Atlanta United announced the acquisition of Club Tijuana defender Greg Garza on a season-long loan on Friday, further boosting the 2017 expansion side's back line.

The Seattle Sounders may be MLS Cup champions, but they are not standing pat this offseason. This is an excellent trade for Seattle it adds depth and a potential starter.

Major League Soccer announced the 2017 home openers for all 22 clubs on Wednesday, with newcomers Minnesota United visiting the Portland Timbers in the opening match of the season on Friday, March 3.

U.S. women's national team striker Alex Morgan is set to join French outfit Olympique Lyonnais for the opening half of 2017, with the NWSL club announcing Tuesday that its star attacker would miss the beginning of Orlando's 2016-17 season.

Lionel Messi and Barcelona have changed football forever, according to Gheorghe Hagi. Superstar forward Messi has won 29 trophies since making his Barca debut in 2004, including eight LaLiga titles and four Champions League crowns.