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Philadelphia Union

Ilsinho announced his retirement yesterday. He’ll be honored at Saturday night’s game against San Jose.

The Union rose to the No. 4 spot in MLSSoccer.com’s latest power rankings.

The club announced last week its partnership with Language Services Associates.

MLS

MLSsoccer.com’s Armchair Anaylst, Matt Doyle, answers midweek mailbag questions, including Miguel Almiron transfer possibilities and possible MLS rule changes.

NYCFC emerged as 3-1 victors in Leg 1 of their CCL quarterfinal tie against Comunicacions FC.

Seattles Sounders cruised to a 3-0 victory in Leg 1 of their CCL quarterfinal tie against Club Leon.

And New England Revolution did the same against Pumas UNAM.

International

Italy and PUMA will end their 20 year partnership at the end of 2022.  Adidas will become the European champions new kit manufacturers starting in 2023.

Real Madrid mounted a wild comeback behind a Karim Benzema hat trick, knocking Paris St. Germain out of the Champions League on a memorable night at the Bernabeu.  Highlights here.

Bayern Munich dominated in their Leg 2 match against Brenden Aaronson’s RB Salzburg, winning 7-1 (8-2 agg), clinching their spot in the Champions League quarterfinal.  Highlights here.

Liverpool lost 0-1 at Anfield in their Leg 2 match against Inter Milan, but survived 2-1 on aggregate to advance to the Champions League quarterfinal. Highlights here.