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Waking the Red's resident westerner pens a welcoming open letter to ex-Columbus Crew man Robbie Rogers on his new life, complete with wisdom and advice!

All of the social media-verse's reaction to TFC's day at the 2013 MLS SuperDraft, where they drafted Canadians Kyle Bekker (3rd overall) and Emery Welshman (16th overall). But what you'd be most surprised is the reaction!

While North America's soccer scene has made great strides in equality in 2012, Europe seems to consistently lack behind. Is 2013 the year that MLS's progress is strong enough for the other side of the Pond to resist?

With the new year upon us, we aim to see what fans and supporters are expecting out of 2013 for the Portland Timbers, Portland Thorns FC, and Major League Soccer.

With MLS clearly aiming to be one of the top leagues in the world, they need to make many changes to grow their global mindshare, starting with changing some fundamental aspects of the league.

WTR's resident fashionista and Miss Manners is back, and she isn't happy about what Paul Mariner and Earl Cochrane's been saying. And she's got a few word for Aron Winter, too.

Toronto FC concluded their 6th season with their annual end of the year press conferences, with players and coaches discussing their future. Not surprisingly, not much said that we didn't know already.

A three goal win you say? TFC take on Santos Laguna in the last group stage match of the CCL. Follow the match with our thread!