Here is everything you need to know about MLS and North American soccer this morning:
Deuce eager for another MLS Cup shot
After missing last season's MLS Cup run with a heart issue, Seattle star Clint Dempsey is excited to have his say as they attempt a championship repeat in Toronto. READ MORE
Bobby Warshaw writes that Dempsey is but one of three USMNT stars on an MLS Cup collision course; each will be fighting to shape his legacy on Saturday. READ MORE
Seattle's tale of two seasons
Armchair Analyst Matt Doyle gives his rundown on Seattle heading into the title match, including a look at how they've turned on the mid-season turbo jets for the second straight year. READ MORE
Business as usual for cool TFC
One might assume that Toronto FC are under great pressure not to blow another home field MLS Cup chance against the Sounders, but the Reds are feeling calm and collected in the run-up to Saturday's big game. READ MORE
Expansion finalists present to MLS Committee
Each of the four MLS expansion candidates made their final sales pitches, and we've got the details from Cincinnati, Detroit, Nashville and Sacramento for you. READ MORE
Columbus seals Artur return
It took a bit of doing, but Columbus finally got their man on Wednesday. Crew SC boss Gregg Berhalter was pleased to announce the transfer capture of loan standout Artur from Sao Paulo. READ MORE
Vancouver also locked down a young midfielder on Wednesday, inking a fresh three-year deal with Canada international Russell Teibert. READ MORE
Report: SKC chasing Leon's Boselli
According to Mexico's El Universal, Sporting KC have plopped down a handsome offer for veteran Leon goal hound Mauro Boselli. The 32-year-old Argentine forward has bagged 105 goals in 176 appearances since joining from Palermo five years ago, including 14 in the recent Apertura campaign. READ MORE
Exports: Klinsmann set for debut
Hertha Berlin will turn to Jonathan Klinsmann on Thursday, handing the US Under-20 netminder his first pro start in a Europa League group stage closer against Ostersunds FK that carries no advancement implications. READ MORE
Fifty mini-fields coming to Chicago
The Chicago Fire are teaming up with the US Soccer Foundation to install 50 mini-fields in underserved neighborhoods across Chicago over the next five years. READ MORE
MLSsoccer.com Must-Watch
Gressel and Melia join MLS Cup Central to talk title rematch
NEXT UP: 2017 MLS MVP Diego Valeri joins Melia, Gressel on Thursday at 7pm ET.
