Brotherly Game Daily Links: Union take on Sounders

Philadelphia Union News

Tactical Preview: How the U can get three points vs. Seattle Sounders
Right now, Seattle Sounders are on the longest winning streak of the post-shootout era of Major League Soccer.

Union’s trip to Seattle Sounders could be big trouble if it’s another loss
Saturday's 4-1 loss to Montreal was a disastrous start to the season's stretch run. What seemed like a smooth path to the playoffs now looks bumpy.

MLS News

Power Rankings: Montreal Impact make their case
Union tumble but still stay in the top ten of the MLS Power Rankings.

Toronto FC's Jozy Altidore - Liga MX better, but MLS future brighter
The U.S. international said Tuesday he likes what MLS is doing to catch up to the quality of Liga MX.

FIFA 19 ratings: Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Wayne Rooney & the best 15 MLS players
Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Wayne Rooney head up the list of the best MLS players on the new iteration of the game.

US Soccer News

Why Fall River Marksmen should be recognized as a 5-time US Open Cup champion
The Fall River Marksmen are often excluded in the discussion of teams that hold the record for most US Open Cup titles. Bethlehem Steel and Maccabee AC have each won five titles, but upon closer inspection, there are actually three teams that have lifted the trophy five times.

Rest of the World News

Champions League scores, takeaways: Messi hat trick, Firmino the hero, Pulisic scores birthday winner
Here's what happened on Tuesday in the Champions League.