Land of 10,000 Links: September 6, 2017

*Loon noise*

Welcome to our latest daily roundup and open comment thread. Enjoy!

Minnesota

• New addition Jose Leiton started training with the club last week.
• Francisco Calvo and Johan Venegas helped Costa Rica get another step closer to a World Cup Qualifying spot.

Around the League

• A handy MLS expansion guide, including rankings of the current bids. Sacramento is rising and Phoenix Rising FC is falling (slightly).
• The success of some Canadian national team players spills over to their club performances.

Around the World

• Stop what you’re doing and read an immigrant’s dream to become a professional soccer player. (Unless, of course, you’re already reading it, then carry on.)
• It wasn’t the best performance, but USMNT got a point and still control their World Cup qualifying destiny.

Mark your calendar

• Next match: 7:00pm Saturday, September 9th at TCF Bank Stadium vs Philadelphia Union.