The Daily Dirt, June 23: Don’t Wanna Fight

Business will be picking up for Atlanta United soon when the summer transfer window opens. With rumors already out there about some possible signings, keep checking with us as news breaks. Be sure to follow us on Twitter and Facebook so you don’t miss anything.

In the meantime, many of Atlanta United’s academy signing class is in action with Georgia United at the US Soccer Development Academy playoffs in Texas this week. Homegrown signing Andrew Carleton had a pair of goals for the U18’s in a losing effort, while the U16’s beat MLS’ New England Revolution U16 3-2.

Also, we’re waiting for Jeffrey Otoo to make his debut in Charleston with the Battery, alongside goalkeeper Alex Tambakis. Junior Burgos is between NASL seasons with the Tampa Bay Rowdies and isn’t back in action until July 2.

It’s a small roster currently, but rest up for what could turn into a wild summer on the Atlanta United front.

Coming to America

Roland Alberg with a hat trick to lead Philadelphia to a crazy 4-3 win over the Chicago Fire (Brotherly Game)

RSL battles back after giving up early goal, defeat Red Bulls 2-1 at Rio Tinto. (RSL Soapbox)

Colorado gains a point on the road at the StubHub Center, holding the Galaxy to a 0-0 draw. (LAG Confidential)

New York Cosmos looking “very hard” at options for a new temporary stadium for next season (Empire of Soccer)

The World Has Turned and Left Me Here

I’ve never wished I was in Reykjavík before, but I’m sure it was a party last night. Somebody check on this announcer:

No one expected it, but Ireland upset Italy to move on to the Round of 16 (SB Nation)

Chile scores two early goals, overcomes a long storm delay and Colombia to reach the Copa America Centenario final. Colombia will face the US on Saturday night in the 3rd Place match (SB Nation)

A new form of “deliberate provocation” earns a second yellow card in Sweden (Yahoo)

Atlanta

Peachtree City MOBA scores in stoppage time to defeat the Tri-Cities Otters 2-1 in PDL action at Starr’s Mill High School last night. Jessey Hein and Omar Jarun scored for MOBA.

The Hawks are now Dennis Schröder’s team; Jeff Teague headed to Indiana and Atlanta will receive the 12th pick in tonight’s NBA Draft (Peachtree Hoops)

Braves winning streak ends in Miami at six (Talking Chop)