Land of 10,000 Links: January 5, 2017

Good (frigid) morning, futbol fans!

Welcome to our latest daily roundup and open comment thread. I sincerely hope you are reading this indoors with a piping hot mug of coffee nearby. Stay warm!

Minnesota

• ICYMI: Two Ticos travel to town! Get to know Johan Venegas and Francisco Calvo as they prepare for their Minnesota debuts. (mnufc.com)
• Jonesing for a two-fer in the SuperDraft of Ebobisse and Yueill? There may be a way to trade up and make it happen. (FiftyFive.One)

Around the League

• Remember when it was newsworthy that a NASL striker was linked to the USMNT? Relive this oldie-but-goodie and get ready for more press as #Rambarra storms the pitch this spring. (Stars and Stripes FC)

Around the World

• Cameroon's national team is, well, kind of a mess. With the Africa Cup of Nations just around the corner, some key players are refusing to show. (The Liverpool Offside)

Countdown to MLS

• Debut MLS match on March 3 (@Timbers): 57 days
• Debut home match on March 12 (Atlanta United): 66 days