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Brotherly Game Daily Links: Union defense open season with three straight clean sheets

Union’s defense off to historic start with three shutouts
Through the first three matches, the Union’s opponents have scored 0, 0 and 0 goals. This marks the first time in Union history that the Boys in Blue defense have collected three-consecutive clean sheets to begin a new campaign.

Monteiro and Glesnes named to Best XI for CCL Round of 16
Adding to the Union’s sparkling debut was Monteiro, who opened and ended the scoring for Philadelphia in their 4-0 second leg win against Saprissa. Monteiro was also a key figure without the ball, making seven ball recoveries over the course of the two legs.