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Philadelphia Union News

Union homegrown Jack de Vries loaned to Venezia FC, will play for U19 team
Venezia FC’s announcement notes that he will be playing for their U19 team, which resembles former homegrown midfielder Zach Pfeffer’s loan to 1899 Hoffenheim in 2013 when he played for the German club’s U19 squad.

MLS News

27 Takeaways: One observation on every MLS team after Week 22
Week 22 had some thrilling games as Rivalry Week closed, with El Trafico and FC Dallas’ blitz past Austin FC standing out.

MLS Power Rankings: Portland Timbers, FC Dallas surge following rivalry wins in Week 22
The Union continue to slide down the MLS Power Rankings, finding themselves outside the top ten in the latest edition.

Portland Timbers’ Eryk Williamson suffers ACL injury
Portland Timbers head coach Giovanni Savarese has confirmed attacking midfielder Eryk Williamson suffered a serious ACL injury to his knee during the rivalry match against the Seattle Sounders. 

U.S. Soccer News

2022 CONCACAF World Cup Qualifying: Scouting El Salvador
Pérez named a 27-player squad for the upcoming fixtures, including 17 call-ups from the El Salvador Primera División. Several members are former U.S. internationals or dual nationals, with the program embarking on a fierce recruitment campaign.

Rounding up moves for Matthew Hoppe and Chris Richards
As European clubs close out the transfer windows some young Americans are set to join new clubs. After a standout performance in the Gold Cup, Matthew Hoppe is headed to Spain. The American forward will join RCD Mallorca in the Spanish Second Division.