Soccer Blogs Posts Tagged Michael Bradley

Video: Press Pass on Americans Outsourced to Europe

2008-11-17T18:20:00+00:00

Ameri-cuns, f*ck yeah! Guisseppe Rossi, f*ck off.

Michael Bradley scores in Germany

2008-11-15T23:32:00+00:00

I never get tired of watching this.

S-S-Saturday Stuff

2008-11-15T18:10:29+00:00

Oh Hey Michael Bradley BMG took on Bayern Munich today in the Bundesliga and Michael Bradley scored the tying goal for Moenchengladbach in the 80th minute. The game finished 2-2 and Little Mikey went the full 90 and looked alright. He seemed to be playing more offensively throughout the game and had a handful of attempts [.

Bradley Goes 90, Gladbach See Victory

2008-11-09T17:23:31+00:00

Michael B saw a full match from the central midfield yesterday and BMG walked away with a 2-0 victory over Arminia Bielefeld. If you watch the highlights over at http://watchsocceronline.blogspot.com you'll be surprised that BMG won at all. Bielefeld had the host of chances throughout the game and had a handful of astonishing misses from [.

Bradley, 'Gladbach Get First Road Win Of Season

2008-11-08T18:04:00+00:00

It took 12 weeks but Borussia Moenchengladbach finally recorded its first road win of the season by downing Arminia Bielefeld 2-0. Michael Bradley went the full 90 and contributed offensively and defensively to the effort - a positive sign after only five previous appearances, mostly as a substitute.

Americans Abroad: Weekend Rewind

2008-10-27T06:31:07+00:00

One of these days, Roy Hodgson just might get the message.

The Fulham manager has shown an unwillingness to use his bench, specifically Clint Dempsey, who has looked good in the brief playing time he has gotten this season. Dempsey came off the bench on Sunday and showed once again why he should be playing more for the struggling Cottagers, scoring the equalizing goal to give Fulham a 1-1 tie vs.

Americans Abroad: Weekend Rewind

2008-10-20T22:10:55+00:00

Photo by ISIphotos.com

Danny Szetela's five-year professional career has included many things. From the dispersal draft that landed him with the Columbus Crew as a 16-year old, to the transfer that saw him go from MLS to Spanish club Racing de Santander, to his first U.

Americans Abroad: Weekend Rewind

2008-10-20T22:10:55+00:00

Photo by ISIphotos.com

Bradley Goes Distance As Gladbach Draws Bochum 2-2

2008-10-18T19:48:00+00:00

Borussia Moenchengladbach are still searching for their winning ways but at least managed to get a point this week against VFL Bochum in a 2-2 draw. Gladbach's American midfielder Michael Bradley played the full 90 minutes in a 4-4-2 system, providing the pass which led to his team's first goal.

Saturday: Bye Bye Luhukay, Helloooo Mikey B

2008-10-18T19:21:16+00:00

Bundesliga BOCHUM 2 BMG 2 Michael Bradley went 90 minutes in today's 2-2 draw between BMG and Bochum and he looked alright! He was guilty of some suspect marking in the 50th minute on Bochum's first goal, as you can see below: In any case, thank god he's getting some minutes, and hopefully this is a sign of [.

USA 6, Cuba 1: All Systems Go

2008-10-15T18:00:44+00:00

Well well well. As a USMNT fan, is it possible to be up set with the 6-1 victory of Cuba on Saturday? Is there really any way you can walk away from watching that game and have a sour taste in your mouth? HOW COULD THAT BE?! Alright, enough with the melodrama. All in all, Saturday's [...]

Some Questions and Updates Before Cuba

2008-10-09T17:50:52+00:00

The USMNT has been hitting the training field hard this week in preparation for Saturdays match against Cuba. After the first day of training, new man Torres had this to say: "The first day was good. I was really nervous because I didn't know what to expect. Everyone has treated me really well. I started to [.

Michael Bradley is A Son of a Soccer Mom

2008-10-09T16:40:00+00:00

Steven Goff took advantage of the Nats being in the Beltway region to take young Michael Bradley to his first go-go concert catch up with young Michael Bradley and chat about what it was like to grow up in that family. Good stuff from the nation's Minister of Soccer Propaganda.

Monday: Gladbach Coach Sacked

2008-10-06T17:38:56+00:00

After six losses entrenched them at the bottom of the league table, Borussia Moenchengladbach fired their coach Jos Luhukay today. Reuters reports: "We're looking for a new coach but we're going to do it calmly and carefully," [Club Sporting Director] Ziege told www.borussia.de. "We're not going to make a hasty decision and I've therefore agreed to [.

Bradley's 'Gladbach Coach Fired After Slow Start

2008-10-05T18:11:00+00:00

Newly signed American midfielder Michael Bradley, who is still adjusting to a new team situation will soon need to adjust to a new coach. Borussia Moenchengladbach coach Jos Luhukay was fired today after a lackluster start to the Bundesliga season, topped by a 2-1 loss to 1FC Cologne yesterday, a match which featured numerous brawls beteeen opposing fans.

Saturday With The Big Boys: Dempsey Gets His Chance

2008-10-04T14:30:46+00:00

Dempsey is listed to start up front with Zamora for Fulham today, as they take on WBA. Amidst rumors of Clint's unhappiness on the bench, Hodgson has given the Texan a chance to prove himself and hopefully he'll seize it by the collar and put in a good performance. UPDATE: Dempsey didn't suck (but Fulham did [.

USA vs. Cuba, 23-man roster announced (10/11/08)

2008-10-03T17:16:32+00:00

The USA announced their roster for the Cuba match, to be played at RFK Stadium on 10/11/08. With advancement to the next round close to a sure thing, Bradley has taken a few more risks (well...I'd be happy to debate anyone on how "risky" they actually are) and called in some younger players. I, for [.

Americans Abroad: Weekend Rewind

2008-09-28T22:50:25+00:00

Big, bad Brad Friedel posted another victory last weekend as he and Aston Villa kept on rolling.

Friedel was one of few bright spots for Americans Abroad last weekend. How bad were things? Consider this linep of Americans:

------------------------------Jozy Altidore-----------------------------

DaMarcus Beasley-----------Freddy Adu-------------Clint Dempsey

---------------------Michael Bradley---Maurice Edu------------------

Heath Pearce------Jay DeMerit----Jonathan Spector---Frank Simek

-------------------------------Brad Guzan------------------------------

Like that team?

Recap: Weekend German action

2008-09-28T09:36:40+00:00

Michael Bradley did not play again, while Steve Cherundolo helped Hannover to an upset over Bayern Munich in his return to action from injury.

Saturday Action: Bradley Hits The Bench

2008-09-27T16:49:15+00:00

M'gladbach fell further in the league table today, dropping a 1-0 result to Hamburg SV (they now are second to last in the table). Michael Bradley was an unused substitute, and you have to wonder what the manager is thinking. Gladbach is disastrous in possession and also has shown really poor tackling in the midfield, [.

Vote is in

2008-09-24T20:11:00+00:00

The LB/Sideline View Readers vote for the 2008 Honda Player of the Year is in. I just sent my vote over, about 11 hours before the polls close.

If our readers' opinions are any indications, a certain English-based player will win in a landslide.

There were 26 first-place votes submitted - 18 of them were for Tim Howard.

USA player of the year and stray links

2008-09-24T19:57:00+00:00

Ballots are due very soon for the Honda Player of the Year award, given to the top U.S. men's player. That's a tough call considering that we're halfway through the games that count (qualifiers).

My ballot went as follows:

1st: Tim Howard. Bob Bradley's defense-first approach relies heavily on him to be perfect.

Carling Cup Tuesday: Dempsey goes 90

2008-09-23T22:25:56+00:00

Carling Cup FULHAM 0 BURNLEY 1 Dempsey had his chance today, going a full 90 minutes for Fulham as they fell to Burnley behind a late goal from Jay Rodriguez. Despite the disappointing result, Dempsey looked strong in attack, and was praised mightily by Fulham's Official Match Report: "Clint Dempsey tried his luck on 41 minutes as Fulham [.

Yanked Around USMNT Player Power Rankings

2008-09-23T18:42:12+00:00

In a new Yanked Around installment, we're going to start doing some Player Power Rankings of guys in US pool. These will probably happen bi-monthly and come from careful analysis of both club and country play. So without further Freddy Adu, let's see where the guys stand. 1. Landon Donovan A hat trick against DC United this [.

Americans On The Continent: Bocanegra Scores Big

2008-09-23T11:15:00+00:00

'Los opens his account for Rennes with a UEFA Cup winner, while Michael Bradley debuts for Gladbach.

Danny Szetela, Brescia (Italy)
vs. Treviso, 0-0, 90 minutes; vs. Ascoli, 2-1, 90 minutes
Szetela continued his run in the first team for Brescia, putting in two solid performances and further cementing his place in the Italian club's midfield.

Americans Abroad: Weekend Rewind

2008-09-22T13:19:19+00:00

Attention all U.S. national team fans, if you have seen Clint Dempsey please contact SBI. He has gone missing since returning to Fulham. At least missing on the field.

Dempsey has found a seemingly permanent place on the bench at Fulham, making him one of several key American players to ride the pine last weekend without getting a single minute of action.

Recap: Weekend German action

2008-09-21T09:36:57+00:00

Michael Bradley made his Bundesliga debut, Sal Zizzo saw his first action of the season for Hannover and Neven Subotic and Borussia Dortmund were destroyed by TSG Hoffenheim.

Bradley in losing 'Gladbach debut

2008-09-20T21:31:00+00:00

U.S. midfielder Michael Bradley had a solid 'Gladbach bow today, even if his team came up on the losing end to Hertha Berlin. Said Mikey of the debut: "We lost 1-0 today, that happens in football. I wasn't particularly nervous on my debut today, the other players helped me. The fact that I was picked to start only shortly before kickoff was no big deal.

Americans In Action All Over Europe This Weekend

2008-09-20T17:01:00+00:00

American Jozy Altidore was named to the squad for tonight's match against Primera newcomer Numancia. Given that coach Manuel Pelligrini is without three starters due to injury and is just coming off a midweek Champion's League draw with Manchester United, and Altidore's encouraging debut last week against Deportivo, there is a good chance that Altidore will see more playing time this week.

The Woes of Dempsey and Other Saturday Action

2008-09-20T16:41:32+00:00

English Premier League FULHAM 0 BLACKBURN 1 In what has surely been a nightmare season so far for the Texan, Dempsey was left on the bench for Fulham's 1-0 loss to Blackburn this morning. Matt Derbyshire made the difference in the 84th minute after coming on for Treacy, shooting low and hard past Mark Schwarzer.