Royal Roundup April 5th, 2017

RSL

• Mike Petke penned an open letter to all RSL fans. One thing is sure, he’s got a big task ahead. His first training session as Head Coach started Tuesday.
• Yura Movsisyan was interviewed by ESPN 700 on Monday, and Mike Petke also took his turn.

MLS

• Recap of all the Week 5 games. Here’s the best TIFO’s of the week (according to MLS).
• Can Bastian Schweinsteiger leave a legacy with the Chicago Fire?
• Most impressive Teens in MLS so far.
• What’s the best food at MLS stadiums?
• Whitecaps hoping for rain for tonight’s Champions League game.
• San Diego’s expansion plans will also hinge on public vote for stadium funding.

USA

• NASL week 2 recap. Cosmos lose their home opener, and their owner is still ranting.
• Jermaine Jones fires back at critcs who said his time should be up with the USMNT.
• Life after soccer can be tough for players.

International

• Talk about a tense match - South Korea will play North Korea for a Women’s Asian Confederation Cup qualifier.
• Another player gets a 5 game ban for hitting a ref.
• Irish Women’s National Team threaten boycott over conditions.

Video

• Not video, but here’s a slideshow showing progress on the Herriman Academy.
• MLS Instant Replay by Simon Borg.

• Who do the players think is the best in MLS?