MLS Expansion plans revealed, Waiver Draft a bust: Brotherly Game Daily Links 12/16/16

MLS News

MLS expansion: Don Garber sets timetable for league growth to 28
MLS aims to have 26 teams by 2020 and will announce its next two expansion cities in 2017.

David Beckham's MLS project could be based in Las Vegas
The former Manchester United star has found launching his own football club more difficult than first imagined and is reportedly reconsidering his options.

No selections made in the 2016 MLS Waiver Draft
The 2016 MLS Waiver Draft has passed without a pick being made from the 43 players available.

Rumor: Javier Morales to join FC Dallas
RSL’s former maestro is staying in the Western Conference.

Portland Timbers and Steven Taylor Part Ways
The Portland Timbers’ offseason makeover continued today as the team parted ways with English center back Steven Taylor.

D.C. United planning to launch USL team in 2018
United would join a growing number of MLS organizations owning and operating a secondary pro team.

Physics professor analyzes Stefan Frei's epic save that helped the Sounders win their first MLS Cup
It was the save heard 'round the soccer world. Seattle Sounders goalkeeper Stefan Frei pulled off what Sports Illustrated called "the greatest high-stakes save in MLS history."

Rest of the World News

Shortlists announced for CONCACAF Awards
Several of the region's biggest stars, including Christian Pulisic and Javier Hernandez, are up for Male Player of the Year.

América vs. Real Madrid – Match Report
Real Madrid forwards Karim Benzema and Cristiano Ronaldo scored as Mexican side Club America were beaten 2-0 in Thursday's Club World Cup semifinal at the International Stadium Yokohama.