Breakfast Links - June 21, 2023
(image via Houston Dynamo FC)
Soccer is once again getting you through the week with another Wednesday match day! Your Houston Dynamo play tonight! Here is your midweek update to get your morning going with our Breakfast Links.
Houston
Houston Dynamo FC return to league play tonight when they host the San Jose Earthquakes at Shell Energy Stadium. The Dynamo look to extend an unprecedented streak at home following a 10-game stretch with only two goals conceded in all competitions. Additionally, the club looks to build on back-to-back victories over the defending MLS Cup champions, LAFC, last week.
The Houston Dash will travel to Hollywood to take on Angel City FC at BMO Stadium in Downtown Los Angeles on Sunday, June 25 at 7:00 PM CT.
Houston Dynamo 2 return to SaberCats Stadium on Sunday, June 25 to host Earthquakes II as they look to bounce back.
Make sure you check out the latest episodes of the Bayou City Soccer Podcast, available everywhere you get your podcasts!
Major League Soccer
There’s a full Wednesday slate of MLS tonight, including a Texas rivalry as Austin FC takes on FC Dallas.
FC Dallas have bolstered their attack, announcing Monday they've signed Ghanaian winger Eugene Ansah. The 28-year-old is under contract through the 2024 MLS season with a club option for 2025.
The Canadian men's national team have named their 23-man roster for the 2023 Concacaf Gold Cup, with head coach John Herman including 10 MLS players in his squad.
Around the World
Arsenal have agreed a deal worth up to £67.5 million ($85.8m) to sign Chelsea forward Kai Havertz, sources have told ESPN.
Manchester United have made a second bid for Mason Mount but Chelsea are holding out for a fee closer to their valuation, sources have told ESPN.
The summer dates for the 2024 Copa América to be hosted by the United States were made official by CONMEBOL on Tuesday, with action set to begin on June 20 and run through to the final on July 14, 2024.
