Brotherly Game Daily Links: The playoffs are here

Philadelphia Union News

Tactical Preview for Union against NYCFC

NYCFC and Philadelphia Union met on Sunday and only one side came away happy with their performance. The Union didn’t match the home side’s early intensity, they gave up a set piece goal and an own goal, and Jim Curtin said the coaching staff counted nine separate errors on NYC’s third.

How the Union can adjust to the NYCFC press

Philly created opportunities on Sunday. They shouldn’t veer away from their pass-and-move system.

MLS News

What to watch for in every Knockout Round game

The Knockout Round commences midweek, with four matches split evenly between Wednesday and Thursday, with simple stakes: win or go home.

Zlatan may be heading back to an old stomping ground

Could the LA Galaxy missing out on the playoffs mean that Zlatan Ibrahimovic will move on loan to AC Milan?

Expansion Nashville side announce GM

Mike Jacobs, the current Vice President of Soccer Operations and Technical Director for Nashville SC, was named the General Manager of Nashville MLS, a role where he will be in charge of roster construction for Music City’s MLS club.