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2023 MLS All-Star Team Roster
Twenty-six players will represent Major League Soccer against English Premier League side Arsenal for the 2023 MLS All-Star Game, held July 19 at D.C. United’s Audi Field.

Teemu Pukki signs for Minnesota United in MLS after Norwich exit
The Finnish striker has signed a two-year Designated Player contract with Minnesota, who have the option to extend until December 2025, and will occupy an international roster slot.

Tata Martino to be named Inter Miami coach as early as Wednesday, will reunite with Messi
The former FC Barcelona, Argentina and Atlanta United coach was in Argentina over the weekend, traveling to Miami on Tuesday, and is expected to be formally introduced as early as Wednesday.

Franco Negri out for rest of season with knee injury
The 28-year-old sustained the injury in the 38th minute during Miami’s 4-1 defeat to Philadelphia Union this past weekend. Negri joined the Eastern Conference team this past winter having previously played for Argentinian side Godoy Cruz.

TFC promotion: Jason Hernandez named Toronto FC general manager
Hernandez is in his fifth season with Toronto FC as a front-office staff member. He spent the past two seasons (2021 and 2022) as an assistant general manager, player personnel and engagement strategy, assisting with personnel recruitment and player acquisitions.

US Soccer News

USMNT to face Uzbekistan, Oman in September friendlies
Uzbekistan and Oman will reportedly make the trip to the United States this September for friendlies on Sept. 9 and 12 respectively, Univision reported during Saturday’s Gold Cup match vs. Jamaica. St. Louis CITY SC’s CITYPARK and Minnesota United’s Allianz Field will play host to the friendlies, according to the report.

PSV Eindhoven sign USMNT’s Ricardo Pepi from Augsburg
Sources added that the transfer fee is €9 million ($9.8 million) and that Pepi will sign a five-year deal after completing his medical.

Concacaf News

Stoppage time equalizer earns Guadeloupe draw with Canada
Guadeloupe continued the momentum it had built during the Gold Cup Prelims, when it kept a clean sheet in consecutive games, with a strong start to group play.

Redemption for Lom as Guatemala down Cuba in opener
It is Guatemala’s first Gold Cup group stage victory since the 2011 tournament when they defeated Grenada 4-0. With the win, Guatemala sit atop the group with three points.

Rest of the World News

Kane unavailable for transfer amid Bayern interest
It has been reported that Bayern have submitted a €70 million ($76.6m) offer for the Kane, 29, but sources told ESPN that Spurs have not received an official bid from the German champions.