Here is everything you need to know about MLS and North American soccer this morning:
Harkes, he goes there
As expected, D.C. United have secured the Homegrown signing of Hermann Trophy winner Ian Harkes. Armchair Analyst Matt Doyle breaks down reasons why the midfielder might prove to be United's big offseason catch.
Making room for Rusnak
Real Salt Lake plan to alter their playing style to make the most of new playmaker Albert Rusnak.
Off the Matt
Sporting KC center back Matt Besler says he's ready to marshal the defense after recovering from ankle surgery.
CCL makeover
The format of the CONCACAF Champions League will change next year, with the fall group phase going the way of the dodo.
The Lions' snare
The local Orlando Sentinel reports that Orlando City's rumored capture of US defender Jonathan Spector is now nearly complete.
Signed, sealed and (nearly) delivered
New England Revolution club president Brian Bilello has revealed that they have two center backs on the way to augment their thin defensive stable.
Union talk
Goal.com reports that Philadelphia Union have picked up the Homegrown rights to Akron star Adam Najem in a trade with the Red Bulls. Meanwhile, German tabloid Bild claims Philadelphia leads several MLS clubs in the race to sign US forward Fafa Picault.
Dueling offers
Chile's ADN Radio claims that a mystery MLS club are in a battle with Genoa (in Spanish) over Atalanta midfielder Carlos Carmona.
Quakes' takes
Among other San Jose transfer notes, ESPN scribe Jeff Carlisle reports that the Earthquakes have bowed out of the chase for Club America attack ace Darwin Quintero.
Net gain?
Swedish outlet Expressen says Gothenburg 'keeper John Alvbage has an offer on the table (in Swedish) from Minnesota United.
Youth ranks
Steve Brisendine answers the question: Which MLS team has the best academy?
Building plans
San Diego investors have released plans for a stadium that will seat up to 30,000 fans.
Three outs
The trio of Kellyn Acosta, Matt Hedges and Kekuta Manneh have been sent home from USMNT camp, the former pair with injuries.
Tie the man down
US phenom Christian Pulisic has inked a contract extension that will keep him at Borussia Dortmund until the summer of 2020.
Set for a Spell
According to Dutch paper De Telegraaf, Arsenal midfielder Gedion Zelalem is set for a loan spell with Dutch second flight leaders VVV Venlo.
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