Philadelphia Union
Daily Links: Ernst Tanner signs extension; new striker signing imminent
Philadelphia Union News
Ernst Tanner signs Philadelphia Union extension, per sources
Additionally, the Philadelphia Union is finalizing a deal for Israeli international forward Tai Baribo from Wolfsberger AC, sources involved in the deal tell The Athletic. Baribo, 25, had 16 goals and three assists in 32 appearances (2,362 minutes) in the Austrian Bundesliga last season. He has three goals and has earned 11 caps for the Israel national team.
Gazdag’s hat trick leads Union to Leagues Cup Round of 32
The Union took control behind a three goal outburst in 13 minutes which saw Gazdag nab a first-half brace while homegrown Nathan Harriel smashed home a Kai Wagner corner to lock the Boys in Blue to the No. 1 spot in the East 1 Group.
MLS News
Leagues Cup: The six teams that qualified for the next round on Day 5
The six clubs who joined the trio that have already reached the knockout rounds are from the following groups: West 1, West 3, East 1, East 2, East 3 and East 4.
LAFC signs Bulgarian midfielder Filip Krastev
LAFC has signed Bulgarian midfielder Filip Krastev from Lommel SK in Belgium. The 21-year-old full international will be on loan until June 2024 with an option to buy. According to Krastev’s agent, Nikolay Zheynov, the option to buy is €7m.
LAFC bring back defender Eddie Segura
The 26-year-old Colombian, originally acquired on a six-month loan from Atlético Huila, previously spent four seasons (2019-22) with the Black & Gold, contributing 3g/3a over 85 regular-season appearances (76 starts).
Luis Suárez to stay at Grêmio despite Miami links
Suárez, 36, joined Grêmio as a free agent in January and is under contract with the Brazilian outfit until December 2024.
World Cup News
Women’s World Cup Daily: USA, Netherlands set up dramatic Group E finale
There was no victor crowned in the rematch of the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup final between the United States and the Netherlands Wednesday at Wellington Regional Stadium, but the 1-1 draw did set the stage for a dramatic last day of play in Group E. Then, Nigeria created some drama of its own against co-hosts Australia.
