Here is everything you need to know about MLS and North American soccer this morning:
Mike drop
Former MLS MVP Mike Magee has announced his retirement following a 14-year career that saw him celebrate two MLS Cup titles and this memorable Day Off.
Draft talk
With the 2017 MLS SuperDraft on the horizon, Will Parchman has put together his list of the top 10 prospects. Meanwhile, Soccer By Ives has gotten the mock draft ball rolling by posting their version 1.0.
Top talents
Featuring prominently on those lists above are the five players in the 2017 group of Generation adidas underclassmen, including the first two Generation adidas Canada players, as well as four senior players who signed on with the league ahead of the SuperDraft. All were announced on Wednesday.
Familiar face, new place
On Wednesday, the Houston Dynamo's winter makeover continued with the acquisition of former LA Galaxy defender Leonardo.
Familiar face, new place - Pt. 2
The Portland Timbers have continued the winter influx of Costa Rica internationals by snaring former Red Bulls defender Roy Miller from Saprissa.
Wing man
Sporting Kansas City have completed the DP capture of flank man Gerso Fernandes from Portuguese outfit Belenenses.
New kid in town
Orlando City have added to the back line by landing Victor Giro from the Tampa Bay Rowdies. If the name doesn't sound familiar, maybe his nickname does: "PC."
Rumor squasher
FC Dallas technical director Fernando Clavijo has shot down reports that striker Maxi Urruti is set to go out on loan.
Headed home
Having won an MLS Cup, Nelson Valdez has left Seattle to sign with Paraguayan giants Cerro Porteño.
On the mend
Vancouver defender David Edgar is set to miss much of the coming season after undergoing successful knee surgery.
What's old is new again
As expected, new US boss Bruce Arena has hired four assistant coaches from his last LA Galaxy staff to work with him in his second stint as national team head coach, which begins with January camp in a few days.
Pick five
Alicia Rodriguez has come up with five MLS players who should get a USMNT look from Arena and his confidants.
Jones picks bones
Seattle wingback Joevin Jones is fighting back against comments made by Trinidad & Tobago manager Tom Saintfiet, who accused Jones of not wanting to play for his home nation in the upcoming CONCACAF Gold Cup playoffs.
Wrong idea
Bob Bradley has cooled speculation that his meeting with the head of Norway's federation was a job interview.
Miners Camp
US Under-18 attacker Haji Wright is getting a midseason camp look with Schalke's first team.
MLSsoccer.com Musts:
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Four Ticos join the list of international call-ups from MLS
