It’s another Monday “grab-bag” edition of the RSL News Stand, with today’s collection of links including a little bit of everything, including looks back at MLS’ Week 30 slate and commentary on various topics, ranging from rough play, refereeing and beyond …
The Salt Lake Tribune: RSL straining to figure it out before playoffs begin
The Salt Lake Tribune (RSL blog): Gonzalez makes return in reserve game
MLSsoccer.com: Monday Postgame: LA lock up Shield, Union climb to 1st
MLSsoccer.com: Kick Off – Monday, October 10, 2011
Goal.com: Monday MLS Breakdown: San Jose seeks to end frustrating season by finishing strong
Soccer America: Players will suffer until rough play taken seriously
Soccer America: Can LA Galaxy duck Supporters’ Shield stigma of defeat?
SB Nation: Major League Soccer, Week 30: What we learned
Bleacher Report: 2011 MLS Power Rankings: Week 30
Prost Amerika Soccer: Ref bashing – The umpire strikes back
The MLS Reserves: MLS Recap – Week 30
(AUDIO) The North American Soccer Network: The Best Soccer Show – Episode 1