Two Philadelphia Union players named to USL 20 Under 20, MLS rumors: Brotherly Game Daily Links 8/1/17

Philadelphia Union News

New England 3, Union 0: Ten observations from another road loss
Even at the tail-end of a four game, eleven-day stretch, most people probably expected more from the Philadelphia Union on Saturday night.

Trusty, Jones named to USL's 20 Under 20
The Union's Auston Trusty and Derrick Jones were named to the USL's 20 Under 20 ranking, with Trusty ranked at No. 17 and Jones ranked at No. 14.

MLS News

Reports: Antwerp offer LA Galaxy defender Jelle Van Damme a two-year contract
Could the Galaxy captain be heading back to Belgium to reunite with his family?

Spanish midfielder Victor Rodriguez training with Seattle Sounders ahead of move
The Seattle Sounders are set to announce the signing of Spanish midfielder Victor Rodriguez, sources have told ESPN FC.

D.C. United interested in Derby County’s Marcus Olsson
The Black-and-Red could be looking to bolster their left flank with a Swedish international.

With MLS maturing, it's time to return the All-Star Game to East vs. West
When MLS began playing foreign opposition in its All-Star Games, there were several valid reasons. But as the league matures, it's time for a change.