“After weighing our immediate needs and evaluating the college pool, we felt it was in the club’s best interest to give up a draft pick to secure a talented goal-scorer and an experienced player like Ryan,” said Wilkinson in a release issued by the Timbers.

“I’ve worked for Don, I have worked with Don, I’ve known Don for probably 17 years. When the time is right to have those conversation, both he and I will know,” said Peterson.

Of the 54 players, only two were born in Canada. And of those two, only Kyle Bekker will likely ever play for Canada.

Toronto FC’s Doneil Henry won a close vote over Fortuna Dusseldorf’s Samuel Piette and claimed the title of Canada 2012 male U-20 player of the year.

We looked back at Toronto FC’s disastrous 2012 campaign, but we broke down the games minute by minute. From that, we came up with a goal difference for every player on the Reds, similar to a plus-minus in hockey.

For FC Edmonton supporters, the good news is that the Montreal Impact have released Bryan Arguez. For FC Edmonton supporters, the bad news is that the Montreal Impact have released Bryan Arguez.

The Whitecaps will almost certainly lose if Darren Mattocks plays 90 minutes. But, before Davide Chiumiento left, the 'Caps were undefeated if he played — but NOT the full 90.

For the Impact, it’s a bonus pick; the club had made Gardner available for Friday’s Re-Entry Draft. It didn't want Gardner back.

As it stands, nine players from the three Canadian MLS teams will be on offer in Friday’s MLS Re-Entry Draft.

Like a good neighbour, Justin Braun is there.