Loans/transfers galore for the Yanks

*Bernardo moves to Austria

*Altidore loaned to Bursaspor

*Robbie Findley finally seals Nottingham Forest move

*Adu to go on loan to Turkey

*Johnson loaned to Preston North End

*Sarpsborg keeper Colin Burns has gone down a flight on loan to Sandefjord.

*Leeds United forward Mike Grella may seal a third loan move to Carlisle for the rest of the season

*Djurgårdens are trying to swing a deadline deal for impressive trialist Gale Agbossoumonde.

US vs Egypt canceled due to political unrest

 Stupid desire for freedom and fair elections.

*U.S. Men's National Team Match against Egypt Canceled

Video of the last meeting after the jump...

Video evidence: Why Michael Bradley will never be an actor

Click the link and fast forward to :35. Pretty funny.

Videos of Bradley taking pics with his new Villa jersey

Aston Villa are delighted to confirm that Michael Bradley has joined on loan from Borussia Monchengladbach to the end of the season. The 23-year-old midfield player from New Jersey, USA, underwent a medical today. He will be available to play once international clearance and visa have been issued and the club will have an option to make the move permanent at the end of the season. "I am really excited to be joining Villa," Bradley said. "I am proud and thrilled and can't wait to get going now. 

*Bradley checks in at Villa after agreeing loan move

Videos of Bradley taking pictures with his jersey after the jump...

Michael Bradley to Aston Villa

The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly - YA Weekend

The Good
*Edu scores a fantastic goal in a Rangers win.
*Dempsey draws a penalty in a big win over Spurs.
*Adu might actually play soccer again - even if it is a 2nd division Turkey squad, it is still minutes.
*Guzan gets another clean sheet for Hull City.
*Despite the loss, Hahnemann had a great showing with 9 saves and a few that made the highlight reel.
*Bobby Wood got his first minutes with 1860's first team.
*Friedel helps Villa advance in FA Cup.
*Bradley leaves the sinking ship that is 'Gladbach for Aston Villa on loan.

The Bad
*Again, minimal or no time for the Yanks in Mexico.
*Howard and Everton unlikely not to knock Chelsea out of FA Cup.

The Ugly
*Both Gooch and Clark miss weekend matches due to injury.

Let me know if I missed anything...

Yanks Down South: Castillo, Guadarrama and Gomez

Gomez with Pachuca
*He played 45 minutes for Pachuca in a 4-0 loss to Cruz Azul.

Castillo with Puebla and Guadarrama with Atlante
*Edgar played 18 minutes and Sonny played 29 minutes in Puebla's 2-0 loss against Atlante.

Highlights of both matches after the jump...

Hahnemann makes 9 saves in loss to Stoke

Hahnemann with Wolves
*He made 9 saves in a 1-0 loss to Stoke.
*Highlights after the jump...

Adu to go on loan to Turkey - 2nd-division side Rizespor

"The word about Freddy Adu signing with Turkish second flight promotion chasers Rizespor tomorrow is true."

*Greg Seltzer is reporting that Adu is going on loan to 2nd-division side Rizespor

Video interviews: Rangers' Maurice Edu

*You can see another video here (I wasn't able to embed it)

Dempsey earns PK in Fulham's win over Spurs

Dempsey with Fulham
*He drew a PK in a 4-0 win over Tottenham.
*Highlights after the jump...

Edu scores in Rangers cup win

Edu with Rangers
*He scored for Rangers in a 2-1 Scottish Cup win over Motherwell.
*Highlights after the jump...

Bocanegra went the distance in a 2-1win over Toulouse

Bocanegra with St. Etienne
*He went the full 90 and received a yellow card in a 2-1 win over Toulouse.
*Highlights after the jump...

Bobby Wood is late sub in 1860 Munich draw

Wood with 1860 Munich
*He entered in the 82nd minute in a 1-1 draw with MSV Duisburg.
*Highlights after the jump...

Friedel in goal as Aston Villa advance in the FA Cup

Friedel with Aston Villa
*He made 3 saves in a 3-1 win over Blackburn.
*Jones was on the bench for Blackburn but did not play.
*Highlights after the jump...

Howard makes 4 saves in 1-1 draw with Chelsea in FA Cup (updated with longer highlights)

Howard with Everton
*He made 4 saves as Chelsea force a replay after a 1-1 draw in the FA Cup.
*Highlights after the jump...

Michael Bradley loaned to Aston Villamerica

This was confirmed by his uncle Jeff Bradley, so I assume that makes it official.

*USA midfielder Bradley loaned to Villa

Cherundolo goes distance in Hannover loss

Cherundolo with Hannover
*He went the full 90 in a 2-0 loss to Bayer Leverkusen.
*Watch full match here.
*Highlights after the jump...

Buddle is second half sub in FC Ingolstadt draw

Buddle with FC Ingolstadt 04
*He entered the match in the 61st minute and received a yellow card in a 1-1 draw with RW Oberhausen.
*Highlights after the match...

Friday Afternoon YA/USMNT Link Drop

*Clark breaks cheekbone, out four weeks

*The American-ness of the USMNT, or Immigration in International Football

*Bradley Sweepstakes Apparently Heating Up

*Bradley on the verge of a move

*USSF monitoring situation in Egypt ahead of U.S. national team's friendly on Feb. 9 in Cairo

*Agudelo Wary Of Losing Focus On Goals

*Gringo Report preview: Duels between Americans

*Friedel yet to make retirement decision

*Zakuani's international future is still open, USMNT in the mix

Oldie but Goodie: Charlie Davies mixtape with Hammarby

The C9 loan talk got me thinking about the old days of Charlie Davies with Hammarby. It didn't take much digging to unearth a quality highlight video of his time there. Hopefully this will help to get through your Friday. Enjoy!

Video: Gatt interview

I had this ready to go but forgot to post this last week. The interview follows his preseason match with Molde in which he notched an assist. My apologies.

Thursday Night YA/USMNT Link Drop

*Doyle mulls Irish future

*Alex Zahavi Makes A Choice

*UVA 'keeper finds home in Colombia


*Feilhaber could stay at Aarhus

*U.S. talent pool suits a 4-2-3-1

*Bradley's club situation in limbo

*Year of milestones for US U-20 prospect Zahavi

*Spector, Clark benefiting from changes

*Onyewu's injury not serious

*Fans In The Forefront as USSF Kicks of 2011

*Postcard from Europe: Wood perseveres at 1860

How They Get Dressed – Charlie Davies

Charlie Davies: How They Get Dressed from Chris Floyd on Vimeo.

Wednesday Night YA/USMNT Link Drop

*Onyewu injured in Twente win

*Glaeser clarifies Wilstermann status

*American Timothy Chandler has broken into the first team at FC Nurnberg

*Who Should Start for the U.S. Right Now?

*Diskerud is in the Mixx

*Which of the newbies, if any, should go to Cairo?

Edu is second half sub in Rangers win

Edu with Rangers
*He came on in the 67th minute in a 2-0 win over Hibernian.
*Highlights after the jump...

Spector goes 106 minutes as West Ham crash out of the Carling Cup

Spector with West Ham
*He went 106 minutes in a 3-1 loss to Birmingham.
*Highlights after the jump...

Dempsey goes distance in Fulham loss to Liverpool

Dempsey with Fulham
*He went the distance in a 1-0 loss to Liverpool.
*Highlights after the jump...

Dax McCarty Sick Bike Practice Goal

Jan. 22, 2011: MNT vs. Chile Behind the Scenes

Tuesday Night YA/USMNT Link Drop

*Why Agudelo & Bunbury Are Good For Charlie Davies


*Hull City have agreed to extend Brad Guzan's loan from Aston Villa by another month.

*Davies wants loan move

*Jeremiah White Amongst Trialists At The Philadelphia Union's First Day Of Publicly Open Preseason Practices

*Cherundolo: Hannover have found a rhythm

*Wilstermann adds Glaeser for Libertadores

*McCarthy's Musings: January Search Offers Little For Bradley And Americans Moving Forward

*Jumping The Pond? It’s Really All About The Euro

*NSC: Transfer Izzle (updated)

*Shutting Out His Problems to Shut Out the Goals

Friedel in goal as Aston Villa defeat Wigan 2-1

Friedel with Aston Villa
*He made 5 saves in a 2-1 win over Wigan.
*Highlights after the jump...

Monday Night YA/USMNT Link Drop

*Post-Game Thoughts: On Teal, Juan, and the Rest, and Why Bob Isn't a Moron

*U.S. youngsters under the spotlight

*Kean salutes debutant Jones

*Projecting the USA Gold Cup roster: January Edition

*Friendship aids Diskerud in USMNT transition

*USA 1, Chile 1: A Look Back

*U.S. national team needs to handle youngster Agudelo with caution

*Three quick thoughts: U.S.-Chile

*Dax McCarty States His Case

*Chalkboard Analysis: American Center Mids in the Premier League

Yanks Down South: Bornstein, Gomez and Ponce

Bornstein with Tigres
*He started in midfield and went 55 minutes in a 2-1 win over America.

Ponce with Chivas
*He left injured in the 22nd minute as Chivas went on to a 1-1 draw with Puebla.

Gomez with Pachuca
*He came on in the 86th minute in a 1-1 draw with Santos.

Highlights after the jump...

Holden goes 87 minutes in a 4-0 loss to Chelsea

Holden with Bolton
*He went 87 minutes in a 4-0 loss to Chelsea.
*Highlights after the jump...

The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly - YA Weekend

The Good
*Buddle scored in his debut.
*Clint scored a brace for Fulham.
*Spector scored his first in the premier league.
*Friedel kept a nice clean sheet in a big win over City.
*Gatt gets assist in preseason match for Molde.
*Jones made his debut for Blackburn with mixed results.

The Bad
*Bradley was a late sub in 'Gladbach's loss.
*Agudelo and Bunbury's dance. (should probably have made it to the ugly)

The Ugly
*Guzan gave up a penalty in the 80th minute making Hull settle for a point.

Yanks in Lower English Leagues: Simek, Whitbread and Guzan

Guzan with Hull
*He gave away a penalty in a 1-1 draw with Reading.

Whitbread with Norwich
*He went 86 minutes in a 2-1 win over Sheffield United.

Simek with Carlisle United
*He went the distance in a 1-0 win over Notts County.
*Highlights of all matches after the jump...

" I Like the Boon-Boo-Ree" Remix

Jones makes debut in Blackburn win (updated with better video)

 

Jones with Blackburn
*He went the distance in a 2-0 win over West Brom.
*Highlights after the jump...

Bradley is late second half sub in 'Gladbach loss

Bradley with 'Gladbach
*He entered the match in the 86th minute in a 3-1 loss to Bayer Leverkusen.
*Highlights after the jump...

Gooch goes the distance and draws a yellow in FC Twente win

 Onyewu with FC Twente
*He went the full 90 and got a yellow card in a 2-1 win over FC Groningen.
*Highlights after the jump...

Jan. 22, 2010: USA 1, CHI 1 - Reaction

Jan. 22, 2010: USA 1, CHI 1 - Highlights

Jan. 22, 2011: MNT 1, Chile 1 - Teal Bunbury Goal

MOTD Highlights of Yanks in the Prem: Dempsey, Howard, Friedel, and Spector

Here are the Match of the Day highlights of all of the Americans playing in the Premier League today. If you are going to watch any video today, then this is the one. Spector with a goal, Friedel with a shutout, and Dempsey with a brace. Good stuff. videos after the jump...

US vs Chile - Gameday Preview

Cherundolo goes distance in Hannover loss

Cherundolo with Hannover
*He went the full 90 in a 1-0 loss to Schalke.
*Highlights after the jump...

Spector scores for West Ham in 2-2 draw

Spector with West Ham
*He scored for West Ham in a 2-2 draw with Everton.
*Highlights after the jump...

Dempsey scores 2 in Fulham win

Dempsey with Fulham
*He scored 2 for Fulham in a 2-0 win over Stoke City.
*Highlights after the jump...

Edu goes 75 minutes in a 1-0 loss

Edu with Rangers
*He went 75 minutes (Hearts scored in the 77th) as Rangers lose 1-0.
*Highlights after the jump...

Gatt gets assist in Molde's preseason match

Gatt with Molde
*He got an assist on the 4th goal in a 4-3 win over Kristiansund.
*Highlights after the jump... (go to 3:56 to see the assist)

Clark starts 4th straight match in 1-0 loss

Clark with Eintracht Frankfurt
*He went the distance in a 1-0 loss to Hamburg.
*Highlights after the jump...

Jan. 21, 2011: U.S. Men's National Team Set for Chile

Jan. 21, 2010: Studio 90 Interviews MNT Defender Tim Ream

Buddle scores in debut for FC Ingolstadt

Buddle with FC Ingolstadt
*He went 88 minutes and scored in a 1-1 draw with Duisburg.
*Highlights after the jump...

Thursday Night YA/USMNT Link Drop

*Johnson learning, thriving with USMNT

*The Throw-In: Nguyen living dream in Vietnam

*Five key questions for U.S. in 2011

*The Value of "Meaningless"

*Bradley in mad scientist mode at camp

*U.S. MNT Ready for First Match of 2011 against Chile

Jan. 20, 2011: Inside the Lines - A Coach's Look at 5v2

Jan. 18, 2011: Studio 90 Speaks to Alejandro Bedoya

Grella joins Motherwell on loan

*Mike Grella signs loan deal at Motherwell for rest of year.

*Motherwell sign American forward on loan.

You Could Be A Part-Time Model

 By Matt Carlson

One of my favorite television shows was HBO’s Flight of the Conchords, a comedy about a musical duo from New Zealand trying to make it in America. One of my favorite things they did is a song entitled, The Most Beautiful Girl (In The Room). The song tells the story of one of the guys scanning the room at a friend’s party. He spots a girl who he’s attracted to, but he makes it clear she is not the best looking girl in the world, she’s just “the most beautiful girl in the room (the whole wide room).” At one point, he tells her, “. . . and when you’re on the street, depending on the street, I bet you are definitely in the top three . . . of good looking girls on the street (depending on the street).” Could there be more caveats? I wonder if Bob Bradley gets the same feeling when he looks at the current options he has at forward for the USMNT.

Continue reading after the jump...

Video: Alejandro Bedoya & Charlie Davies play FIFA

This is an older video, but figured I would post it here since I stumbled upon it recently.

Wednesday Night YA/USMNT Link Drop

Slow news day. I will try and have a random video up in a little bit.

*US U-20 star has gone from prospect to Molde FK in breakneck time

*Wood joins 1860 Munich first team

*U.S. To Host 2012 Men’s Olympic Qualifying

Onyewu makes debut for Twente in 5-0 win

Onyewu with FC Twente
*He went the full 90 in a 5-0 win over Heracles.
*Highlights after the jump...

Jan. 19, 2011: MNT Camp - A Day in the Life

Tuesday Night YA/USMNT Link Drop

*Jermaine - Happy to be here

*Blackburn complete signing of Jones

*Jones EPL Move Complete, Bradley Rumors, Findley to Debut?

*MLS teams should consider prospective goalkeeper DP signings

*Blackburn sign US international Jermaine Jones on loan

*Young attackers Jerome, Yates on trial in Czech Republic

*Why USA-Chile friendly Saturday will not be shown by ESPN networks or Fox Soccer Channel

*Who should the USMNT start vs. Chile?

*Jones completes Rovers move

*Miller rides career turnaround into USMNT invite

*Cunningham on trial at Molde

*Hot on trial at 'Gladbach

*Simek goes distance in a 4-0 win over Huddersfield

Video: Gale Agbossoumonde trial at Djurgården

Michael hoyos scores with Argentinas U-20s

Jozy gets start as Villarreal fall out of Copa del Rey

Altidore with Villarreal
*He went 62 minutes in a 3-0 loss to Sevilla.
*Watch the full match here.
*Highlights after the jump...

Edu is late sub in Rangers win

Edu with Rangers
*He came on in the 80th minute in a 1-0 win over Inverness.
*Highlights after the jump...

Hahnemann earns shutout in FA Cup win

Hahnemann with Wolves
*Hem made 2 saves in a 2-0 win over Doncaster.
*Highlights after the jump...