For those teams that did not qualify for the conference finals, November is typically the most boring time of the year in MLS. The rumor mill doesn’t usually get going until December and roster moves are largely on hold until after the playoffs conclude.
After crashing out of the playoffs under the force of a tidal wave of injuries, it looked like that would be the case in Portland this year, too. Until — well — you know.
Still, November is almost over. Which means the active part of the offseason is on the horizon. So let’s look ahead, shall we?