Daily Links: Andre Blake nominated for Concacaf Player of the Year

Philadelphia Union News

Preview | Union face new look CF Montreal Saturday night on MLS Season Pass
Philly’s objective will be to take advantage of the lack of shape Montreal shows in transition. Wanyama is still a force in the center, but he’s far more effective when he can make simple decisions; covering ground is no longer among his many high-level attributes.

Philadelphia Union to host Atlas FC on April 4th in Concacaf Champions League Quarterfinals
Concacaf has confirmed the schedule for the Quarterfinals of the 2023 Scotiabank Concacaf Champions League (SCCL) with the Philadelphia Union hosting Atlas F.C. in the first leg at Subaru Park on Tuesday, April 4th at 8pm ET followed by the second leg in Guadalajara set for Wednesday, April 12th at 10pm ET.

Andre Blake nominated for Concacaf Men’s Player of the Year
The 2022 nominees have been selected based on performance statistics and the input of technical experts.

Damion Lowe and Andres Perea named to 2023 SCCL R16 2nd leg Best XI
Perea entered the match in the second half and helped put the contest away with a pair of goals in only 25 minutes of action to notch his first goals with the club.

MLS News

MLS Matchday 4: How to watch & a big question for every team
Before all the soccer arrives, let’s identify a big question surrounding each club’s game this weekend. The answer should go a long way toward deciding what the results are.

Nashville SC signs free agent Jan Gregus through 2023 season
Gregus spent 2022 with the San Jose Earthquakes, starting 17 of 27 games played, posting six assists. Prior to that, he played three seasons for Minnesota United FC (2019-21) and was a designated player.

Rest of the World News

Champions League holders Real Madrid face Chelsea in quarterfinals; Man City vs. Bayern
Madrid knocked out Chelsea in last year’s quarterfinal in dramatic fashion amid a spirited second-leg comeback from the Premier League club.

Man United drawn against Sevilla in Europa League quarterfinals, could face Jose Mourinho in final
United, winners of the European trophy in 2017, beat Barcelona in the playoff stage before cruising past Real Betis in the round-of-16. They face another LaLiga side in Sevilla, who hold the record number of Europa League titles.

UEFA Europa Conference League quarter-final draw: West Ham meet Gent, Fiorentina face Lech
The 2022/23 UEFA Europa Conference League quarter-final draw has been made, with West Ham paired with a promising Gent side and goals almost guaranteed as Fiorentina take on Lech.