Here is everything you need to know about MLS and North American soccer this morning:
Preseason Roundup: LAFC, Portland, Seattle
Expansion outfit Los Angeles Football Club is hoping to foster good chemistry in the side on short order, and Friday night's draw with league kings Toronto FC can be seen as an indicator that they're well on their way to that goal. READ MORE | SCORES & SCHEDULE
After Saturday's Cascadia clash between victors Seattle and Portland, we outlined some takeaways from the contest for each side. READ MORE
Da Boy is Back: Lletget set to star for Galaxy
LA Galaxy midfielder Sebatian Lletget looked like a rising star at the start of 2017, before the campaign was waylaid by injury. Now healthy, Lletget is ready to re-ascend with his return to the competitive field. READ MORE
Ousted aims to lead in D.C.
New D.C. United 'keeper David Ousted has declared his intention to be a leader for the club this season - after he wins the starting job, that is. READ MORE
Impact's Mancosu promises more in 2018
Montreal striker Matteo Mancosu says he's on a comeback mission [in French—ed.] after injury struggles hampered his production last season. READ MORE
Mystery MLS suitor after Kapino?
Various domestic reports claim that an unnamed MLS club has submitted a transfer offer [in Greek—ed.] for Olympiakos' netminder Stefanos Kapino. The 23-year-old Greece backstop lost his starting job earlier this season. READ MORE
Report: OCSC tried for Ganso
According to ABC Sevilla, Orlando City made a failed attempt [in Spanish—ed.]to prise Brazilian playmaker Ganso away from Sevilla before turning their attention to Josue Colman. READ MORE
Boehm: Which moves mattered most
Taking a look at all the moves that did go through, Charles Boehm reviews which mattered most among the MLS returns, high-ceiling injury risks and up-and-comers with big potential. READ MORE
Mix, Jack Mac train with Goteborg
Alsvenskan outfit IFK Goteborg has not one, but two Americans [in Swedish—ed.) along for preseason camp in Spain. Not only has Mix Diskerud, who spent last season on loan with the Blue-Whites, joined training with permission from new owners Manchester City. Out-of-contract forward Jack McInerney (previously: LA Galaxy) is on trial with the club this week. READ MORE
Exports: Miazga, Morales light lamps
On Friday night, Vitesse defender Matt Miazga netted his second goal of the season to spark a 2-0 victory against Groningen. WATCH VIDEO
Next door in the 2.Bundesliga, Alfredo Morales dialed long distance in Ingolstadt's 3-0 win over Julian Green and Greuther Furth. The US midfielder has scored in consecutive games, raising his career-best haul to five across all competitions. WATCH VIDEO
Whitecaps play prank the rookie
With the arrival of another preseason, it is once again open season for practical jokes on rookies across the league. Vancouver scooped up noted prankster Kei Kamara this winter, meaning youngsters such as Whitecaps draft pick Justin Fiddes should probably be on higher alert this month. WATCH VIDEO
