Royal Roundup May 22nd, 2017

RSL

• Here’s the Soccer By Ives review of Saturday’s game.
• Sebastian Velasquez is thriving with the Monarchs.
• Readers of this blog will have seen that the Monarchs won again. Here’s the USL recap.

MLS

• Orlando has started a new tradition. They’re also in a tough place trying to decide on what to do with Cyle Larin.
• LAFC has it’s first supporters union combining six groups.
• MLS awards broadcast rights to three more countries.
• After a bad start, Philadelphia has won 4 straight.
• LA Galaxy suffered another player injury against Minnesota.
• Goal of the Week voting is open.

Other US Leagues

• NASL’s Puerto Rico FC (owned by NBA star Carmelo Anthony) has fired their head coach and technical director.
• NY Cosmos trip to Saudi Arabia right after losing in the USOC has some fans upset.
• USL’s ambition seems to be paying off.

USA

• Is it time for the US Development Academy to split into divisions?
• What should we expect from the US U-20’s at the World Cup?
• US U-20’s tie Ecuador 3-3; FIFA match recap.

International

• Bundesliga has named it’s first female referee.
• FIFA is testing Video Assistant Referee in 3 tournaments this year.
• The English Premier League has finally wrapped up with Chelsea officially winning. What other teams were the big winners
• Juventus claims 6th straight Serie A title.
• England beat Argentina at the U-20 World Cup, and VAR was used to give Argentine player a red card. Here’s 10 players to watch during the tournament.

Video

• Highlights of the match if you wish to relive it.

• A Rapids player, and asst. coach Connor Casey sent off vs Philadelphia.