Daily Links: Union begin June schedule with a visit from Montreal

Pressing Points | Closing the three-game week against a familiar foe
Head Coach Jim Curtin spoke with the media on Friday afternoon ahead of the team’s Saturday night showdown against Montreal at Subaru Park.

As Andre Blake’s Gold Cup departure looms, his role in the Union’s unbeaten streak shouldn’t be overlooked
In his last six games, Blake has made 16 saves and allowed just five goals, with three shutouts. He has two games left with the Union before joining up with Jamaica’s national team.

MLS News

Matchday 17: What to know, how to watch on MLS Season Pass
With only nine points separating second place from 11th in the Eastern Conference, and eight points separating first from ninth in the West, midseason playoff positioning is very much up for grabs as the dog days of summer approach.

MLS clubs eye Celtic midfielder James McCarthy
The midfielder first joined Celtic in 2021 from Crystal Palace, signing a four-year contract with the Scottish Premiership side. He’s managed just 27 appearances across two seasons, struggling to find his footing under manager Ange Postecoglou.

Minnesota United linked to former Norwich City striker Teemu Pukki
Pukki has scored 176 goals for a variety of European clubs in his 16-year career, also including at Brondby in Denmark, Schalke 04 in German Bundesliga, Celtic in Scottish Premiership and HJK in Finnish Veikkausliiga.

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Sergio Ramos to leave PSG after final game of season on Saturday
Ramos’ contract, which is due to expire this summer, will not be renewed, making him available on a free transfer.