Land of 10,000 Links: January 4, 2017

Good morning, futbol fans!

Welcome to our latest daily roundup and open comment thread!

Minnesota

• WE SIGNED SOMEONE! Now, before you go all #RamirezWatch on me ... no, it wasn’t Ramirez. Please give a warm Minnesota Nice welcome to Collin Martin! (E Pluribus Loonum)
• Minnesota’s newest Ticos are heading to UNCAF as part of the Costa Rican national team. Pura Vida! (mnufc.com)

Around the League

• It’s like your FIFA 16 highlight montage but with actual players. Don’t miss MLS Soccer’s flair reel. (mlssoccer.com)
• Shamit Shome will become the first Generation adidas Canada to sign with MLS. (sportingnews.com)

Around the World

• USWNT forward Crystal Dunn has signed with Chelsea Ladies Football Club, an affiliate of English Premier League titan Chelsea FC. (chelseafc.com)
• Video Assistant Referees are the talk of the town once again following a number of controversial calls (or missed calls) in the English Premier League. (espnfc.com)

Countdown to MLS

• Debut MLS match on March 3 (@Timbers): 58 days
• Debut home match on March 12 (Atlanta United): 67 days