Here is everything you need to know about MLS and North American soccer this morning:
Nagbe discusses Atlanta move
Fresh Atlanta United catch Darlington Nagbe has revealed his reasons for making the switch from Portland. While the departure of Timbers boss Caleb Porter played a part, the midfielder was most attracted by the Five Stripes project after watching them shine as newcomers last season. READ MORE
Nagbe's new employers landed in the top spot on Ian Quillen's list of the 10 most important moves made during the first week of the offseason. READ MORE
2018 CCL draw on tap Monday
The five MLS clubs qualified for the 2018 CONCACAF Champions League will learn their Round of 16 opponents in Monday night's draw. READ MORE
This draw is naturally of great interest to Toronto FC, who are determined to add a CCL crown to compliment the domestic treble won this year. READ MORE
Kaká calls it a career
After revealing in October that he wouldn’t play for Orlando City SC in 2018, Kaká announced on social media on Sunday morning that he has retired from the sport. The 35-year-old Brazilian won the World Cup, UEFA Champions League, Serie A, La Liga and two Confederations Cup titles in his sparkling 16-year career, which closed out with 24 goals and 22 assists in 75 regular-season appearances for Orlando, including three MLS All-Star nods. READ MORE
DaMarcus Beasley patient with return decision
DaMarcus Beasley is taking his sweet time in deciding whether or not to play in 2018, and he says the Houston Dynamo are fine with that. READ MORE
Returning Revs, and a next move for NE
New England built their roster back up over the weekend by re-signing old hands Teal Bunbury, Andrew Farrell, Brad Knighton and Brian Wright on fresh deals. READ MORE
And per a report from Swedish outlet Nerikes Allehanda, the Revs' next move could net Ostersunds FK left-sider Gabriel Somi. READ MORE
Report: Galaxy to lure Feltscher?
According to The Sun, Cardiff City's Venezuela right back Rolf Feltscher is set to make the jump to join the LA Galaxy. READ MORE
Deuce puts on show at Holden's Houston fundraiser
Seattle star Clint Dempsey stole the show in Stuart Holden's Hurricane Harvey relief match in Houston on Sunday, bagging a bicycle kick and the niftiest penalty for the winning side. READ MORE
Exports: Pulisic nets late BvB winner
Borussia Dortmund has been struggling mightily at home of late, but Christian Pulisic put them back on the Westfalenstadion winning track with a clever 89th-minute decider on Saturday. WATCH VIDEO
Prior to making his league debut for Benfica this weekend, US youth international midfielder Keaton Parks got the feature treatment from American Soccer Now's Brian Sciaretta. READ MORE
