The Take
Good morning, y’all! Jackson here with the Scarves and Spikes Daily newsletter for your Thursday.
Still reeling from yesterday’s World Cup semifinal in the Benz? Yeah, us too. What a summer to be alive in Atlanta.
And now, if your head isn’t done spinning, MLS action is BACK today, with Atlanta United returning tomorrow night up in Nashville. Four matches on your schedule this evening, with a potential Robert Lewandowski debut? Buckle up, y’all.
Top Story
World Cup Atlanta: Argentina vs England semi-final instant reactions
In what’s likely going to go down as the biggest sporting event in the history of the city of Atlanta, Argentina squeaked a 2-1 win over England in…
Also Today
Enea Mihaj reaches “verbal agreement” with Turkish top-flight club Samsunspor, per its president
Could Enea Mihaj be close to leaving Atlanta United in favor of a move to Turkey?
Atlanta United completes transfer of Paulo Diaz through 2028, options for 29, 30
That’s two in two days, as Atlanta United completes another rumored defensive transfer!
Atlanta United make Junior Alonso signing official
The first true signing of Atlanta United’s summer window is here!
Games to Watch
MLS
- CF Montréal v Toronto, 7:30 PM ET
- Chicago v Vancouver, 8:30 PM ET
- St. Louis v Kansas City, 8:30 PM ET
- Seattle v Portland, 10:30 PM ET
Liga MX
- Necaxa v Atlante, 9:00 PM ET
- Tijuana v Tigres, 11:10 PM ET
The Freebie
ICYMI: The latest Scarves and Spikes Podcast was live getting ready for the Five Stripes’ return to action last night! Two new signings and rivalry match on Friday make for plenty to discuss.
Catch it here! (or on plenty of other platforms.) →
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That’s your rundown for today, written by Jackson. See you at the next one.