The Union and Union II both fell to 2-1 scorelines Saturday night, to Toronto FC and Pittsburgh Riverhounds respectively. Gonazalo Higuain won’t solve all of Inter Miami’s problems. It was a big weekend for USMNT and USWNT players in Europe, with a number debuting and starting for new clubs.
Plus, why so many USMNT players choose the Bundesliga, FIFA to order clubs to release players for World Cup qualifying, Portland Thorns’ Sophia Smith, more.
Plus, a Union keeper takes home USL Save of the Week, and Liverpool handles Arsenal after falling behind early.
Plus, why Aaronson should move to Red Bull Salzburg, Atlanta’s Frank de Boer probably Netherlands coach, why soccer in U.S. is so white, more.
The Union earned a pair of Team of the Week honors with Anthony Fontana and Mark Mckenzie being honored. Week 11 brought some interesting referee decisions, as Thierry Henry learned. PSG is backing Neymar after the Marseille incident, while the highest paid players list is out.
The Union face the New York Red Bulls tonight, while the other team from New York picked up a win last night in Columbus. Raul Ruidiaz is the MLS Player of the Week, with Jamiro Monteiro making the Team of the Week bench. Kai Havertz is closing in on a move to London.