Daily Links: Recapping the weekend action in MLS

Philadelphia Union News

Philadelphia Union II To Play Wrexham AFC In Friendly Match At Subaru Park On July 28
Wrexham AFC, co-owned by Philly native Rob McElhenney and Hollywood star Ryan Reynolds, was founded in 1864, making them the third-oldest professional association football club in the world.

Orlando City vs. Colorado Rapids: Five Takeaways
After the Union’s long break, this next game will be in Orlando, let’s see what they thought of their last game.

Union Takeaways: Julián Carranza’s big miss overshadowed a good game by his team
The Union took plenty of shots and Jack McGlynn completed 45 of 46 passes in his first game after the under-20 World Cup, showing again why scouts from around the world are watching him.

For Union’s Brandan Craig, trick to more playing time could be as easy as 3-5-2
“Playing with a back 3, it suits my style,” Craig said after training Thursday. “We played at the U-20s as a back 3, and I think it worked out pretty well for the first four games.”

MLS News

Sporting KC’s belief pays off, Houston Dynamo bring the heat & more from Matchday 18
We’ll start with an obvious but important statement: MLS seasons are long. Really long.

Josef Martinez becomes 10th highest goalscorer in MLS history
Martínez increased his tally for the season to four goals with the penalty kick – four of the measly 16 goals Miami have scored in 2023.

Alan Pulido returning to his best for Sporting KC
Pulido scored twice and registered one assist on Saturday in SKC’s 4-1 home victory over Austin FC, continuing to get back to his best for the Western Conference club.

US Soccer News

Rest of the World News

Seeds set for 2023-24 Champions League group stage draw
The seeds for the 2023-24 Champions League group stage draw have been set after Manchester City beat Inter Milan 1-0 in Istanbul in the final of this year’s competition.