Royal Roundup, Feb. 27

RSL

• Yet another 2017 preview.
• All 5 RSL Academy players with the US U-20’s took the field in the 4-1 win vs St. Kitts & Nevis. Next up a showdown with Mexico today. (3 PM Mountain, streamed HERE).
• Mike Petke talks about NYRB, and Real Monarchs.

MLS

• Saturday’s preseason match results.
• PRO reveals 4 points of emphasis for 2017.
• The Guardian ranked all the MLS stadiums (the RioT did fairly well, but should have been ahead of some others IMHO), and here’s a list (not from Guardian) ranking all the new kits for the Western Conference.
• 7 Coaches on the hotseat.
• DC’s long awaited stadium dream finally underway. Groundbreaking ceremony set for today at 1 PM.
• Orlando and Vancouver swap players Shea for Barnes, and yet another Galaxy player injured.
• Another retiree - Michael Farfan announces he’s done.
• Kaka scored the first ever goal at Orlando City’s new stadium.
• Yet another list ranking the Expansion Proposals.
• Want to give your computer an MLS feel? How about MLS Team Wallpapers!

Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

USA

• Evolution of the Goalkeeper.
• US Men Under 20’s on a roll, but Women’s side and youth coaches to be replaced.

International

• Manchester United win the EFL cup.
• Bundesliga had a bit of ruckus after match between Frankfurt and Hertha Berlin.

Video

• Can’t embed this one, but here’s a look at Orlando’s new stadium from the field.
• Saucedo’s freekick golazo vs St. Kitts & Nevis.