Atlanta United acquires Garza, Benedetto staying with Boca Juniors: Brotherly Game Daily Links 12/24/16

Philadelphia Union News

In appreciation of Earnie Stewart and the transfer market (part two)
Buy low, sell high, and trust the kids.

MLS News

Sounders acquire Will Bruin in Trade with Dynamo
Sounders give up general allocation money and targeted allocation money.

Chicago Fire acquire ex-LA Galaxy midfielder Juninho on loan via allocation
The Chicago Fire acquired former LA Galaxy midfielder Juninho via the Allocation Process on Friday, signing the Brazilian on a one-year loan from Liga MX side Club Tijuana. The deal includes an option to purchase the player outright and extend his MLS contract.

OFFICIAL: Greg Garza completes loan move to Atlanta United
USMNT left back is officially Atlanta's.

Dario Benedetto spurns MLS offer, staying at Boca Juniors
At least until June.

Columbus Crew SC announce signing of Jukka Raitala
The Black & Gold add a defender with Bundesliga experience.

Houston Dynamo sign Honduran international Romell Quioto
The Houston Dynamo have signed forward Romell Quioto, the club announced today. Quioto joins the Dynamo on a full transfer, pending the receipt of his P-1 Visa and International Transfer Certificate (ITC).

Now or never: 7 MLS players entering make-or-break 2017 seasons
We've seen flashes of promise from these guys, but we keep waiting for them to reach their potential. Will it happen in 2017?