Saturday, February 5, 2011

Howard in goal in a 5-3 win over Blackpool

Howard with Everton
*He was in goal as Everton won 5-3 over Blackpool.
*Highlights after the jump...




Jones gets a yellow and went 79 minutes in a 4-3 loss to Wigan

Jones with Blackburn
*He went 79 minutes and earned a yellow card in a 4-3 loss to Wigan.
*Highlights after the jump...



Dempsey scores equalizer in 2-2 draw with Friedel and Aston Villa

Dempsey with Fulham and Friedel with Aston Villa
*Clint scored and Brad made 2 saves in a 2-2 draw.
*Highlights after the jump...



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Cherundolo goes distance in Hannover's 1-0 win

Cherundolo with Hannover
*He went the distance in a 1-0 win over Wolfsburg.
*Highlights after the jump...


Holden goes 87 minutes in a 2-1 loss to Spurs

Holden with Bolton
*He went 87 minutes in a 2-1 loss to Tottenham.
*Highlights after the jump...


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Restrepo gets the start in goal for America de Cali

Restrepo with America de Cali
*He played 66 minutes in a 1-1 draw with Universitario.
*Highlights after the jump...



Friday, February 4, 2011

Starikov scores in Zenit friendly


Starikov with Zenit St. Petersburg
*He scored the game-winner in Zenit's 2-1 Marbella Cup win over Lokomotiv Plovdiv.
*He also signed a 2 and a half year extension to his contract with Zenit.

Video: Charlie Davies in action in DC United scrimmage

Feb. 4, 2011: Studio 90 with Jonathan Spector

Jemal Johnson has signed a 2.5 year deal with Lokomotiv Sofia.

JJ has signed a 2.5 year deal with Lokomotiv Sofia. He is a less known Yank, but he has had some great performances in the lower English Leagues. Hopefully the change in scenery will help his career. Here are a few of his goals: goal, goal, goal, and goal (best of the lot).

Videos: Altidore unveiled to fans

Here are a few videos of Altidore being unveiled to the fans and to the media. The three videos are after the jump.




Friday Morning YA/USMNT Link Drop

*Bernardo Inks a Deal in Austria

*Bunbury files one-time FIFA switch

*Najar refutes reports of Honduras commitment

*A look at the plethora of American winter moves

*American Makes Best of Second Chance in Premier League

*Bradley given green light to face Fulham after international clearance

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Jones goes 64 minutes and earns a yellow card in a 1-0 loss to Spurs

Jones with Blackburn
*He played 64 minutes and got a yellow card in a 1-0 loss to Tottenham.
*Highlights after the jump...


<br/><a href="http://www.bing.com/videos/watch/video/pl-highlights-blackburn-tottenham/12biwmj5?src=v5:embed:&fg=sharenoembed" target="_new"title="PL Highlights: Blackburn/Tottenham">Video: PL Highlights: Blackburn/Tottenham</a>

Edu helps Rangers close the gap on Celtic with 1-0 win

Edu with Rangers
*He went the distance in a 1-0 win over Heart of Midlothian.
*Highlights after the jump...





Rangers v Hearts Fulltime Show February 2nd 2011
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Holden went 90 minutes in a 1-0 win over Wolves

Holden with Bolton
*He went the full 90 in a 1-0 win over Wolves.
*Highlights after the jump...



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Dempsey goes distance in Fulham's 1-0 win over Newcastle

Dempsey with Fulham
*He went the distance in a 1-0 win over Newcastle.
*Highlights after the jump...



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Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Tuesday Night YA/USMNT Link Drop


*Onyewu relishing new challenge

*A Shame About that Egypt Match

*Bradley’s Move a Great One, Jozy Moves as Well

*Simek goes the distance in a 2-0 loss to Huddersfield.

*D.C. United statement on Charlie Davies

*Davies to join D.C. United in Florida for week-long evaluation and possible loan

Bradley AVTV exclusive (full interview)

Guzan makes 7 saves in 2-2 draw with Leeds

Guzan with Hull
*He made 7 saves in a 2-2 draw with Leeds.
*Highlights after the jump...




Hull 2 v 2 Leeds 01/02/11
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Video: Michael Bradley On The Move To Villa

Howard makes 4 saves in 2-1 loss to Arsenal

Howard with Everton
*He made 4 saves in a 2-1 loss to Arsenal.
*Highlights after the jump...



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Friedel in goal as Aston Villa lose to Manchester United

Friedel with Aston Villa
*He made 7 saves in a 3-1 loss to Manchester United.
*Highlights after the jump...


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Jozy Altidore at Bursaspor 1st Interview

Monday, January 31, 2011

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

Sunday, January 30, 2011

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...


<br/><a href="http://www.bing.com/videos/watch/video/fa-cup-fulham-tottenham/129dh3d5?src=v5:embed:&fg=sharenoembed" target="_new"title="FA Cup: Fulham/Tottenham">Video: FA Cup: Fulham/Tottenham</a>

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...


Rangers Motherwell Fulltime Show January 30th 2011
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Saturday, January 29, 2011

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

Friday, January 28, 2011

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

Congratulations to England - Twenty World Champions


England celebrate after being crowned 20/20 World Champions following today's seven-wicket victory over Australia at the Kensington Oval, Barbados.
It was their first tournament victory in 35 years of ICC limited-over competitions.

Scorecard:

ICC World Twenty20 Final: England v Australia
16th May 2010 at Barbados.
Result: England beat Australia by 7 wickets


England won the toss and decided to field


Australia Innings: 147 for 6 (20.0 overs)
England Innings: 148 for 3 (17.0 overs)

Australia Innings:

S Watson c Swan b Sidebottom 2
Warner run out 2
M Clark c Collingwood b Swann 27
Haddin c Kieswetter b Sidebottom 1
D Hussey run out 59
C White c Broad b L Wright 30
M Hussey not out 17
Smith not out 1
Extras 1nb 4w 1b 2lb 8

Total 6 for 147 (20.0 overs)

Bowlers:

Sidebottom 4.0 0 26 2
Bresnan 4.0 0 35 0
Broad 4.0 0 27 0
Swann 4.0 0 17 1
Yardy 3.0 0 34 0
L Wright 1.0 0 5 1

Fall of wickets:

2 S Watson
7 Warner
8 Haddin
45 M Clarke
95 C White
142 D Hussey

England Innings:

Lumb c D Hussey b Tait 2
Kieswetter b M Johnson 63
Pietersen c Warner b Smith 47
Collingwood not out 12
E Morgan not out 15
Extras 8w 1lb 9

Total 3 for 148 (17.0 overs)

Bowlers:

Nannes 4.0 0 29 0
Tait 3.0 0 28 1
M Johnson 4.0 0 27 1
Smith 3.0 0 21 1
S Watson 3.0 0 42 0

Fall of wickets:

7 Lumb
118 Pietersen
121 Kieswetter

Umpires: Aleem Dar, B R Doctrove, R S Madugalle, B F Bowden

England team: Kieswetter (W), Lumb, Pietersen, Collingwood (C), E Morgan, L Wright, Bresnan, Yardy, Swann, Broad, Sidebottom

Australia team: Warner, S Watson, Haddin (W), M Clarke (C), D Hussey, C White, M Hussey, Smith, M Johnson, Tait, Nannes

All The Latest Transfers Gossip


As the domestic football season here in England draws to a close, and with the World Cup less than a month away, there are still plenty of clubs both here and abroad monitoring the progress and availability of many players, in the hope they may be able to strengthen their respective squads in time for the start of next season.

Chelsea, Liverpool, Portsmouth, Manchester City, Manchester United, West Ham, Barcelona, Fulham, Inter Milan, Juventus, Arsenal, Wolves, Burnley, Lokomotiv Moscow, Hamburg, Tottenham, Everton, Benfica, Napoli, Aston Villa, Boulogne, Roma, Bristol City, Plymouth, Middlesbrough, QPR, Derby, Birmingham City, Crewe and Rochdale are all caught up in transfer gossip as we speak.

Is your Club involved?

Here is a round up:

Lokomotiv Moscow will make a new bid this summer for Tottenham striker Roman Pavlyuchenko, closer to the London club's £15m valuation - Daily Mirror

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is ready to make a move for Manchester City keeper Joe Hart and hopes that City boss Roberto Mancini is ready to listen to offers in the region of £8m for the England international - caughtoffside.com

Ben Foster is in talks with Birmingham City after they agreed a deal with Manchester United - skysports.com

Chelsea believe they are closing in on the £40m-plus signing of Liverpool striker Fernando Torres - Daily Mirror

But Barcelona have joined the race for Fernando Torres with their president-elect Sandro Rosell having made contact with the Spaniard's representatives - Daily Mail

Chelsea are also ready to make a bid in the region of £22m for Roma's Montenegro international forward Mirko Vucinic this summer - caughtoffside.com

Fabio Cannavaro's agent claims the Juventus defender has set his sights on a return to Napoli, although there have been no negotiations as yet - skysports.com

Fulham striker Bobby Zamora, 29, is an £8m target for Aston Villa and Everton - The Sun

Fulham are ready to pay Boulogne £3.5m for France under-21 midfielder Damien Marcq - Daily Mirror

Fulham are also keen on a £3.25m move for Bristol City striker Nicky Maynard - Daily Mail

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is determined to beat Chelsea to the signature of Everton midfielder Jack Rodwell, 19, while Aston Villa midfielder James Milner is also a United target - The Times

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini will revamp his squad this summer by letting 14 players leave Eastlands and bringing in Hamburg defender Jerome Boeteng for £11m, along with Benfica midfielder David Luiz and Napoli play-maker Marek Hamsik - Daily Mirror

Birmingham striker Christian Benitez is being tracked by West Ham after Birmingham decided not to sign the Ecuador striker on a permanent basis - Daily Mail

England international Robert Green insists he is happy at West Ham after being linked with a move to Arsenal.
The Gunners are thought to be weighing up a £6million move for the nine-cap England ace - skysports.com

Wolves are hoping to sign Steven Fletcher from Burnley for a fee in the region of £6m as Mick McCarthy seeks to strengthen his attacking options - Daily Mirror

Neil Warnock has confirmed he is considering a bid to bring Plymouth Argyle striker Jamie Mackie to Queens Park Rangers - skysports.com

Middlesbrough are set for a major transfer coup by beating Spurs and Fulham to the signature of Rochdale defender Craig Dawson - Daily Mail

Derby are closing in on the signings of Crewe duo John Brayford and James Bailey - skysports.com


Other Gossip:

Portsmouth boss Avram Grant will be handed the West Ham manager role next week - Daily Express

Meanwhile, Juventus are preparing a bid to take Fulham boss Roy Hodgson to Italy as their new manager - The Sun

Liverpool midfielder Javier Mascherano's contract negotiations are unlikely to be resolved until after he plays for Argentina at the World Cup - Daily Mail

Former Arsenal boss Bruce Rioch, 62, is a contender to become the new boss of Plymouth - The Sun

Beer, Footy And Birds Celebrates its 4 Year Anniversary..


Congratulations to Spain - FIFA World Cup 2010 Winners


Spanish skipper Iker Casillas lifts the FIFA World Cup trophy aloft as he celebrates his sides 1-0 extra-time victory over the Netherlands in Johannesburg tonight.




Andres Iniesta (right) struck a dramatic winner four minutes from the end of extra time to give Spain World Cup glory for the first time, and in turn condem the Netherlands to their third defeat in a final, following defeats to the host nations in 1974 and 1978.
European 2008 champions Spain deserved their victory, after gradually taking a grip on a tense and bad-tempered contest which saw referee Howard Webb produce 14 yellow cards, including the dismissal of Dutch defender Johnny Heitinga, sent off for a second bookable offence, seven minutes before Iniesta drilled home the only goal of the game.

Teams:

Spain:
01 Casillas Capt.
03 Pique
05 Puyol (booked)
11 Capdevila (booked)
15 Sergio Ramos (booked)
06 Iniesta (booked)
08 Xavi (booked)
14 Alonso (Fabregas, 87)
16 Busquets
07 Villa (Torres, 105)
18 Pedrito (G Jesus Navas, 60)

Netherlands:
01 Stekelenburg
02 Van Der Wiel (booked)
03 Heitinga (sent-off)
04 Mathijsen (booked)
05 Van Bronckhorst Capt. (booked) (Braafheid, 105)
06 Van Bommel (booked)
08 De Jong (booked) (Van der Vaart, 99)
10 Sneijder
07 Kuyt (Elia, 70)
09 Van Persie (booked)
11 Robben (booked)

Venue: Soccer City, Johannesburg, Referee: Howard Webb, Attendance: 84,490

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.

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

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...



Hibs v Rangers Fulltime Show January 26th 2011
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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...



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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...


<br/><a href="http://www.bing.com/videos/watch/video/pl-highlights-fulham-liverpool/128znfcv?src=v5:embed:&fg=sharenoembed" target="_new"title="PL Highlights: Fulham/Liverpool">Video: PL Highlights: Fulham/Liverpool</a>

Dax McCarty Sick Bike Practice Goal

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