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Original publish date: January 29, 2018

Royal Roundup - Jan. 29th, 2018

Ortuno arrives, Laba leaves the Caps, Larin saga finally ends, Beckham finally makes Miami announcement, NASL loses another team, Diskerud signs with Man City, and more.

The Royal Family

  • Alfredo Ortuno has arrived! (RSL)
  • Mike Petke has a meticulous plan for 2018. (SLT)
  • Gunny Jonsdotter has also arrived! (Twitter)

MLS

  • Matias Laba leaves Vancouver Whitecaps for Argentina. (MLS), (VWFC)
  • Turkish side Besiktas and Orlando City finally agree on transfer fee for Cyle Larin. (PST)
  • The day has finally arrived! David Beckham to finally reveal Miami team info. (FOX)
  • Lee Nguyen is awol from New England Revolution camp, here’s why. (ESPN)
  • Philadelphia Union have made a slight modification to their badge. (PU)
  • Crew to Austin plan takes a hit as Precourt’s first choice stadium site is taken off the table. (MLS2ATX)
  • Bastian Schweinsteiger tribute match set for August when Chicago Fire face Bayern Munich. (Prost)
  • Part 4 of the “Moments of Unintentional Comedy” countdown. (Reddit)

Other US Leagues

  • Colorado Pride Switchbacks U23 join PDL for 2018. (USLPDL)
  • Another NASL team jumps ship, Miami FC to play in NPSL. (SocTakes)
  • Official announcement of Boston Breakers closure, dispersal draft on Tues. (NWSL)

USA

  • Mix Diskerud signs with Manchester City. (ESPN)
  • US U20 Women face Mexico in tourney final, both through to World Cup. (FIFA) Mexico beat US U20’s in PK’s to win first championship. (CONCACAF)

International

  • Australia name Dutchman Bert van Marwick as new coach. (FIFA)
  • Tim Cahill in talks to return to English side Millwall. (ESPN)
  • What would a CONCACAF Nations League look like? (MRS)
  • Haiti takes final CONCACAF berth for Women’s World Cup. (FIFA)

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