Royal Roundup May 5th, 2017

RSL

• What’s behind RSL’s late start.
• RSL vs FCD match preview from MLS.

MLS

• Nashville SC’s owner just bought a majority stake of the team to strengthen MLS bid.
• Detroit expansion makes sense for the city, but does it make sense for MLS?
• David Villa signs on for one more season.
• Columbus fan uses a scarf to propose.
• Which MLS coaches are under the most pressure.
• Is the “old guard” of MLS coaches changing?
• A leading candidate for LAFC’s head coach has emerged.
• LA teams seem to insist on having Mexican players.

USL/NASL

• Update / speculation on potential new Division III teams.
• USL/NASL/CPL expansion update, NASL will apparently make an announcement next week.
• Fresno CA will have a USL team next season.
• US Soccer is sitting on an estimated $100 million dollar nest egg - what to do with it?

USA

• US Men’s U-17 will face Cuba today at 4:30 Utah time. You can follow along using the Gametracker, or stream on Youtube.
• Like RSL, the USMNT is also having a center-back injury crisis; and it looks like Bill Hamid is the leading candidate for GK in the long term.

International

• A FIFA realignment or power grab?
• Bayern Munich wins 5th consecutive Bundesliga title.
• (Satire) Everything you wanted to know (or not) about the Canadian Championship.
• A new method for PK shootout is going to be tested this week.
• The Czech Soccer Federation has been raided by police.

Video

U-17 World Cup qualifier Honduras vs USA (highlights)

Or full game for the ultimate effect.