Here is everything you need to know about MLS and North American soccer this morning:
Harrison could stay, reminds Vieira
Despite all the transfer buzz floating around Jack Harrison, New York City FC head coach Patrick Vieira made it clear it's no sure thing the young winger will be out the door soon. The Stoke native is the subject of a sizable transfer offer from the local EPL outfit, but Vieira says Harrison has begun work in training camp as if he's preparing for a new MLS campaign. READ MORE
With other Premier League suitors reportedly ready to enter the chase, Goal's Ives Galarcep says Stoke have considerably raised their offer for Harrison. READ MORE
Major announcement in Miami
In news that's sure to get soccer fans in South Florida talking, Major League Soccer announced Friday morning that it is set to make a major announcement in Miami on Monday, Jan. 29. READ MORE
Nguyen: Pay issues led to trade wish
New England Revs training holdout Lee Nguyen has explained the motivation behind his trade requests, saying that his place on the team's wage scale has not kept up with his performance level. Last season, the 31-year-old string puller notched 11 goals and 15 assists, and yet was only the seventh highest-paid player in the Revolution squad. READ MORE
Carmona heading back to Chile?
Reports out of both Atlanta and South America say that midfield ball-winner Carlos Carmona is on the verge of being sold to Chilean power Colo Colo after all. The Five Stripes had been insisting the 30-year-old would stay, but with a pregnant wife back in South America, the lure of home has apparently proved too strong. READ MORE
Meanwhile, Atlanta hit man Josef Martinez is aiming to stay fit this season to see just how many goals he can rack up. READ MORE
Report: Loons bid on Benedetti
Could Minnesota United be taking their first dip in DP waters? According to soccer scribe Paul Tenorio, the Loons have submitted an $4 million offer for Deportivo Cali playmaker Nicolas Benedetti. Though just 20, the hot Colombia prospect already has 16 first team goals and a league champion's medal to his credit. READ MORE
The USMNT case for Berhalter
Writing for FourFourTwo, Sam Stejskal outlines the reasons that he thinks Columbus boss Gregg Berhalter is the right man to lead the US national team into the future. READ MORE
LAFC's friendly date with familiar face
Though the date is to be determined, Los Angeles FC announced that they will host a friendly with US national team star Christian Pulisic and eight-time Bundesliga champions Borussia Dortmund later this year. READ MORE
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