Happy Thursday, y’all! Jackson back with you for the Scarves and Spikes daily newsletter.
The news cycle seemed to open back up yesterday with a few reports slipping through the cracks. Josef? He’s headed to the Columbus Crew for the rest of the 2026 season, plus an option for the 2027 sprint season. You can put those ideas and dreams back away for a while.That’s not all, though, as a report from Germán García Grova emerged that Atlanta United are nearing an agreement for Boca Juniors midfielder Williams Alarcón. A reliable source out of South America, García Grova claims the deal would be a loan with an option to buy for the Five Stripes, who seem a bit full in midfield at the moment. Could we see other dominos fall as this deal nears completion?
Finally, we’ll be out at the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Training Ground later this morning for the annual media match. Stay tuned across socials for some (admittedly unathletic) shenangians, which will be live streamed on Atlanta United’s YouTube channel at 10 am.
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Atlanta United in “advanced negotiations” with Boca Juniors midfielder Williams Alarcón, per report
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ICYMI: Last night’s Scarves and Spikes Podcast
The guys had plenty to discuss last night with new transfer rumors and, at long last, a home match on the horizon.
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That’s your rundown for today. Have a good one out there!