Daily Links: Colorado hires Chris Armas as their new manager

Philadelphia Union News

The Union start building next year’s squad with midfield prospect Sanders Ngabo
The 19-year-old has been a pro in Denmark’s first division for two years and has played for Denmark’s under-19 team. He’s a prospect, and this is what the Union do.

MLS News

Colorado Rapids Hire Chris Armas as Head Coach: Burgundy Wave Reacts
Armas comes to Colorado having previously been on staff at Leeds United during their wild relegation season in the Premiership. Prior to that, he was an assistant at Manchester United under interim Ralf Rangnick. He lasted less than six months as Toronto FC manager in 2021. Before that, he spent six seasons in the New York Red Bulls organization.

The Crew announce multi-year contract extension for Darlington Nagbe
The three-time MLS Cup champion now has a deal that will keep him with the team through the 2025 season, with a club option in 2026.

Atlanta United announces sweeping departures in 2023 year-end moves
In what could have been the most anticipated story of Atlanta United’s 2023 season, the club announced its year-end roster moves ahead of the 2024 MLS season.

D.C. United hires Ally Mackay as GM from Nashville
Mackay was previously the assistant GM at Nashville SC, where he worked under GM Mike Jacobs and helped build NSC into a competitive MLS outfit that has qualified for the postseason in every year of that club’s existence since it joined the league in 2020.

Rest of the World News

Everton hit with 10-point penalty for financial rule breaches
An independent commission imposed an immediate deduction that will see Everton drop from 14th into the relegation zone, above bottom side Burnley on goal difference. The club described the decision as unjust and said it would appeal.