Royal Roundup May 26, 2017

RSL

• The Herriman academy site now has a name and sponsor! (see video below)
• MLS Rewind - the origin story for the Believe Anthem.

MLS

• LAFC will establish their training facility at Cal State LA.
• Why Iniesta and Xavi would love MLS.
• Brad Guzan is ready for MLS, is Atlanta ready for him?
• Clint Dempsey could be a free agent next year.
• The Homegrown Player program is growing, but has a long way to go to catch up. Here’s FourFourTwo’s 7 best Homegrown players in MLS history.
• LAFC has sold out all suites and premium seating for it’s inaugural season.

Other US Leagues

• The Cosmos Country podcast will stop covering NY Cosmos after disagreement.

USA

• The 2017 Hall of Fame nominees list has been announced. And here’s a new look at the rendering of the HOF and timeline (at FCD’s stadium).
• US beat Senegal 1-0 in the U-20 World Cup. Justen Glad came in as a sub in for stoppage time. US now first in group, only need tie to advance.
• The US Congress held it’s annual charity soccer match at RFK Stadium.
• Ex Athletes that become TV commentators often face rough transition.

International

• Brazilian police arrest presidential aide in World Cup probe.
• Sam Allardyce leaves Crystal Palace, intends to retire from coaching.
• India’s U-23 team to tour US in July.
• Manchester United claimed the UEFA Europa League title after beating Ajax.
• Wayne Rooney has apparently decided on his future path - but isn’t revealing it yet.
• FIFA and the problem with Russia’s World Cup.
• FourFourTwo’s top 20 under 20 in CONCACAF. 20-16, 15-11, 10-6, 5-1.

Video

• Judah Friedlander asks players tough questions.

• Progress at the new Herriman Academy site.