Brotherly Game Daily Links 11/8/17

Philadelphia Union News

Philadelphia Union trio tapped for international duty
CJ Sapong and Alejandro Bedoya named to USMNT for Portugal friendly; Warren Creavalle called up by Guyana.

MLS News

Revolution hire Brad Friedel as next head coach, per report
The former U.S. keeper will man the sidelines next season.

Exclusive: Despite report, Milan denies interest in Paraguayan midfielder
Despite rumors from the United States, AC Milan is not interested in acquiring Atlanta United midfielder Miguel Almiron.

Nashville expansion bid takes step forward with stadium vote
Nashville took a major step towards MLS expansion.

Report: Italians Guidolin, Mazzari rank in Montreal Impact coaching search
The Montreal Impact’s sweeping search for their next head coach has grown to include two veteran Italian managers, according to a report from an Italian journalist.

MLS tenures of Kaka, Pirlo reveal risk in leaning on legends made elsewhere
Kaka and Andrea Pirlo are two of the finest players of their generation, but MLS stays were forgettable. What can the league learn from their tenures?

Columbus city leaders to meet with MLS and Anthony Precourt on Nov. 15
The previously agreed meeting now has a date.

US Soccer News

USMNT roster for Portugal friendly announced
United States men’s national team interim (one-off?) manager Dave Sarachan has announced a 21-man roster ahead of the team’s friendly with reigning European champions, Portugal.

Q&A with Michael Winograd, U.S. Soccer Federation presidential election candidate
He has some ties to the greater Philadelphia region, having attended Lafayette as an undergrad, then Penn's law school.