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Original publish date: August 14, 2017

Royal Roundup - Aug. 14, 2017

RSL makes it rain in DC, VAR controversy, USL hits Vegas, Dempsey goes to 50, and more.

RSL turned a torrential downpour into three points! Not sure if we want to do that every week though...

RSL

MLS

  • Will VAR create a divide among referees? (fourfourtwo)
  • VAR has caused a major debate with Kaka getting a red card - see video below. (SBI)

Other US Leagues

  • Las Vegas finally get’s it’s team! (LV pro soccer)
  • In NWSL action Sky Blue was taken down in Orlando. (EOS)

USA

  • Attendance figures for US weekend games. (SoccerAmerica)
  • Has Bill Hamid earned playing time with the USMNT? (Stars and stripes) Sean Johnson is also making his case. (MLS)
  • With DeAndre Yedlin out, who’s the best option at RB for the USMNT? (fourfourtwo)

International

  • Satire - MLS exists solely to weaken Mexico’s National Team. (Howler)
  • Morocco beats the deadline to file for 2026 World Cup. (SBI)
  • Women’s Euro tournament gets good reviews. (Prostamerika)
  • Ronaldo scores, gets sent off, and shoves ref all in under 3 min. (NBCS)
  • The 18 best and worst kits of 2017-18. (fourfourtwo)

Video

  • Clint Dempsey just hit 50 goals with Seattle Sounders.
  • Kaka’s red card controversy.