Brotherly Game Daily Links: Weekend Review

Philadelphia Union News

Recap: First place Union dominate scoreless draw
The Sounders only had one thought in mind — stop the Union from scoring. To that end, they gave up space in midfield but looked to press Philly’s fullbacks when they moved high up the pitch. The tactic provided good defensive structure as long as Seattle’s wingbacks were not caught out of position.

Brian Fernandez scores in debut as Portland Timbers fight back for 1-1 draw at Houston Dynamo
The Union continue their homestand against Portland, let’s look back at their last game.

MLS News

Armchair Analyst: All 24 MLS teams in review | Week 12 analysis
Let’s take a look back at all 24 teams and how they did this weekend.

Making MLS history: Celebrating Chris Wondolowski’s epic game of goals
Wondolowski’s relentless march on history began back in 2005, when he was selected in the fourth round of the MLS Supplemental Draft by the Earthquakes.

Rest of the World News

Kompany to leave Man City, join Anderlecht
Kompany, 33, is City’s longest-serving player, having joined in August 2008, but his contract runs out at the end of the season.