Clint Dempsey cleared to play, Chargers leaving helps MLS to San Diego?: Brotherly Game Daily Links 2/17/17

Philadelphia Union News

Takeaways from Jim Curtin's media call: 2/16/17 | Philadelphia Union
In his media call today, Head Coach Jim Curtin broke the news that Eric Ayuk was called up to the U-20 Cameroon National Team for the U-20 African Cup of Nations for the team's match against Sudan.

What is a 'Chief Tattoo Officer' and why are the Union hiring one?
Open Google, type in "Chief Tattoo Officer," and then click on the "news" tab.

Medunjanin, Onyewu, impressive in Union preseason
Union coach Jim Curtin has been happy with new addition Haris Medunjanin, the midfielder who has 55 caps for the Bosnian national team.

MLS News

MLS in San Diego: Did Chargers bolting open door for expansion?
Does the Chargers' departure open up a hole in San Diego that an MLS expansion team could fill?

FC Dallas Secondary Jersey Leak
The stars at night, are big and bright!

Minnesota United FC sees their inaugural home kit leak
More sky blue.

John Terry rejected three MLS clubs in January to stay with Chelsea
Mildly interesting.

US Soccer News

Clint Dempsey Cleared to Return to Game Action
After being diagnosed with an irregular heartbeat last August, Clint Dempsey has been cleared to return to game action for Seattle Sounders FC.

Rest of the World News

Europa League – Zlatan Ibrahimovic hat trick lifts Man United as Tottenham lose first leg

Zlatan Ibrahimovic's hat trick gave Manchester United a 3-0 win against St Etienne in a Europa League round of 32 first-leg clash at Old Trafford.