Americans Abroad: Potts signs new deal, Lichaj nearing return and more

The future remains bright for an up-and-coming U.S.-eligible defender.

Danny Potts, 17, put pen to paper Friday on a two-and-a-half year deal that will keep him at West Ham through the 2013-2014 season. Potts, whose father was born in the United States and played for West Ham, is eligible to play for both England and the United States.