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Daily Links: Union extend unbeaten streak with draw against D.C.
Philadelphia Union News
Union and D.C. United slog to scoreless tie at Subaru Park
It marked the first time the Union failed to beat D.C. at home since 2014.
MLS News
MLS Commissioner Don Garber to make major announcement from San Diego
MLS Commissioner Don Garber will speak at a special press conference on Thursday, May 18 at 1:45 pm ET/10:45 am PT to make a major announcement about the future of soccer in San Diego.
MLS All-Budget Team 2023: A starting XI of the league’s most high-value contracts
In past years, the cut-off for this exercise has been $200,000 – anyone listed as making more than that in “guaranteed compensation” wasn’t eligible. With salaries going up over the past two years, however, the limit was bumped to $260,000.
Which MLS players are underperforming their contracts? We pick a starting XI
The history of the league is littered with DP signings that didn’t pan out, from Steven Gerrard to Rafa Marquez. And when the MLS Players Association releases salaries twice a year, it’s become a bit of a tradition — for fans, media and even in locker rooms and front offices — to go through the dump and cringe at some of the bad contracts that have been handed out around the league.
Concacaf News
Concacaf launches new ranking system ahead of expanded 2024 CCL
Liga MX sides CF Monterrey and Club America are the top of the list. Leon, who are also in the CCL final against LAFC, are in seventh place. The top 10 list is largely dominated by Liga MX clubs with seven, leaving the remaining three being MLS clubs.
Rest of the World News
Pep Guardiola’s side dominate on the way to the Champions League final
It was never a contest as City dominated start to finish to move to their second Champions League final in three years.
Liverpool confirm Firmino, Keita, Milner, Oxlade-Chamberlain to leave this summer
Liverpool also announced that a special tribute would be made to the four during the club’s final home game of the season, against Aston Villa on Saturday.
Photo Gallery: Philadelphia Ukrainian Nationals vs Beadling SC
Three takeaways from the Philadelphia Union’s no good, rotten, very bad 3-2 loss against Seattle
Columbus Crew blocks Philadelphia Union from Club World Cup with win over Monterrey
Photo Gallery: LVU Rush 2007 Boys vs Pipeline SC
Seven area teams head to California with USYS National Championship berths on the line
Union come up short bouncing back from disastrous first half in 3-2 loss to Seattle
Let’s try this again: Seattle Sounders Part Deux
Four questions with Dave Clark of Sounder at Heart
Photo Gallery: Philadelphia SC vs Alloy SC
Philadelphia SC beats Alloy SC 4-3 in thrilling top of the table EPSL match
