Royal Roundup April 14, 2017

RSL

• Mike Petke wanted Albert Rusnak to be more involved, I guess that worked! He’s pleased with the progress after the first week in charge.
• Yura Movsisyan thanks fans for staying in spite of all the snow.
• RSL’s injured defense is coping well.

MLS

• For two consecutive days the New York Times has omitted NYCFC from it’s MLS standings. Here’s what our friends over at Hudson River Blue have to say on the issue.
• Atlanta United’s Kenwyne Jones spoke was interviewed on several subjects, and had an few words about Pro/Rel in the US.
• What to watch for in Week 7.
• Which teams should be most concerned by slow starts (SBI poll)?
• Life lessons from MLS’ most traded player.

USA

• NASL hopes to expand into 4 cities.
• Why the joint Canada/Mexico/USA bid is best for all parties involved. The Stars and Stripes Forever blog offered their suggestions for WC26 locations. What current players can we expect to still be around?
• US U-16’s beat Belgium.
• USL’s Louisville City announces plans for their 10,000 seat stadium.
• Here’s a “Day In The Life” for a NWSL Boston Breakers player.
• US Open Cup first two round pairings have been announced.
• Didier Drogba has joined Phoenix Rising as player/co-owner for push to join MLS.

International

• Bob Bradley is angry with Swansea’s American owners.
• Suspect arrested in Dortmund bus bombing.
• Assessing the unpredictability of LigaMX.

Video

Amazing goal from throw-in by USL’s OKC Energy.

• Yura interviewed about conditions last Saturday.

• How about snow game highlights with an NFL soundtrack?