Brotherly Game Daily Links 10/18/17

Philadelphia Union News

UNION FACT CHECK: Union close out season at home against Orlando City SC
One last game this season for the Union, let's prepare for it with some fact checking.

Tactical analysis: Chicago Fire 3-2 Philadelphia Union
Philadelphia Union have been consistent this season, but consistent in many of the wrong ways.

MLS News

MLS Power Rankings, Week 32: Crew SC enter top five for first time in 2017
Union drop to 15th.

Anthony Precourt & MLS' Betrayal of Trust
This decision affects more than just the Columbus fans, who deserve more than this ignominy, because it is a decision with MLS’ blessing.

Columbus MLS relocation could have expansion ripple effect
Columbus's potential move to Austin could have ripple effects in the MLS expansion landscape.

US Soccer News

REPORT: Laurent Blanc being considered for open USMNT manager job
Is a French legend the next in line for the USA?

Sam Allardyce interested in taking United States job
The former Bolton, Newcastle, Blackburn, West Ham and Sunderland manager has been out of work since leaving Palace at the end of last season.

Rest of the World News

Tottenham hold Real Madrid to draw while Liverpool and Man City cruise to wins
Tottenham held on for a 1-1 draw against Real Madrid to draw level on seven points with the holders at the top of the Champions League Group H table.

Lobos BUAP vs. Tijuana stopped because the lights aren’t on
You can’t play soccer in the dark.