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Brotherly Game Daily Links: Ilsinho to miss two months due to surgery
NYCFC signs a Young DP, Minnesota signs a new Winger and more in today’s links
Philadelphia Union News
Ilsinho to miss about two months after undergoing surgery
The time frame shared by Curtin would mean Ilsinho would return in time for the first leg of the Concacaf Champions League in Mexico City against Club America in mid-August.
MLS News
11 early surprise standout players for the 2021 MLS season
The early days of the 2021 Major League Soccer season have seen an unusual amount of spotlight displays from players who seemingly came out of nowhere.
NYCFC Officially Sign Talles Magno
On Wednesday morning, NYCFC officially signed Brazilian winger Talles Magno for a reported $12 million transfer fee from Brazilan side Vasco da Gama. Magno is signed through the 2026 season on a Young Designated Player contract.
Nico Lodeiro likely to be shut down until June
Lodeiro missed the season’s first two games with a quad injury, played 24 minutes against the LA Galaxy and has missed the last three games with knee pain. He missed several games at the start of 2020 with tendinitis in the same leg but it’s unclear if that injury is related.
MNUFC sign Argentine winger Franco Fragapane
The 28 year old Fragapane comes to Minnesota on a four year contract using Targeted Allocation Money and will take up an international roster spot.
Rest of the World News
Liverpool bolster Champions League hopes in win at Burnley
Wednesday’s win at Turf Moor saw Liverpool skip ahead Leicester City, both on 66 points, into fourth place in the Premier League standings due to a superior goal difference.