Brotherly Game Daily Links: Union loan Oravec back to Slovakian team

Philadelphia Union News

Philadelphia Union Loan Midfielder Matej Oravec To FK Železiarne Podbrezová
Oravec, 23, has yet to make his MLS debut with the Union. The former Slovakian youth international was acquired ahead of the 2020 season and was expected to provide competition for minutes at both defensive midfield and center back. 

MLS News

Power Rankings: LAFC, LA Galaxy, CF Montréal surge after Week 12
The Union once again come in sixth in the weekly MLS Power Rankings.

Altidore long on love for Toronto but short on why he fell out with TFC
Altidore returned to full training with the team Monday, TFC’s first session at its north Toronto practice facility since returning last week from the U.S.

Concacaf News

Qatar and Panama delight fans in thrilling six-goal draw
The tournament guests and Los Canaleros tested wits in the first half, setting up an eventful second half.

Bengtson goal kickstarts Honduras victory over Grenada
Bengtson, who made his first tournament appearance after last playing in the 2011 edition, opened the scoring in the 28th minute.

Vancouver back in the running as 2026 FIFA World Cup host city
With Montreal pulling out of the running last week, it has created an opportunity for Vancouver, according to BC Premier John Horgan.

Leagues Cup Final will be played at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas
The state-of-the-art venue, which is home of the NFL’s Las Vegas Raiders and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas football team, will host the 2021 Leagues Cup Final on Wednesday, September 22.

September’s USMNT qualifier in El Salvador could be moved to USA due to COVID-19 restrictions
In addition to the USMNT-El Salvador match, La Selecta would also have to face Honduras (September 5) and Panama (October 7) without fans if the proposal were approved. The earliest that El Salvador could play a home qualifying match with fans in San Salvador would be October 13 against Mexico.