Here is everything you need to know about MLS and North American soccer this morning:
LAFC swing deadline Nguyen deal
Transfer deadline day was extremely quiet until just before the close of business, when LAFC pulled off a big trade to acquire Lee Nguyen from New England. In exchange for an allocation money package and potential future draft pick considerations, head coach Bob Bradley gained a veteran playmaker that chalked up 51 goals and 49 assists in 191 games with the Revs. READ MORE
Power stations
Atlanta United stayed in the top spot of our MLSsoccer.com Power Rankings. Philadelphia rose six rungs to make the biggest jump of the week, while expansion darling LAFC moved up to the third spot. READ MORE
Injury ward: Ureña, Gutierrez, Feltscher
Not all the LAFC news is sunny, as attack key Marco Ureña has been diagnosed with facial fractures that will require surgery. The Costa Rica forward, who could be in doubt for this summer’s World Cup, will be re-evaluated in a month. READ MORE
Meanwhile, Sporting KC midfielder Felipe Gutierrez is slated to miss 2-3 months of action after undergoing a sports hernia operation. The Chilean international became a fast fan favorite by scoring five times in his first five outings for the club. READ MORE
Turning back to Los Angeles, the Galaxy are looking at four months without right back Rolf Feltscher, who went under the knife for shoulder surgery. READ MORE
Warshaw: What next for TFC?
In the aftermath of a near-miss Concacaf Champions League title run, Bobby Warshaw has some questions about the near future regarding both the club’s prospects for the campaign and what to expect from a couple of their star players. READ MORE
Weighing the Revs’ solid start
With New England off to a surprise 4-2-2 start to the season, many observers have wondered about how good they actually are. The knowing staff over at local blog The Bent Musket tackles this question with a wide range of takes. READ MORE
Garde unhappy with attack choices
Apparently, new Montreal head coach Remi Garde is not one to mince words. On Tuesday, the Impact boss publicly explained his current lack of faith in attackers Raheem Edwards, Anthony Jackson-Hamel and Dominic Oduro. READ MORE
Dallas Homegrowns to train at Bayern
FC Dallas’ partnership with Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich is starting to pay off. Academy products Chris Richards and Thomas Roberts began a 10-day training stint with the Bavarians on Monday. READ MORE
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