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Brotherly Game Daily Links: Seattle wins 2019 MLS Cup
Seattle wins MLS Cup, Liverpool beat Man City and more in today’s links
MLS News
Seattle Sounders win 2019 MLS Cup, steamroll Toronto FC in front of record crowd
A slick top-of-the-box strike from Victor Rodriguez, followed by a Raul Ruidiaz breakaway chip in the second half, sealed a 3-1 win and the Sounders’ second MLS Cup in four years in front of a record crowd at CenturyLink Field.
2019 MLS Cup breaks Seattle Sounders all-time attendance record
With 69,274 people on hand for the 2019 MLS Cup, the Seattle Sounders have set a new franchise record for attendance. The number only trails last year’s final for most all-time in MLS Cup.
Atlanta United tried to keep Darlington Nagbe
Atlanta United wanted to keep Darlington Nagbe. So much so, the player was offered a multi-year contract during the middle of its 2019 season, according to a person familiar with the situation.
Rest of the World News
Liverpool down champions Manchester City to extend lead at top of table
Liverpool opened up an eight-point lead at the top of the Premier League with an emphatic and hugely impressive 3-1 win over defending champions Manchester City at Anfield on Sunday.
