MLS recaps, Gold Cup news: Brotherly Game Daily Links 7/23/17

Philadelphia Union News

Yaro’wn Goal: Columbus Crew 1-0 Philadelphia Union
No offense and a bad bounce doomed the Union in Columbus

MLS News

New York City FC defeats Chicago Fire with 10 men
New York City FC overcame an early red card to beat the Chicago Fire 2-1 on Saturday.

Kings ofYaro’wn Goal: Columbus Crew 1-0 Philadelphia Union summer: How FC Dallas, Houston Dynamo conquer the Texas heat
The summer heat can be cruel to those who visit Texas.

Earthquakes Sign Swiss Defender Francois Affolter
The San Jose Earthquakes announced today that the club has signed Swiss central defender Francois Affolter to a multi-year contract.

David Beckham's LA Galaxy debut: an oral history on the 10-year anniversary
Jeff Carlisle talks to those who were there 10 years ago, when David Beckham made his LA Galaxy debut in a friendly against Chelsea.

US Soccer News

USL to create Central Conference
The question of a third United Soccer League conference is no longer an if.

Gold Cup News

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The U.S. elevated their game on Saturday night, got big games from their senior players, and ran out winners against the stingy Ticos.

United States' Jesse Gonzalez – Bruce Arena helped convince me to make Mexico switch
Gonzalez was born in Edenton, North Carolina, but qualified for Mexico citizenship through his parents.