Daily Links: Union breathe sigh of relief; Gazdag injury not “long term”

Philadelphia Union News

Preview | Union host battle tested Queretaro F.C. in Leagues Cup Quarterfinal
“We don’t say the M-word at all this week. We were solely focused on Queretaro,” Curtin said.

Gazdag to miss Leagues Cup quarterfinal; he and Bedoya could be available for semi
Curtin said Gazdag’s knee injury – a non-contact injury picked up early in the second half against the New York Red Bulls on Tuesday night – was a “grade 1 sprain.” “Luckily, it’s not a long term injury,” Curtin said.

MLS News

Top free agents for 2024 MLS season: Lodeiro, Robinson, Vela & more
An early look at the 2024 MLS free agency class is out, as provided by the MLS Players Association. The requirements are straightforward – at least 24 years old and five years of service in MLS – making dozens of players potentially hit the open market.

Taxi Fountas leaves D.C. after racism allegations
This is the second time since Fountas joined D.C. United in January 2022 that accusations of racist behavior have been leveled at him.

World Cup News

Women’s World Cup Daily: Spain’s super sub sets up semifinal with Sweden
Spain will play Sweden in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup semifinals after both teams took care of business on the first day of the quarterfinals.

US Soccer News

Chelsea near £20m signing of USA midfielder Adams
The Leeds United midfielder is expected in London on Thursday to undergo a medical, and Chelsea are hopeful he can be registered in time to be available for Sunday’s Premier League opener against Liverpool.

Rest of the World News

Tottenham’s Harry Kane agrees Bayern Munich move
The 30-year-old was expected to travel to Germany to undergo a medical ahead of signing a four-year contract. However, confusion reigned on Friday morning as a last-minute hitch delayed his travel plans.

Klopp confirms Liverpool agree deal for Brighton’s Caicedo
Reports say the deal to bring Caicedo to Anfield is worth £111 million ($141m), which would be a British record for a player.