Here is everything you need to know about MLS and North American soccer this morning:
RSL tops Week 25 Team of the Week
With Heineken Rivalry Week standouts dominating our Team of the Week, double victors Real Salt Lake led the way with three nods. READ MORE
USMNT preps for big doubleheader
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With crunch-time World Cup qualifiers against Costa Rica and Honduras fast approaching, United States netminder Tim Howard says the team have belief that they can sweep all six points on offer. LISTEN NOW | SUBSCRIBE
Taking a look at the squad called up by US boss Bruce Arena, it's clear that he's valuing reliability and tactical flexibility to bring the team closer to World Cup qualification. READ MORE
Stock report: D.C. duo up
While we're on the topic of international selections, this week's U.S. and Canada stock report features a pair of D.C. United players riding the up elevator. READ MORE
Should Seba get the Italy call?
In the wake of David Villa's return to Spain's national team, the agent of Toronto FC star Sebastian Giovinco believes Italy manager Gian Piero Ventura needs to give the Atomic Ant a second look for international duty with the Azzurri. READ MORE
Stejskal: MLS growth turns up the heat
Reflecting on the fact that MLS clubs have tied a record by firing four head coaches during the 2017 season, Sam Stejskal writes that this sort of rising pressure is a good sign of the league's growth. READ MORE
Injury wire: Galaxy, Fire lose defenders
It's gone from bad to worse at the StubHub. Los Angeles Times scribe Kevin Baxter reports that Galaxy right back Pele van Anholt is expected to be sidelined until spring after tearing both the ACL and MCL in his right knee during their weekend Cali Clasico loss to San Jose. READ MORE
Things aren't any better for Chicago's injury-hit backline. Newly acquired defender Christian Dean is likely lost for the season after suffering a fifth metatarsal fracture in his left foot during Saturday's loss to Minnesota. READ MORE
Transfer talk: Offers for Barrios & Urruti?
Down in Argentina, TyC Sports claims that San Lorenzo has tabled a dual offer for FC Dallas attack aces Michael Barrios (who leads the club with 12 assists this season) and Maxi Urruti (who's bagged a team-high 12 goals). READ MORE
Meanwhile, according to Mercado Futbol, LAFC have joined the crowd around Ecuador international Jordan Sierra. The 20-year-old defensive handyman has also been linked with the likes of Ajax and Manchester City. READ MORE
Support hurricane relief for Houston
Fans around the league can offer support for Hurricane Harvey relief efforts down in Houston. READ MORE
MLSsoccer.com Must-Watch
Calen & Susannah review Heineken Rivalry Week - which rivalry is MLS's best?
