Breakfast Links - February 8, 2023
(image via Houston Dash/Twitter)
Happy Humpday! Is that still a thing? Anyway, here is your midweek update to get your morning going with our Breakfast Links.
Houston
The Houston Dynamo concluded their week of preseason in Mexico week with a goalless draw against UNAM Pumas, according to reports. The team will now head over to Fort Lauderdale, Florida where they will play two matches against CF Montreal and Columbus Crew, February 11th and 15th respectively. We will keep you updated as the friendlies take place. Let’s go Dynamo!
The Houston Dash continue with their preseason training and have signed midfielder Bárbara Olivieri to a one-year contract through the 2023 season with an option for the 2024 season. The NWSL schedule is due to be released any minute now as everyone waits anxiously!
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Major League Soccer
LAFC have made an enquiry to sign Chelsea striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, according to Relevo. Negotiations are reported to have begun between the Major League Soccer club and Graham Potter's side, where there is now doubt over the 33-year-old's future after he was excluded from Chelsea's Champions League squad.
Toronto FC have acquired center back Sigurd Rosted from Danish Superliga side Brøndby IF, the club announced Tuesday. The 28-year-old Norwegian defender, who arrives via Targeted Allocation Money (TAM), has signed through the 2025 MLS season with an option for 2026.
The Philadelphia Union have signed homegrown midfielder Jack McGlynn to a new contract, the club announced Tuesday. The 19-year-old is now under contract through the 2025 MLS season with club options for 2026 and 2027.
Around the World
Jesse Marsch has been sacked as Leeds United manager after a poor run of results, the club announced Monday. Marsch became the third American to coach in England's top-flight division when Leeds appointed him in February 2022. Will he be the one to lead the USMNT as the new head coach?
The Cinderella story comes to an end, as Wrexham AFC have been knocked out of the FA Cup after suffering a heartbreak defeat against Sheffield United on Tuesday. All that matters now for Wrexham is that they also secure promotion this season.
Al-Hilal upset Flamengo 3-2 to reach the Club World Cup final. Salem Al-Dawsari, who scored the winner in Saudi Arabia's 2-1 upset of Argentina at the World Cup, converted two penalties to help Al-Hilal beat Brazilian club Flamengo 3-2 in the Club World Cup semifinal on Tuesday. The Saudis on Saturday will play the winner of Wednesday's other semi-final between European champions Real Madrid and Egypt's Al Ahly.
