Brotherly Game Daily Links: Modric ends Messi/Ronaldo Ballon d’Or Dynasty

Philadelphia Union News

Oka Nikolov back with the Union
Oka Nikolov is making another cross-country move, this time back to the East Coast to rejoin his former team as an assistant coach and the director of goalkeeping.

Six reasons why Arjen Robben should join the Union
A bit tongue in cheek, but it would certainly be a big splash for Ernst Tanner

MLS News

Tyler Adams officially transfers from Red Bulls New York to Leipzig
The Wappinger Falls, NY, native Tyler Adams will now take his talents across the Atlantic Ocean.

Referees announced for the MLS Cup Final
Alan Kelly has been named as the referee for MLS Cup for a second time, and will take the whistle for Saturday’s match between Atlanta United and the Portland Timbers.

US Soccer News

Gregg Berhalter has a plan for the USMNT
Gregg Berhalter’s plan to fix the USMNT can be seen in his success with the Columbus Crew.

Rest of the World News

Luka Modric wins Ballon d’Or
Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric has ended the Cristiano Ronaldo-Lionel Messi stranglehold on the Ballon d’Or.