Here is everything you need to know about MLS and North American soccer this morning:
FC Dallas not counting CCL chickens
FC Dallas will try to wrap up a CONCACAF Champions League semifinal berth when they visit Panama's Arabe Unido tonight (8 pm ET on Facebook and UDN). READ MORE
Though they have the luxury of entering the second leg with a 4-0 aggregate lead, Oscar Pareja and his squad say they aren't taking anything for granted at Estadio Armando Dely Valdes tonight. READ MORE
Deuce is loose!
With the Seattle Sounders set to begin their title defense at Houston on Saturday (8:30 pm ET on MLS LIVE), star man Clint Dempsey has been cleared for action. The 33-year-old attacking ace has not played a competitive match since he was found to have an irregular heartbeat last August. READ MORE
New roster rules announced
Major League Soccer has made a couple of roster rule changes ahead of the new season. Most notably, clubs will now be able to add two new Homegrown Players in roster spots that do not count against the salary cap budget. READ MORE
Power Rankings
The year's first edition of the MLSsoccer.com Power Rankings are out, with reigning champs Seattle unsurprisingly starting as the king of the hill. READ MORE
22 clubs, 22 questions
Of course, no club is perfect. As such, Armchair Analyst Matt Doyle has come up with one burning question that every MLS team needs to answer this season. READ MORE
Black History Month roundtable
MLS brought together five members of the soccer community to discuss race and the black experience in American soccer. Watch a recap of the roundtable here. READ MORE
Adi tips Timbers to shine again
After they suffered the indignity of missing the playoffs a MLS Cup holders last season, Portland striker Fanendo Adi says this year's team has "something special" to offer in 2017. READ MORE
"Papa" to miss opener
With Chris Mavinga back in France for the birth of his child, the new arrival will not be available for Toronto FC's season opener at Real Salt Lake (Saturday, 4:30 pm ET on TSN). However, another new recruit, midfielder Victor Vazquez, is expected to be in uniform. READ MORE
Orlando City stadium tour
With Orlando City set to open their new home against NYCFC on Sunday (5 pm ET on ESPN), we take a look around Orlando City Stadium to shine light on its many fan-friendly features. READ MORE
Atlanta's fans switch on
The New York Times profiled Atlanta's various supporters groups, who were around before they ever had a club to back. Of course, now they do, meaning that the game is truly, finally on for the city's diverse fan base. READ MORE
MLSsoccer.com Musts:
Watch: Which players are predicting trophies this season?
Every MLS team's trophy case as the 2017 season opens
Sam Stejskal: The history of MLS expansion
