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Philadelphia Union

Ernst Tanner and Co. signed José Andrés Martínez, a Venezuelan defensive midfielder.

The Union’s preseason schedule.

“It doesn’t sit right,” said Auston Trusty on being traded.

MLS

Inter Miami announced the signings of defender Denso Ulysse and goalkeeper Drake Callender on Tuesday.

Four MLS coaches completed their U.S. Soccer Pro Licenses.

Around the globe

What does Boxing day mean to the @PremierLeague?

Rebecca Lowe, @RobbieMustoe, Robbie Earle, and @JPW_NBCSports explain it's cultural relevance, and what the full-day of football means to them! pic.twitter.com/TYwDnKREI1

— NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) December 24, 2019

Sports Illustrated came up with a viewers’ guide to the Premier League’s hectic holiday schedule.

Manchester United further behind in development than expected, claimed manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

Seven Eritrea players disappeared after a tournament in Uganda.

A match in Tanzania was briefly stopped when a swarm of bees invaded the pitch.

Booze and soccer present tricky choices for Qatar‘s World Cup.

Highlight of the day

‘Watching United play now, it’s a bit like making love as an old man’

Thanks for that, Eric Cantona 😂

(via @OTRO) pic.twitter.com/Uf4TVT97xm

— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) December 24, 2019