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MLS midweek recap, Manchester United downs Celta: Brotherly Game Daily Links 5/5/17

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Philadelphia Union News

Fred to serve as honorary captain for Union's Throwback Night
Talk about a throwback, it's Fred!

Union sporting director Earnie Stewart on foundations, ownership and why he doesn't really believe in change
Earnie Stewart spent 20 minutes with reporters on Wednesday afternoon, four days after the Union's scoreless draw in Los Angeles.

The Philly Soccer Page – An open response from Jay Sugarman
Philadelphia Union majority owner Jay Sugarman e-mailed last night with the letter below, in response to Dan Walsh’s open letter

MLS News

Dom takes two bites of the apple
Sporting KC moves into first in the West with victory over New York Red Bulls.

Sebastian Giovinco fires Toronto FC to narrow win over Orlando City
The Lions roared back into the game after half-time but some Alex Bono heroics ensured the Reds held on.

Nashville group bidding for MLS expansion team unites with USL club
In an effort to strengthen its bid for an MLS expansion franchise, Nashville Soccer Holdings acquired a majority interest in USL side Nashville SC.

Rest of the World News

Marcus Rashford fires Man United to vital away win against Celta
Marcus Rashford's splendid free kick secured Manchester United a hard-fought win at Celta Vigo to edge Jose Mourinho's men closer to the Europa League final.