🫡 ☕️ ⚽️ We are back on this Mighty Monday. Hope you had a great weekend Statesiders, let’s catch you up on what you may have missed in the futbol world. USA falls to Germany 3-1 but there are some positive takeaways, the Glazer family is willing to sell Manchester United but only at the right price and finally we look at the young talents in the MLS that promise a bright future for the league 👀.

USMNT

USMNT vs Germany Takeaways

⚽🏫 USMNT falls to Germany 3-1. The bad news: the scoreline. The good news: Goal for Pulisic and the return of Gio Reyna. You learn a thing or two during these friendlies, and it was a good opportunity to test out a lineup with captain Tyler Adams out of the squad due to injury.

🚀✈️ Pulisic gives the people a goal to remember. A solid first half for the USMNT, and Pulisic scored a beauty from outside of the box to give them the lead. (Picture above is Pulisic transforming into 2002 Brazilian Ronaldo).

👨‍✈️🎮 Gio Reyna and Berhalter squash the beef. For the fans, seeing Gio back in the starting 11 was a hopeful sign that the high school drama is behind the team. We got a solid 45 minutes from Gio who is easing back to the field from injury. Catch the boys in their second friendly of the international break against Ghana on Tuesday.

Business

Hey Man, U Got Rejected

⏳💵 Sheikh Jassim drops out. Leading prospective buyer Sheikh Jassim withdraws from the race to buy Manchester United. The Glazer family wasn’t all that content with the $6.1 Billion offer from the Qatari group and rejected the offer as they see the club being valued higher than what was offered.

👋👋 Real estate fortune and sports teams. The fortune of the Glazer family primarily comes from commercial real estate and sports teams. Famously being the owners of the NFL Tampa Bay Buccaneers since 1995, and most recently becoming the owners of Manchester United in 2006. Manchester has struggled in recent years to deliver results, and fans have grown impatient with the ownership and want the Glazers out.

🧑‍💼💼 Next Up: Sir James Ratcliffe. It’s been reported that Ratcliffe has made an offer for a 25% stake in the club and the board will be voting to decide whether or not to accept this bid. The idea is Ratcliffe will increasing his ownership over the years.

The Talent Factory

MLS: 22 Under 22

The MLS just dropped a treasure chest of talents on us, and it's time to meet the next generation of ballers who have been cooking stateside. These are the top 22 players under 22, and they're the fuel igniting the future of the beautiful game. Here are the top five gems from this list:

1️⃣ Alan Velasco, FC Dallas (21)

Alan Velasco is the real deal at FC Dallas. At just 21, he dances through defenders like a tango, delivering silky passes with the elegance of a maestro. His flair and creativity on the pitch will give you goosebumps, and he's destined for greatness. 💃🔥

2️⃣ Benjamin Cremaschi, Inter Miami (18)

Meet Benjamin Cremaschi, the 18-year-old midfield metronome for Inter Miami, who can do it all with his speed, skill, and killer instinct. The Robin to Messi’s Batman, Cremaschi is a young prodigy that we can't wait to see leading the orchestra in the years to come. 🎶💫

3️⃣ Aidan Morris, Columbus Crew (21)

Aidan Morris, the 21-year-old dynamo, patrols the midfield like a guardian angel. He's that all-action midfielder who makes sure the opposition leaves with empty pockets. If soccer were a heist movie, he'd be the hero. 🦸‍♂️💼

4️⃣ Noel Buck, New England Revolution (18)

Noel Buck, the 18-year-old versatile, box-to-box midfielder brings strength, energy, and composure to the pitch. He’s a wolf prowling the heart of the midfield, with an absolute appetite for controlling the game. Like his opponents know too well … you blink, and he’ll be serving himself up as feast before you know it. 🐺⚽

5️⃣ Brian Gutierrez, Chicago Fire (20)

Brian Gutierrez? Let’s just say game appreciates game. A one-of-a-kind creative midfielder, he'll weave passes through defenses like a master weaver crafting intricate patterns. His play is like an art exhibition on the field. 🎨🪢

These are just a few of the coldest young ballers in the MLS. To uncover the full lineup of MLS's top 22 under 22, check out the official list here.

We think it’s safe to say that the beautiful game is in good hands. More from us and these young prodigies to come. ⚽📰🌟

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