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.

Magee had the best reaction to that excuse, asking if former Mexico captain Rafael Márquez told him it wouldn't be visible on TV. Well played, Mike.