Brotherly Game Daily Links: Ilsinho makes another Team of the Week

Philadelphia Union News

Ilsinho, McKenzie earn MLS Team of the Week
After setting extending Philadelphia Union’s home winning streak to a club record six straight matches, Ilsinho and Mark McKenzie have been named to the MLS Team of the Week.

Despite improved play, D.C. United falls 2-1 at Chicago Fire
The Union’s next game is against D.C. United, let’s see how their last game went.

MLS News

26 Takeaways: Week 17 observations for each of the 26 MLS teams
It was another eventful week in MLS in Week 17, with positioning for the playoffs and the Supporters’ Shield all continuing to take shape as the season hits its stretch run. Here is a takeaway for each team as we look ahead.

MLS Team of the Week: Streaking Portland Timbers lead the way in Week 17
Danny Musovski is out on the left flank to give this group some width, but he’s really a forward, as his two-goal performance in LAFC’s 3-1 win over Seattle showed. And midfielders Alvaro Medran and Ilsinho were creators of multiple goals from their midfield positions over the weekend.

Source: Ex-USWNT boss Jill Ellis on D.C. United coaching candidate list
The Athletic was the first to report Ellis’ candidacy. Other candidates mentioned were former Real Salt Lake and New York City FC manager Jason Kreis, as well as former Schalke 04 manager David Wagner.