RSL's Royal Roundup 2-6-17

Borchers retires, MLS Expansion, USMNT games,

By Kreg Asay Feb 6, 2017, 5:00am MST

Each Monday we'll give you links to RSL, MLS and other Soccer news from the past week that you may have missed.

RSL News

If you haven't had the chance to see it, Albert Rusnak did a FB Live Q/A before the NYRB match.
Here's highlights from the RSL - NYRB preseason game.
Nat Borchers hangs up his boots. MLS made a video on his best moments.

Expansion News: The MLS race to 28 expansion deadline expired Tuesday. 12 cities have put their case forward, USMNT players in camp agree San Diego would be a good expansion option for MLS. Tampa Bay brought gifts for their bid, and Indy slipped in at the Eleventh hour. Here's one site's odds for each of the 12 getting picked, and indications that Beckham United still in MLS plans.
Player News: Yet another MLS Vet calls time on career - Julian de Guzman, more details of the Molino to Minnesota trade have come out, US International Onyewu returns to play for Philadelphia., SKC brings Soony Saad back from Thailand; a Portland defender will sit out all of 2017 due to an Achilles tear, and a Dallas midfielder down for a month with hernia (no, it's not Javi). A San Jose player pays it forward.
From the really redundant question files: What teams were the most watched on TV; and MLS suggests theme songs for every team's preseason.
New to MLS, Minnesota United has some questions that need answers during preseason.
Red Bull stadium may get a new name, and LAFC fans participate in their stadium foundation event.
A close look at Red Bulls' academy, Minnesota launches their academy, and NYCFC expands their academy adding 4 age groups.
MLS Fantasy is back (and you can join the Soapbox's league here to play against some of the writing staff).

USMNT News: Highlights of the USMNT vs Serbia match, and evaluations of the USMNT vs Serbia friendly from Soccer America, and Soccer By Ives. What does the team need to focus on next? Jermaine Jones departed camp, and Sacha Kljestan also leaving due to son's birth. Arena revealed that Dom Dwyer and Robbie Rogers could have been called up if health had allowed. Altidore is not a fan of the USMNT's 4-3-3 formation; Dempsey not in the cards for Spring hex qualifiers, and the Gold Cup final will be played at Levi Stadium. Highlights of the USMNT vs Jamaica match, and recaps from MLS, NBC Sports, Soccer By Ives, and Goal.com.
Trump's immigration ban may hurt 2026 World Cup bid. Players Union, Michael Bradley, and Kei Kamara have spoken out. A German coach (and former Sounder) has also protested the ban.
Cosmos will play 2017 at MCU park at Coney Island.
NWSL games will be shown on A&E in 3-year deal.

Egypt's 44 year old GK leads team toward African Cup of Nations finals (which they did on Wednesday), will face Cameroon in final.
Manchester United coach storms out of interview after draw vs Hull.
Tributes to Frank Lampard pour in after retirement announced.
British Parliament pressuring English Football Association board to become more diverse.
Sepp Blatter still acting the victim.

Player scores own goal

Then atones for it by scoring equalizer