Pontius wins Comeback Player of the Year, Opara re-signs with SKC: Brotherly Game Daily Links 11/17/16

Philadelphia Union News

Chris Pontius wins MLS Comeback Player of the Year Award
No one else really deserved it to be honest.

Andre Blake wins Goal's Goalkeeper of the Year award
Goal.com named Andre Blake as their MLS Goalkeep of the Year.

INFOGRAPHIC: Pontius Journey to Comeback Player of the Year
Take a look at his journey through the interactive infographic.

MLS News

D.C. United officially signs Luciano Acosta from Boca Juniors
United’s most creative attacker in years in here to stay.

Parchman: Your MLS club's No. 1 priority this offseason
Every other MLS club enters the winter with more specific needs, but some are more pressing than others.

NYCFC target youth to replace Frank Lampard rather than star DP
New York City FC is preparing to target younger recruits to fill the designated player slot vacated by Frank Lampard, sources tell ESPN FC.

Wolfsburg's Marcel Schafer may rule out MLS options after U.S. election
Former Germany international Marcel Schafer said he is reconsidering seeking a contract in Major League Soccer following the U.S. elections last week.

Sporting KC signs Ike Opara to new contract
Opara signed through 2017 with club options for 2018 and 2019.