Brotherly Game Daily Links: Aaronson off to dream start in Austria

Philadelphia Union News

Texas-born Leon Flach a transfer target for the Philadelphia Union in Germany
A holding midfielder and left back, Flach has made 9 appearances for FC St. Pauli in the 2. Bundesliga.

Pressing Points | Injuries providing opportunities
Before the club returns home from Florida, Philadelphia Union Head Coach Jim Curtin met with the media to provide team updates.

Brenden Aaronson talks Austrian adventure: “I couldn’t ask for a better start”
Regular playing time marked by goals and assists with Red Bull Salzburg, his team in first place and headed for a domestic cup final, a quiet, welcoming vibe in his new community – oh yeah, and a call-up to his country’s senior national team during the current international window.

MLS News

MLS Reveals 2021 Leagues Cup Participants, Campeones Cup Date
The single-elimination Leagues Cup will take place in August and September and will feature eight clubs—four from MLS and four from Liga MX.

Kelvin Leerdam joins Inter Miami
Kelvin Leerdam has signed a three-year contract with Inter Miami after they acquired his MLS rights from the Seattle Sounders in exchange for a combined total of $75,000 in General Allocation Money that will be spread out between this season and next. 

U.S. Soccer News

USA vs. Jamaica, 2021 friendly: Scouting Jamaica
Jamaica is led by Theodore Whitmore, who has been with the program for over a decade as an interim (2007, 2009), assistant (2008), youth coach (2014-2015), and senior team manager (2009-2013, 2016-present). Since his return to the top role, he has a 20-10-8 record. 

USA U-23 vs. Mexico, 2021 Olympic qualifying: What to watch for
The dream scenario for the United States has come to fruition during this Concacaf Olympic qualifying tournament. Jason Kreis’ side has clinched a spot in the all-or-nothing semifinal round before even having to play hosts and Group A favorites Mexico after winning their first two group matches.

Andonovski names USWNT roster for European friendlies
Vlatko Andonovski has announced the 23 US women’s national team players who will travel to Europe for a pair of away friendlies against Sweden, and then France.