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News roundup: Union represented in season awards, USMNT vs Canada, playoff teams under pressure
The Union have 3 finalists for MLS end of season awards, while Canada looks for a big crowd when they take on the USMNT tonight. Women in Iran finally got to see soccer, while South Koreans won’t see their team play North Korea.
News roundup: Steel draw, USMNT win, Liberia claims Philly Unity Cup Championship
As the international break gets going, the USMNT handled Cuba easily on Friday night 7-0, and now turns its attention to “rival” Canada. The Bethlehem Steel earned a 1-1 draw north of the border as they faced Ottawa. In the Philly Unity Cup final, Liberia defeated the United States 3-0, marking their third straight Unity Cup Championship.
News roundup: “Defender” Schweinsteiger retires, MLS Cup odds, Altidore injured (again)
Plus, Steel play tonight, Mike Petke was paid to play youth players, must-win game for Canada vs. USA, more.
News roundup: Playoff date set, Trusty gets international call up, Philly Unity Cup Championship
The Union will face the Red Bulls on Sunday October 20th at 3pm. There is still soccer in Philly this weekend, as the Unity Cup Championship takes place at Talen Energy Stadium. Auston Trusty has been called up to the US U-23s, and it so happens that soccer runs deep in his family.
News roundup: Union lose, Steel lose, MLS Playoffs set
The Union lost to NYCFC in the final regular season match, while the Bethlehem Steel also lost to the Charlotte Independence. The MLS Playoffs are set and Carlos Vela now holds the MLS record for goals in a season. Manchester United is in a rut, while one team is still undefeated in Germany.