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Original publish date: August 16, 2017

Royal Roundup - August 16, 2017

Silva for GOTW, Pablo’s out, no appeal for Kaka, WC26 sites, Ronaldo ban, and more.

RSL

  • Mike Petke keeps sending Luis Silva back on the field. (SL Tribune)
  • An analysis of Real Monarch’s new players could mean. (MLS Multiplex)
  • Remember to vote Luis Silva for Goal of the Week. (MLS)
  • Last chance to make your predictions before tonight’s games! (Soapbox)

MLS

  • Pablo Mastroeni’s firing from the perspective of Denver Post.
  • The down side of Targeted Allocation Money. (fourfourtwo)
  • MLS distorted pay scale is a by-product of open market fear (fourfourtwo).
  • Orlando City will not appeal the red card Kaka received. (Soccer America)
  • It’s that time again - playoff probabilities have begun by MLS - RSL is at 24%!

Other US Leagues

  • Former RSL asst. coach Paul Daglish resigned from Ottawa FC. (USL)
  • Nashville FC has finally announced their stadium plan. (SBI)

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USA

  • Are modular stadiums the future of US Soccer? (Midfield Press)
  • Soccer participation in High School continues to grow. (NFHS)
  • 5 US players to watch in European Leagues. (US Soccer)
  • 44 cities named as candidates for World Cup ‘26 games - including SLC! (MLS)
  • USWNT to host South Korea twice in October friendlies. (NBC Sports)
  • An interview with Paul Mariner on MLS growth. (Soccer America)

International

  • Cristiano Ronaldo gets 5 game ban for pushing referee. (SL Tribune, NBC Sports)
  • EPL side Southampton FC has been sold 80% stake to a Chinese family. (NBC Sports)
  • EPL is making changes to their primary transfer window. (NBC Sports)
  • Bundesliga match between Hertha Berlin and Hansa Rostock delayed kickoff due to rowdy fans. (NBC Sports)
  • Argentina and Uruguay have announced plans for WC 2030 joint bid. (The Score)

Video

  • A video overview of the Promotion/Relegation debate to present (for anyone new who isn’t up on the argument).
  • Instant Replay with Simon Borg.