Brotherly Game Daily Links 3/16/18

Philadelphia Union News

Andre Blake called up for Jamaica friendly
The goalkeeper will be in training camp starting March 20th for the friendly against Antigua & Barbuda.

USMNT adds third summer friendly, will play Bolivia on May 28 in Chester
Who needs the World Cup?

Making the most of the Union’s time off
While other teams got to watch their favorite teams continue onward in the 2018 MLS season, Philadelphia Union fans had to sit on the sidelines with a shockingly early bye week.

Philadelphia remains prominent in U.S.-Canada-Mexico 2026 World Cup bid
The formal bid to bring the 2026 World Cup to the United States, Canada and Mexico has been filed to FIFA, global soccer's governing body, and Philadelphia is one of the 23 potential host cities included.

MLS News

Phoenix MLS expansion: Bid's stadium renderings unveiled
Phoenix Rising's MLS expansion bid has taken another step forward, with plans unveiled for a new 21,000-seat, $250 million stadium.

David Villa is making the most of his time in New York, on and off the field
David Villa is enjoying his time in New York, but he isn't ready to look past his playing career just yet.

Newcomers make noise early in the MLS season
The league says that 100 players that weren’t previously in MLS or with affiliated clubs were signed by teams.

Rest of the World News

Arsenal secure Europa quarterfinals spot over AC Milan Borussia Dortmund eliminated
Arsenal and Atletico Madrid comfortably reached the Europa League quarterfinals, but Borussia Dortmund crashed out on Thursday.