Chicharito too expensive for MLS, U20 World Cup recap: Brotherly Game Daily Links 5/26/17

Philadelphia Union News

We don't pay enough attention to detail when defining the Union's success, or lack thereof
It started with a question about the Philadelphia Union clawing back to the .500 mark, ripping off four straight wins to move up to 7th place in the Eastern Conference with a 4-4-4 record.

Kyle Beckerman suspended for violent conduct on Dempsey, will miss Philadelphia match
RSL’s captain will sit against Philadelphia after being given a one-match ban.

FROM THE FILM ROOM: Union vs. Houston and Colorado
Both Houston and Colorado presented the Union with a similar issue, the counter attack, although different ways to execute.

MLS News

Javier Hernandez salary demands too high for MLS club LAFC
Talks to bring Bayer Leverkusen and Mexico international forward Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez to Major League Soccer expansion side Los Angeles FC have cooled due in large part to salary demands.

Clint Dempsey's 2018 season is in Garth Lagerwey's hands
The Seattle Sounders hold a team option on their Designated Player, who would be a free agent if they decline.

MLS Spotlight: Passing on Premier League, Nemanja Nikolic becoming a star with Chicago Fire
Before Bastian Schweinsteiger came to MLS, Hungary international Nemanja Nikolic spurned England and China to spark the Chicago Fire's revival.

Media Microscope: Ex-athletes navigate a tricky transition to become TV analysts
Former players like Taylor Twellman and Herculez Gomez rely on the same skills that made them successful on the field for their TV careers.

US Soccer News

USA vs. Senegal, U20 World Cup 2017: Final score 1-0, Josh Sargent strikes again in win
A big win for the Baby Yanks.