Brotherly Game Daily Links: Union face LAFC

Philadelphia Union News

Tactical Preview: LAFC
Take a tactical look at the match up between the Union and league newcomers LAFC.

Stejskal: Borek Dockal flourishing, but questions remain for improved Union
Two goals in his team’s last game, an MLS Player of the Week nod and the birth of a new baby, yeah, Borek Dockal is having quite the run.

MLS News

2018 MLS All-Star Game Roster
The entire MLS All Star Team has been released, here is the team set to face Juventus.

Official: James O’Connor Becomes Orlando City’s Third Head Coach
As first reported by Paul Tenorio of The Athletic, Orlando City has hired James O’Connor.

Raúl Ruidíaz transfer update: Transfer completed
Peru international is the sixth-most expensive transfer in MLS history.

Report: New England Revolution stymied in bid to acquire Bojan Krkic
Boston-based journalist Frank Dell'Appa reported on Friday that the New England Revolution recently attempted to sign Spanish attacker Bojan Krkic.

Minnesota United's Collin Martin comes out as gay
Minnesota United midfielder Collin Martin announced on Friday that he is gay.

World Cup News

Huffy-puffy France out to end Messi's World Cup dreams
After playing the most soporific game of the World Cup so far, France will feature in a seismic last-16 clash of former champions with a resurgent Argentina on Saturday, and they will have to drastically improve if they are to stop Lionel Messi.

Portugal vs. Uruguay set to be a 'Battle by the Black Sea' as both teams play hard
Both teams have history of casting a shadow on a World Cup with their behaviour. And, considering the players on show, this could get ugly.