*He scored in the 48th minute in2-1 victory over hamburg
*Highlights after the jump...
Davies is Important to USMNT!
Why Charlie Davies Is So Important To the US MNT
*Highlights of Davies in the 05 MILK CUP
Stars @ 1:10
Movsisyan scores brace in Randers loss
Movsisyan with Randers *He scored 2 goals in a 3-2 loss to FC Lausanne.
*Highlights after the jump...
Freddy Adu: "So You're Telling Me There's A Chance!"
What? I did not agree with the headline that was above Greg Seltzer’s article on
MLSsoccer.com reporting that Freddy Adu was on trial with FC Sion. The headline referred to Freddy Adu as a “journeyman.” My first reaction was, “Freddy Adu isn’t a journeyman. That’s going too far. He’s young and he’s talented. He’s not a journeyman. A ‘journeyman’ is guy who has played for awhile and bounced around some teams without ever really doing very much . . . oh.” Here are the cold, hard facts: since April 2007, Freddy Adu has gone through Real Salt Lake, Benfica, Monaco, Belenenses, Aris, and was recently on trial with FC Sion.
Continue reading after the jump...
Donovan has offers from overseas
Donovan, who signed a new contract with MLS last year, told Reuters at Wednesday night's All-Star game that he is considering offers from overseas. The 28-year-old has attracted interest during what has arguably been the most successful year of his professional career. Rumors have linked Donovan from a range of clubs from England to Italy.
*Report: Donovan weighing European offers
Adu on trial with Sion
*Adu trialing with Swiss club Sion
*Journeyman Adu begins trial in Switzerland
Wednesday Afternoon YA/USMNT Link Drop
Dempsey and Johnson Face Uncertainty at Fulham for Different Reasons
It is the 82nd minute of the match. Clint Dempsey, just off the bench, controls a tough ball at the top of the box. He takes a touch away from goal toward the sideline. Running parallel to the goal, he twists and lofts a shot back across the box into the top far corner of the goal. Craven Cottage erupts as Fulham defeats Italian giant Juventus and advances to the Europa League quarterfinals.
Since he scored his first goal for Fulham in 2007 against Liverpool to help stave off
relegation, Clint Dempsey has had a knack for scoring important goals for Fulham.
Dempsey has scored 25 times in all competitions since his arrival, the most of any
Fulham player during that span. Additionally, he has created chances for others
and is often at the heart of Fulham’s most dangerous attacks. A player with this
resume should be going into this season as a fixture at the club with his starting spot guaranteed. Instead, it appears to me, that Dempsey is starting this season with some big questions concerning his future at Fulham.
Rest of Article after the jump...
Kljestan scores in Champions League debut (updated with video)
*He scored in the 7th minute in Anderlecht's 3-1 win over The New Saints.
*Kljestan scores in CL qualifier
*Highlights after the jump...
Bedoya returns to Orebro from injury
Bedoya with Orebro
*He played the full match in a 3-0 win over Elfsborg.
*Highlights after the jump...
Why it’s time for Bob Bradley to go
I will be featuring several writers on the blog who will be writing on various YA and USMNT topics. Here is Phillip's first article. Please feel free to leave your thoughts in the comments.
By Phillip Suitts
First, let me start this off by saying that I have been a supporter of Bradley throughout his four year-tenure as the head coach of the US national team. I have defended many of his decisions against the newcomers who’ve called for Klinsmann to replace him. I’ve defended Bradley against the claims of nepotism by uninformed fans. I think Bradley hasn’t got enough credit for the job he did with the US national team these past four years, and that he has more tactical knowledge and awareness than most US fans would give him credit for (Otto Hitzfeld confirmed that when he acknowledged after Switzerland’s 1-0 win over Spain that he copied Bradley’s tactics). However, with all that said, I believe it’s time for the US to part ways with Bradley.
*Continue reading after the jump...
Brazil names roster for USA friendly
Alexandre Pato (AC Milan), André (Santos), André Santos (Fenerbahçe), Carlos Eduardo (Hoffenheim), Daniel Alves (Barcelona), David Luíz (Benfica), Diego Tardelli (Atlético Mineiro), Ederson (Lyon), Paulo Henrique Ganso (Santos), Henrique (Racing Santander), Hernanes (São Paulo), Jeferson (Botafogo), Jucilei (Corinthians), Lucas (Liverpool), Marcelo (Real Madrid), Neymar (Santos), Rafael (Manchester United), Ramires (Benfica), Renan (Avaí), Rever (Atlético Mineiro), Robinho (Santos), Sandro (Internacional), Thiago Silva (AC Milan), Victor (Grêmio)
*Highlights of US vs Brazil last two meetings after the jump...
Movsisyan goes 85 minutes in Randers draw
Movsisyan with Randers FC
*He went 85 minutes in a 1-1 draw with Odense.*Highlights after the jump...
Goodson and Freeman go distance in IK Start win
*Both went the distance and got yellow cards in a 2-1 win over Molde.
*Highlights after the jump...
Castillo is 2nd half sub in San Luis draw
*He came on in the 61st minute in a 1-1 draw with Monterrey.
*Highlights after the jump...
Hercules and Torres help Pachuca defeat America
*Torres went the distance and Hercules came on in the 58th minute in a 3-0 win over America.
*Highlights after the jump...
Edu scores in Rangers win
Edu with Rangers
*He scored and won a penalty in Rangers' 2-1 win over Blackburn.
*Highlights after the jump...
Friedel has gaff in Aston Villa loss
*Lichaj played the first half and Friedel makes mistake in 2-1 loss to Bohemians.
*Highlights after the jump...
Brad Friedel - Half Man Half Biscuit
Brad Friedel listens to I Went to a Wedding by Half Man Half Biscuit, which mentions him. Football Focus, BBC1, Saturday 28th November 2008.
Bradley plays the first half in 'Gladbach's 2-1 win
*He played the first half in a 2-1 win over Venlo.
*Highlights of the goals after the jump...
Kljestan goes 60 minutes with Anderlecht
*He went 60 minutes in a 1-0 win over Gent.
*Highlights after the jump...
Edgar Castillo with San Luis in pre season friendly
*Highlights after the jump..
Ronald Benedict to trial at Man city?
TRANSLATION..
The American forward is called Ronald Benedict and is son of the actor whom he interpreted to Face.
The son of Faz hopes to pass the test in the Manchester City and to remain in England.
If you got to see the series the Magnificent ones, safe you remember the personage of “Face”, that was the one in charge to seduce the girls it helped so that them in its missions.
Then now Ronald Benedict, the son of the actor who incarnated to Face, will have to use his better techniques, but to convince the trainers of the Manchester City. The forward of 20 years has been invited to pass a test in the English club.
Ronald already has played in England for the branch of the Gillingham. But before also he tried to be basquetbolista. Dirk, its father, has said: “My son takes playing soccer since he had four years and he has always wanted to play in England. I have animated to him since it is good”. It will be able with this mission?
Manchester City resorts to the son of one of the Magnificent ones
The American forward is called Ronald Benedict and is son of the actor whom he interpreted to Face.
The son of Faz hopes to pass the test in the Manchester City and to remain in England.
If you got to see the series the Magnificent ones, safe you remember the personage of “Face”, that was the one in charge to seduce the girls it helped so that them in its missions.
Then now Ronald Benedict, the son of the actor who incarnated to Face, will have to use his better techniques, but to convince the trainers of the Manchester City. The forward of 20 years has been invited to pass a test in the English club.
Ronald already has played in England for the branch of the Gillingham. But before also he tried to be basquetbolista. Dirk, its father, has said: “My son takes playing soccer since he had four years and he has always wanted to play in England. I have animated to him since it is good”. It will be able with this mission?
Manchester City resorts to the son of one of the Magnificent ones
Hirofumi Moriyasu signs with Sydney FC
Club chairman Tony Raciti quickly alerted Sydney FC, telling them his US-born discovery was too good to stay in the local leagues. The Sky Blues offered Moriyasu a trial and he took it with both hands, impressing in four pre-season matches.
Sydney FC sign Japanese midfielder Moriyasu
Hiro worship: Sydney may have unearthed another Japanese cult hero
Clark to turn down MNT call up vs Brazil
Visibly relaxed Clark started in on practice with Eintracht on Tuesday. The Midfield fighter had three weeks of vacation to get over his mistakes at the WC.
As a reminder: He started in the first game against England. Then he was on the bench. In the round of 16 against Ghana, the mistake climax: Before Ghana's first goal, Clark lost the ball. The result: Bradley took him out after 30 minutes...
Clark: "I am happy to be in Frankfurt. I am comfortable with the team and am ready to go."
And he has to be. At his position in defensive midfield, there is a lot of competition. Pirim Schwegler and Alexander Meier are more than likely the starters. It will be difficult to surpass them. But those who know the US-Rambo, knows that he will give it his all.
Clark: "We have a very good and balanced roster. I came to Eintracht to help the team."
And how hard Clark is going to work for his chance is evident: On August 10 the new stadium in New York will be opened in front of 90,000 fans when the USA takes on Brazil. However, Clark has already turned down the opportunity to play in order to take part in training camp in Kärnten (Austria). "For me, every training session is critical."
He is contract is for three years. Clark has rented a house in Niderrad for him and his family.
He promises: "I will learn a lot here. Frankfurt hasn't seen the real Clark yet."
After WC Mistakes Eintracht is All that Counts
Meet Cody Cropper
A video interview with Cody Cropper, former USSF Bradenton Academy Player who had extended trail with Leicester FC's Youth Academy
SoccerPro - Review
Holden is 2nd half sub and converts penalty in Bolton win (updated with full highlights)
*He entered in the 61st minute and converted a penalty in Bolton's penalty win over Toronto FC.
*Highlights after the jump... (full highlights to follow soon)
Gomez and Vidal impressive in Pachuca loss
*Both were very active in a 1-0 loss to Chivas USA.
*Highlights after the jump...
Video of Hoyos with Argentinian youth team
Here is video of Hoyos being interviewed with the Argentinian youth team. Maybe it is too late to have him play for the Nats. As with Ruelas, you win some, you lose some.
Wednesday afternoon YA/USMNT Link Drop
Ruelas - making the switch to the good guys?
Which is it going to be Mr. Ruelas?
*Santos forward Adrian Ruelas is making a case to be a part of that group following a strong camp in San Jose.*Ruelas was selected for the U-20 Milk Cup in Northern Ireland
*Highlights of Ruelas scoring with the Mexican youth team after the jump (he is #11)...
Lichaj scores for Villa in Friendly
*Friedel played the first half and Eric went the distance and scored in a 3-2 win over Peterborough.
*Lichaj is upbeat about his chances of breaking into Villa's first team squad after impressing against Peterborough United.
*Highlights of the match after the jump...
Movsisyan dreaming of USMNT
*Goals in SAS Liga and Europa League have Yura dreaming of USMNT
Now, I have pretty much ignored Movsisyan on this blog. First, I didn't know that he really wanted to play for the states and that it wasn't worth the effort of posting highlights of him due to the fact that there was no realistic chance for him to play for the full team. I used to think the same about Gomez, so lesson learned. So I will start to follow Yura on the blog now. I have some of his most recent goals and some highlight videos after the jump. Enjoy!
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