While the race for Italian star Antonio Nocerino has heated up, one MLS side has reportedly been ordered to end its pursuit for the Milan midfielder.
Orlando City SC has been ordered to cease its chase for Nocerino because of D.C. United’s discovery rights claim. D.C. filed its claim for the 30-year-old last month. (REPORT)
Dutch defender Johan Kappelhof has joined the Chicago Fire on a three-year deal. The Fire claimed the 25-year-old as a discovery signing and used Target Allocation Money to acquire the former Ajax youth academy player. (REPORT)
Veteran defender Chris Wingert has re-joined Real Salt Lake after spending the 2015 season with expansion side New York City FC. The 33-year-old previously played at RSL from 2007-2014. (REPORT)
The Los Angeles Galaxy announced on Tuesday that it has continued its sponsorship with Herbalife Nutrition. The Herbalife logo will be featured on the team’s primary and secondary kits. (REPORT)
The Seattle Sounders are considering a formation switch in 2016, changing from a 4-4-2 to a 4-3-3. Head coach Sigi Schmid said, “I’ve always been a coach who feels you have to evaluate the talent that you have on your team, and devise a system of play that enhances everybody’s abilities to contribute and gives them an opportunity.” (REPORT)
Real Salt Lake fell to Liga MX side Club Tijuana in Mexico, 1-0. RSL will resume preseason play on Feb. 11 in Tucson, Arizona, against the Portland Timbers. (REPORT)
D.C. United tied Swedish side Jonkoping Sodra FC, 2-2, on Tuesday in Bradenton, Florida. (REPORT)
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