Royal Roundup - Sept. 8th, 2017

RSL

• Orlando City, and former RSL player Will Johnson has been arrested for domestic violence. [WFTV]
• Vancouver Whitecaps vs Real Salt Lake match preview. [MLS]
• If you haven’t done so already, all predictions for the Soapbox Oracle need to be in by Saturday morning!

MLS

• Patrick Vieira is learning from other MLS coaches. [MLS]
• Kansas City named “Soccer City USA” by Wallethub. [Wallethub)
• Atlanta United set for inaugural match in Mercedes Benz stadium. [MLS]
• Handicapping the MLS Expansion hopefuls. [Soccer Stadium Digest]

Other US Leagues

• NWSL’s Washington Spirit is looking to build off challenging season. [ProstAmerika]
• Hurricane Irma forcing postponement of most NASL games. [Empire of Soccer]

footballearth.net (dead site)

USA

• USMNT has bigger problems beyond qualifying for World Cup ‘18. [ProstAmerika]
• 5 takeaways from the draw vs Honduras. [Goal]
• 41 cities across US, Canada and Mexico have submitted bids for hosting WC ‘26 games. [US Soccer]
• UPSL adding 11 midwest teams for 2018 season. [UPSL]
• Christian Pulisic learns harsh lesson vs Costa Rica and Honduras. [SoccerAmerica]
• 22 players have been called in to USWNT camp for upcoming friendlies. [Goal]

International

• FIFA orders a reply between Senegal and South Africa after referee match fixing is found. [ProSoccerTalk)
• World Cup ‘18 qualification status & projections for all confederations. [ProSoccerTalk]
• Starting next year, the EPL’s summer transfer window will end before play begins. [ProSoccerTalk]
• Steven Gerrard landed a coaching gig with Liverpool U-19s. [ProSoccerTalk]

Video

• Time lapse of turf being installed at Athletico Madrid’s new stadium.

MLS Round Table pt 1: Pathway to Pro. (3 pt series with Justen Glad)

• MLS Round Table pt 2: Academy System.

• MLS Round Table pt 3: The Future.