Here is everything you need to know about MLS and North American soccer this morning:
MLS expands to Miami
David Beckham's dream of bringing MLS back to Miami finally came true on Monday, as Commissioner Don Garber joined the local ownership group to announce their official league arrival after years of persistent work. READ MORE
The newest MLS franchise will begin play in 2020, with that first season housed at a temporary stadium to be determined. READ MORE
Meram moves to Lions den
Monday was a big news day for Orlando City, who made headlines by swinging a trade to land Columbus wing ace Justin Meram in exchange for more than $1 million in allocation money. The Iraq international netted a career-best 13 goals last season. READ MORE
What's more, Paul Tenorio says the Lions are on the verge of acquiring former Sporting KC midfielder Oriol Rosell from Portuguese power Sporting CP. READ MORE
Finally, Pro Soccer USA reports that Orlando City have now struck a transfer deal to send Cyle Larin to Turkish giants Besiktas. READ MORE
New arrivals in the West
Colorado have boosted their defensive ranks by inking a contract with Rangers center back Danny Wilson. READ MORE
The Kansas City Star reports that Sporting KC have agreed a deal to sign Derby County winger Johnny Russell. After his production took a major slide last season, the 27-year-old Scotland international has bounced back to notch 5 goals and 3 helpers in 25 games on the current season season. READ MORE
Way out west, the Seattle Times reports that Seattle have added a versatile attack piece by signing Norway midfielder Magnus Wolff Eikrem. The 27-year-old becomes the third player to make a free transfer move to MLS from Swedish champs Malmo this winter. READ MORE
Warshaw: USMNT schooling
In the aftermath of Sunday's US national team friendly, Bobby Warshaw has come up with important takeaway lessons for five MLS players trying to find their way at the international level. READ MORE
Man City jumps in for Jack Harrison?
According to the Stoke Sentinel, Manchester City have hijacked the bidding for New York City FC winger Jack Harrison. The paper suggests that the youngster could immediately be loaned to Middlesbrough if a deal goes through with the EPL leaders. READ MORE
Exports: EPB headed for Belgian loan
Speaking of Man City, Brian Sciaretta reports that young Manchester City signing Erik Palmer-Brown is going on loan to Belgian battlers Kortrijk for the rest of the season. READ MORE
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ExtraTime Radio Podcast
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