The Daily Dirt, March 2: It’s almost here

Join us tonight for a rescheduled #ATLSoccer chat on our Facebook page. A flat tire derailed my efforts last night, but I’ll be back at it tonight at 8pm. Looking forward to it!

We are one day away from the MLS season. Who do you think will be the biggest surprise teams in 2017? Who are your picks for MVP and Golden Boot? Where do you think Atlanta United will finish in the Eastern Conference?

Give us your thoughts in the comments below and we’ll discuss them tonight in our chat.

Domestic

What you need to know about the upcoming MLS season (SB Nation)

CONCACAF Champions League match a chance for Vancouver Whitecaps to start over (The Province)

Portland waives Jack McInerney (Stumptown Footy)

Jonesboro’s Ricardo Clark keeps going, he’s about to start his 14th season as a pro (Houston Dynamo)

Giles Barnes will compete for a starting spot with Orlando City (New Day Review)

Columbus Crew expect to return to the playoffs in 2017 (SB Nation)

Josh Gatt looking to revive his career in Minnesota (MLS)

Vadim Demidov will be a key figure for Minnesota United (Pioneer Press)

International

Was Luis Enrique right to announce his departure now? (Barca Blaugranes)

West Ham turned down CSL offers for Andy Carroll (Guardian)

Local