By RYAN TOLMICH

Having already added Jozy Altidore and Sebastian Giovinco, Toronto FC took the chance Thursday to add another player that has played the game on Europe’s highest level.

Toronto FC announced Thursday that the club has signed midfielder Benoit Cheyrou, formerly of France’s Olympique de Marseille. The 33-year-old, who made 304 appearances during his career in France, was a member of Marseille’s 2009-10 league-winning side while also featuring in a total of 37 Champions League contests.

“Benoit’s vision and his ability to distribute the ball are two very distinct qualities that have made him such a successful player throughout his career, both domestically in France and in European competition,” said Toronto FC General Manager Tim Bezbatchenko in a statement. “He has a wealth of experience and success and is another important piece that complements the ones we currently have in place. We are very excited to bring him to Toronto FC.”

“I’m very excited to sign for Toronto FC,” Cheyrou added. “I cannot wait to wear the jersey and join my new teammates.”

Here are some more of Thursday’s MLS news and notes:

MLS SELLS KICK TV TO COPA90; WILL RETAIN OWNERSHIP STAKE

Since its inception in 2012, KICKTV has provided popular MLS videos, but now the channel is set to undergo change.

MLS announced Thursday that the league has sold KICKTV to Copa90 while also maintaining an ownership stake. The league is expected to work with Copa90, a soccer platform based in London, from New York as the channel will continue to produce videos centered around MLS and the U.S. Men’s National Team.

“We have built a successful global soccer platform and we’re very proud of that,” said Gary Stevenson, President and Managing Director, MLS Business Ventures, in a statement. “This is the next step in KICKTV’s evolution. We are delighted to maintain an interest in the company and we will support its growth moving forward. We’re excited about KICKTV and Copa90.”

DYNAMO HIRE USWNT GOALKEEPING COACH ROGERS

After losing the club’s initial hire due to personal reasons, the Houston Dynamo have brought in a new goalkeeping coach.

The Dynamo announced Wednesday that the club has hired Paul Rogers, who has been the goalkeeping coach for the U.S. Women’s National Team for the past six seasons. Rogers will now join the staff of newly appointed coach Owen Coyle.

“I want to thank Owen and the Houston Dynamo for this fantastic opportunity,” Rogers said. “These are exciting times for Major League Soccer and I’m looking forward to getting on the training pitch with Tyler (Deric), Joe (Willis), Michael (Lisch) and the rest of the group. I’m thrilled to be working with such a great coaching staff and front office to bring continued success to the club.

“I would also like to thank U.S. Soccer for the opportunity to work with a world class program. I am grateful to Sunil Gulati, Dan Flynn and Jill Ellis for the opportunity to work with one of the world’s elite national teams.”

Rogers departs a USWNT in turmoil, as the team is currently without starting goalkeeper Hope Solo due to suspension.

The hiring comes shortly following the departure of Phil Hughes, who was hired earlier this offseason but had to depart the team due to personal reasons.

FORMER J-LEAGUE MIDFIELDER TASHIRO JOINS REVS FROM CAMP

The New England Revolution’s roster of camp invited jumped to eight Wednesday with the addition of J-League forward Yuzo Tashiro.

Tashiro, who most recently played for Vissel Kobe, had his most successful season in 2010 while a member of Montedio Yamagata, where he scored 10 goals in 29 games. Tashiro has also featured for Oita Trinita, Sagan Tosu, Kashima Antlers and Montedio Yamagata throughout a 12-year career.

The inclusion of the 32-year-old brings the Revs total non-rostered invtees to eight, including forwards Marco Fenelus and Tim Mulgrew, midfielder Tyler Rudy, defenders Jacob VanCompernolle and London Woodberry and goalkeepers Trevor Spangenberg and Joe Nasco.

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What do you think of TFC’s latest signing? What do you expect from KICKTV and Copa90 going forward? What do you make of Rogers’ move to the Dynamo?

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