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CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - MARCH 11: Andre Shinyashiki #16 of Charlotte FC walks off the pitch following their loss to Atlanta United at Bank of America Stadium on March 11, 2023 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Eakin Howard/Getty Images)

Charlotte FC and Andre Shinyashiki have terminated their contract

Diego Rossi returning to MLS with Columbus Crew

Houston Dynamo signs midfielder Sebastian Kowalczyk

Lucas Zelarayán deal puts league on notice

SAN JUAN, ARGENTINA - MAY 20: Ariel Mina of Ecuador (L) and Daniel Edelman of United States (R) chases the ball during FIFA U-20 World Cup Argentina 2023 Group B match between USA and Ecuador at Estadio San Juan del Bicentenario on May 20, 2023 in San Juan, Argentina. (Photo by Marcio Machado/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images)

New York Red Bulls strengthen their defense with young Colombian talent Juan José Mina

FOXBOROUGH, MA - JULY 25: Rudy Camacho #4 of CF Montreal brings the ball forward during a game between CF Montreal and New England Revolution at Gillette Stadium on July 25, 2021 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Andrew Katsampes/ISI Photos/Getty Images)

Columbus Crew strengthens its defense with the signing of Rudy Camacho

PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - JULY 4: Carlos Vela of LAFC during the MLS game between LA Galaxy and LAFC at Rose Bowl Stadium on July 4, 2023 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Matthew Ashton - AMA/Getty Images)

Carlos Vela: A Legend in Search of a Brilliant Finale

CORDOBA, ARGENTINA - MAY 14: Enzo Pérez of River Plate fights for the ball with Michael Santos of Talleres during a Liga Profesional 2023 match between Talleres and River Plate at Mario Alberto Kempes Stadium on May 14, 2023 in Cordoba, Argentina. (Photo by Hernan Cortez/Getty Images)

Michael Santos turns down Vasco and may play in MLS

PORTO ALEGRE, BRAZIL - JULY 12: Referee Wilton Pereira Sampaio (L) talks to Luis Suárez of Gremio (R) during Copa do Brasil match between Gremio and Bahia at Arena do Gremio on July 12, 2023 in Porto Alegre, Brazil. (Photo by Richard Ducker/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images)

Luis Suárez Transfer Update: Suárez’s Decision to Part Ways

MUNICH, GERMANY - MAY 13: Maya Yoshida of FC Schalke 04 reacts during the Bundesliga match between FC Bayern München and FC Schalke 04 at Allianz Arena on May 13, 2023 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images)

LA Galaxy finalizing deal for Maya Yoshida

Jul 26, 2023; Harrison, NJ, USA; New York City FC forward Monsef Bakrar (9) celebrates a goal by midfielder Santiago Rodriguez (not pictured) during the first half against Toronto FC at Red Bull Arena. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

The Podium: Leagues Cup Round 2

HARRISON, NEW JERSEY - JULY 26: Hugo Mbongue #83 of Toronto FC attempts to tackle the ball from Matt Freese #49 of New York City FC during the second half of a 2023 Leagues Cup match at Red Bull Arena on July 26, 2023 in Harrison, New Jersey. (Photo by Evan Yu/Getty Images)

Leagues Cup bad timing

SANDY, UT - JULY 26: German Berterame #9 of C.F. Monterrey pushes the ball up field against Braian Ojeda #6 of Real Salt Lake during the first half of their Leagues Cup game at America First Field July 26, 2023 at the in Sandy, Utah. (Photo by Chris Gardner/Getty Images)

Leagues Cup: Which teams have reached the round of 16?

SANTA FE, ARGENTINA - JUNE 15: Facundo Farías of Colón gestures during a match between Colón and River Plate as part of Liga Profesional Argentina 2022 at Brigadier General Estanislao Lopez Stadium on June 15, 2022 in Santa Fe, Argentina. (Photo by Luciano Bisbal/Getty Images)

Inter Miami signs Argentine midfielder Facundo Farías from Colón

PARIS, FRANCE - JUNE 03: Sergio Ramos of Paris Saint-Germain celebrates after scoring his team's opening goal during the Ligue 1 match between Paris Saint-Germain and Clermont Foot at Parc des Princes on June 03, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Sergio Ramos rejects MLS and Flamengo could be his next club

SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND - MARCH 01: Lucas Moura of Tottenham Hotspur during the Emirates FA Cup Fifth Round match between Sheffield United and Tottenham Hotspur at Bramall Lane on March 1, 2023 in Sheffield, England. (Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images)

Lucas Moura is interested in playing in the MLS and the league is preparing an offer

LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 3: Alejandro Zendejas #17 of Club America during a game between Club America and LAFC at SoFi Stadium on August 3, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Dave Bernal/ISI Photos/Getty Images)

Club América dominates and defeats St. Louis CITY SC 4-0 in the Leagues Cup

LISBON, PORTUGAL - APRIL 16: Antony Alves of FC Arouca during the Liga Bwin match between Sporting CP and FC Arouca at Estadio Jose Alvalade on April 16, 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal. (Photo by Gualter Fatia/Getty Images)

Brazilian winger Antony Alves joining Portland Timbers

LA PLATA, ARGENTINA - APRIL 08: Tomás Avilés of Racing Club (C) and teammates leave the field at halftime during a Liga Profesional 2023 match between Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata and Racing Club at Estadio Juan Carlos Zerillo on April 8, 2023 in La Plata, Argentina. (Photo by Gustavo Garello/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Racing Club defender Tomás Avilés to Inter Miami

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JUNE 03: Stefan Frei #24 of Seattle Sounders looks on against the Portland Timbers during the second half at Lumen Field on June 03, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

Stefan Frei, goalkeeper of Seattle Sounders, undergoes surgery

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - MAY 04: The Seattle Sounders celebrate after beating Pumas 3-0 during 2022 Scotiabank Concacaf Champions League Final Leg 2 at Lumen Field on May 04, 2022 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

Exclusive Interview: MLS Director Talks About the Future of Soccer in North America and Highlights Advancements

HARRISON, NEW JERSEY - JUNE 30: José Fajardo #17 of Panama celebrates his goal in the second half against Martinique during the Group C match of the 2023 Concacaf Gold Cup at Red Bull Arena on June 30, 2023 in Harrison, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Gold Cup standout joining DC United

CARSON, CA - JULY 8: Head Coach of Philadelphia Union Jim Curtin prior to the match against Los Angeles Galaxy at Dignity Health Sports Park on July 8, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. Los Angeles Galaxy won the match 3-1 (Photo by Shaun Clark/Getty Images)

Israeli international close to joining Philadelphia Union

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA - JULY 21: Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF looks on during the Leagues Cup 2023 match between Cruz Azul and Inter Miami CF at DRV PNK Stadium on July 21, 2023 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Messi sought Thiago Almada for MLS advice

JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA - JUNE 08: A ceremony is held for the French football player Karim Benzema at King Abdullah Stadium on June 08, 2023 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. 35 year-old French soccer star, Karim Benzema holds a jersey of Al-Ittihad, a Saudi Arabian soccer team in Jeddah. Benzema left Real Madrid and signed a 3 year contract with Al-Ittihad. (Photo by Stringer/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

Money Talks: MLS should take notes from Saudi spending

CINCINNATI, OHIO - JULY 23: Luciano Acosta #10 of FC Cincinnati reacts after converting a penalty kick against John Pulskamp #1 of Sporting Kansas City during the second half of a Leagues Cup game at TQL Stadium on July 23, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jeff Dean/Getty Images)

The Podium: Leagues Cup Round 1

INDIO, CA - FEBRUARY 11: Matt Hedges of Toronto FC during the MLS Pre-Season 2023 Coachella Valley Invitational match between Toronto FC v LAFC at Empire Polo Club on February 11, 2023 in Indio, California. (Photo by Matthew Ashton - AMA/Getty Images)

Grade the Trade: Hedges heads back to Texas

CINCINNATI, OHIO - MAY 06: Taxi Fountas #11 of D.C. United reacts after a challenge during the first half of an MLS soccer match against FC Cincinnati at TQL Stadium on May 06, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jeff Dean/Getty Images)

Déjà vu: MLS has a Taxi Fountas problem