Brotherly Game Daily Links: McKenzie call up a nice distraction from transfer rumors

Philadelphia Union News

McKenzie looking to cap breakout 2020 by boosting USMNT stock
Mark McKenzie is one MLS player who reached several highs in 2020 and will now look to close the year on another, this coming with the U.S. Men’s National Team.

Mark McKenzie’s USMNT callup a helpful distraction from Union transfer rumors
McKenzie is likely to see playing time in Wednesday’s friendly against El Salvador in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. What happens after that is unknown.

Kai Wagner: Philadelphia Union confirm search for West Ham target’s successor
“Look, at this moment there is nothing on the table,” Tanner said. “But we are not blind, we can’t wait until something comes, we’ll do our homework and always look for replacements.”

MLS News

The Crew advance to the 2020 MLS Cup after 1-0 win against the Revolution
The Columbus Crew is MLS Cup Final bound as the Black & Gold edged the New England Revolution 1-0 behind an Artur goal and stout defensive. It was Artur’s second goal of the playoffs and pushes the Crew into the team’s third appearance in the final.

U.S. Soccer News

Sebastian Soto added to USMNT roster
The 20-year-old forward, on loan with Telstar from Norwich City, earned his first call-up to the USMNT last month. He appeared as a substitute in the 6-2 win against Panama, scoring 2 goals after entering in the 77th minute. He was the 5th USMNT player to have a brace in his debut and only the 2nd to do it as a substitute.