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MLS Ticker: Okugo waived, Kitchen and more

Photo by Troy Taormina/USA Today Sports
Photo by Troy Taormina/USA Today Sports

After a report made the rounds that Sporting Kansas City is being linked to a Dutch midfielder, the Western Conference club revealed a change to its midfield.

Amobi Okugo, 24, was waived by Sporting KC on Tuesday after joining the team in July 2015. The defensive midfielder has played 135 games since joining MLS in 2010. (REPORT)

Perry Kitchen, who turned down an offer from D.C. United in December, could reportedly join a team in Sweden or Norway. The 24-year-old midfielder most recently took part in the U.S. Men’s National Team’s January camp while out of contract with D.C. United and MLS. (REPORT)

PRO announced the referee assignments for the first week of the 2016 MLS season. Allen Chapman will be the center official in the league’s first game of season between the New York Red Bulls and Toronto FC. (REPORT)

The Philadelphia Union have signed 2016 MLS Draft pick Cole Missimo. The midfielder was selected with the 64th overall selection. (REPORT)

The Chicago Fire announced its regional broadcasting plans for the 2016 MLS season. Starting with the club’s home opener against New York City FC on March 6, CSN Chicago will broadcast a total of 28 games. (REPORT)

What do you think of Sporting KC waiving Okugo? Should Kitchen have stayed in MLS? Like the Fire’s regional broadcasting plans?

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