Magee is getting comfortable and confident in the Commanders defensive system,Zach Selby of the Commanders' official sitereports.

BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. | When Mike Magee left Chicago at 15 to train at U.S. Soccer's academy in Florida, he figured he'd only be away from home for a few years.

Behind the bench at Toyota Park will be U.S. Soccer and MLS legend Brian McBride, announced Saturday as the Homegrown Team head coach, and former MLS MVP Mike Magee.