Brotherly Game Daily Links 12/8/16

Philadelphia Union News

MLS Offseason 101: Part 1 – Expansion Draft
The MLS offseason is in full swing, and PhiladelphiaUnion.com is here to help navigate all of the steps as the Union build for 2017 with our Offseason 101 primer.

MLS News

MLS to significantly increase TAM spread across the league
MLS is increasing the amount of Targeted Allocation Money available to its clubs.

Sources: Atlanta United acquiring Michael Parkhurst from Columbus
The veteran central defender is being shipped to Atlanta United, where his passing skills should be a good fit under head coach Gerardo Martino.

LA Galaxy: Curt Onalfo favorite to take over as manager
All signs are pointing toward Curt Onalfo being named the next manager of the LA Galaxy.

Pedro Morales Officially Bids Farewell to Vancouver
Pedro Morales is officially an Ex-Whitecap.

Report: LA Galaxy's Landon Donovan to retire, again
Landon Donovan is returning to retirement.

Mix Diskerud and New York City FC looking to part ways
NYCFC manager Patrick Vieira said that the team are working with Mix Diskerud in order to find an arrangement for the club and player to part ways.

St. Louis seeks $40 million in state tax credits for MLS stadium
The application, prepared by the city’s Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority, puts the total estimated cost of the stadium and acquiring a team at $405 million.St. Louis seeks $40 million in state tax credits for MLS stadium

The application, prepared by the city's Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority, puts the total estimated cost of the stadium and acquiring a team at $405 million.

Rest of the World News

Borussia Dortmund draw at Real Madrid, Porto thrash Leicester and Spurs win
Marco Reus scored a late equaliser for Borussia Dortmund as they fought back from two goals down to earn a 2-2 draw against Real Madrid at the Bernabeu.