Royal Roundup - Feb. 7th, 2018

The Royal Family

• Official league recognition of the Royals signing Amy Rodriguez. (NWSL)

MLS

• A French interview with former Orlando City DP, Kaka on the ‘new’ status of MLS. (beIN)
• Columbia gas Ohio extends partnership with Columbus Crew SC, contingent on remaining in the city. (CCSC)
• MLS is becoming a hot destination for Scottish players. (SSUK)
• Toronto FC heads to Mexico to prepare for CCL. (MLS)
• Jermaine Jones back in the news claiming MLS rigged his 2014 allocation draw. (PST)
• Signing Zlatan Ibrahimovic is a gamble that LA Galaxy have to take. (Goal)
• Orlando City CEO declares Cyle Larin a ‘troublemaker’ in the aftermath of transfer. (SBI)

Other US Leagues

• On Monday, a NASL lawyer demands USSF documents to prove their case. (ESPN), then followed up on Tuesday by launching a new lawsuit alleging a “breach of fiduciary duties” for the USSF board. (PST)
• FC Tucson announced as USL D3’s second founding member. (TNN)
• An interview with NWSL Players Association president Yael Averbuch. (551)

USA

• Satire files - World Cup champ Julie Ertz’ husband wins regional sports trophy. (Nutmeg)
• Manchester United, Liverpool and Bayern Munich all chasing Christian Pulisic. (ESPN)
• Aron Johannsson had a standout performance for Werder Bremen vs Schalke. (SBI)

International

• European Football’s serious problem, and America’s solution. (Hungarian - tportal)
• Lowly Watford scored 3 times in closing minutes to beat Chelsea. (PST) Coach Antonio Conte on the bring of being sacked. (ESPN)
• The EPL is considering implementing a winter break. (BBC)