RSL's Royal Roundup 1-9-17

Magee retires, USL/NASL status, draft picks, and USMNT/WNT teams

By Kreg Asay Jan 9, 2017, 6:00am MST

RSL News

Mentioned on the RSL Show podcast, we're apparently one of several teams in the running for Darwin Quintero, a Colombian playing with Club America.
Soccer By Ives is doing their rundown of "State of the Team"; here's their entry for RSL.
Update on the Herriman complex (and other items...)

(return from last week) Soccer America's Annual Positional Rankings: Wingers, Strikers, Midfield, Central Defense, R/L Back, Goalkeeper
Houston get Torres back from Cruz Azul.
Las Vegas reexamines plans for MLS expansion.
The MLS Player Combine started yesterday, here's a primer from MLS.
The list of veteran retirees grows longer - 14 year vet. Mike Magee announced his on Wednesday.
2017 Generation Adidas class announced, and was quickly followed by the first of many Mock Drafts (this one by Soccer by Ives), and here's MLS's own version.
In a fitting tribute, Orlando FC dedicated 49 rainbow colored seats in their new stadium to the victims of the Pulse nightclub shooting.
With the Superdraft coming up this week, here's a what's become of all the #1 picks; and 8 of the best picks in superdraft history, the biggest busts (RSL tops the list!), and here's the MLS best picks from every team.
Atlanta's stadium will open on July 30th (apparently they know more about the MLS schedule than we do...).

As expected, the new Missouri governor threw huge roadblock for St. Louis' expansion plans, stating there will be NO state funding for stadiums.
Some very Bold Predictions for the USMNT. How accurate do you think they'll be?
NASL 'optimistic' about surviving 2016, and remaining Division 2 with new vision for the future - including the Cosmos (confirmed for 2017). Also looking at adding Atlanta for expansion.
Grant Wahl from Sports Illustrated makes his Bold Predictions for world soccer in 2017.
USMNT will play Jamaica in February friendly at Chattanooga. Kickoff at 5 PM MT, and will be broadcast on FS1.
Bruce Arena brought quite a few of his Galaxy staff with him, how much will that affect LA for 2017?
New option for Beckham's woes? Tampa Bay Rowdies reach out to Beckham for potential partnership.
USMNT and USWNT announce January Camp picks. Who has the most to gain among the USMNT picks?
The NWSL champions Western NY Flash are relocating to North Carolina.
US Soccer finally makes a decision on Division 2 & 3, both and neither. USL appeased, NASL get reprieve.

Some suggestions for Soccer Commentators.
FIFA internal staff problems continue, mediators called in.
Chinese teams have been offering piles of cash for players, now it appears that may be ending.
Bob Bradley apparently has two options for his next coaching job.
FIFA wins legal challenge over Qatar pick; poised to make decision on World Cup expansion this week.
FIFA has proposed merging (Spanish) CONCACAF and CONMEBOL for World Cup Qualifying (English).

Finally compiled (not by me...), the 100 Best Goals of 2016