Here is everything you need to know about MLS and North American soccer this morning:
Soccer Almanac: Key Dates for 2018
Another momentous year in North American soccer is about to unfold. Here's a rundown of key dates and events to mark on your calendar. READ MORE
A New Year's wish for every MLS team
With the start of 2018, another exciting MLS campaign draws near. Feeling celebratory, Alicia Rodriguez offered up a New Year's wish to help out each and every league club. READ MORE
NYCFC land Paraguay's Medina as young DP
New York City FC have sealed the first big capture of 2018 by signing Libertidad's young Paraguay winger Jesus Medina. READ MORE
FC Dallas making big D moves?
It looks as though FC Dallas have added an impressive cog to kick off the new year. Swiss side Luzern says experienced defensive handyman Reto Ziegler has completed a free transfer to join the Frisco crew. READ MORE
At the same time, Argentina's El Litoral claims FC Dallas and Toronto FC are battling in the race for 23-year-old Colon center back German Conti. READ MORE
Hudson pens hello letter to Colorado
New Colorado Rapids boss Anthony Hudson has greeted the team's fans with an open letter outlining his intentions for the club on local blog Burgundy Wave. READ MORE
Report: LAFC bid on Portugal 21-year-old Horta
Over the weekend, Portuguese paper A Bola claimed that Los Angeles FC are trying to continue their build with a handsome offer for Benfica playmaker Andre Horta. The 21-year-old, who spent last season on loan to Braga, made his Portugal debut with three caps this past fall. READ MORE
More transfer talk: Rodriguez, Kravets, Fanni
According to Costa Rican outlet Mario Segura, the Tico train may make another MLS stop [in Spanish—ed.] with league clubs vying for Ariel Rodriguez. The 28-year-old is currently with Bangkok Glass, but the Thai club seem willing to loan out the forward so he can make a final push to make Costa Rica's World Cup squad. READ MORE
Meanwhile, several MLS teams are reportedly in pursuit of Dynamo Kyiv's Ukraine striker Artem Kravets.READ MORE
Also, French reports are suggesting that veteran Marseille defender Rod Fanni could soon make an MLS move [in French—ed.]. READ MORE
New duds for Revs, RBNY
The New England Revolution celebrated the New Year's Day by presenting a new primary jersey for the 2018 season. VIEW JERSEY
Not to be outdone, the New York Red Bulls unveiled an all-red secondary jersey with the turn of the calendar. VIEW JERSEY
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