Tragedy in Colombia early this morning as the flight carrying Chapecoense, the Copa Sudamericana finalists, to Medellin crashed on its final approach to the airport. 76 people died in the disaster, with five surviving the crash. Three players are among the survivors. Reports are still coming in this morning.
Chapecoense reached the final last week with a surprising semifinal victory over San Lorenzo of Argentina. Reaching the Copa Sudamericana final was a first for the small club that has only sparingly played in Brazil’s top flight. They have won their state championship five times, most recently earlier this year.
They have been compared to Leicester City’s success. Both are teams from smaller cities that are achieving success against all odds.
Fans are now gathering at the team’s stadium in Chapecó, comforting one another during this time of tragedy. Brazil’s president Michel Tamer has declared three days of national mourning.
Our thoughts are with Chapecoense and all of their supporters in this time of loss.
Our thoughts go out to everyone at @ChapecoenseReal and those affected by this tragedy. #ForçaChape pic.twitter.com/o50UvHbTFf
— Atlanta United FC (@ATLUTD) November 29, 2016
Domestic
Minnesota will introduce Adrian Heath as their new manager this morning (Pioneer Press)
LA Galaxy expect to name their new manager before the end of the year (LA Galaxy)
Who will the new manager of the LA Galaxy be? (LAG Confidential)
Merritt Paulson, owner of the Timbers, doesn’t expect Caleb Porter to leave Portland (Oregon Live)
Is the USMNT in Jesse Marsch’s future? (MSG Network)
Fans welcome the Western Conference champions back to Seattle (Sounder at Heart)
The St. Louis expansion bid is getting more interesting by the day (St. Louis Soccer Report)
2. An unnamed USL Club was offered 3 Cosmos players by agents, with the news that Cosmos' future was uncertain.
— Nipun (@NipunChopra7) November 28, 2016
U.S. U20 women’s national team loses in World Cup semifinal to North Korea 2-1 in extra time (U.S. Soccer)
Can futsal deliver inner city soccer stars to the U.S.? (Guardian)
International
Is Celtic targeting Orlando’s Cyle Larin? (FourFourTwo)
Christian Pulisic’s reported transfer fee from Borussia Dortmund is $31M (NBC Pro Soccer Talk)
Was also told that the an affiliate #CanPL women's league to launch after men's league on solid ground has been at least discussed.
— Duane Rollins (@24thminute) November 28, 2016