Brotherly Game Daily Links 10/17/17

Philadelphia Union News

Andre Blake nominated for Goalkeeper of the Year
Andre Blake is once again nominated for the MLS Goalkeeper of the Year award, aiming to become the first back-to-back winner in the award's history.

MLS News

Columbus Crew SC reportedly set to move barring new downtown stadium
Team would relocate to Austin in 2019

Team of the Week (Week 32): Best buds Valeri and Blanco lead Timbers
Here's this week's MLS Team of the Week.

MLS won't help the USMNT until this key policy is overhauled
What can MLS do to help rebuild a humiliated U.S. men's national team? Here's a crucial move.

Promotion and relegation could unlock U.S. soccer's potential
"It's about competition and if the system is non-competitive you can't increase quality," Miami FC's owner and media rights businessman tells ESPN FC.

Sacramento Republic FC announces deal for jersey sponsorship
Republic FC and UC Davis Health agree on a five-year jersey sponsorship deal for the soccer club.

US Soccer News

USA 5-0 Paraguay, U-17 World Cup: Beatdown in New Delhi
The kids put on a show and destroy La Albirroja.

USMNT to play European champs in first match since qualification humiliation
This is the first game scheduled by U.S. Soccer since their meltdown in World Cup qualifying.

Rest of the World News

USMNT to play European champs in first match since qualification humiliation
This is the first game scheduled by U.S. Soccer since their meltdown in World Cup qualifying.