Daily Links: US Men’s National Team moves on to Nations League Semifinals

MLS News

Signs of strife in Portland, Dynamo benefit from BennyBall & more from Matchday 5
Given how far down the depth chart most MLS teams had to go this weekend, it just feels like there’s less to be learned on a micro, single-game level. Conversely, we can probably glean some good stuff if we zoom out a bit and see what kinds of patterns have held firm irrespective of how much of Team X, Y or Z’s first XI was available.

MLS Team of the Matchday: Columbus, Seattle & St. Louis dominate
Three teams – Columbus Crew, Seattle Sounders FC and St. Louis CITY SC – reached the four-goal mark during Matchday 5. Unsurprisingly, they lead the ensuing Team of the Matchday.

U.S. Soccer News

USA 1-0 El Salvador: a hard earned win for the Stars and Stripes
It was dominant but it wasn’t easy for the USA against Hugo Perez’s well organized El Salvador side.

Rest of the World News

Tottenham boss Antonio Conte leaves after mutual agreement
Spurs are fourth in the Premier League but will not end their 15-year wait for a trophy this season after exiting all cup competitions in recent weeks as relations between Conte and the club deteriorated at all levels.