Didier Drogba might be gone, but another regular piece of the Montreal Impact attack is not going anywhere.

The Impact announced on Monday that they have re-signed winger Dominic Oduro to a two-year deal. Oduro, 31, was one the more-coveted players in this offseason’s class of MLS free agents, but he opted to stick with the team that he has played for since 2015.

“We are happy to have come to an agreement with Dominic on a new two-year contract,” said Impact technical director Adam Braz in a statement released by the club. “Dominic has been an important part of our success in the last two years and has fit in nicely with the club and the city. His pace and ability to get in behind defenders has led to his important offensive contribution to the team. His experience and team first mentality will continue to be important within our group.”

In his two seasons in Montreal, Oduro has appeared in 59 regular-season matches. He scored 14 goals in them while contributing six assists. All of his helpers and a half-dozen of his tallies came in 2016.

The Ghanaian veteran punctuated a solid season with the Impact by impressing in the playoff with two goals and three assists in five matches. The club just fell short of the MLS Cup Final, falling to Toronto FC in the Eastern Conference Finals.

“I am very happy to come back with the Impact, where I have enjoyed a lot of success with the club as well as individually and found more consistency and connection with my teammates,” said Oduro. “I also have a strong connection with the fans which made my decision even easier to return.”

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FREE AGENT FRANKLIN REPORTEDLY STAYING PUT WITH D.C. UNITED

Another MLS free agent has reportedly chosen to stick with the club that he has played for in recent years.

According to the Washington Post, veteran defender Sean Franklin is staying with D.C. United after agreeing to a new deal with the club. The 31-year-old Franklin has spent the past three seasons with the Eastern Conference club, serving as a regular starter in defense and appearing in a combined 82 regular-season matches while scoring three goals and recording six assists.

TIMBERS REPORTEDLY CLOSING IN ON ROY MILLER

A known Costa Rican player may be returning to MLS this winter despite the fact that he was criticized plenty during his previous spell.

The Portland Timbers are closing in on signing veteran defender Roy Miller ahead of next season, according to Teletica Deportes. Miller spent 2016 with Deportivo Saprissa in his native land after ending a six-year stay with the New York Red Bulls, but could be rejoining MLS by signing with the Timbers.

Miller, 32, made 125 regular-season appearances during his time with the Red Bulls. He was a regular starter at left back during his time with the club and delivered 15 assists.

WHITECAPS ADD PLAYERS FROM USL SIDE TO FIRST-TEAM ROSTER

The Vancouver Whitecaps liked what they saw from a pair of their USL-based players this past season, and have rewarded them with first-team contracts.

The club announced on Monday that it has signed Whitecaps 2 goalkeeper Spencer Richey and striker Kyle Greig to MLS deals for the 2017 season. The contracts include options for the following three years.

“Kyle and Spencer have both worked exceptionally hard to earn their opportunities with the first team,” said Whitecaps head coach Carl Robinson in a statement released by the Whitecaps. “Their mentality and work rate have been excellent, and will serve them well as they continue to progress.”

Richey, 24, recorded eight wins and made 57 saves for Whitecaps 2 in USL this past year while the 26-year-old Greig scored a team-best 13 goals in the regular season and playoffs combined.

GUATEMALAN CLUB ALLEGEDLY WILLING TO BRING PAPPA BACK

Marco Pappa could soon be heading back to the club that gave him his start.

According to a report, Guatemalan outfit Municipal has offered Pappa a deal to return there if his current contract with MLS is not renewed. The 29-year-old midfielder had his option for the 2017 campaign declined by the Colorado Rapids, and Municipal is keen on bringing him back should he be looking for a team to join that is outside of the United States and Canada.