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Original publish date: February 12, 2018

Royal Roundup - Feb. 12th, 2018

Royals announce staff, Rimando the mentor, Nguyen finally reports in, Cordeiro elected USSF pres., USMNT to play Ireland, EPL record set, and more.

The Royal Family

  • Utah Royals finish hiring coaching and technical staff. (RSL)
  • Drive to compete and strong work ethic led Danny Cruz to Monarchs coaching role. (RSL)
  • Academy GK players get the chance to learn from Nick Rimando. (SLT)

MLS

  • Brek Shea no longer a DP for Vancouver Whitecaps. (MLS)
  • Minnesota United finally get a USL affiliate - St. Louis FC. (MLSM)
  • Lee Nguyen finally reports in to New England Revolution camp. (SBI)

Other US Leagues

  • NWSL - Q&A with Washington Spirit’s Elizabeth Wenger. (UWS)
  • Why does Austin TX want a soccer team so badly? (TM)

USA

  • US Soccer must change, by Geoff Cameron. (TPT)
  • Carlos Cordeiro elected USSF President. (S&SF) Now he has to overcome the shadow of Sunil Gulati. (Goal)
  • USMNT to play Ireland in June. (PST)
  • Hope Solo calls out Athlete’s Council for “cracking under pressure”. (PST)

International

  • LigaMX’s decision to suspend pro/rel could be dangerous. (ESPN)
  • North London Derby between Tottenham and Arsenal set a new EPL record. (ESPN)
  • Money tilts UEFA Champions League playing field. (NYT)
  • Newcastle stuns Manchester United 1-0. (PST)

Media

  • Press Conf. for new USSF president Carlos Cordeiro.
  • Highlight reel for A-Rod.