Union back into second, LAFC clinch Supporters’ Shield, and more in today’ links
Union secure third place finish after VAR-aided comeback in San Jose
Video review was the Philadelphia Union’s friend on Wednesday night in San Jose as they had three reviews go in their favor in a wild 2-1 comeback win over the Earthquakes.
Crew concedes last-minute equalizer, draws with Vancouver
The Union are heading to Columbus after San Jose, let’s see how their last game went.
Trophies, late drama in the wild playoff race and more MLS takeaways
After Wednesday’s madness, there are just two matchdays left in the MLS regular season: This and next Sunday. That’s it. Two more games. This was a huge midweek fixture list in the league and there were some takeaways.
Alexandru Mirtira hat trick lifts NYCFC over Atlanta United
Alexandru Mitrita struck for a first-half hat trick Wednesday night as New York City FC cruised to a 4-1 win over Atlanta United at Yankee Stadium, inching closer to clinching first place in the Eastern Conference.
Impact beat TFC on penalty kicks to win Canadian Championship
Rudy Camacho, Bojan and Daniel Lovitz converted from the spot for Montreal. Alejandro Pozuelo scored on Toronto’s first attempt but Jozy Altidore hit the crossbar and Patrick Mullins had his shot saved by goalkeeper Clement Diop.
Carabao: Liverpool-Arsenal, Chelsea-Man Utd
Defending champions Manchester City will host Southampton, while Colchester -- who shocked Tottenham Hotspur on penalties -- will travel to fellow League Two side Crawley Town.
FIFA agrees plan to cap agent fees, loan deals
The panel, which includes delegates from FIFA, clubs, leagues and player unions, agreed that agents are set to earn a maximum 10% cut of transfer fees when acting for the selling club.