Steven Gerrard departs LA, Hamid trains with Swansea: Brotherly Game Daily Links 11/16/16

Philadelphia Union News

The 2016 Philadelphia Union by the numbers
Statistics can be hard to sell in soccer. Goals and assists are simple enough to study, but metrics like possession and passing can often be twisted into some skewed narrative that really doesn't explain what happened in a 90-minute game.

MLS News

Steven Gerrard, LA Galaxy officially part ways, future unclear
Steven Gerrard is no long a member of the LA Galaxy.

Omar Gonzalez back in MLS? Topic arises in "social meeting" with Crew SC
While in town for last week’s USA-Mexico clash in Columbus, US national team defender Omar Gonzalez met with Crew SC head coach and sporting director Gregg Berhalter.

Atlanta United inaugural home kit unveiled
The red and black verticals stripes are the predominant style the club has chosen to reflect their brand. The shirt also features gold lettering and trim. The shorts and socks are both black.

Bastian Schweinsteiger to the Chicago Fire why it will and won't work
Bastian Schweinsteiger is the latest big name player to be linked to Major League Soccer. But is it a good move for the Chicago Fire?

Source: Sporting Kansas City agrees to two-year pact with midfielder Benny Feilhaber
Sporting KC has agreed to a two-year deal with star midfielder Benny Feilhaber, sources told The Star on Tuesday. The agreement is pending league approval, the source said.

US Soccer News

Costa Rica vs. USA, 2018 World Cup Qualifying: Final score 4-0, Ticos school poor USMNT
Pathetic showing by the USA.

U.S. Soccer lining up Bruce Arena as Jurgen Klinsmann’s replacement?
Out with the old and in the older?

Bill Hamid trains with Swansea City
The D.C. United goalkeeper is keeping active with Bob Bradley’s new team.

Rest of the World News

Friendlies – Spain rally late to salvage draw at England as Italy and Germany finish goalless
Spain rallied with two late goals to salvage a 2-2 draw with England in a friendly at Wembley on Tuesday.