Daily Links: Jack McGlynn named finalist for U.S. Soccer Young Male Player of the Year

Philadelphia Union News

Philadelphia Union confirmed for Pot 1 of 2024 Concacaf Champions Cup Draw
The draw will begin by drawing a sphere from Pot 1, followed by a sphere from Pot A, to determine the club’s bracket position. This procedure will be repeated for the remaining seven spheres in Pot 1, always using the available bracket positions in Pot A.

Homegrown Jack McGlynn named finalist for U.S. Soccer Young Male Player of the Year
McGlynn had an outstanding 2023 Major League Soccer season for the Philadelphia Union, playing 1863 minutes through 30 games. The 20-year-old defensive midfielder started 18 of those matches, impressing with a team-high 85.8% passing success rate, plus two goals and three assists through the end of the team’s campaign.

MLS News

Charlotte FC in advanced talks to hire Dean Smith as head coach
The deal isn’t done yet, but Smith is the top choice. Frank Lampard and Seattle Sounders assistant Freddy Juarez were also finalists, sources say.

Revolution’s Defensive Coup: Lima Trade Signals Ambitious Moves for 2024
His ability to play on both flanks makes him a versatile asset, addressing the team’s immediate needs as right-back Brandon Bye recovers from a knee injury and left-back DeJuan Jones considers a possible transfer.

Nashville SC acquires midfielder Dru Yearwood in trade with New York Red Bulls
Yearwood appeared in 99 matches for New York, scoring three goals and adding two assists. However, 2023 was Yearwood’s least successful season in MLS, as he didn’t register a goal or an assist and started just 11 matches, down from 18 in both 2021 and 2022.