Daily Links: Jesus Bueno does admirable job filling in for Jose Martinez

Philadelphia Union News

Even again: FC Dallas draws Columbus Crew 1-1
Union return to action Wednesday as FC Dallas comes to town, let’s see how their last game went.

Union takeaways: Jesús Bueno was a bright spot in a dull scoreless tie vs. LAFC
Bueno had big shoes to fill with fellow Venezuelan midfielder José Andrés Martínez out injured because of a bone bruise, and he stepped up.

MLS News

Timbers are tearing it up, Cincinnati look dangerous again & more from Matchday 34
Since every game had meaning this weekend – the top and the bottom are sorted, but everywhere else it’s a knife fight for position, or just to get in – let’s run through the whole slate.

US Soccer News

Megan Rapinoe retires a winner as the USA tops South Africa 2-0
The USWNT took their talents to Chicago as Megan Rapinoe suited up for the national team for one last time. The game would be another chance for new players to show they fit in with the team as they took on South Africa for the second match in their September friendlies.

Rest of the World News

Ajax-Feyenoord abandoned after fans throw flares onto field
Ajax, who have had a poor start to the season with just one win, sit 13th in the 18-team league. They conceded all three goals on Sunday in the first half, leading to discontent from the fans.

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