Brotherly Game Daily Links 1/3/17

Philadelphia Union News

Philadelphia Union organization loses another coach
Jeff Cook, who coached the Philadelphia Union U19s and was an assistant for Bethlehem Steel FC, was announced as the new Penn State head coach on Tuesday.

MLS News

Orlando City Reportedly Completes Deal to Acquire Sacha Kljestan from New York Red Bulls
Carlos Rivas and Tommy Redding are headed to New Jersey, per an ESPN report. Lions also receive TAM.

Borussia Monchengladbach win race to sign Orlando's Cyle Larin
The 22-year-old Larin has spent his three-year pro career entirely with Orlando City SC, scoring 43 goals in 87 league appearances.

Official: Timbers Sign Centerback Julio Cascante
After successes with David Guzman and Roy Miller in 2017, the Timbers have gone back to the Saprissa well to sign their targeted young, TAM-level centerback.

Jordan Harvey announces he’s joining LAFC
Veteran left back coming home to join expansion team.

D.C. United reportedly signs Junior Moreno
The Washington Post says that the Black-and-Red have landed a Venezuela international to strengthen their midfield.

Rest of the World News

Man City cruise by Watford while Spurs win and Carroll saves West Ham
Andy Carroll scored a pair of second-half goals—including a late winner—to help West Ham climb out of the relegation zone with a 2-1 win.