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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - October 31: Maximiliano Moralez #10 of New York City celebrates after scoring his sides third goal during the New York City FC Vs Philadelphia Union MLS Eastern Conference Knockout match at Yankee Stadium on October 31st, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)

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MLS: Top 3 performances from midweek action

Austin FC: Javier Hernandez the obvious and intelligent flagbearer

MLS: Austin FC illustrate sport’s explosion

ATLANTA, GA MAY 08: Atlanta United's Josef Martinez (7) looks back at the goal after his shot just missed during the MLS match between Toronto FC and Atlanta United FC on May 8th, 2019 at Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. (Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

MLS: 5 stars who could shine at Copa America

Saint Louis FC midfielder Austin Martz, front, and Lewis Hilton (8) celebrate Martz' goal in the first half during a U.S. Open Cup game against the Chicago Fire at Lindenwood University in St. Charles, Mo., on Tuesday, June 11, 2019. St. Louis won, 2-1, to advance to the next round. (David Carson/St. Louis Post-Dispatch/TNS via Getty Images)

MLS: 12 U.S. Open Cup upsets fresh in the memory

ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 08: A wide view of the pitch from the stands of Mercedes Benz Stadium just prior to the start of the 2018 Audi MLS Cup Championship match between Atlanta United and the Portland Timbers at the Mercedes Benz Stadium on December 08, 2018 in Atlanta, GA. (Photo by Ira L. Black/Corbis via Getty Images)

MLS: Ranking all 24 Major League Soccer stadiums

SACRAMENTO, CA - JULY 18: Jack Colback

MLS expansion: Sacramento Republic FC and the quiet before the storm

LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 15: Tyler Miller #1 of Los Angeles FC during the match against Portland Timbers at the Banc of California Stadium on July 15, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. The match ended in a 0-0 draw.(Photo by Shaun Clark/Getty Images)

Gold Cup: 6 MLS dark horses primed for a breakout

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - MAY 04: Daniel Sturridge of Liverpool looks on during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Liverpool FC at St. James Park on May 04, 2019 in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. (Photo by Chris Brunskill/Fantasista/Getty Images)

MLS: Top 3 Daniel Sturridge landing spots following Liverpool departure

Tigres UANL team celebrates a 3-1 win against Toronto FC and hold the Campeones Cup at BMO Field in Toronto, Ontario, September 19, 2018. (Photo by Lars Hagberg / AFP) (Photo credit should read LARS HAGBERG/AFP/Getty Images)

MLS: Leagues Cup provides perfect opportunity for growth

16 August 2014: Crew Chairman and Investor-Operator Anthony Precourt, Andy Loughnane President Of Business Operations, Sporting Director & Head Coach Gregg Berhalter and President, Precourt Sports Ventures Dave Greeley before the game between the LA Galaxy and the Columbus Crew at the Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Mowry/Icon SMI/Corbis via Getty Images)

Austin FC: MLS expansion done right for new franchise

SANDY, UT - MAY 24: Jefferson Savorino #7 is congratulated by teammates Everton Luiz #25 and Justin Glad #15 of Real Salt Lake after scoring the game winning goal against Atlanta United at Rio Tinto Stadium May 24, 2019 in Sandy, UT.(Photo by Chris Gardner/Getty Images)

MLS: Top 10 goals from Week 13 – Late winner, Johnny Russell dominates, and more

TYCHY, POLAND - MAY 25: Esequiel Barco of Argentina celebrates as he scores his team's second goal during the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup group F match between Argentina and South Africa at Tychy Stadium on May 25, 2019 in Tychy, Poland. (Photo by Aitor Alcalde - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

Atlanta United: Ezequiel Barco dazzles for Argentina at U-20 World Cup

ORLANDO, FL - APRIL 06: Orlando City forward Nani (17) celebrates after scoring his first goal with Orlando City during the soccer match between the Colorado Rapids and the Orlando City Lions on April 6, 2019, at Orlando City Stadium in Orlando FL. (Photo by Joe Petro/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

MLS: The greatest individual seasons ever

TORONTO, ON - MAY 18 - Canadian forward Christine Sinclair celebrates her goal against Mexico during International Women's Soccer at BMO Field in Toronto, May 18, 2019. (Andrew Francis Wallace/Toronto Star via Getty Images)

Canada: Mexico dominance hints at bright World Cup

HARRISON, NEW JERSEY- SEPTEMBER 01: Head coach Bruce Arena of the United States on the sideine during the United States Vs Costa Rica CONCACAF International World Cup qualifying match at Red Bull Arena, Harrison, New Jersey on September 01, 2017 in Harrison, New Jersey. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)

MLS Week 12: Top 3 storylines to watch

ATLANTA, GA MAY 12: Atlanta's Gonzalo "Pity" Martínez (10) acknowledges the crowd after scoring a goal during the MLS match between Orlando City SC and Atlanta United FC on May 12th, 2019 at Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. (Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

MLS: Week 11 Power Rankings – Change is in the air

HARRISON, NJ - JULY 21: New England Revolution huddle up prior to the first half of the Major League Soccer game between the New York Red Bulls and the New England Revolution on July 21, 2018, at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, NJ.(Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

MLS: 3 biggest losers from transfer deadline day

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 27: Goalkeeper Tim Howard #1 of Colorado Rapids reacts in the second half against the Atlanta United at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on April 27, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

MLS: Week 10 Power Rankings – Houston Dynamo on the rise

ATLANTA, GA - AUGUST 01: MLS All-Stars forward Josef Martinez (17) celebrates his goal with MLS All-Stars midfielder Tyler Adams (2) and fans in action during the MLS All-Star game between the MLS All-Stars and Juventus FC on August 1, 2018 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

MLS and All-Star Game: In a league of growth, stagnation remains

BRIDGEVIEW, IL - JULY 18: Louisville City FC fans cheer before the game against the Chicago Fire on July 18, 2018 at Toyota Park in Bridgeview, Illinois. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

MLS expansion: Dark horses already building great soccer palaces

Seattle Sounders fans celebrate a 2014 goal against Toronto FC in Seattle. MLS is considering an expansion franchise in San Diego, and Seattle's model for success would be an ideal path to follow. (Thomas Soerenes/Tacoma News Tribune/TNS via Getty Images)

MLS expansion: Some new team spots have been added

KANSAS CITY, MO - JANUARY 17: Chicago Fire head coach Dave Sarachan and General Manager Peter Wilt pose with their first round draft pick Nate Jaqua during the MLS Super Draft at the Convention Center on January 17, 2003 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

MLS: Review of Peter Wilt’s Reddit AMA

MIAMI, FL - JANUARY 29: Don Garber, MLS Commissioner addresses the crowd during the press conference awarding the city of Miami with an MLS franchise at the Knight Concert Hall on January 29, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images)

MLS: Is further expansion actually good for the league?

LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 15: Carlos Vela #10 of Los Angeles FC during Los Angeles FC's MLS match against Real Salt Lake at the Banc of California Stadium on August 15, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. Los Angeles FC won the match 2-0 (Photo by Shaun Clark/Getty Images)

MLS: Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Carlos Vela MVP battle best in history

ORLANDO, FL - APRIL 20: Orlando City forward Nani (17) scores the the game winning goal in the 83 minute during the MLS soccer match between the Orlando City SC and Vancouver Whitecaps on April 20, 2019 at Orlando City Stadium in Orlando, FL. (Photo by Andrew Bershaw/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

MLS: Week 8 Power Rankings – Early-season Easter eggs

ATLANTA, GA OCTOBER 21: The season home attendance number is shown on the overhead video board during the match between Atlanta United and the Chicago Fire on October 21st, 2018 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. Atlanta United FC defeated the Chicago Fire by a score of 2 to 1. (Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

MLS: Atlanta United, Seattle Sounders prove global competition possible