Brotherly Game Daily Links 1/26/18

Philadelphia Union News

New Philadelphia Union home jersey officially unveiled
Video featuring academy midfielders Brenden and Paxton Aaronson officially introduces the Union’s new 2018/19 home jersey.

Oguchi Onyewu wants to keep playing. But if he can't, he's got big plans.
The former Union defender does not want to retire, but in case it comes to that this year, he is positioning himself for a post-soccer future.

MLS News

Jack Harrison and NYCFC remain focused on preseason despite transfer rumors
Growing transfer rumors involving English winger Jack Harrison haven't kept him from staying focused as NYCFC goes kicks off preseason.

MLS commissioner says league focused on keeping Crew SC in Columbus as Precourt explores Austin – Columbus – Columbus Business First
As uncertainty mounts regarding a potential Columbus Crew SC move to Austin, Texas, the commissioner of Major League Soccer is continuing to talk to the press about the team staying in its hometown.

Barcelona sign Montreal Impact teenager Ballou Jean-Yves Tabla
Barcelona have confirmed the signing of Canadian teenager Ballou Jean-Yves Tabla from the Montreal Impact.

Report: Minnesota United submit bid for young Colombian attacker
Paul Tenorio is reporting a potential $4 million plus deal for Nicolas Benedetti of Deportivo Cali.

Rumour: Toronto FC offer $4.5 million for Argentine midfielder
Toronto might be making a play for Alexis Mac Allister.

Reports: Atlanta United sell Carlos Carmona to Colo-Colo
The midfielder wanted to return home to be with his wife as she’s due to give birth soon.

Portland Timbers not in race for Columbus Crew SC's Justin Meram
The Portland Timbers are out of the running for Columbus Crew SC midfielder Justin Meram, multiple sources have told ESPN FC.

As soccer analytics improve, is a wins above replacement statistic possible?
The statistic has become widely used in baseball and other sports. Analytics experts wonder if it can work in a sport as fluid and diverse as soccer.