News roundup: Union finalizing signings, USMNT and USWNT in action
Also, a blockbuster trade in MLS.
Also, a blockbuster trade in MLS.
The Union have been linked with two new signings from South America, while Quinn Sullivan notched his first career assist Sunday night. The USWNT are playing Australia early this morning in their final group game of the Olympics, while the men wrap up the group stage tomorrow.
The Union provided a lackluster performance against Inter Miami, drawing 1-1 in South Florida last night. The USWNT got their Olympics back on track with a 6-1 win over New Zealand, while the USMNT kept their Gold Cup campaign alive with a win over Jamaica.
Plus, the Union begin their Florida road trip tonight and the Gold Cup quarterfinal fixtures are set for this weekend.
Jack Elliott has been honored for his performance Saturday night being included in the MLS Team of the Week. The Gold Cup wraps up tonight, with several Union players featuring for Jamaica.
The Union earned a 2-1 win over rivals D.C. United Saturday night, while a big shakeup in Atlanta occurred over the weekend with Gabriel Heinze getting the boot. Seattle’s unbeaten streak came to an end against Minnesota, while the USMNT hung on for life against Canada.
All the news that’s fit to print for July 16th, 2021.
Ernst Tanner and the Union have agreed to a multiyear contract extension to continue as sporting director. Olivier Mbaizo has been named to the MLS Team of the Week for his performance against the Red Bulls Thursday night. Andre Blake and his Union teammates earned a win with Jamaica over Suriname to kick of their Gold Cup
Italy and Argentina are currently celebrating their title wins as Lionel Messi gets his first trophy with Argentina. As Copa America and Euro 2020 come to an end, Gold Cup 2021 kicked off with a Canada and USMNT win. The Union are getting ready to return to action on Saturday, as several players will be in action tomorrow with Jamaica.
Also, takeaways from Wednesday’s MLS action and Seattle Sounders set a new record.