Here is everything you need to know about MLS and North American soccer this morning:
NYCFC's Harrison knocks off Sporting KC
Jack Harrison fired home six minutes from time to earn New York City FC a 1-0 triumph over midweek guests Sporting KC. The extended their home unbeaten run to 10 games (9-0-1) to stay within shouting distance of Supporters' Shield leaders Toronto FC. RECAP | HIGHLIGHTS
For Harrison, it was both his first goal since June and the first chance to play in NYCFC colors with his dad in attendance. The youngster says the international break allowed him to ease the pressure he'd been putting on himself to produce, and the resulting cool paid off. READ MORE
NYCFC execs have moved to ease Patrick Vieira's selection crisis at the back with the free agent signing of Slovenia defensive handyman Andraz Struna. READ MORE
Injury updates for RBNY, Montreal
New York Red Bulls boss Jesse Marsch is hoping for a weekend return from attack ace Daniel Royer. The winger had scored six goals in his last four starts when he went down with a knee injury exactly a month ago. READ MORE
Elsewhere, Montreal striker Matteo Mancosu is expected to be available this weekend despite breaking his hand in training. READ MORE
Crew SC nearly fresh after break
Though warming Columbus may not have been thrilled by the timing of the recent international break, it has allowed them to get injured players fit for a postseason drive. READ MORE
Couch: New home completes Atlanta's puzzle
With Atlanta United set to move into Mercedes-Benz Stadium this weekend, Ben Couch writes that the opening of the state-of-the-art new home means all the pieces are in place for the expansion club to attack the home stretch of the season, and quite possibly the playoffs. READ MORE
Parsemain unable to join SKC
Local blog The Blue Testament reports that Sporting KC will be unable to sign Martinique attacker Kevin Parsemain due to an obscure FIFA regulation. READ MORE
Ex-Caps in benefit action
Led by Jay DeMerit, several former Vancouver Whitecaps will band together a week from Saturday to face a team of Hollywood actors that includes Robert Carlyle (Trainspotting) and Ray Winstone (The Departed) in a BC Place benefit to raise money for the local Children's Hospital. READ MORE
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