Daily Links: 2023 Gold Cup venues announced

Philadelphia Union News

Heat Rising: Chicago Fire 2, Minnesota United 1
The Union return to MLS action this Saturday as they travel to Chicago to take on the Fire, let’s see how their last game went.

MLS News

Patience pays off for Bouanga, Sounders are a joy to watch & more from Matchday 7
There was a small but loud and persistent batch of LAFC fans who were not happy with Dénis Bouanga last September. The Frenchman had come to downtown LA on a DP deal and, over the course of his first five appearances, couldn’t find the goal with a map.

MLS Team of the Matchday: Aside from Dénis Bouanga, who shined in Matchday 7?
Matchday 7 saw four teams win by 3-0 scorelines or greater, leading to some straightforward choices for the latest Team of the Matchday.

New York Red Bulls, Dante Vanzeir apologize to San Jose Earthquakes for use of racial slur during match
The incident in question occurred in the 54th minute of the match on Saturday. It resulted in 21 minutes of stoppage time.

Concacaf News

Concacaf announces host cities and stadiums for 2023 Gold Cup
The 2023 Gold Cup is a key part of the region’s vibrant summer of football, which will also include the Final of the Scotiabank Concacaf Champions League on June 4, and the Concacaf Nations League Finals in Las Vegas, NV, between June 15-18.