Brotherly Game Daily Links: Tanner shows philosophy with Wagner signing

Philadelphia Union News

Union sign German left back Kai Wagner
Wagner comes to the Union via Würzburger Kickers in the third tier of German football, where he has made 44 appearances in all competitions since his transfer from Schalke 04 II in 2017.

Ernst Tanner shows is ideal full back role with Wagner signing
The hints have been there for a while now, and they’ve been growing.

MLS News

MLS heavily represented on Soccerex Football Finance 100 list
The league has three clubs in the top 30: the LA Galaxy, Seattle Sounders and New England Revolution – the same number as France and Italy.

How MLS and the Scottish Premier League became frenemies
Both leagues are unable to compete in financial terms against the European elite, and a mutually exploitative relationship is developing

Minnesota United set to take Vito Mannone on loan
Mannone, who has appeared for the Italian U21 national team, made waves in 2005 when he signed for Arsenal, but his career has since declined. After making 67 appearances for Sunderland between 2013 and 2017, he moved to Reading, where he has since appeared 47 times.

Rest of the World News

Manchester City shows they are still champion contenders with win over Everton
This season’s Premier League title, from this point on, will be decided by substance over style and right now, City have the edge over Liverpool.