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Daily Links: USA advances to Copa America despite Dest red card

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November 21, 2023

Alex Klein

MLS News

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.

Revolution Acquiring Austin FC’s Nick Lima
Lima joins the Revolution after appearing in 211 matches across all competitions for the San Jose Earthquakes and Austin FC, where he tallied eight goals and 16 assists over 16,293 minutes. Lima also has nine caps with the United States Men’s National Team.

US Soccer News

USMNT overcomes Dest red card to book Copa America spot
The U.S. won the aggregate series 4-2 after a 3-0 victory in Austin, Texas, on Thursday. As a result, the Americans also advanced to the semifinals of the Nations League in March, a tournament in which the U.S. is the two-time defending champion.

USWNT December roster announced
The USWNT will face China in friendlies on December 2nd at DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale and December 5th at Toyota Stadium in Frisco. The roster includes Jenna Nighswonger, who won 2023 NWSL Rookie of the Year, and Korbin Albert, who each will be attending their first USWNT camp.

CONMEBOL Announces Host Venues for Opening and Final matches of the CONMEBOL Copa America 2024
The opening match, scheduled for Thursday, June 20, 2024, will be held at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The final match will be played on Sunday, July 14, 2024, at Hard Rock Stadium, located in Miami Gardens, Florida.

Rest of the World News

Italy reach Euro 2024 after draw, Ukraine headed to playoffs
European champions Italy finished second, level on 14 points with third-placed Ukraine, but with a better head-to-head record after a tense affair that could have gone either way.