Brotherly Game Daily Links: MLS All-Stars lose to Juve on penalties

Philadelphia Union News

The Union announce update on Sporting Director search
The club’s months-long search is nearly complete.

Know Your Enemy: Portland Timbers
Portland Timbers had a rough start to the season, but since they have been literally unbeatable.

Five reasons Philadelphia have failed to meet expectations
It's worth comparing and contrasting what Atlanta United FC’s approach has been vs. the Union’s efforts to become relevant in the Philly sports market.

MLS News

Juventus need penalties to beat Major League Soccer All-Stars
Bradley Wright-Phillips missed his penalty as Juventus beat the MLS All-Stars 5-3 in a shootout at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Wednesday night after the two sides were tied 1-1 after 90 minutes.

Orlando to host 2019 MLS All-Star Game
The 2019 MLS All-Star game will be hosted at Orlando City Stadium, fulfilling league commissioner Don Garber's pledge to bring the match to Orlando.

FC Cincinnati Takes Pa Konate on Loan from Serie A’s S.P.A.L
Konate signed an MLS contract for a one-year loan and will be added to the team’s roster through a USL-loan agreement for the remainder of the 2018 season pending receipt of his ITC and P-1 Visa.

Will Europe Start Buying Major League Soccer’s Stars?
Bayern Munich forked over at least $13.5 million for Vancouver’s Alphonso Davies. M.L.S. hopes this is the start of a windfall.

US Soccer News

Chelsea loaning U.S. defender Matt Miazga to Nantes
U.S. and Chelsea defender Matt Miazga is on his way to France to finalize a season-long loan move to Ligue 1 side Nantes, a source confirmed.