The Union fell to the Chicago Fire in a preseason scrimmage, and also lost Jose Martinez to injury during the match. MLS preseason keeps rolling on, with each club in action now. The Bundesliga title race is still on, while the USMNT is on the right track for Olympic qualifying.
Recent USL announcements cast doubt on a possible MLS U23 Reserve League in 2021, but hints are emerging that Union II will play a meaningful developmental schedule.
Plus, Mark McKenzie and Mesut Özil rumors, Diego Fagundez off to Austin, COVID in the UK, more.
Individual ratings from a gritty win over Chicago.
The Union jump back into action following the huge win over Toronto. Can they repeat that performace against Chicago, or will this be a trap game?
Plus, Seattle (definitely) and Nashville (pretty much) clinch playoff spots, Barcelona’s board and president resign, and more.