Brotherly Game Daily Links 8/25/17

Philadelphia Union News

As Union struggles continue, season ticket holders approach renewal with discretion
Barring a September miracle, the Philadelphia Union are headed for their 6th losing season in eight years of existence.

D.C. United 1 – 0 Atlanta United: Four things we learned
Philadelphia faces Atlanta for the first time ever on Saturday, here's how their last game went.

MLS News

Parchman: 5 young players who will impact the 2017 MLS playoff race
For five specific young players, life is poised on a critical edge with the MLS postseason looming overhead. And they’re doing about as much as their respective coaches could ask.

Sporting KC signs 15-year-old Gianluca Busio
Sporting Kansas City has agreed to terms with 15-year-old forward Gianluca Busio on a homegrown contract.

With Maxime Chanot out 6-8 more weeks, NYCFC reportedly brings CB Tom Thorpe on trial
The former Man Utd. Academy product last played on loan at Bolton Wanderers.

Orlando City supporters groups banned from attending next four matches at Atlanta United
The suspension of the two groups, Iron Lion Firm and The Ruckus, is in response to complaints about the behavior of OCSC fans at the July 29 match.

US Soccer News

DeAndre Yedlin out of upcoming World Cup Qualifiers
Arena is down a right back as Yedlin will not be 100% in time.

Rest of the World News

Manchester United announce return of Zlatan Ibrahimovic on one-year deal
Manchester United have re-signed striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic on a free transfer.

Real Madrid drawn with Dortmund and Tottenham in 2017-18 Champions League group stage
The draw ceremony for the group stage of the 2017-18 UEFA Champions League took place in Monaco on Thursday.

Gylfi Sigurdsson wonder goal sees Everton through to Europa League group stage
Gylfi Sigurdsson marked his first Everton start with a spectacular goal to help put Ronald Koeman's side into the group stages of the Europa League.