Daily Links: Jim Curtin holds weekly press conference

Philadelphia Union News

Pressing Points | Confidence Grows Ahead of Rivalry Match
Head Coach Jim Curtin spoke with the media ahead of his team’s road game against New York FC at Citi Field. Check out what he had to say about the team’s recent success, the upcoming matchup and more.

Philadelphia Union with 4 of the top selling jerseys on MLSStore.com
Union midfielder Daniel Gazdag comes in at the top jersey for fans of the Blue and Gold with three-time MLS Goalkeeper of the Year Andre Blake just behind him at No. 9.

MLS News

Thoughts & Numbers: What I’m watching for in MLS Matchday 15
Through the first eight matchdays of the season, MLS teams picked up 1.76 ppg. Over the past six matchdays, that’s climbed to 1.84.

Mauricio Pineda signs contract extension with Chicago Fire
Mauricio Pineda has signed a contract extension with the Chicago Fire that runs through the 2026 season with an option to extend for 2027.

US Soccer News

Real Salt Lake – LA Galaxy headline U.S. Open Cup quarterfinal draw
Thursday’s draw featured all eight winners from this week’s Round of 16 action, pitting Real Salt Lake and the LA Galaxy against one another. RSL defeated Rocky Mountain Cup rivals Colorado Rapids 1-0 away from home on Wednesday while the LA Galaxy defeated California rivals Los Angeles FC 2-0.

Anthony Hudson to be USMNT Interim Coach Through CONCACAF Gold Cup
Hudson has led the Americans to two wins, one loss and two draws. He will lead the team in the CONCACAF Nations League semifinals and final from June 15-18 and the CONCACAF Gold Cup, which starts June 24 and runs through July 16.