Brotherly Game Daily Links: Curtin and Tanner hold year end press conference

Philadelphia Union News

Tanner, Curtin hold end of season press conference
Philadelphia Union Sporting Director Ernst Tanner and head coach Jim Curtin addressed the media Wednesday afternoon for their end of season press conference.

Philadelphia Union announce player statuses for 2020 roster
A dozen players are guaranteed for 2020, five others are out of contract and 11 have options available, the Philadelphia Union announced on Thursday.

Philadelphia Union want more time with young core before selling them abroad
The Philadelphia Union’s heralded youth academy continued to pay dividends on the field in 2019 with Brenden Aaronson’s breakout rookie season, but sporting director Ernst Tanner says the timing isn’t yet right for what would be the team’s first overseas transfer.

MLS News

Oscar Pareja Emerges as Favorite for Vacant Orlando City Head Coach Position
The 51-year-old Colombian has worked previously with OCSC Executive Vice President of Soccer Operations Luiz Muzzi and forward Tesho Akindele in Dallas and was widely considered to be among Orlando’s top targets after the firing of former coach James O’Connor on Oct. 7.

San Jose Earthquakes sign Gilbert Fuentes, Eric Calvillo to new contracts
Calvillo, 21, has made five career appearances in regular-season play for the Earthquakes, including two in 2019. The versatile player has also been an impact player for Reno 1868 on loan, where he’s split his time.

USMNT calls in 20 domestic players for Nations League pre-camp
Berhalter is bringing in MLS players early to prepare.