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Philadelphia Union News

Union Takeaways: Julián Carranza’s hot streak continues, and so does his team’s
Caranza now has 11 goals this year, including five in the last four games. His first tally against Montreal was especially worth savoring.

Homegrown Matt Real makes most of minutes against Montreal
Real’s fresh legs, among others, proved successful on the Union’s home turf as the team extended its win streak to four, and their game-without-loss streak to nine.

Julián Carranza is a growing threat in Philly’s already dangerous arsenal
Carranza’s nine goals and three assists this season is making a case for his inclusion in the upcoming 2023 MLS All-Star Game and is closing in on the pace for a Golden Boot award this season. And that’s not even taking into consideration his great defensive work – something Curtin noted.

US Soccer News

Uruguay eliminates U.S. at U20 World Cup
The South Americans beat the United States 2-0 in Santiago del Estero, dominating the match from start to finish.

Rest of the World News

Celta Vigo beat Barcelona to stay up, Real Valladolid relegate from LaLiga
Six anxious teams went into the final weekend hoping to avoid the drop, with five breathing sighs of relief when Ronaldo-owned Valladolid’s 0-0 draw at home to Getafe ensured they finished 18th, ending their season-long LaLiga stay.

Milan send Verona into relegation playoff with Spezia
Verona and Spezia, who lost 2-1 at AS Roma, finished the season with 31 points and now face a playoff, which has been introduced this season, to decide who stays up.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic retires from football after AC Milan win
The prolific striker, who had 561 goals for club and country over the course of his career, had tears in his eyes on the sidelines as the Milan fans unfurled a giant banner at one end saying “Godbye” and chanted his name.