AFCON final set, Vancouver extends Brian White and more in today’s links
Philadelphia Union News
Philadelphia Union open preseason slate with 1-1 draw against FC Cincinnati
With a young and hungry squad, Philadelphia Union needed just two minutes to find the back of the net in its preseason opener against FC Cincinnati which ended in a 1-1 draw in Clearwater, Florida.
MLS News
RSL signs Sergio Cordova on loan from FC Augsburg
Cordova, who is nominally a center forward but has occasional time on the wing, has been with Augsburg since their 2017-18 season, scoring nine goals in the Bundesliga over five seasons. He joined Augsburg from Venezuelan side Caracas FC.
Brian White, Vancouver Whitecaps agree to 4-year contract
The center forward had 12 goals and five assists in 27 appearances for the Canadian club, helping orchestrate a second-half surge under then-interim head coach Vanni Sartini, leading the club to the MLS Cup Playoffs.
Rest of the World News
Mohamed Salah, Egypt beat Cameroon; will face Sadio Mane’s Senegal in AFCON final
Goalkeeper Mohamed Abou Gabal pulled off two spectacular saves as Egypt edged hosts Cameroon 3-1 in the penalty shootout to reach the final of Africa Cup of Nations following a goalless draw after extra time on Thursday.