Here is everything you need to know about MLS and North American soccer this morning:
LAFC pluck Feilhaber from SKC
Another day, another veteran MLS playmaker on the move. It was Los Angeles FC that swung Wednesday's big trade by sending a wad of General and Targeted Allocation Money to land Benny Feilhaber from Sporting KC. READ MORE
Breaking down OCSC's Kljestan swoop
Now that we've begun to digest Orlando City's acquisition of Sacha Kljestan, Charles Boehm examines how the trade shakes out for both Kljestan's new team and the RBNY side he leaves behind. READ MORE
The Lions also did some good business on Wednesday, handing a fresh three-year deal to striker Dom Dwyer. The 27-year-old US international notched four goals and as many assists in 12 games for the club after arriving in a trade with Sporting KC last July. READ MORE
Schweinsteiger back with the Fire?
Our Sam Steksjal reports that the Chicago Fire are close to a new contract with star midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger. He says the sides are hard at work on a new pact that could potentially keep him in the Windy City for two more season. READ MORE
Save the Dates!
The full 2018 MLS schedule will be revealed on Thursday during a live show on MLSsoccer.com at 1:30 pm ET. READ MORE
Report: Barco turning Independiente screws
According to Fox Sports Argentina, young Independiente standout Ezequiel Barco will sit out the start of preseason training in an effort to force a transfer to Atlanta United. The Copa Sudamericana hero is reportedly fuming at the club's sudden transfer-fee hike. READ MORE
RSL strike Ortuno deal
Real Salt Lake have strengthened their strike stable with the capture of Alfredo Ortuno. The 26-year-old Spaniard, who was out of contract at Las Palmas, hit 17 times on loan at La Liga 2 side Cadiz during the 2016/17 campaign. SEE THE SHIRT
Young Whitecaps on the move?
Vancouver midfield prospect Marco Bustos has revealed he's going out on loan to second-flight Mexican outfit Zacatepec. The 21-year-old was limited to three first-team appearances in cup play during 2017, but scored eight times in 21 games for Whitecaps FC 2 in USL play. READ MORE
Meanwhile, IFK Goteborg are hoping to revive a permanent move for Vancouver's Sam Adekugbe. The Canada left back spent the back of the year on loan to the Swedish side, but they were unable to agree on a transfer fee before a December deadline. READ MORE
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