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Daily Links: Julian Carranza named MLS Player of the Matchday
Philadelphia Union News
Julián Carranza Voted MLS Player of the Matchday
Carranza scored the opening two goals for the Union in the club’s 3-1 victory over NYCFC on Saturday, May 27. Carranza, who has four goals in his last four matches, recorded his first multi-goal match of the 2023 season with a brace against NYCFC and now has 21 goals and 12 assists since the start of the 2022 season.
Curtin named MLS Coach of the Matchday
Curtin continued to show tactical flexibility on the narrow playing surface of Citi Field, rolling out a 5-2-1-2 against Eastern Conference rivals New York City FC. After taking some time to settle into a rhythm, the Union battled back from a first-half deficit behind a brace from Julian Carranza.
MLS News
MLS Team of the Matchday: Insigne, Mukhtar rise above in Matchday 15
Damion Lowe joins Carranza and Curtin on the MLS Team of the Matchday roster.
Toronto claw back from the abyss, Chicago bring the chaos factor & more from Matchday 15
Matchday 15 is in the books, and with June on the doorstep and the season’s halfway point looming, things are getting real around MLS.
USMNT Big Board: Where the depth chart stands and who will make the Concacaf Nations League squad
This Big Board represents the best players available in the USMNT pool right now. This is a depth chart, not a roster prediction, but we should see the USMNT’s best available players in the Nations League fixture.
Rest of the World News
Chelsea appoint Mauricio Pochettino as manager after worst finish in 29 years
Pochettino, 51, signed a two-year deal with the option of a further year and will start work on July 1 ahead of the club’s preseason tour to the United States.
Napoli boss Luciano Spalletti to leave, take sabbatical after Serie A title win
Spalletti, 64, has been in charge at Napoli since July 2021 and still has one more year on his contract after guiding the club to their first Serie A title in 33 years this season. However, he will step down this summer.
Lower League Round-Up: Week of May 6
Photo Gallery: Philadelphia Union vs NYCFC
Eight South Jersey teams playing for New Jersey Youth State Cups this weekend
Eastern Pennsylvania State Cup finals this Saturday at WSFS Bank Sportsplex
Photo Gallery: FC Delco vs Sporting PA State Cup Semifinal
Slow start, elusive raccoon too much to overcome as Union drop fourth straight at home
Photo Gallery: Philadelphia Lone Star vs West Chester United
West Chester United opens USL League Two campaign with convincing win
Photo Gallery: West Chester United vs Hershey FC
Photo Gallery: FC Delco vs Sporting PA State Cup Semifinal
