Friday is traditionally the dumping ground for bad news, but Big Apple Soccer's Kristian Dyer used the last day of the week to relate a positive story from the New York Red Bulls: new signing Daniel Royer is heading back to the club.
The Austrian had been required to return to his home country to complete his visa application. His return would suggest he's cleared to play.
Head coach Jesse Marsch had already revealed Omer Damari - the team's other recent recruit - might see minutes against Montreal Impact this weekend.