Brotherly Game Daily Links 12/11/17

Philadelphia Union News

Philadelphia Union announce protected list
These are the 11 players that LAFC won’t be getting from the Union.

MLS News

MLS announces available players for selection in Expansion Draft
The Los Angeles Football Club will have the opportunity to select up to five players during the Expansion Draft as they prepare for their 2018 debut. A list of 308 players is available.

List of MLS Free Agents for 2018 season
Free Agency officially begins on Tues., Dec. 12 at 3 p.m.

LAFC acquire defender Walker Zimmerman from FC Dallas
Expansion team makes their first-ever trade in MLS.

Kei Kamara: Robbo Finally Gets His Man
The Vancouver Whitecaps traded two draft picks to New England Sunday Morning in exchange for forward Kei Kamara.

Peak MLS: Sporting KC Trade for Retired Player
A draft pick, four out of contract players and a player who retired. MLS Expansion Draft shenanigans?

Timbers Trade Mattocks to D.C. United for a 2018 International Roster Slot
A club source tells Stumptown Footy that the Portland Timbers on Sunday morning traded the right to exclusively negotiate with Darren Mattocks to D.C. United in exchange for an international roster.

Chicago Fire Deal Arturo Alvarez To Houston
Trade nets Chicago a draft pick, allows veteran winger to return to his hometown.

Atlanta United acquire fourth round 2018 SuperDraft pick from LAFC
Atlanta continues to make moves during the half-day transfer window.

US Soccer News

NCAA men's soccer final: Stanford beats Indiana in overtime
Behind a golden goal from Sam Werner, Stanford defeated Indiana, 1-0, in front of 5,764 at Talen Energy Stadium.

Rest of the World News

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola hits back at Jose Mourinho penalty gripe – 'We won because we were better'
Pep Guardiola insisted that Manchester City won the derby because they were better, despite Jose Mourinho's earlier protests for a penalty.

Liverpool's Jurgen Klopp defends Philippe Coutinho and Roberto Firmino benching in draw vs Everton
Jurgen Klopp defended his decision to not start Philippe Coutinho and Roberto Firmino in Liverpool's 1-1 with Everton on Sunday.

Borussia Dortmund sack coach Peter Bosz; Peter Stoger appointed
Borussia Dortmund have sacked head coach Peter Bosz following the team's 2-1 home defeat against Werder Bremen on Saturday.

Peru captain Paolo Guerrero to miss World Cup, banned 1 year
Peru captain Paolo Guerrero will miss the World Cup after being banned by FIFA for one year because of a positive test for cocaine.