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Original publish date: October 8, 2018

Royal Roundup - October 8, 2018

Rooney sees ‘huge impact’, Toronto FC to miss playoffs, Vermes: Referee performance was “unacceptable”, John Terry retires...more

The Royal Family

  • Portland Timbers push Real Salt Lake to brink of playoff contention with 4-1 loss at Rio Tinto (KSL)

MLS

  • Wayne Rooney sees ‘huge impact’ in MLS hailed by former Manchester United team-mate Bastian Schweinsteiger (Goal)
  • Toronto FC become fourth MLS team to miss playoffs after winning MLS Cup (MLS)
  • Atlanta United preparing to play without Almiron (SBI)
  • Vermes: Referee performance was “unacceptable” (SBI)

Other US Leagues

  • Rowdies Left with Frustration Following Elimination (USL)
  • Comeback Keeps San Antonio’s Hopes on Track (USL)
  • Bicentennial Man: Davis IV Reaches Memorable Milestone (USL)

USA

  • Weston McKennie withdraws from USMNT roster due to injury (SBI)
  • Carli Lloyd Hat Trick Sparks USWNT’s World Cup Qualifying Rout of Panama (Sports Illustrated)

International

  • Peru launches the first FIFA Girls Academy (FIFA)
  • Former England, Chelsea defender John Terry retires from football (ESPN FC)
  • Ancelotti making all the right moves at Napoli (Fox Sports)
  • Dejan Lovren answers critics with 9/10 display in Liverpool, Man City draw (ESPN FC)
  • Monaco loses again, digs deeper Ligue 1 hole (Pro Soccer Talk)
  • Togetherness key to United´s fightback – Lukaku (Soccer News)
  • Aubameyang makes Premier League history, lauds Arsenal mentality after win (ESPN FC)