The Daily Dirt: Jordan Morris denies Werder Bremen

Jordan Morris has impressed during his training period with Werder Bremen, so much so that the Bundesliga club attempted to sign the young American striker. But in a great development for domestic soccer in the United States, Morris has decided to stay home and play in MLS. Seattle Sounders possess the rights for the 21-year-old, and the club intends to make Morris the highest-paid homegrown player in league history.

"The player has made ​​it clear after intensive discussions that he currently sees its future in America," Werder Bremen sporting director Thomas Gauge said in an official statement. "This decision, we respect, of course."

Jermaine Jones would take pay cut for long-term Revolution deal [ESPNFC]

Jones is a free agent, currently without a club. The midfielder was already offered a new contract from the Revs, but he's displeased by a 20 percent decrease in compensation. So apparently he won't take that much of a pay cut.

Gareth Bale, Lionel Messi hurt in Real Madrid and Barcelona blowouts [SBN]

This isn't great for two of the biggest stars in La Liga. Messi shouldn't miss more than one game, but Bale could be out for three weeks.

This lady with a cane just strolled right through a Greek soccer game like it was a park [SBN]

When you're old, you don't have time to walk around the soccer field.

An old lady with a walking stick interrupts amateur game in Greece https://t.co/euyPwNTyGT pic.twitter.com/59LTTNgs0K

— 101 Great Goals (@101greatgoals) January 18, 2016

What's happening in The A?

The Hawks won an MLK Day matinee Monday, racing to a 98-81 home victory over the Orlando Magic. Six Hawks scored in double-figures, led by Al Horford's 15 points, seven rebounds, two assists, two blocks, and one steal.