January 18 US Paper Talk: DC United and Inter Miami poised to make head coach announcements
- Planet Sport writer
- 18 January 2021
Losada receives glowing endorsement from Kljestan, while Neville and Henderson are Beckham’s picks
SOCCER: DC United are close to finalizing a deal for Hernan Losada to be their new head coach. The 38-year-old Argentinian left Belgian side Beerschot on Sunday, saying "it is a dream for many coaches to work in the MLS". Losada is little known outside of Belgium but received a glowing tribute from veteran Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder Sacha Kljestan. Kljestan was Losada's roommate while at Anderlecht. He said: I'm excited to see him in MLS. He's a smart guy." (Washington Post)
SOCCER: Inter Miami are set to announce Phil Neville as their new head coach today, with Chris Henderson joining him as sporting director/chief soccer officer. The appointments come after co-owner David Beckham vowed to become more hands-on with the franchise following a disappointing debut season. (Miami Herald)
SOCCER: Jordan Morris is set to swap Seattle Sounders for Swansea City after signing a loan deal with the EFL club. (Various)
SOCCER: The US women's national team continue their preparations for the rescheduled Tokyo Olympics tonight against Colombia with a new captain; defender Becky Sauerbrunn. (Various)
FOOTBALL: Detroit Lions are expected to hire New Orleans Saints assistant head coach/tight ends coach Dan Campbell as their next head coach. (ESPN)
Conor McGregor
BOXING: Conor McGregor's manager, Audi Attar, believes the UFC two division champion would beat Floyd Mayweather in a rematch. (Dubai Eye 103.8 Sport)
FOOTBALL: Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahones will need to pass the league's five-step process, including examination by an Independent Neurological Consultant to determine whether he can return for next weekend's AFC Championship Game with the Bills. Mahones was forced off in the third quarter of yesterday's victory over Cleveland Browns with a concussion. (Kansas City Star)
BASEBALL: MLB, fearing the COVID-19 pandemic could create havoc with their scheduling once again, is proposing the return of seven-inning doubleheaders and extra-inning games beginning with a runner on second base. (USA Today)
