Royal Roundup - July 14, 2017

RSL

• Glad and Lennon make MLS homegrown roster.
• Here’s another Manchester United player who won’t be facing RSL

MLS

• Don Garber talks MLS expansion, and an update on San Antonio’s bid.
• MLS teams ranked by average salaries of top 11 players.
• 8 best newcomers to MLS.
• Summer transfer window may impact MLS far beyond 2017.
• David Villa won the ESPY award for best MLS player.
• Mid-term grades for every team (what would you give RSL)?

US Open Cup

• New York Red Bulls beat New England 1-0, sending the team to the USOC semifinals — plus, some red card action

Stats & Analytics

• One of the premier soccer writers in the world, Michael Cox, is an excellent tactical and analytical writer. This is a great read: Playing a game under Opta's watch: heat maps, pass completion and terror

USA

• US beat Martinique behind Jordan Morris brace.
• Chuck Blazer, former CONCACAF head and FIFA rep. turned informant died at age 72. A writer over at Big Soccer did a eulogy for him.

International

• French Guyana forced to forfeit Gold Cup match after fielding ineligible player.
• Ajax youngster career ends early due to a severe brain injury

Other reads

• In case you’ve ever felt passionate about something a little ridiculous, this read will resonate with you: The Muppet Babies Cannot, And Should Not, Be Treated As Muppet Canon

Video

• Sorry, can’t embed this link in the Roundup, but you really should watch it.