Brotherly Game Daily Links 12/2/2017

MLS News

Sounders return to MLS Cup after 3-0 rout of Dynamo
The defending champions rolled through the Dynamo 5-0 on aggregate after their convincing two-goal win in Houston last week.

The World Cup draw is set – which MLSers could make a deep run?
Who might be poised to make a deep run? Let’s take a look – albeit with the mandatory disclaimer that no one on the list is certain to earn a spot on their national team’s World Cup roster.

Atlanta United sign former USL Goalkeeper of the Year
An interesting move.

Earthquakes Sign Defender Joel Qwiberg
Quakes sign defender Joel Qwiberg to a multi-year contract, pending receipt of his P-1 Visa and ITC.

San Jose chasing Swedish striker Magnus Eriksson
New Earthquakes manager Mikael Stahre is reportedly aiming to bring a player from his native Sweden to San Jose.

Sebastian Giovinco, David Villa headline MLS Best XI
Major League Soccer has named its Best XI, with Toronto FC star Sebastian Giovinco, Portland's Diego Valeri and NYCFC's David Villa headlining the squad.

Rest of the World News

2018 World Cup draw pairs Germany with Mexico and Portugal with Spain
Germany will face Mexico in the group stage of the 2018 World Cup, and Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal will open against neighbours Spain.

World Cup 2018 draw: Winners and losers
The draw for World Cup 2018 was completed on Friday in Moscow, with the 32 qualified teams having learned their fates – here are the winners and losers.