Union Player of the Year voting, Alan Gordon replaces Jordan Morris on USMNT: Brotherly Game Daily Links 11/9/16

Philadelphia Union News

Player of the Year presented by Independence Blue Cross
Union have opened up voting on their Player of the Year, let them know what you think.

Chris Pontius, more than a comeback
He set new career highs in games played, games started, minutes played, assists, shots on goal, and tied a career high for goals in a season; but don’t call Chris Pontius’ 2016 campaign a comeback – it’s a little more than that.

A post-season evaluation of Union manager Jim Curtin
A recent poll at "The Philly Soccer Page" finished with 54 percent of participants believing that Philadelphia Union head coach Jim Curtin should keep his job.

MLS News

Report: DC United assistant coach Amos Magee linked to Minnesota United
D.C. United assistant coach Amos Magee has been identified as the top candidate to take a front-office position with Minnesota United FC, according to a recent report from ESPNFC's Jeff Carlisle.

LA Galaxy let down by frailties of Robbie Keane and Steven Gerrard
Injuries to Robbie Keane and Steven Gerrard left the LA Galaxy missing production from their high-priced stars and ran their 2016 season aground.

US Soccer News

Alan Gordon replaces Jordan Morris on USA’s World Cup qualifying roster
Jordan Morris, who picked up a hamstring injury in the Seattle Sounders’ playoff match against FC Dallas on Sunday night, has been replaced by LA Galaxy target man Alan Gordon.

Three matchups the United States must win to beat Mexico
If the U.S. national team is going to keep its winning streak over El Tri in Columbus going, it will need to win some key individual battles.