Daily Links: Union head to New England looking to sweep series

Philadelphia Union News

Preview | Union travel to New England with chance to advance in MLS Cup Playoffs
Because the Union secured a 3-1 win against New England in the first match of the series, a favorable result would eliminate their opponent from the playoffs. If Revolution wins, the series will be sent back to Subaru Park for a third and final matchup to decide which team will advance.

Pressing Points | Finish The Job
With a chance to advance to a third-consecutive Eastern Conference Semifinal, Philadelphia Union Head Coach Jim Curtin spoke with the media before the team flew out.

MLS Suspends Philadelphia Union’s Kai Wagner for Three Matches
The suspension means he will miss the Union’s next playoff game against New England on November 8th and the if necessary the third game in the best of three series against the Revolution on November 12th. Depending on how the Union do with the rest of the playoffs, Wagner could return to the team for either the Eastern Conference finals or MLS Cup.

Jack McGlynn has hit the heights he and the Union hoped for, and now can rise even higher
McGlynn produced some magic in the first game of the Union-New England playoff series, his latest in a series of pretty plays throughout the year.

MLS News

Atlanta United forces game three with 4-2 victory over Columbus Crew
The series will now go back to Columbus for the final and decisive game of the series to determine who advances to the Eastern Conference Semifinal against the winner of the series between Nashville SC and Orlando City SC.

Orlando City vs. Nashville SC: Final Score 1-0 as Lions Sweep First-Round Series
Ivan Angulo’s early goal was just enough as Orlando City turned in another defensive masterclass to nip Nashville SC 1-0 at Geodis Park. In earning their first-ever road MLS playoff win, the Lions swept Nashville and are through to the Eastern Conference semifinals.

MLS investigating Miazga for entering refs’ locker room
Miazga is already suspended for Cincinnati’s next playoff match against either the Philadelphia Union or the New England Revolution, after he was booked three times over the course of two matches of FCC’s series win over the Red Bulls.

US Soccer News

USL and CBS Sports reach landmark multi-year rights agreement
Through the deal, CBS Sports will broadcast select USL matches, including the USL Championship Final, on the CBS Television Network– the first time USL competition will be featured on network television in league history. Matches on the CBS Television Network will also simulcast live on Paramount+.

Rest of the World News

Man City and Leipzig first teams through to Champions League round of 16
UEFA Champions League holders Manchester City and Leipzig both booked their round of 16 places on Tuesday, but Barcelona must wait to guarantee their own progress following a surprise defeat by Shakhtar Donetsk.