Daily Links: USMNT head coach rumors heating up

MLS News

Dynamo post second straight shutout of Los Angeles FC
After a dominant 4-0 win in Houston on Saturday, the Dynamo (7-7-3, 24 points) triumphed in the rematch thanks to Micael’s 23rd-minute goal and another solid defensive performance.

Inter Miami talks progressing with Busquets, Martino; Suarez, Di Maria not imminent
Sources briefed on talks said they believe Miami hopes to sign Busquets to a contract of $1.65 million or less and thus won’t require using one of the club’s three designated player (DP) slots.

Inter Miami winger Corentin Jean out for the season with ACL injury
Since signing for the South Florida club from RC Lens in Ligue 1 in 2022, Jean had been an on-and-off starter, only clocking in 73 minutes on the field in his first season. In 2023, Jean had settled into the squad and played 12 games but only scored once during those appearances.

US Soccer News

FC Cincinnati’s Luciano Acosta close to gaining U.S. citizenship, USMNT eligibility
FC Cincinnati and GM Chris Albright are helping facilitate the process. The U.S. Soccer Federation sent a letter of recommendation for Acosta’s petition for naturalization.

LAFC’s Steve Cherundolo denies USMNT coaching rumors
“The reports are completely fabricated and false. That’s all I can say about that. I’m committed to LAFC and I plan on being here a long time.”

Patrick Vieira keen on USMNT head coach job, has been contacted
Vieira, 46, left Palace in March amid a run of poor results and the team in danger of relegation after going winless in 12 straight games. He also coached New York City FC in MLS from 2016 to ’18 and Ligue 1 club Nice from 2018 to ’20 before taking the job at Palace.