Brotherly Game Daily Links: Heartbreak in Houston

Philadelphia Union News

Mauro Manotas brace gives Houston Dynamo its first U.S. Open Cup trophy
For the first time in club history, the Houston Dynamo are U.S Open Cup champions.

MLS News

Awkward Party Crashers: New York City FC 2, Chicago Fire 0, MLS Game Recap
The Fire are officially out of playoff contention with tonight’s loss in the Bronx.

Soccer stadium talks back on in St. Louis
An official in Gov. Mike Parson's office said state officials met with MLS representatives as recently as Tuesday. Last year voters rejected public funding for a stadium.

Rest of the World News

Eden Hazard the hero vs Liverpool Spurs Arsenal advance in Carabao Cup
Chelsea's Eden Hazard ended Liverpool's 100 percent start to the season as Maurizio Sarri's side enjoyed a 2-1 Carabao Cup win at Anfield.

Real Madrid's Julen Lopetegui – Sevilla 'superior' and 'deserved to win'
Julen Lopetegui accepts that his Real Madrid side were beaten by a better team on Wednesday night after Sevilla picked them apart 3-0.

Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde on loss to Leganes – 'These things can happen'
"How do I explain it? This is football and these things can happen," Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde said on the club's shock loss to Leganes.

Alex Klein

Hello Union fans! My name is Alex and I've been doing the daily links post for Brotherly Game since the 2016 season. You'll find me on here with all the biggest news stories in MLS and around the world. I also live tweet many of the Union games, and I'm a season ticket hold in section 102. Stop by and say hi!

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