Daily Links: Blake once again hailed as ‘Best in the league’ after Leagues Cup penalty save

Philadelphia Union News

“Best in the league”: Andre Blake huge again for Philly in Leagues Cup win
“Our goalkeeper is the best in the league. I think that’s clear to anyone except maybe the All-Star team but yeah, he’s incredible,” said Curtin, referring to Blake’s snub for the MLS All-Star Game.

MLS News

LAFC signs Spanish striker Mario González
After coming up through the Villareal academy, González had his breakout 2020/21 season in Portugal, finishing fourth in the golden boot race with 14 goals and two assists for C.D. Tondela.

Toronto FC working on trade to send centre-back Matt Hedges to Austin FC
The final details are being worked out, but it is anticipated that TFC will receive $500,000 in GAM in exchange for the 33-year-old veteran

Cassius Mailula says goodbyes at South African club amid speculation he’ll join Toronto FC
Mailula scored 15 goals and provided four assists in all competitions for Sundowns. The 2022/23 season was his first in the professional ranks. He was named PSL Young Player of the Season award.

Vasco da Gama finalizing deal to sign Houston’s Ferreira on loan
Ferreira, 25, has been a peripheral figure under new Dynamo head coach Ben Olson, starting just two of the club’s 23 MLS matches. He did not score in 2023 after a team-leading 13 goals in 31 appearances last year. He has five caps with the Paraguayan national team.

World Cup News

Women’s World Cup Daily: Germany, Brazil put on scoring clinics
Germany ran up the score in its first match of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup on Monday, while Brazil looked as strong as any team at the tournament has so far.

Rest of the World News

Saudi club Al Hilal makes world record $332m bid for Mbappé
Paris Saint-Germain confirmed the offer for its player and has given Al Hilal permission to open negotiations directly with Mbappé, but sources told ESPN that Mbappé is not interested in the offer.