Brotherly Game Daily Links 2/23/2017

Philadelphia Union News

Philadelphia Union 2017 Season Preview
Our own Jared Young crunches the numbers.

Talking Tactics: Why the pieces are in place for a Union 3-5-2
Question: What's the best way to protect a deep-lying playmaker with defensive limitations?

Bedoya, Medunjanin building chemistry for Union attack
Not only did Medunjanin fill an immediate role, but he also made an immediate impact with the Union.

MLS News

The Montreal Impact acquire Argentine midfielder Adrián Arregui
The Impact add more depth in midfield with Adrián Arregui.

United acquire general allocation money in exchange for international roster spot
D.C. United have acquired $75,000 in General Allocation Money from the Montreal Impact in exchange for an international roster spot for the 2017 season.

Report: Aaron Long has MLS contract with New York Red Bulls
That is 29 players on the MLS roster.

Want to play professionally in the U.S.? LA Galaxy II will host tryouts in England
The USL side is hoping to find hidden talent in the UK by giving players an opportunity to showcase their skills in front of their technical staff.

Rest of the World News

Marko Pjaca and Dani Alves score as Juventus ease past 10-man Porto
Juventus struck twice in the second half to take control of their Champions League round-of-16 tie against 10-man Porto.

Vardy strike gives Leicester a lifeline in 2-1 Champions League loss at Sevilla
Leicester fell 2-1 in their Champions League round-of-16 first leg at Sevilla, but Jamie Vardy's goal has given hope to the ignominious Foxes.

Manchester United and Schalke ease through in Europa League as Fenerbahce go out
After a scrappy start, United scored the goal that put the tie beyond any doubt after 16 minutes.