Here is everything you need to know about MLS and North American soccer this morning:
Canadian Championship semis set to begin
With the Canadian Championship final four slated to kick off on Tuesday night, Daniel Squizzato offers up a preview with all the info you need to get ready for the opening legs. READ MORE
In the evening's first match-up, Ottawa Fury FC will host the opening leg as they try to knock off defending champs Toronto FC (7 pm ET | TSN1, TSN Go, TSN.ca/Live in Canada only). This will be the first tourney meeting between the Ontario rivals. PREVIEW
The late game will see Vancouver and Montreal renew their rivalry in the BC Place leg (10 pm ET | TSN1, RDS, TSN GO, TSN.ca/Live in Canada only). The Impact will be looking to halt a five-game losing streak in the tournament. PREVIEW
Parchman: MLS's most improved sides
Which MLS clubs have made the biggest strides since last season? Will Parchman has picked his top three for yout perusal, and maybe you've got a bead on the squads, but Will helps to explain how they got here. READ MORE
Three return to Team of the Week
Chicago forward Nemanja Nikolic, New England winger Diego Fagundez and Philly Union string-puller Haris Medunjanin each were named to the MLSsoccer.com Team of the Week for the second week in a row. The Fire and Sporting KC were the only clubs to put two players on the XI. READ MORE
Galaxy's Husidic to miss several weeks
Already missing Jermaine Jones and Sebastian Lletget from their midfield ranks, the LA Galaxy will now also need to go without Baggio Husidic for a while. The veteran, who suffered a broken bone in his leg in their weekend win at Minnesota, will see a specialist on Tuesday to determine the extent of his injury. READ MORE
Should Plata stay or should he go?
Reports are swirling that Liga MX side Monarcas Morelia are chasing Real Salt Lake attacker Joao Plata, and local blog RSL Soapbox opines that it would not be a bad idea to let him move. READ MORE
Report: MLS clubs in for Henley
According to the Lancashire Telegraph, unnamed MLS teams are battling against Championship suitors in the race to sign erstwhile Blackburn wide back Adam Henley. The Tennessee-born Wales international missed much of the recently concluded Rovers season with hamstring troubles. READ MORE
US U-20's rally for wild WC draw
The US Under-20 national team clawed their way back from a pair of self-inflicted deficits to post a 3-3 share against Ecuador in their World Cup group stage opener in South Korea. A Josh Sargent double brought them level the first time, and then Fulham prospect Luca de la Torre fired a cool stoppage-time equalizer to earn the point. RECAP
Armchair Analyst Matt Doyle offered a few thoughts on the Baby Nats' wild comeback, and how the squad might shape up the rest of the way. READ MORE
Adams trades English game for MLS dream
The Telegraph's Kristan Heneage tells the story of Syracuse midfielder Mo Adams, who is following in the footsteps of players like Dom Dwyer who left English soccer to go the college route in America. The 20-year-old, who is rated as a first round Superdraft pick for 2018, says the entire reason he came stateside is to play in MLS. READ MORE
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