Major Link Soccer: NYRB ship Dax McCarty to Chicago

MLS/NWSL

Chicago made a splash yesterday, acquiring holding midfielder Dax McCarty from NY Red Bulls for a good chunk of allocation money. While Fire fans are just thankful their FO didn't waste resources on Bastian Schweinsteiger and the move gives the Red Bulls flexibility, it forces fans to say goodbye to the captain of their club's most successful period.

Though still a year away from entering MLS, LAFC's presence was still felt at the 2017 SuperDraft thanks to their hosting facilities and supporters.

USA

Home matches in the Hex are viewed as the most critical; here's Burgundy Wave's predictions on where the USMNT's will be.

World

It sounds like Bayern Munich will launch its own television channel soon. They'd be one of a dozen or so European clubs to start their own network, but the first in Germany.

Meanwhile, Juventus held a special event yesterday to unveil their new logo, a minimalist "J" to replace the iconic black and white stripes.

Soccer to Watch Today:

English FA Cup

12:05pm Lincoln City vs Ipswich Town Fox Sports 2, Fox Soccer 2Go

Africa Cup of Nations

8:00am Ghana vs Uganda beIN SPORTS, fuboTV, beIN SPORTS CONNECT

11:00am Mali vs Egypt beIN SPORTS, fuboTV, beIN SPORTS CONNECT