There were plenty of big games around the world this weekend, with the Eastern Conference finals wrapping up here in the US. Bayern and Leipzig faced off in Germany, while Tottenham and Arsenal battled in London. It was also a big weekend for USMNT & USWNT starters, scoring goals in big games.
Plus, Amobi Okugo makes Forbes’ 30 Under 30, LAFC declines option for Bradley Wright-Phillips, first woman to ref a men’s Champions League match, more.
Brenden Aaronson and Mark McKenzie are on their way to USMNT camp in the coming weeks, with several MLS teams shaping up their offseason rosters. The Western Conference Semifinals resume tonight, with Sporting KC and Minnesota both claiming underdog status.
Plus, Liverpool is mad at VAR again and the USWNT returned to action against the Netherlands.
Plus, Jeff Larentowicz leaves Atlanta, Zlatan slams EA Sports, black keepers in Europe, more.
The Union face the New England Revolution tonight in the MLS Playoffs, which had quite the crazy weekend. The UEFA Champions League is back in action, and Burnley picked up its first win of the Premier League season over Crystal Palace.
The Union well face the New England Revoultion once again in the MLS Playoffs, while the other matches in the bracket have been filled with drama and action. In Europe, big games at the top of Europe’s major leagues brought changes to the standings.
Plus, Union’s new scouts, MLS chartering flights for int’l players, FIFA’s AI-driven semi-automated VAR in ’21, ,more.
Andre Blake won the 2020 MLS Goalkeeper of the Year award in a landslide, while Brenden Aaronson narrowly lost out on Young Player of the Year. Olivier Mbazio started for Cameroon yesterday, while the USMNT earned a win over Panama.
The Union are still eyeing a second trophy this season, while we take a look at what worries each team heading into the playoffs. The international break is in full swing, with the USMNT facing Panama today and the USWNT facing the Netherlands later this month.
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