🇺🇸 State of the Union: Cavallini gone, USMNT in Qatar, Martinez's future | OneFootball

We have another round of MLS headlines for you to catch up on.

Here is what you need to know this Tuesday.

New Colorado Rapids sponsor

The Rapids announced that Colorado-based non-profit health system UCHealth will now sponsor the club’s jersey until the 2029 MLS season. Do you dig the look?

Atlanta Utd updates

Atlanta United director Carlos Bocanegra opened up on some roster news ahead of next season discussing the futures of Josef Martinez and Miles Robinson among others.

“At the moment, Josef is an Atlanta United player,” he said. “Don’t foresee anything happening with Josef too quickly with the World Cup about to start.”

“We have a four-year guaranteed deal on the table for Miles … We hope to have good news by the end of the year.”

USMNT in Qatar

Nashville defender Walker Zimmerman took the time to share what it’s like to head to the World Cup in a ‘Day in the Life’ style vlog depicting the United States Men’s National Team heading to Qatar. Footballer turned Youtuber in the making?

Mora extends with Timbers

Portland Timbers confirmed forward Felipe Mora has signed a new deal until 2025 with an option to extend to 2026.

“We have a strong belief in Felipe as both a player and a person … We have confidence that he can return to being an impact level player for us, and take pride in him being a member of this club,” said Timbers technical director Ned Grabavoy.

To date, Mora has 23 goals and eight assists for Portland in 68 games.

USMNT squad numbers

And keeping on the World Cup trend the USMNT released the official squad numbers for Qatar.

Cavallini done in Vancouver

Vancouver Whitecaps confirmed on Monday that club record signing Lucas Cavallini will not be sticking around after declining his 2023 contract option.

The Canadian centre-forward made 68 appearances for the club, registering 18 goals and four assists in the process. Where could he head next?

Throwback rack

And for today’s throwback, the father-son connection in the national team continues as Giovanni Reyna follows in the footsteps of his father, Claudio.

Less than a week to go until the United States face Wales in their World Cup opener.