“The guys are not far off,” said manager Bradley Carnell ahead of Saturday's game vs. Atlanta United. But until they're in first-team games, it will be hard for the rest of us to know for sure.

Lincoln Financial Field and MetLife Stadium are the closest stadiums of any in the tournament. The local organizing committees were quick to start working together, especially on transportation.

Carnell’s team approach has, among other things, created opportunities. First-year midfielder Indiana Vassilev has taken advantage of them.

Alonso Martínez scored early in the second half for New York City FC, and Freese made it stand, using the Union to snap a three-game skid

"It makes me very happy that I’m playing for a for a club that is actually playing for titles," Gazdag said at his introduction with the Columbus Crew on Friday.

Saturday's game at New York City FC will be the first Glavinovich misses since the centerback suffered a torn meniscus last weekend. He's expected to be out six to eight weeks.

The former U.S. women's national team manager brought the program here many times in her tenure, and is a fan of Lincoln Financial Field.

He visited the Linc, City Hall, and Lemon Hill, amid the buildup to this year's Club World Cup and next year's World Cup. FIFA faces big questions, especially over visas for fans visiting from abroad.

"The players have been ultra-professional, and they know the nature of the industry," Carnell said as everyone waited for the deal to get over the line. It will net the Union at least $4 million.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino told The Inquirer about donations planned for all Club World Cup cities to "leave a legacy" in U.S. soccer.

The Union's all-time leading scorer is in the last year of his contract, but it's an awkward look for a team that has had a better-than-expected start to the season.

The U.S. lineup in Tuesday's 2-1 loss to Brazil in San Jose, Calif. was the least experienced in 24 years. "I want to put players in the frying pan and I want you to feel the heat," Hayes said.

The team’s announcement did not state the severity of the tear, or how long he would be sidelined. It did say that he had surgery Tuesday morning, and “has already begun the recovery process.”