Kick Off: Expansion Draft LIVE at 2 pm | Toronto celebrates | Nagbe to ATL?

Darlington Nagbe -- with the ball -- USA

Here is everything you need to know about MLS and North American soccer this morning:


Toronto FC celebrate with the city

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New MLS Cup champs Toronto FC took the trophy to the streets on Monday, partying with their fans in a raucous downtown parade and rally. READ MORE


While TFC won't lock down a design for months, they can be sure to draw inspiration and distinction from every MLS Cup championship ring, rounded up in our visual history through the efforts of staffers Rudy Calderon, Arielle Castillo, and JoLynne Holloman. VIEW GALLERY


It's Expansion Draft day for LAFC!


The offseason has already begun, but it will kick into high gear with Tuesday's MLS Expansion Draft, which you can watch live at 2 p.m. ET on MLSsoccer.com. READ MORE


To get you ready for the Expansion Draft, Armchair Analyst Matt Doyle has come up with a list of suggested picks (and/or trade chips) for Bob Bradley's inaugural Banc of California Stadium bunch. READ MORE


LAFC closing on captures


While the Expansion Draft is currently the first order of business for Los Angeles FC general manager John Thorrington says he's also close to clinching some new signings for the club. READ MORE


One of those impending acquisitions has apparently let the cat out of the bag, with teen Penarol forward Diego Rossi telling a Uruguayan radio station that he will play for LAFC in 2018. READ MORE


Atlanta hot on Nagbe trail?

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Three different sources report that Portland midfield ace Darlington Nagbe is being offered around the league, and could soon head to Atlanta in exchange for a barrel of allocation money. Our Sam Stejskal says the US international became available after his request for a large pay bump was rejected by the Timbers. READ MORE


Meanwhile, the Venezuelan edition of AS claims that young Caracas left back Jose Hernandez is set to join [in Spanish—ed.] the Five Stripes. He was a standout at this year's Under-20 World Cup for the runners-up. READ MORE


Rumor mill running in Portland


Meanwhile, Portland are busy searching for their next head coach, and soccer scribe Kartik Krishnaiyer reports that two of their top targets are Columbus boss Gregg Berhalter and New York Cosmos counterpart Giovanni Savarese. READ MORE


Additionally, Soccer Insider Steven Goff says three Chinese clubs are hovering around Timbers striker Fanendo Adi, who would fetch a handsome transfer fee. READ MORE


Kei acquisition in Vancouver


While we wait to see if Fredy Montero returns to Vancouver, Benjamin Baer writes that fresh Whitecaps recruit Kei Kamara is a much better fit for the club. READ MORE


Report: Figueroa re-signs with FCD


According to Honduran outlet Diario Deportivo Diez, veteran defender Maynor Figueroa has inked a contract extension to return to FC Dallas. READ MORE


Transfer tribune: Tinnerholm, Ujah


Swedish daily Expressen reports that New York City FC have sealed a deal for Malmo right back Anton Tinnerholm. The 26-year-old, who recently claimed the Allsvenskan Defender of the Year award, is available on a free transfer wit his contract due to expire at year's end. READ MORE


Meanwhile, Score Nigeria claims that the LA Galaxy and Seattle Sounders are among the MLS teams making inquiries about out-of-contract strike veteran Anthony Ujah. READ MORE


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