Brotherly Game Daily Links: USA to host Mexico in Cincinnati instead of Columbus

Philadelphia Union News

Philadelphia Union recent run of form increases need for youthful injection
While the Union continues to preach youth development, minutes for homegrown players have been noticeably down this season.

MLS News

Atlanta United, Velez Sarsfield agree to transfer for Thiago Almada
Several prominent journalists out of Argentina are reporting on Wednesday that the Five Stripes have agreed a transfer fee of around $15 million for the 20-year-old attacking dynamo.

U.S. Soccer News

USA vs. Qatar, 2021 Gold Cup semifinals: What to watch for
The United States Men’s National Team are in the Gold Cup semifinals, and they will be energized by playing before a sellout crowd at Q2 Stadium in Austin tomorrow night. Standing between them and a trip to Las Vegas for the Final is Qatar, the invited guest of the tournament who has made a statement with their play thus far.

US to host Mexico in World Cup qualifying outside of Columbus for first time since 1997
U.S. Soccer announced that November’s much-anticipated home qualifying match against bitter rivals El Tri will be hosted at the brand new TQL Stadium in Cincinnati.

Lower.com Field set to host USMNT World Cup Qualifier vs. Costa Rica
While it won’t be the U.S. vs. Mexico yet again, multiple sources with knowledge of the situation confirmed to Massive Report that Lower.com Field will host the CONCACAF World Cup Qualifier between the United States Men’s National Team and Costa Rica on Wednesday, Oct. 13.