Royal Roundup - Feb. 12th, 2018

The Royal Family

• Utah Royals finish hiring coaching and technical staff. (RSL)
• Drive to compete and strong work ethic led Danny Cruz to Monarchs coaching role. (RSL)
• Academy GK players get the chance to learn from Nick Rimando. (SLT)

MLS

• Brek Shea no longer a DP for Vancouver Whitecaps. (MLS)
• Minnesota United finally get a USL affiliate - St. Louis FC. (MLSM)
• Lee Nguyen finally reports in to New England Revolution camp. (SBI)

Other US Leagues

• NWSL - Q&A with Washington Spirit’s Elizabeth Wenger. (UWS)
• Why does Austin TX want a soccer team so badly? (TM)

USA

• US Soccer must change, by Geoff Cameron. (TPT)
• Carlos Cordeiro elected USSF President. (S&SF) Now he has to overcome the shadow of Sunil Gulati. (Goal)
• USMNT to play Ireland in June. (PST)
• Hope Solo calls out Athlete’s Council for “cracking under pressure”. (PST)

International

• LigaMX’s decision to suspend pro/rel could be dangerous. (ESPN)
• North London Derby between Tottenham and Arsenal set a new EPL record. (ESPN)
• Money tilts UEFA Champions League playing field. (NYT)
• Newcastle stuns Manchester United 1-0. (PST)

Media

• Press Conf. for new USSF president Carlos Cordeiro.

• Highlight reel for A-Rod.