Here is everything you need to know about MLS and North American soccer this morning:
Today's Preseason Action
From 11 am ET until well past midnight tonight, fans can follow 17 of the 22 MLS clubs in preseason action, including many via online streams. Check back on MLSsoccer.com for updates throughout the day. READ MORE
DC's new stadium name
D.C. United are looking forward to opening a new 20,000-seat soccer stadium in 2018 and their new home already has a name after a stadium naming rights partnership with Audi of America. READ MORE
Montero joins Vancouver
After days of rumors and reports, former Seattle Sounders star Fredy Montero will officially be joining Cascadia rivals Vancouver Whitecaps ahead of the 2017 season. The club signed him on a one-year loan deal from the Chinese Super League, but they also needed to make a trade to get the deal done. READ MORE
Dempsey nearing full fitness
After missing Seattle's 2016 MLS Cup run due to a heart condition, Sounders star Clint Dempsey now says he's "85-90%" back to full fitness. The veteran worked 30 minutes in his preseason comeback and 45 in the following contest, and says he'll keep upping his workload to get ready for the new season. READ MORE
Davis retires a Dynamo
Brad Davis, who stands third on the all-time league assists chart, has inked a one-day deal with Houston so he can retire as a Dynamo. The St. Louis native also played with the MetroStars, Dallas, San Jose and Sporting KC, but spent 10 of his 15 MLS seasons in the Bayou City. READ MORE
All eyes on Timbers' Blanco
According to FourFourTwo's Richard Farley, the rest of the league should be scared about the Portland Timbers picking up winger Sebastian Blanco, who has already shown well in a couple of preseason outings. READ MORE
Fresh NYCFC blood
New York City FC have landed a player from Manchester City, grabbing young midfield prospect Yangel Herrera on loan. READ MORE
More Gold Cup venues
Dallas, Los Angeles, Philadelphia and Phoenix have been unveiled as knockout round hosts for the 2017 CONCACAF Gold Cup. READ MORE
Exports: Williams rings the bell
Reading midfielder Daniel Williams netted a 77th minute equalizer against Brentford on Tuesday night, setting the stage for the hosts' late rally winner. READ MORE
Picault's hanging (with) Chad
New Philadelphia Union signing Fafa Picault has a rather famous buddy that he expects to come cheer the team on in person a few times this season: former NFL star and noted soccer nut Chad Ochocinco. READ MORE
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