Breakfast Links - March 31, 2023

(image via Houston Dash/Twitter)

Who doesn’t love Friday. If you don’t, then we can’t be friends. Here are your Breakfast Links for everyone but Friday haters!

Houston

The Houston Dynamo are building something different from what fans have been used. The Dynamo are in the midst of a two game win streak and hope to extend it tomorrow when they take on the San Jose Earthquakes. Adalberto “Coco” Carrasquilla might be limited after being away on national team duty with Panama. Maybe we have in fact hit Raines SZN after all. Let’s go Dynamo!

The Houston Dash didn’t have the perfect start to the season when they welcomed fans for their home opener at Shell Energy Stadium last weekend. The match against Racing Louisville ended in a goalless draw, in which the Dash had plenty of opportunities in front of goal. Now the ladies travel north to take on the Chicago Red Stars for an early match on Saturday. DTFO!

Houston Dynamo 2 lost their first match of the season against Austin FC II a week ago and now the boys will look to bounce back, this time playing at home in front of their fans. Dos will take on Colorado Rapids 2 Sunday at SaberCats Stadium, formerly known as AVEVA Stadium. Get your tickets and support the next generation of Dynamo players. Vamos Dyna Dos!

Make sure you check out the latest episodes of the Bayou City Soccer Podcast, available everywhere you get your podcasts.

Major League Soccer

Amid a torrid start to his 2023 campaign, Atlanta United midfielder Thiago Almada has garnered MLS Player of the Month honors for February/March 2023. The 21-year-old World Cup-winning Argentine has been in sensational form for the Five Stripes, racking up an eye-popping four goals and four assists through his team's first four matches. Atlanta United went 3W-0L-1D during that span, with Almada becoming the first player in MLS history to hit four goals and four assists in his team's first four matches.

The 2023 Generation adidas Cup kicks off on Saturday, April 1 at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida. Once again, MLS academies will be tested against some of the best teams and players from around the globe.

Charlotte FC midfielder Brandt Bronico has been issued a one-match suspension and an undisclosed fine for serious foul play that occurred during Charlotte's match against the New York Red Bulls on March 25. Bronico will serve his suspension during Charlotte’s match against Toronto FC on April 1.

Around the world

Owners and directors of English Premier League clubs can be disqualified for human rights abuses, the organisation said Thursday. The league announced changes to its owners' and directors' test (OADT), which include new rules that will give it power to remove leading officials who contravene them. As well as human rights abusers, any individuals or companies subject to government sanctions can also be disqualified.

Tottenham forward Richarlison has denied he played a role in the departure of former manager Antonio Conte, insisting he had a lot of respect for the Italian coach. Conte left Tottenham by mutual consent on Sunday after relations between him and the club deteriorated at all levels in recent weeks.

Chelsea knocked out holders Lyon in a penalty shootout to reach the semifinals of the Women's Champions League after a thrilling second leg at Stamford Bridge on Thursday. Maren Mjelde's VAR-awarded penalty with the final kick of extra time cancelled out goals from Lyon's Vanessa Gilles and Sara Däbritz to level the tie up at 2-2 and send the quarterfinal to spot kicks following Chelsea's 1-0 win in the first leg.

Argentina has submitted a formal bid to host this year's Under-20 World Cup in place of Indonesia, which was stripped of its rights to stage the tournament, FIFA president Gianni Infantino said on Thursday. Argentina was the only country to submit a formal offer. The FIFA Bureau will decide whether to accept the proposal in two or three days with the tournament scheduled to start on May 20.

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