Handling the Off-Season Rumor Mill

Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY SportsThe MLS Cup match between the Portland Timbers and Atlanta United is a mere 6 days away. The culmination of the 2018 MLS season is about to set some records while we here in the Sunshine State are left reeling from a death in the family, the firing of a GM, and 11th hour reporting of the end of year roster options.

On top of all of that, if you are tied into the social media platforms, then it is also certain that you have at least seen, heard, or were witness to at least one of the seemingly weekly rumors that is floating through the ether. It is a minefield to wade through, and there is no magical metal detector to help find the one clear path, and it…