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Philadelphia Union and MLS News and Notes 1-19-16:

Now that the draft is almost over we are back within a slow time within the rumor mill. Hold on tight because it's only a matter of time until the news picks up again.

By Chuck Booth
Trey Madara

Specific objectives fueled MLS SuperDraft chaos | FOX Sports:
Fox tries to comprehend the craziness that was the MLS SuperDraft.

Dure: No simple solution makes MLS perfect for Jordan Morris or fans | Soccer Wire:

The Jordan Morris saga is beginning to come to a head. He reportedly has a contract offer to help Werder Bremen stave off relegation in the Bundisliga but Morris has to weigh that against his Homegrown Player contract with the Seattle Sounders.

Could Baseball's Luxury Tax System Work For Major League Soccer? | The Mane Land:

Our friends at The Mane Land raise an intriguing question on how the salary cap can be abolished in Major League soccer. The Luxury Tax in baseball also has some things in common with Financial Fair Play in European Leagues.

Silverbacks aren’t done as a soccer franchise | www.ajc.com:

There's still a chance for the Atlanta Silverbacks to co-exist with Atlanta United FC.

USL: Rochester Rhinos set for new ownership, pending city council approval of stadium lease | MLSsoccer.com:

The Rhinos are close to putting their ownership troubles behind them so they can get back to playing soccer.

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