Brotherly Game Daily Links 8/3/16

Philadelphia Union News

Does an Alejandro Bedoya transfer make sense for the Union?
For the second straight year, the Philadelphia Union are in advanced talks to bring Alejandro Bedoya to Major League Soccer. How would he fit with the Union?

Chris Pontius: Bringing success to Philly
Chris Pontius spoke with ProstAmerika about his success so far this year.

MLS News

Source: Toronto FC turned down $5 million bid for Michael Bradley
Toronto FC star and U.S. national team captain Michael Bradley was the subject of a $5 million transfer offer that TFC rejected, a source confirmed to Goal USA.

Signings Continue as Portland Timbers Add Defender Gbenga Arokoyo
With Major League Soccer’s secondary transfer window coming to a close on August 3rd, the Portland Timbers have made their final signing of the summer.

Israeli club ups offer for D.C. United’s Steve Birnbaum, but …
The MLS club would collect a larger share of the transfer fee by waiting until after the season.

FC Dallas signs defender Norberto Paparatto
The veteran Argentine defender comes back to MLS.

MLS Power Rankings, Week 21: MLS Cup finalists hit rock bottom
The Union continue to drop in the Power Rankings, as they come in at the 10 spot this week.

Portland Timbers examining new stadium expansion plan that could add 3,500 seats
The Portland Timbers are in the process of examining the feasibility of a new stadium expansion plan that could add up to 3,500 seats to Providence Park.

US Soccer News

USA vs New Zealand match preview: 2016 Olympics group stage kicks off
The Women's National Team kicks off their quest for Olympic gold tomorrow as they play New Zealand in Group G action.