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Philadelphia Union
The Union Academy graduated it’s most recent class of seniors.
The Union are back in action June 18th against Cincinnati.
MLS
Ronny Deila has left NYCFC for Standard Ligue.
Giorgio Chiellini has joined LAFC from Juventus.
Will Taty Castellanos get his move away from NYCFC?
How MLS clubs are recognizing Pride Month.
World
Australia defeated Peru on penalties to reach the World Cup.
Croatia defeated France 1-0 in a World Cup final rematch.
Does anyone feel like Chiellini makes sense for LAFC? Or is this the old LA Galaxy model of bringing in a big name past (or at the tail edge of) his prime just for the recognition?
I think it’s a decent enough signing. He’s not a DP so they aren’t thinking he’s a written in pen starter, or they are building their lineup around him. At worst, he’s another coach on field in games/training. Really he’s luxury depth as they have fairly good stable of CBs. Question is how many of those CBs might leave this window. That could change how it looks and if he stays healthy.
Marketing to the Italian community of SoCal?
LOL. Points.