Royal Roundup - 5/20/20

A wide range of topics to peruse today.

Soccer News

• The MLS Players Union has made a counteroffer to the league regarding salary cuts due to the pandemic.
• Former Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge training in the US, rumors are that both DC United and Inter Miami are wooing him.
• During MLS Jersey Week, some players are showing off some of their favorite jersey trades.
• The Italian Ministry of Sport extended it’s suspension of all events until June 14th. Will meet on May 28th to determine when Serie A can resume play.
• MLS has issued some updates on the status of the 2020 All Star Game, Leagues Cup and Campeones Cup (TLDR: They’re all canceled).
• Cristiano Ronaldo returned to Juventus training center for medical tests after a 10 week absence.
• Flashback - how good were the 2001 Miami Fusion?
• Don Garber says fans can expect some innovative technologies when MLS broadcasts resume.
• LA Galaxy finally gets approval to start individual workouts at training facilities.
• Germany’s Bundesliga has returned to play without fans, here’s a look at the best and worst of Week 26.
• The English Premier League has confirmed 6 positive tests among players and club staff.
• Germany’s soccer federation head Fritz Keller floats the idea of introducing a salary cap for leagues.

Classic games streaming or on air this week

• 5/20 4 PM MDT: NWSL Twitch - FC Kansas City vs Washington Spirit (2016)
• 5/20: Youtube/MLS App/Facebook - Portland Timbers vs Sporting Kansas City (2015)
• 5/21 4 PM MDT: NWSL Twitch - Portland Thorns vs Seattle Reign (2017)
• 5/21: Youtube/MLS App/Facebook - LA Galaxy vs New York Red Bulls (2007)
• 5/22: Youtube/MLS App/Facebook - New England Revolution vs Houston Dynamo (2006 MLS Cup)
• 5/23 2 PM MDT: NWSL Twitch - Chicago Red Stars vs Utah Royals (2019)
• 5/23: Youtube/MLS App/Facebook - San Jose Earthquakes vs LA Galaxy (2003 Spanish Broadcast)

Video of the day

If Nick Rimando was a cat.