Daily Links: Union’s Big Three each score a goal in win

Philadelphia Union News

Union snap tying streak as Dániel Gazdag, Mikael Uhre, and Julián Carranza score in win over Atlanta United
The Union’s three big attacking stars all found the net as the team finally snapped its five-game streak of ties.

Nashville SC’s five-game unbeaten streak ends with 1-0 loss to Orlando City
The Union will host Nashville FC this Saturday for their last home game of the regular season, let’s see how their last game went.

MLS News

St. Louis City SC is the best expansion team in MLS history. Are they the best in any sport?
With one more point, St. Louis would tie the record for most points by an MLS team in its inaugural season, so with one win or two draws across its final two games, St. Louis City can break yet another record.

Gerardo Martino makes bleak Lionel Messi injury admission
The coach confirmed an inability to provide an exact timeline on Messi, insisting the muscle fatigue caused by scarring from a past injury forced his time on the sidelines.

Rest of the World News

2030 World Cup to be hosted by three continents for first time
FIFA reached an agreement Wednesday between soccer’s continental leaders to accept a bid spearheaded by co-hosts Spain, Portugal and Morocco as the only candidate for the hosting rights. The agreement also includes staging games in South American countries Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay, which had earlier promoted a rival co-hosting bid.

Wednesday Champions League highlights and round-up: Newcastle and Manchester City shine
Newcastle blew Paris away as UEFA Champions League football returned to St James’ Park while Manchester City and Barcelona had to dig deep for victories as the drama continued to the end of Matchday 2.