Crew trade Tchani to Vancouver for Manneh, new World Cup format: Brotherly Game Daily Links 3/31/17

Philadelphia Union News

TopDrawerSoccer.com names Bethlehem Steel FC No. 3 USL developmental club
TopDrawerSoccer.com named Bethlehem Steel FC the third best USL developmental program for the 2017 season.

On Christian Pulisic, his Union ties and why media hype is a non-issue
Union head coach Jim Curtin has a unique perspective on American phenom Christian Pulisic.

D.C. United vs. Philadelphia Union lineup: Are wholesale changes coming?
Keep an eye on the Union's opponent this Saturday, Ben Olsen has some choices to make.

MLS News

Oscar Pareja signs a contract extension with FC Dallas
Pareja won MLS Coach of the Year in 2016.

Sounders linked to Paraguay international Derlis Gonzalez
A big move for a youth DP could be in the offing.

Columbus Crew SC trade Tony Tchani to Vancouver Whitecaps for Kekuta Manneh
The Black & Gold acquire a young attacker and offload what has become and expendable midfielder.

MLS Spotlight: Cyle Larin sees transfer speculation as motivation, not distraction
The Orlando City striker has attracted plenty of European suitors but insists that all the attention simply motivates him to keep scoring goals.

Rest of the World News

Six-team playoff planned for completion of 2026 World Cup lineup
FIFA has announced its proposed allocation of places for the 48-team 2026 World Cup and revealed a six-nation playoff could be used to determine the last two spots.