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Original publish date: September 20, 2017

Royal Roundup - Sept. 20, 2017

RSL in TOW and GOTW, NER dump Heaps, MLS playoff overhaul, NASL files suit, Rooney busted for DUI, and more.

RSL

  • Two RSL players make team of the week. (MLS)
  • Remember vote Jefferson Savarino for Goal of the Week - he’s way behind! (MLS)

MLS

  • Satire files - LA Galaxy to be given permanent playoff spot. (Nutmeg news)
  • New England Revolution fire their coach Jay Heaps - 5th change of 2017. (Bent Musket)
  • Heaps naturally left a parting message for players and supporters. (MLS)
  • Is MLS considering a playoff overhaul? (FourFourTwo) And should MLS change it? (ProSoccerTalk)

Other US Soccer

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USA

  • The silliest soccer team names in US history. (FourFourTwo)
  • U19 US Women sweep in China tournament, U16 girls split with Germany. (Soccer America)
  • Tab Ramos extends contract as U20 coach and Youth Soccer director. (ProSoccerTalk)

International

  • Is MLS helping other CONCACAF nations? (Empire of Soccer)
  • A major investor of Hamburg SV has withdrawn support. (DW)
  • Wayne Rooney gets 2 year driving ban after DUI. (Sky News)
  • Christian Pulisic nominated for UEFA Golden Boy award. (Socer by Ives)
  • Bayern Munich star Manuel Neuer out until 2018 with broken foot. (ProSoccerTalk)
  • FIFA hoping to top 1 billion viewers for Women’s World Cup 2019. (ProSoccerTalk)
  • Does the Bundesliga want to be like the EPL? (US Soccer Players)

Video

  • Remember - play to the whistle!
  • Instant Replay with Simon Borg.