Royal Roundup - September 14, 2018

The Royal Family

• ‘Jump on this train, because it’s going somewhere’: Utah Royals FC ends 1st season with eye toward future (Deseret News)
• RSL’s Nick Rimando combined pool, soccer ball, dog: Here’s what happened (MLS)
• Nick Besler making the most of his opportunities with Real Salt Lake (Deseret News)
• Nedum Onuoha: Ex-Manchester City & QPR defender joins Real Salt Lake (BBC)

MLS

• Orlando City to host 2019 MLS All-Star Game (MLS)
• 2018 MLS roster freeze deadline on Friday (MLS)
• Who could replace Tata Martino if he leaves Atlanta United? (SBI)
• Sounders one win away from tying longest win streak since 1999 (MLS)

Other US Leagues

• While the NWSL is on Hurricane Watch, Rory Dames says what we’re all thinking (Backline Soccer)
• Nissan Stadium Eyed as Temporary Nashville MLS Home (Soccer Stadium Digest)
• Richmond Kickers Will Shift to USL Division III in 2019 (Soccer Stadium Digest)
• NWSL Announces 2018 Awards (OSC)

USA

• Notes and lessons from the USMNT’s September friendlies (US Soccer Players)
• What kind of head coach do the US national team need to hire? (MLS)
• Miazga has become the latest villain in the USMNT vs Mexico rivalry (Goal)
• McKennie’s knee injury not serious, USMNT announces (NBC)

International

• This Weekend’s Soccer on TV (SBI)
• PSG rolls out Air Jordan third kit, hoops jersey (Pro Soccer Talk)
• FIFA Report Details Plan to Remake Soccer’s Transfer Market (New York Times)
• Rwanda Football officials arrested over referee bribery allegations (ESPN FC)
• Girl soccer player challenges gender rules in Argentina (Pro Soccer Talk)
• Diego Maradona obtains work permit, ready for Dorados coaching debut (ESPN FC)