Breakfast Links - October 11, 2023
(image via Houston Dynamo FC)
It’s FIFA week, and since all of the Houston Dynamo’s games have been played in a timely manner, it means no H-Town soccer this evening. However, there is baseball tonight as the Houston Astros take on the Minnesota Twins at Target Field! Here is your midweek update to get your morning going with our Breakfast Links.
Houston
The Houston Dash will travel to Florida this weekend for Decision Day. They will face the Orlando Pride at 4 PM in the final regular season match of the year. They’re going to need a win and a lot of help to get into the postseason.
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Major League Soccer
Four days after departing D.C. United, Wayne Rooney has a new job. Rooney has returned to England to take over Championship (second division) side Birmingham City with immediate effect, on a three-and-a-half-year deal.
Austin FC sporting director and chief soccer officer Rodolfo Borrell has wasted little time in clarifying a lightning-rod topic among their fanbase. Josh Wolff, the Verde & Black’s only head coach since they joined the league three years ago, will remain at the helm in 2024.
Around the World
Eden Hazard always said privately that the day he did not enjoy playing football anymore, he would quit. That day has now come. On Tuesday, the 32-year-old decided to end his 16-year professional career because the game was not fun for him anymore.
The U.K. and Ireland will host the 2028 European Championship, while Italy and Turkey will stage the 2032 edition of the tournament, UEFA announced on Tuesday.
Juventus midfielder Nicolo Fagioli is under investigation for alleged illegal betting activities, a prosecutor said on Wednesday, confirming earlier press reports.
