Royal Roundup - August 6, 2018

Royals win, Kreilach emerges, Martinez nears MLS scoring record, Courage clinch NWSL Shield, and more!

By Cindy Lara@cinderL9 Aug 6, 2018, 10:00am MDT

MLS: Chicago Fire at Real Salt Lake

The Royal Family

Christen Press, Katie Stengel fuel late comeback as Utah Royals FC beats Houston Dash 2-1 on road (Deseret)
Damir Kreilach hitting stride, emerging as a legit scoring threat for Real Salt Lake (Deseret)
Rachel Corsie selected to July’s NWSL Team of the Month (NWSL)

MLS

Atlanta United’s Josef Martinez chasing MLS goalscoring record (MLS)
Around MLS: East tightens at top; Timbers unbeaten in 15; Seattle stuns Minnesota (MLS)

Other US Leagues

North Carolina Courage clinch NWSL Shield (NWSL)
Hartford appoints Powell as Chief Operating Officer (USL)

International

Ten Premier League deals you may have missed (ESPN)
Everton agree €32m deal for Barcelona defender Mina (Goal)
U.S. U-17 to play Mexico and Costa Rica twice during 11-day international training camp (US Soccer)
FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup set to start (US Soccer)