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Original publish date: July 7, 2017

Royal Roundup - July 7th, 2017

George Best to get ESPN treatment, Fire goes to 11, Gold Cup hype ramps up, FIFA rankings updated, and more

RSL

MLS

  • After LAG’s nightmare loss to RSL, their excuses may not be enough to pacify fans.
  • Chicago Fire’s unbeaten streak has gone to 11 - (applause if recognize the film reference).
  • Jason Kreis blames referees for Orlando City’s latest loss (big surprise there!)
  • Who are the most irreplaceable stars in MLS?

Other US Leagues

USA

International

  • The newly revealed FIFA “Garcia Report” exposes England’s bid as incompetent.
  • Scotland’s Rangers FC humiliated by getting knocked out of Europa League in first round.
  • Russia has yet to reach an agreement with FIFA to televise the World Cup games they are set to host.
  • New FIFA rankings are up - Germany goes to top; USA drops.
  • CONCACAF Gold Cup preview of all groups and teams from Soccer by Ives.

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