January 29 Social Zone: MLS side in $14m bid for Independiente winger

Paul Okey29 January 2021

Alan Velsaco Argentina Under-17 World Cup

Megabucks move for Alan Velasco fails; Reading chase for Aaron Long set to go down to the wire.

SOCCER: Independiente reveal they turned down a $14million offer from an unnamed MLS club for teenage Argentine winger Alan Velasco. Conjecture abound as to who it was from.

#Independiente recibió una oferta informal por Alan Velasco de 14.000.0000 dólares de un equipo de la MLS. La misma fue rechazada de inmediato. Esto fue informado en reunión de CD ayer. pic.twitter.com/Ial5KUSLmz
— Matias Martinez (@Mati_Martinez) January 29, 2021

SOCCER: Seems the strongest Championship interest in USMNT captain Aaron Long is coming from promotion-chasing Reading.

As transfer deadline in England nears, Reading is making a move for New York Red Bulls & US intl center back Aaron Long. It would be a loan with an option to buy. Financial Fair Play regulations are an issue, however. Down to the wire. #usmnt #mls #rbny
— Steven Goff (@SoccerInsider) January 28, 2021

SOCCER: Marshall survived the sacking of two head coaches at Real Salt Lake but it appears his time there is now up.

Per source, hearing that RSL assistant Tyrone Marshall is leaving the club to join the FC Cincinnati Academy infrastructure.
— Kristian Dyer (@KristianRDyer) January 28, 2021

SOCCER: Chris Wondolowski turned 38 yesterday. He holds the MLS career regular season goalscoring record but this is still our favourite moment of his.

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SOCCER: This footage from October has re-emerged on Twitter. Thankfully, it's no Graham Taylor moment for Montreal Impact head coach Thierry Henry.

Mic'd up Thierry Henry never gets old ?️

(? via @MLS)pic.twitter.com/izcDWji7FR
— B/R Football (@brfootball) January 28, 2021

FOOTBALL: And finally, some great news from the Washington Football Team head coach.

Thank you everyone for your prayers, letters, texts & notes of encouragement & support. It truly made a difference in my treatment & recovery!#RiveraStrong @WashingtonNFL pic.twitter.com/0s5byndWyF
— Ron Rivera (@RiverboatRonHC) January 29, 2021