Here is everything you need to know about MLS and North American soccer this morning:
Nashville joins MLS family
It's official! Nashville was unveiled as the latest expansion club in a Wednesday press conference. It remains to be determined when they will begin play. READ MORE
A raucous crowd of 1,100 packed the Country Music Hall of Fame for the announcement, which featured multiple standing ovations and much discussion of Nashville's ascension from expansion longshot to achievable reality. READ MORE
Now that they're officially on course to join the league, the people behind Nashville's expansion efforts are eager to build a rivalry with fellow southerners Atlanta United. READ MORE
What's next in expansion race?
Also Wednesday, MLS Commissioner Don Garber revealed that the time frame for naming the next franchise recipient will be announced Thursday. READ MORE
Rapids nab US international Castillo on loan
Colorado have picked up a new left back, landing Edgar Castillo on loan from Liga MX runners-up Monterrey. The US international is set to spend the 2018 season with the Rapids. READ MORE
Union bring back three key contributors
On Wednesday, Philadelphia began filling out their 2018 roster by inking new contracts with three familiar faces: Fabinho, Fabian Herbers and Ilsinho. READ MORE
The value of FCD's allocation chip
FC Dallas currently holds the top spot in the Allocation rankings, and local blog Big D Soccer has four varied suggestions for ways they can play that trump card to improve the side. READ MORE
Report: Lions chasing Paraguay prospect
According to Paraguayan reporter Markos Gonzalez, Orlando City are locked in advanced talks with Cerro Porteno over Paraguay Under-20 attacker Josue Colman. READ MORE
RSL training ground build impresses
A pair of scribes from RSL Soapbox got the the chance to tour the new training facility construction, hard-hat style. They came away excited by the grounds and all its possibilities. READ MORE
End of an era in Seattle
The Schmetzer family has given much more to Seattle than MLS Cup-winning coach Brian, with their local soccer store providing equipment and inspiration to local players for 43 years. With Schmetzer’s Sporthaus now shuttered, Sounder At Heart recalls the shop's history and institutional status in the Emerald City. READ MORE
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