Philadelphia Union News

Zakuani: Union can be best team in the country
Former Seattle Sounder Steve Zakuani reviewed all 26 MLS teams recently and came away impressed with the Philadelphia Union.

MLS News

Power Rankings: Seattle Sounders claim top spot, New England Revolution enter top 10
Union are back up to number two in the MLS Power Rankings.

Firing Ben Olsen Alone Won’t Solve D.C. United’s Problems
On Saturday, Washington Post soccer reporter Steven Goff confirmed what D.C. United Twitter has been bellowing for weeks now, that manager Ben Olsen is on a “scalding-hot seat,” according to a source close to the team.

U.S. Soccer News

USMNT learns Gold Cup draw
Before the draw, the 4 winners of the League A groups in Concacaf Nations League were pre-seeded into groups: Mexico in Group A, the USMNT in Group B, Costa Rica in Group C, and Honduras in Group D.

Sources: La Liga and Eredivisie clubs make loan offers for DeAndre Yedlin
An undisclosed La Liga club and undisclosed Eredivisie club have made loan proposals for Yedlin this week, sources have confirmed to SBI on Tuesday, though Newcastle is believed to still be holding out for a transfer for the 27-year-old defender rather than a loan.

U.S. and Ajax defender Sergino Dest in Barcelona ahead of move
ESPN reported on Sunday that Barca and Ajax had agreed on a fee for Dest, paving the way for the Catalan club to open talks with the right-back and his representatives over personal terms.

Rest of the World News

FIFA Plans to Order Release of Players Over Clubs’ Objections
After weeks of indecision and discussion, FIFA is planning to order soccer clubs to release players who have been called up for World Cup qualification games next week, a move that is likely to lead to a furious backlash from teams, leagues and player unions fearful of the risks of international travel during the coronavirus pandemic.