Philadelphia Union
Daily Links: Daniel Gazdag named Player of the Matchday
Philadelphia Union News
Dániel Gazdag named Player of the Matchday
Gazdag continues to be automatic from the spot for the Union, improving his penalty-kick conversion rate to a perfect 16-for-16, the second-longest unblemished run to start an MLS career behind only Seattle Sounders FC captain Nicolas Lodeiro (18-for-18).
Gazdag and Elliott named to MLS Team of the Matchday
Both players had key roles in the Union’s 2-0 win over the Eastern Conference opponent with Daniel Gazdag converting twice from the penalty spot at GEODIS Park.
Union takeaways: The win in Nashville was full of luck and of Jack Elliott
The Union got a season’s worth of fortune from all those shocking Nashville misses. But they also put in a big defensive shift, and Elliott led the way.
MLS News
Toronto, New England nearing deal to swap Mark-Anthony Kaye for Latif Blessing
Blessing, 26, was acquired by New England this winter from LAFC. He won two Supporters’ Shields and one MLS Cup. He has made 15 appearances with the Revs. Kaye, 28, was traded to Toronto last summer from the Colorado Rapids. He’s made 21 starts in the TFC midfield this season.
Charlotte FC strengthen midfield with Brecht Dejaegere signing
Dejaegere was the captain at Toulouse, and is no stranger to scoring goals after amassing over 35 along with 50 assists while playing in France and Belgium. The 32-year-old was a key figure for the French outfit, leading them to Coupe de France glory in their 5-1 win over Nantes.
US Soccer News
Weston McKennie not part of Juventus squad for U.S. summer tour
The U.S. men’s national team midfielder had previously been linked with a move away from Juventus after spending the second half of last season out on loan.
