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Royal Roundup: Liverpool goalkeeper scores winning header

Columbus was warned about rebrand, Gold Cup schedule released, Zidane stepping down from Real Madrid, Barcelona Women win Champions League and more.

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“Something happens, and I’m Head over Heels”. - Tears for Fears

If you haven’t seen the goal by Liverpool ‘keeper Allison Becker see the story and video below. Now onto the news!

RSL

  • [MLS] League recap of the scoreless draw between Real Salt Lake and Nashville (let’s just say they were very... diplomatic).
  • [YT] “Highlights” from the RSL vs NAS draw (or whatever pseudonym you wish to use).

MLS/USL/NWSL

  • [3Deg] The MLS Next Cup playoffs will take place in Frisco, Texas from June 25 – July 3.
  • [GD] Columbus SC front office were forewarned by supporters group that the name change would not be well received.
  • [USL] The Motel 6 chain has signed on to be the official lodging partner for USL and USL-2 Playoffs.
  • [USSP] MLS coaches under pressure for being at the bottom of the table.
  • [TheScore] Former USMNT defender Geoff Cameron has been signed by FC Cincinnati.
  • [NSWL] Mastercard and NWSL have announced a multi-year partnership with Crystal Dunn serving as one of the brand ambassadors.

INTERNATIONAL

  • [ESPN] Why the European Super League 12 tried to break away.
  • [Concacaf] The Gold Cup schedule has been released. Preliminary games will begin on July 2nd, and the final on August 1st.
  • [BBC] Leicester City has won the English FA Cup for the first time by beating Chelsea 1-0.
  • [USAT] As expected, the Kroenke family has rejected the bid by Spotify co-owner Daniel Ek to buy Arsenal.
  • [SL] Glasgow Rangers have won the Scottish Premiership League Cup for the 55th time.
  • [WAGNH] The UEFA Champions League final between Chelsea and Manchester City has been moved to Portugal.
  • [Goal] Zinedine Zidane is stepping down as coach of Real Madrid at the end of the 2020-21 season.
  • [USAT] US owners are finding out the hard way that you can’t do in England what they do in the America
  • [SL] Barcelona wins the Women’s Champions League by beating Chelsea 4-0. Here’s a photo gallery from FIFA.
  • [FTW] Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker scored a last minute header goal for the win vs West Bromwich Albion.

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