Tigres deny Gignac transfer to LA Galaxy, Liverpool sign Salah: Brotherly Game Daily Links 6/23/17

Philadelphia Union News

It's still early, but upcoming game against D.C. United a must-win for Union
Saturday was supposed to be a matchup between 10th place Philadelphia and 11th place D.C., the two teams at the bottom of Major League Soccer's Eastern Conference.

Philadelphia Union: Ronaldo Damus close to deal for MLS move
The Union are making progress in their pursuit of Haitian wonderkid Ronaldo Damus with preliminary agreements potentially in place.

ESPYs Nominations 2017: Andre Blake up for Best MLS Player
You'll need to go far down the page, but you'll see Andre Blake has been nominated for an ESPY, voting is open, let's help Andre bring it home!

Soccer Star CJ Sapong On His Fight For Urban Farms
Nice story on CJ's goal of helping children in Philadelphia reach their potential through a better diet.

MLS News

Earthquakes sign Valeri ‘Vako’ Qazaishvili as latest Designated Player
Quakes general manager Jesse Fioranelli followed through on his promise to fans by making a move for another DP before the end of June.

Tigres deny having transfer talks with MLS over Andre-Pierre Gignac
Tigres striker Andre-Pierre Gignac will not be going to MLS this summer, following rumors he had started negotiations with the LA Galaxy.

US Soccer News

U.S. Soccer transfer news: Latest and LIVE Americans Abroad rumors
Goal summarizes the biggest transfer talk involving U.S. players as they look for new homes or steps up in their careers outside of MLS.

Report: Kenny Saief makes one time switch to USMNT
Saief is now in the fold, just waiting on Jesse Gonzalez.

Rest of the World News

Liverpool complete Mohamed Salah signing from Roma
Salah signed a five-year deal, one source said, and will wear No. 11, with Roberto Firmino agreeing to move to No. 9.

Germany's Joachim Low pleased after Chile draw – 'We lived up to expectations'
Joachim Low hailed his rookie Germany team for securing a 1-1 draw with Chile in their Confederations Cup group match at the Kazan Arena.

Cameroon and Australia settle for draw, hurting Confed Cup hopes
Mark Milligan's second-half penalty meant Australia and Cameroon had to settle for a 1-1 draw in the Confederations Cup in St Petersburg on Thursday.