Brotherly Game Daily Links: Union linked with German left back

Philadelphia Union News

Union heavily linked with German left back Kai Wagner
The 21-year-old defender has previously been linked to an MLS move from third division German team Würzburger Kickers, but a pair of reports Monday named the Philadelphia Union as the possible destination.

MLS News

NYCFC signs Romanian international Alexandru Mitrita
In the first half of the 2018/19 Liga I season, Mitmita finished with 12 goals and four assists in 16 matches. In the previous season with Craiova, the 5-foot-5 attacker tallied 16 goals and four assists in 38 matches across all competitions.

Sam Johnson signs with Real Salt Lake
The Liberian international becomes RSL’s third Designated Player

MLS and Liga MX mulling 8 team tournament
A long-promised cup competition between Liga MX and MLS clubs is on its way to becoming a reality in 2019, sources have told ESPN.

U.S. Soccer News

Biggest winners from the January Camp
It sure was nice to see new head coach Gregg Berhalter get his group to dive right into the world of Concacaf with a pair of dominant, leave-no-doubt friendly wins.

Rest of the World News

West Ham hold Liverpool to a draw, Reds drop points again
A win for Liverpool could have given them a five-point cushion over the defending champions, but instead City could go top on goal difference should Pep Guardiola’s men beat Everton on Wednesday.