The MLS slate is light today, so the agenda leans on the latest wire movement. Ruvalcaba shares his can't-live-without items.

ON THE SLATE

  • No MLS games are on today's schedule. Ruvalcaba shares his can't-live-without items.

LOOKING AHEAD

  • The next checkpoint is the follow-through from MLS coverage, with the wire carrying the next result as soon as it lands.

FROM THE WIRE

  • Ex-Timbers boss Savarese takes over at Melbourne Victory.
  • Bucha details journey from Czech Republic to MLS.
  • Original 1996 mascot celebrated during mid-season hiatus.

Next update lands with the next live turn or final result.