLS.


Griez is the word


Atletico Madrid star Antoine Griezmann says he'd like to one day play in MLS, preferably for his idol David Beckham if he starts a Miami team.


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