Here is everything you need to know about MLS and North American soccer this morning:
Heaps out as Revs coach
An early-morning statement from New England Revolution ownership confirmed last night's reports: the club has parted ways with Jay Heaps after a week of routs left them well outside the playoff pack. Goal.com's Ives Galarcep was first to break the news. READ MORE
Armchair Analyst Matt Doyle writes that Heaps paid the price for issues, both individual and institutional, plaguing the Revs since their 2014 run to MLS Cup. READ MORE
USOC: Stakes are high in Wednesday's final
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With the big day fast approaching, Sporting KC defender Matt Besler has penned an open letter to the fans, imploring them to act as the team's 12th man ahead of and during Wednesday's final. READ MORE
Week 28 Team of the Week
Atlanta United, Real Salt Lake and Toronto FC led the way in our Team of the Week, with each club placing two players in the honorary XI. READ MORE
Report: Blake, Lawrence moves nixed
According to Goal, Philly Union net ace Andre Blake and Red Bulls left back Kemar Lawrence each had summer moves to England scuppered by work-permit issues. Both Jamaica internationals were apparently hurt by their national team's relatively low FIFA ranking. READ MORE
Long-time NBA exec takes over at MNUFC
Minnesota United FC announced the club's first CEO on Monday, hiring Chris Wright, president of the NBA's Minnesota Timberwolves and the WNBA's Minnesota Lynx since 2005. Wright, a native of England, both played and coached in various professional and semi-pro soccer leagues, will oversee both the business and sporting sides at MNUFC. READ MORE
Coming attractions: 24 Under 24
The annual MLS 24 Under 24 list will begin to unfold on Monday. To get set for the unveiling, you can check out the 51-man shortlist and make your own picks. READ MORE
US, Canada stock ticker
In this week's stock report for prospective US and Canada call-ups, Dom Dwyer, Kekuta Manneh and Tosaint Ricketts are among those drawing positive attention. READ MORE
Exports: Wood due back this week
Hamburg forward Bobby Wood is set for a quick return from a knee knock, perhaps as soon as Wednesday's big visit from Christian Pulisic and Borussia Dortmund. READ MORE
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