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Philadelphia Union News

Union renew rivalry Saturday night at Red Bulls
Saturday’s match will be the 40th matchup between the two sides with the Boys in Blue owning a 16-15-8 advantage since they first crossed paths in 2010.

The Union’s José Andrés Martínez is recovering from a hamstring injury, but not ready to play yet
Manager Jim Curtin said he hopes Martínez will be back soon, but doesn’t want to rush the stalwart defensive midfielder’s recovery.

MLS News

Thoughts & Numbers: What I’m watching for in MLS Matchday 11
Scoring remains down year-over-year, and while the 2023 goals per game of 2.48 isn’t quite a historical low – 2010 clocked in at 2.46 – the drop has been jarringly precipitous.

Jean Mota, the Latest in a Long List of Injuries
The club announced Thursday morning that Jean Mota will be sidelined for 4-6 months following an upcoming surgery to repair a right LCL injury (knee).

US Soccer News

Ex-USMNT stars Geoff Cameron, Brek Shea announce retirement from professional soccer
Both players started their professional careers in 2008, and were teammates for a brief spell when they were at then-Premier League side Stoke City. But after spending 15 years in the professional game, the pair decided now was the time to try something new.

Rest of the World News

Napoli clinch first Serie A title in 33 years after draw with Udinese
Needing only a draw to take an unassailable 16-point lead with five games remaining, Serie A’s top scorer, Victor Osimhen, equalised for Napoli in the 52nd minute to spark wild celebrations throughout Naples, inside the stadium in Udine and beyond.

Hello Union fans! My name is Alex and I've been doing the daily links post for Brotherly Game since the 2016 season. You'll find me on here with all the biggest news stories in MLS and around the world. I also live tweet many of the Union games, and I'm a season ticket hold in section 102. Stop by and say hi!

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