Here is everything you need to know about MLS and North American soccer this morning:
Transfer Deadline watch
The Primary Transfer Window closes on Tuesday, so Sam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio are keeping you up-to-date in real time on our deadline move tracker. READ MORE
Sam also chatted with Concacaf secretary general Phillippe Moggio about the revamped CCL, which recently culminated in Chivas' victory over Toronto FC. Tweaks are coming, but overall it felt like "a breakthrough." READ MORE
East rules Team of the Week
With the New York clubs grabbing two spots each, the Eastern Conference hogged eight of the 11 nods on our MLS Team of the Week. Atlanta United star Miguel Almiron was named to the XI for a third straight week. READ MORE
Speaking of the Five Stripes, Bobby Warshaw was compelled to rewind through their win over Montreal to note just how much tactical chess was being played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium this past weekend. READ MORE
Moor out months, Altidore to miss weeks
Toronto FC boss Greg Vanney has confirmed that key defender Drew Moor has been shelved for at least two months due to a quadriceps tear, while strike ace Jozy Altidore is slated to sit a couple weeks with a hamstring complaint. It's not all bad fitness news for the Reds, however, as back liners Chris Mavinga, Justin Morrow and Eriq Zavaleta all look close to returning. READ MORE
Lions facing tough decisions in defense
Once backline marshal Jonathan Spector returns to action, Orlando City will have a defensive dilemma on their hands. With both Lamine Sane and Amro Tarek playing well in his absence, local blog The Mane Land wonders who will partner Spector in the heart of defense when the skipper is fit again? READ MORE
Things looking up for the Galaxy?
Despite a tough weekend home defeat against the New York Red Bulls. the LA Galaxy feel they're figuring out how to effectively blend new star man Zlatan Ibrahimovic together with the rest of their big-name attackers. READ MORE
Meanwhile, help could be on the way to cover the injury loss of right back Rolf Feltscher. Reports out of Italy suggest that AC Milan's Ignazio Abate is headed for a Galaxy move. READ MORE
Grella's return engagement
To put it mildly, Columbus attacker Mike Grella thoroughly enjoyed his long-awaited comeback from a knee injury that troubled him for nearly 18 months. Making his Crew SC debut, the veteran bagged the late winner and, perhaps even better, felt no ill effects from the injury. READ MORE
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