Brotherly Game Daily Links: On to Houston

Philadelphia Union News

Philadelphia Union still a step away from contending with top teams
Saturday’s game marked the first time this season the Union lost after scoring first, and it extended their poor run of league form to five losses in seven games.

Houston Dynamo, FC Dallas trade goals in 1-1 draw
The Union travel to Houston on Wednesday, so let's see how the Dynamo’s last game went.

MLS News

Soccer: FC Dallas trades homegrown midfielder Kellyn Acosta to Colorado Rapids
FC Dallas is trading homegrown midfielder Kellyn Acosta to the Colorado Rapids for forward Dominique Badji, sources close to the team confirmed.

Bayern Munich in talks for Alphonso Davies from Vancouver Whitecaps
Bayern Munich and the Vancouver Whitecaps are in talks over the transfer of 17-year-old Alphonso Davies, an MLS source has confirmed to ESPN FC.

Guingamp confirms transfer of forward Jimmy Briand to Impact
Guingamp has confirmed that forward Jimmy Briand has been transferred to the Montreal Impact.

Rest of the World News

Mesut Ozil retires from Germany after political tensions over Turkish roots
Mesut Ozil was heavily criticised for a picture with Turkey President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in London ahead of the World Cup.