Gazdag hat trick, New England and Chicago hand out new contracts to key players, and more in today’s links
Philadelphia Union News
Philadelphia Union Clinches First in Eastern Conference With 4-0 Win Over Toronto
A hat trick from Daniel Gazdag propelled the Union to a comfortable win, while the team clinched the first seed in the Eastern Conference for the second time in three years.
Philadelphia Union eye MLS Cup next: “The real season starts now”
“The real season starts now,” the longtime manager pointed out. “We’re smart enough to know that history won’t remember us unless we take a big step forward in the playoffs and get to our first MLS Cup, and hopefully win it. … If you don’t do it in the big moment, you get forgotten.”
MLS News
2022 MLS Cup Playoffs field: Round One matchups
The Philadelphia Union (Eastern Conference) and LAFC (Western Conference) have byes into the Conference Semifinals as the respective No. 1 seeds, but the remaining 12 teams will soon enter single-elimination territory.
Djordje Petrović reaches long-term extension with New England Revolution
New England Revolution goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic has outlined his goals to return to Europe and play in the Champions League after signing a new deal through the 2025 MLS season.
Chicago Fire open DP spot with new deal for midfielder Gastón Giménez
The 30-year-old’s new deal kicks off in January, extending his time at the club through the 2025 season.