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We hope you had a great holiday weekend, let’s get you caught up on what you might have missed here at Dirty South Soccer.
Andres Guardado confirms MLS interest
POLL: Will Atlanta United acquire a DP this summer?
Atlanta United Big Board: Central Midfielders
Atlanta United Big Board: Wingers
Alex Tambakis notches another shutout
How to spot a bogus transfer rumor
With the MLS transfer window now open, the news will be hitting all the time. Please be sure to follow DSS on Twitter and Facebook for the latest.
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America
Dallas claims the best record in MLS with a comprehensive 4-0 thrashing of Orlando. (Big D Soccer)
FT: Icing on the cake. @fcdallas rout @OrlandoCitySC 4-0 to take all three points. #DALvORL https://t.co/fntILUWvev
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) July 5, 2016
The only fireworks were after the game in Commerce City, Rapids and Timbers finish scoreless (Burgundy Wave)
End to end action.
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) July 5, 2016
Both 'keepers with saves at each end to keep it scoreless. #COLvPOR https://t.co/H5rfmRK5z3
Robbie Keane scores on a beautiful curler to lead LA to a 2-0 win over Vancouver (LAG Confidential)
Right back where he left off. https://t.co/j0lmvQ2na5 #LAvVAN pic.twitter.com/O4pxd6ZZ84
— LA Galaxy (@LAGalaxy) July 5, 2016
But then, Nigel de Jong was on the field, so you knew this was a possibility:
de Jong is shown a red card. pic.twitter.com/FJWMvUlLzu
— Total MLS (@TotalMLS) July 5, 2016
Matt Doyle looks at transfer window possibilities around MLS (Armchair Analyst)
Houston Dynamo plan to be “incredibly proactive” in improving their roster during the transfer window (Houston Chronicle)
Vancouver could be busy as well, here’s an in-depth look at their options (The Province)
Great look at Toronto’s roster situation and what they might look at doing during the transfer window (Waking the Red)
Kwadwo Poku left New York in search of more playing time (Pulse)
World
Jose Mourinho dropping bombs at his first Manchester United press conference:
Jose Mourinho on Wayne Rooney in midfield: "You can tell me his pass is amazing but my pass is amazing too without pressure." #MUFC
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) July 5, 2016
The chase is on for Andre Gomes as Real Madrid, Barcelona, Chelsea, and Manchester United are after his signature (Managing Madrid)
Has AC Milan been sold? (The AC Milan Offside)
Atlanta
Talking Chop has the latest news in Braves Country (Talking Chop)
With the Hawks still needing to shore up their roster, who is still out there for them? (Peachtree Hoops)
Sony Michel’s broken arm is a huge setback for the Georgia Bulldogs (Dawg Sports)