US International and Everton goalkeeper Tim Howard has spoken about how hard it is for foreign players to settle in Europe. Answering fan questions posed by US blog Soccer By Ives, Howard responded to the question of why is it so hard for American players to make it in Europe? Howard responded: "It's got nothing do with them being American, and everything to do with them being foreign.

AC Milan recruit Oguchi Onyewu says the transition to the Italian club has been made easy. The US international, who is back on home soil for pre-season matches with his new club, said he had been made very welcome by Rossoneri people. "The coaching staff and the team are making me feel very comfortable and making this transition very easy for me," he said.

Former United States defender Gregg Berhalter is leaving 1860 Munich to play in Major League Soccer according to the club. Munich have stated that Berhalter had yet to decide which MLS team to play for, but that an announcement would be made in coming days. "The time has come to say goodbye and go back home," Berhalter [.

Hull City expect to open talks with Villarreal striker Jozy Altidore today. The Hull Daily Mail says the US international cost the Spanish giants £6m last summer - a record fee received by a Major League Soccer side. Altidore has since found his opportunities limited and keen to blood him in regular European football, Villarreal are ready to accept the Tigers' approach of a year-long loan.