Royal Roundup - Jan 26th, 2018

The Royal Family

• RSL begins training camp in the great indoors. (SLT)
• Utah Royals coach Laura Harvey is helping out with RSL’s camp. (RSL)

MLS

• David Beckham’s Miami team due to finally be announced on Monday. (MH)
• Don Garber finally speaks about the #SaveTheCrew movement, and how the Austin clause was added. (SI) Meanwhile, Crew owner Precourt is blaming fans for stadium complications in Austin. (TC)
• Houston Dynamo finally announce transfer of Erick “Cubo” Torres to Pumas UNAM in LigaMX. (MLS)
• Roster status of all 23 teams. (MLS)
• Los Angeles FC and the ghost of Chivas USA. (USSP)

Other US Leagues

• USL president confirms interest in pro/rel between D2 & D3 leagues. (Philly)
• NWSL’s Boston Breakers fold just before 2018 season starts. (ES)
• Seattle Reign announce Lauren Barnes has re-signed for 2018. (OSC)
• NWSL expansion into Philadelphia remains a longshot. (Philly)
• NASL’s players bear a tough burden for the league’s calendar change. (USSP)

USA

• A look at the voters and issues for the US Soccer president race. (ESPN)
• The case for hiring Gregg Berhalter as the next USMNT coach. (FFT)

International

• First draw for the inaugural UEFA Nations League. (FIFA)
• Turkish side Besiktas are looking to get a temporary licence to allow Cyle Larin to play. (SBI)
• Leeds United completely failed on their new badge design. (ESPN)
• Real Madrid crashed out of Copa del Rey to rival Leganes. (ESPN)
• A Bundesliga 2 match was abandoned at halftime after the away team coach had a heart attack. (SN)
• Arsenal and Manchester City will meet in cup final. (PST)

Media

• Manchester City promotion for their Women’s team - RSL / Utah Royals are on a very similar track.

Mike Petke after practice press Q&A.