Royal Roundup - August 9th, 2017

RSL

• A tale of two draws (RSL/HOU and DCU/TFC).
• Why RSL is right to be frustrated.
• Should we be looking forward to road games?

MLS

• Week 22 recap - VAR spotlighted.
• Atlanta United has been fairing well so far - now it has a showdown with the NFL.
• Why MLS had to break it’s own rules in order to grow.
• How NYCFC/NYRB became a proper derby.
• All time MLS villains, (yes Kyle Beckerman made the list)!
• Seattle Sounders get Lamar Neagle back from DC United, and Bobby Boswell moves to Atlanta.
• Minnesota Vikings owners buy into the Nashville’s MLS expansion bid.
• New England Revolution / Patriot’s owners have bought new planes for team charter travel.

Other US Leagues

• NWSL week 25 recap, standings and team of the week.
• NASL’s Orange County expansion team finally gets a name.

USA

• Soccer broadcaster uses baseball terminology (satire).
• Hope Solo looking to revive career abroad.
• US Youth Soccer has a new rule change - no punting!

International

• US International Aron Johannsson may be leaving the Bundesliga side Werder Bremen.
• Netherlands wins Euro 2017 tournament.
• European transfer market in the aftermath of the Neymar trade.
• Can Chelsea handle the title of reigning champion?
• Bundesliga season opener match previews.

Video

• Instant Reply with Simon Borg.