Brotherly Game Daily Links 10/2/17

Philadelphia Union News

Union beat Sounders, postpone mathematical elimination
Sunday’s win keeps the Union’s microscopically thin playoff hopes alive until next weekend.

Alejandro Bedoya, Benny Feilhaber on U.S. roster for Panama, Trinidad World Cup qualifiers
They are among 26 players summoned by head coach Bruce Arena for the do-or-die games.

MLS News

Toronto FC 4-2 New York Red Bulls: Reds claim the Supporters’ Shield
They did it.

Alberth Elis puts on cat mask to celebrate goal
Houston Dynamo forward Alberth Elis had a little fun after scoring his 10th of the season, celebrating with a Black Panther mask.

US Soccer News

USMNT October World Cup qualifying roster announced
Here we go.

Rest of the World News

Liverpool held to draw by Newcastle Arsenal see off Brighton Everton lose to Burnley
Koeman dropped Wayne Rooney to the bench and started striker Oumar Niasse, one of five changes after the 2-2 midweek Europa League draw.

Lionel Messi scores brace as Barcelona defeat Las Palmas in empty Camp Nou Real Madrid win second straight
Lionel Messi scored a brace as Barcelona eased past Las Palmas 3-0 on a surreal afternoon at the Camp Nou on Sunday.

Hertha Berlin come back to deny Bayern Munich Hoffenheim stutter
Bayern Munich's misery deepened as they let a two-goal Bundesliga lead slip for the second consecutive week to draw 2-2 at Hertha Berlin.

Napoli alone in first after Juve held Roma beat AC Milan Inter in third
Napoli extended their Serie A record this season to seven straight wins with a comfortable 3-0 victory over Cagliari to keep them top of the table.