Royal Roundup April 28th, 2017

RSL

• Matt Van Oekel knows he has some big shoes (or should that be gloves) to fill in Nick Rimando’s absence.
• Benny Feilhaber believes the rivalry between RSL/SKC is still strong.

MLS

• The incident with Tim Howard was bound to happen sooner or later.
• LA Galaxy’s overhaul isn’t going as planned, should MLS fans be rooting for the Galaxy to return to their greatness?
• Indy 11’s MLS expansion plan hits a snag.
• Portland announces plans to expand their stadium by 4,000 seats, and coach Caleb Porter had to wear a full kit to training for being late.
• Team Miami Beckham has added a new investor.
• With the recent release of player salaries, who is the best bargain in MLS?
• Week 9 referee assignments by PRO.
• Satire - MLS announces all teams will be re-branded as LA Galaxy.

USA

• US U-18’s beat Belarus, then go on to beat Slovakia in PK’s to move on to the Slovakia Cup final.
• US U-17’s beat Mexico for first time in WC Qualifiers (highlights below).
• USMNT’s Aron Johannsson may be leaving Werder Bremen at end of season. Will he finally land in MLS?

International

• A Premier League player has decided to retire after received an 18 month ban for placing 1,260 bets on soccer matches over a 10 year span.
• Copa America 2019 will be hosted by Brazil with 16 teams.
• Video Replay will be used in Russia World Cup ‘18.
• Premier League teams Newcastle and West Ham raided by UK tax authority.
• Pachuca wins CONCACAF Champions League 2017.

Video

U-17 highlights - US vs Mexico