Kick Off: New 'Quakes coming | Onyewu joins the Union | Medunjanin next?

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


Work in progress


San Jose general manager Jesse Fioranelli has teased that multiple new signings will be announced in the next week, with young attacking players the main target. They will have another role open, as Panama winger Alberto Quintero has left to join Peruvian side Universitario.


Gooch boost


Philadelphia have signed a familiar face to augment their defense, adding former US center back Oguchi Onyewu. And they've got their eye on both sides of the ball, as Bosnian reports indicate midfielder Haris Medunjanin is headed their way.


On course


Recovering Colorado netminder Tim Howard is still targeting March 8 for his comeback and says the team must improve on last season's accomplishments.


Tough break


The Oregonian reports that Gbenga Arokoyo's weekend injury may be serious enough to force the team into another new acquisition.


The cost of business


FourFourTwo's Paul Tenorio expains some of the factors and thinking driving Minnesota's acquisition Kevin Molino from Orlando City.


Cause and effect


Local blog Dirty South Soccer outlines how turmoil in Argentina's federation impacted the roster build of Atlanta United.


Incoming?


French paper L'Equipe reports that Rubin Kazan defender Chris Mavinga has inked a three-year deal to join Toronto FC. (En Français)


Q & Jay


Speaking of the Reds, Sportsnetis wondering if the answer to TFC's attacking midfield question is youngster Jay Chapman.


Raring to go


Vancouver winger Kekuta Manneh says he is fit and ready for a big season.


Here and there


Minnesota's top SuperDraft pick Abu Danladi spoke with Ghana Soccer Net about the differences between home and America.


Turkey hunt


Several reports out of Turkey claim the Red Bulls are among four MLS teams chasing Fenerbahce forward Emmanuel Emenike.


Expansion updates


As Indianapolis became the 12th city to enter the MLS expansion race, Landon Donovan sat down with a San Diego radio station to discuss that city's bid. You can keep up with the latest as the application deadline approaches with our expansion news tracker.


Hanging 'em up


Former Toronto FC and Canada midfielder Julian de Guzman has retired from playing to take a dual management role with the USL Ottawa Fury.


Signing day


This past weekend, LAFC fans were invited to stamp their names on the foundation of the expansion club's new stadium.


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