It's been quite the journey for Sal Zizzo.
From the 2007 U-20 World Cup, where he showed enough promise to earn a contract with Hannover 96
to an injury-marred stay in Germany that saw him earn eight first-team appearances in three
seasons.
And now, he's coming to MLS.
Per Jeff Carlisle at ESPN, U.S. international midfielder Sal Zizzo is coming home, to Major
League Soccer. The former U20 and U23 international recently saw his contract with German side
Hannover 96 end which made way for this move back to this side of the pond with MLS.
According to Carlisle and his sources, Zizzo will be placed in a weighted lottery on Wednesday
with Kansas City and D.
Glendale Lady Falcons with Dr Rusty Bond, Cox Health
Second day of Spring practice and the weather is not cooperating. Still plenty of smiles to be
found as the Lady Falcon's spent their practice taking the long view as Dr Rusty Bond was on hand
with his team to provide instruction the in the PEP ACL Preventation program, designed to help
female athletes avoid ACL injuries.
Photo courtesy of Tony Mastres/UCSB Media Relations
By ADAM SERRANO
From injuries to transferring between schools to dark nights away from the game that he loves,
one goal has kept Sam Garza from the brink.
His dream of representing the United States in a major international competition.
Unfortunately, knee injuries are all to commonplace in the sport of soccer. In particular girls
suffer anterior cruciate injuries at a rate that is 4-8 times higher than their male counterparts.
The reasons for this increased risk are somewhat debatable but most researchers suggest that
deficiencies in strength, balance, agility and technique play key roles.
Last week, U.S. defender Heather Mitts invited anyone on the WNT who was interested, to attend a
free Yoga session at the Green Yogi in Manhattan Beach. Seems that Mitts made friends with an
instructor there (who like Mitts, happens to be from Cincinnati) and she offered to lead the U.S.
WNT through a session of vinyasa yoga.
Megan Jenisch, Ozark Tigers (2010)
Joplin, Mo. – Missouri Southern head women's soccer coach Trevor Wachsman has announced the
signing of nine newcomers that will compete on the pitch for the Lions during the upcoming 2010
season. The signees are: Ashley Bechtold, Kayla Bell, Beth Hammons,
Megan Jenisch,
Latea LaRue, Lindi Spilchen, Kelly White, Dana Wilhelm and Samantha Zoltanski.
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Jhon Kennedy Hurtado, who had one of his best games as a Sounder just two matches ago against
the New York Red Bulls, could be out for the season.
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As you may have heard, Jhon Kennedy Hurtado is going to miss at least the next six weeks with an
ACL injury.
Boy that didn't last long. As the financial issues continue to mount in St. Louis for Jeff
Cooper's club some players are already leaving the club including longtime MLS veteran Steve
Ralston. Reports this morning say Ralston is now headed back to MLS to play with the New England
Revolution once again.
Andrea Ranocchia (Bari) Ranocchia could face a long layoff after suffering an ACL injury Sunday,
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Jacob Peterson is headed to Toronto. (Getty Images)
One thing we've heard all winter long out of Denver is that Gary Smith would be re-doing a good
portion of his roster. Currently we are waiting on one trade to finalize between the Rapids and New
England Revolution but for now we can discuss one trade that is final.
Last week, U.S. defender Heather Mitts invited anyone on the WNT who was interested, to attend a
free Yoga session at the Green Yogi in Manhattan Beach. Seems that Mitts made friends with an
instructor there (who like Mitts, happens to be from Cincinnati) and she offered to lead the U.S.
WNT through a session of vinyasa yoga.
As the transfer window is about to close on April 15th (see, that day is kind of important) it
should be noted that many teams are still adding players. This includes the soon to visit Kansas
City Wizards who just added Indian (sub-continent) Forward Sunil Chhetri to their squad. Yes, they
lost Zoltan to an ACL injury, but Chhetri has been in camp for a while, so this was an intended
move for some time.
Megan Jenisch, Ozark Tigers (2010)
Joplin, Mo. – Missouri Southern head women's soccer coach Trevor Wachsman has announced the
signing of nine newcomers that will compete on the pitch for the Lions during the upcoming 2010
season. The signees are: Ashley Bechtold, Kayla Bell, Beth Hammons,
Megan Jenisch,
Latea LaRue, Lindi Spilchen, Kelly White, Dana Wilhelm and Samantha Zoltanski.
Week 5 of WPS saw 2 players score their first goals of the season and career in Lindsay Tarpley
and Kelley O'Hara, respectively, the opening of the first soccer stadium built just for women's
soccer, another early candidate for Goal of the Year, and some more of the best women's soccer on
the world.
Jhon Kennedy Hurtado
Number: 34
Position: Defender
Primary Role:
Centerback
Other Roles:
None
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 183
Age: 26
Nationality: Colombia
Last Team: Deportivo Cali
Roster Slot: International/IR
Starts: 9
Minutes: 810
Goals: 0
Assists: 0
PP90: 0.
After the Atlanta Braves lost Chipper Jones to an ACL injury, they needed to make a move if they
hoped to stay in front of the streaking Philadelphia Phillies in the NL East. By trading with the
Chicago Cubs and acquiring Derrek Lee, the Braves did just that. If Lee stays healthy and continues
to swing the bat well, he could more than make up for the loss of Chipper Jones.
Emmanuel Frimpong whose Arsenal trajectory was just taking off suffered an ACL injury during
training that will keep him out for the next six to nine months. At the time Frimpong was in Dublin
training with the reserves to play friendlies against Man Utd's reserves and Shamrock Rovers.
Arsenal fans who had hopes that the highly rated holding midfielder would see first squad action
will be disappointed.
photo by John Todd/ISIphotos.com
DaMarcus Beasley's career abroad has seen him play for clubs in the Netherlands, England and
Scotland, and he may soon add Germany to that list.
According to German outlet Bild, Beasley is in talks with Hannover 96 as the club looks for a
replacement for injured winger Carlitos.
Buddle's 16 goals lead the league this season. (Getty Images)
I've always had a slight issue with one post season award that Major League Soccer hands out.
The Comeback Player of the Year.
In some years the CPY is truly someone that had a great year after coming back from a big
injury.
