Royal Roundup: FC Cincinnati change coaches for the 3rd time in 3 years

FC Cincinnati fired coach Jaap Stam after a dismal 4-13-8 record so far in 2021. Retired MLS veteran Tyrone Marshall (former RSL asst. Coach) has been named interim coach, he has been the team’s academy coach. FC Cincinnati is starting over again as expansion woes linger for their 3rd year, and they are currently on track to win the league Wooden Spoon for a record 3 consecutive years.

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• [MLS] Recap: RSL 2, LAG 1.
• [LAC] Heartbreak for LA Galaxy.

MLS / USL / NWSL

• [MLS] MLS Cup winner Columbus Crew claimed the Campeones Cup with a 2-0 win over last year’s LigaMX champions Cruz Azul.
• [3Deg] FC Dallas’ U-15 walks off the field in protest after allegation of racism during game vs Colorado Rapids. U-14 team follows suit in support.
• [NWSL][Goal][BRU] NWSL has announced that Washington Spirit coach Richie Burke has been fired after a league investigation that he verbally abused players. Spirit ownership has also been banned from League Governance matters due to failing to act on the initial report.
• [MLS] One takeaway from every team after week 27.

USA

• [SocWire] NCAA D1 Women’s soccer rankings. Florida State on top.
• [SocWire] NCAA D1 Men’s soccer rankings. Georgetown on top.
• [USSOC] Five things to know about USMNT/FCD striker Ricardo Pepi.

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INTERNATIONAL

• [FTW] UEFA Champions League groups ranked by difficulty level.
• [WAGNH] UEFA drops all legal proceedings and fines imposed on Euro. Super League teams.
• [SI] Three successful coaches come up with some awful ideas.
• [FIFA] is seeking fan feedback on the proposal to hold the World Cup every 2 years, and other calendar changes.