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Original publish date: October 30, 2017

Royal Roundup - Oct 30, 2017

Atlanta’s dream start ends, SKC needs rebuild, Cosmos clinch, Red Bulls 2 make USL final, U17 final, and more.

MLS

  • Columbus Crew relocation drama undermining progress made this year. (FourFourTwo)
  • Elimination from the playoffs for Atlanta United ends one of the best MLS debut seasons. (Goal)
  • Sporting Kansas City overdue for a rebuild after crashing out of playoffs again. (FourFourTwo)
  • Rumor Mill - Colorado Rapids close to hiring New Zealand coach Anthony Hudson as new manager. (Goal)
  • Poor ending for Chicago Fire should not overshadow improvements. (ProstAmerika)

USA

  • Louisville city council has approved bonds for stadium project. (SSD)
  • NY Cosmos clinch 5th consecutive NASL playoff berth. (EOS)
  • New York Red Bulls II advance to USL eastern final vs Louisville City. (EOS)
  • A look at the USMNT goalkeeper pool. (Reddit)

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World

  • Who were the top 15 players in the U17 World Cup? (PST)
  • Anti-semitic taunts in Italy reveal hidden racism problem. (NYT)
  • Possible leaked picture of the 2018 Russia World Cup official match ball. (PST)
  • Goalkeeper in an English 5th division was sent off for urinating during match. (TheSun)
  • Argentine star Javier Mascherano wants to leave Barcelona for MLS. (Sport)
  • The 2018 World Cup champion will get $38 million as FIFA increases prize money. (PST)
  • England wins U17 World Cup after comeback vs Spain. (PST)

Video

  • Police dog joins game in Bolivia.