Brotherly Game Daily Links: Curtin believes Blake is on track to be ready for playoffs

Philadelphia Union News

Curtin: “If everything goes smoothly, I’ll think he’ll be ready”
While making the media rounds on Monday afternoon fresh off leading Philadelphia Union to the 2020 Supporters’ Shield, Head Coach Jim Curtin spoke with Fox Sports PHL Gambler and provided an update on goalkeeper Andre Blake.

Philadelphia Union, the team for the world’s moment
Ten years ago, Vice President Joe Biden and his granddaughter Natalie welcomed Philadelphia Union into the world with the first kick at the club’s first home game. Now, days after the Philadelphia region gave the world a massive gift by playing a crucial role in electing Biden president, the Union have won their first trophy.

MLS News

MLS Power Rankings: Sporting Kansas City, Colorado Rapids ride wave into playoffs
The Union finish the regular season in the top spot of the MLS Power Rankings.

2020 MLS Cup Playoffs: The key player for every team
Some of these spotlight players will be the ones widely thought of as their club’s biggest stars. Others will be sneakier picks whose importance can often be overlooked. All of them will be counted on to push their teams toward glory.

Orlando’s Exploria Stadium to host CONCACAF Champions League
Quarterfinals will be completed on Dec. 15 and 16. Mexico’s Tigres leads Major League Soccer’s New York City 1-0 going into the second leg, Mexico’s America leads Atlanta 3-0 and Honduras’ Olympia leads Montreal 2-1.

U.S. Soccer News

USA vs. Wales, 2020 friendly: Scouting Wales
Wales, the 20th ranked team in the world according to the FIFA World Rankings, will host the USMNT at Liberty Stadium, the home of Swansea City, on Thursday. They also host Ireland and Finland in UEFA Nations League play after they play the USMNT.