The Daily Dirt, November 5: Just Like Anyone

The next month will set the stage for Atlanta United’s roster build out as MLS clubs make their decisions on their direction for 2017. News will continue to come out about clubs’ decisions on contract options for a number of their players.

This is will help us build out the road map for Atlanta United as they add players in the Expansion Draft, Free Agency, Waiver Draft, and Re-Entry Draft in just over a month’s time.

I know that most of the focus is on the Expansion Draft, but don’t forget about the other ways Atlanta will add players. Gems can be found in all of the methods, and the front office will be acquiring players in every way to build a strong initial roster.

Stay tuned for updates from around the league. Also, check out the full SB Nation roster of websites covering teams from around the league.

Domestic

Uncertain offseason awaits two Columbus stalwarts (Massive Report)

Former Minnesota Thunder great Amos Magee could be heading back to Minnesota for a key role (ESPN)

Who should return to Portland in 2017? (Stumptown Footy)

How did the Cosmos end up choosing Belson Stadium for the NASL championship game if they get there? (Empire of Soccer)

International

Liverpool shopping for a winger in January? (Liverpool Offside)

Could that be Christian Pulisic? (ESPN)

Mourinho readying a complete overhaul of the Manchester United roster over the next two transfer windows (Telegraph)

Anthony Martial “hurt” by losing #9 shirt to Zlatan Ibrahimovic (ESPN)

Local

North Georgia’s women advanced to the Peach Belt final by defeating UNC-Pembroke in the conference semifinals 4-0 yesterday.

Young Harris knocked out North Georgia’s men in the conference semifinals in overtime 4-3 (Young Harris Athletics)