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.
The Union fell to Nashville SC on the road on Saturday night, ending their 8 match unbeaten streak. Toronto FC has parted ways with Chris Armas following a 7-1 defeat to DC United. Euro 2020 semi-finals are set to being today, while Brazil is waiting for their opponent in the Copa America final.
Plus, Messi is a free agent, but Barca are confident he won’t end up in Chester.
The Euro 2020 group stage wraps up today, after a dramatic Round of 16 games yesterday. Copa America has concluded its group stage, with the favorites easily advancing. Javier Hernandez has won his 3rd MLS Player of the Week award, and Quinn Sullivan is up for MLS Goal of the Week.
The Union played to an exciting 3-3 draw against the Chicago Fire on Saturday night, while the rest of the league was in action over the weekend. The Portland Timbers have accused a Minnesota player of racial abuse, with an investigation coming. The Euro 2020 knockout rounds have started, and some surprising results are already coming out.
Plus, news from around MLS and a big matchup in the Copa America group stage.
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