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Original publish date: November 13, 2017

Royal Roundup - Nov. 13, 2017

Final days to vote for GOTY, new favorite for MLS expansion, Swope Park change, Pay to Play and pro/rel, World Cup qualifying in UEFA, and more.

RSL

  • One more day to vote Jefferson Savarino for GOTY - voting ends on the 14th. (MLS)
  • Chandler Hoffman and Mark Briggs are among the finalists for USL MVP and Coach of the Year. (RSL)

MLS

  • Top 5 controversial moments of 2017. (MLS)
  • MLS expansion rankings - a new favorite has stepped up. (PST)
  • Brad Friedel’s task as New England Revolution coach is daunting. (PST)
  • Best 11 underpaid players in MLS. (Goal)
  • David Beckham’s Miami United close to clearing final hurdle. (Goal)

USA

  • Sporting Kansas City’s USL team, Swope Park Rangers will change stadiums for 2018. (SocTakes)
  • The changing fortunes of soccer in Austin TX. (FFT)
  • Austin city council passes resolution to pursue stadium sites for MLS. (PST)
  • USWNT tie Canada 1-1 in disorganized friendly. (Goal)
  • Explaining what “Pay to Play” means in US youth soccer, (SA) while Dan Hunt of FC Dallas says it’s not an issue. (MLS)
  • Bruce Arena will be studio analyst on Fox Sports for upcoming friendly with Portugal. (Goal)
  • The 32 remaining cities bidding for World Cup ‘26 hosts to make their presentations in Houston, TX. (SA)
  • The advancements and flaws in US player development. (SBI)
  • Where the US Soccer presidential candidates stand on pro/rel. (SA)
  • SF Deltas beat NY Cosmos to take what could be the last NASL title. (SFG)

World

  • Costa Rica falls to Spain 5-0 in friendly. (MLS)
  • Jury called for FIFA corruption trial. (SA)
  • Croatia knocks Greece out of World Cup qualifying. (PST)
  • Switzerland locks up berth for World Cup. (PST)

Video

  • Dog ejected for dirty tackle from behind!