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Americans Abroad in the Europa League Recap and Video Highlights: Howard and Dempsey both lose

The 90th Minute Soccer Blog 06 November @ 06:22 PM EST

The UEFA Europa League had another full set of matches on Thursday, November 5, 2009. There were a few Americans involved including Clint Dempsey for EPL club Fulham and Tim Howard with EPL club Everton. Both loss as the teams struggled. Here's a recap of Americans Abroad in the Europa League in the Europa League.

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Report: Agbossoumonde to Sporting Braga

Soccer By Ives 06 November @ 01:22 PM EST
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U.S. U-20 national team defender Gale Agbossoumonde could be the first member of the U.S. Under-20 World Cup team to score a move to Europe after the tournament.

According to this report out of Portugal, Agbossoumonde, who currently plays for Miami FC in the USL, is expected to join Sporting Braga on loan on Nov.

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Report: Agbossoumonde to Sporting Braga (UPDATED-Talks underway, no deal yet)

Soccer By Ives 06 November @ 01:22 PM EST
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U.S. U-20 national team defender Gale Agbossoumonde could be the first member of the U.S. Under-20 World Cup team to score a move to Europe after the tournament.

According to this report out of Portugal, Agbossoumonde, who currently plays for Miami FC in the USL, is expected to join Sporting Braga on loan on Nov.

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A few things...

No Short Corners 06 November @ 10:57 AM EST
I've lifted the F-bomb ban on Cut of the Day because it's Friday and I wanna...#1 - In the aftermath of last night's Real Salt Lake upset of the champs, James Edward pops the surprise cork and Shawn Mitchell does the Crew autopsy.#2 - After another loss to Benfica at home last night, Everton keeper Tim Howard knows his side is in a real scrap for the Europa League knockouts. Click to continue reading...

Americans Abroad: A Look Ahead

Soccer By Ives 06 November @ 09:00 AM EST

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by FRANCO PANIZO

Clint Dempsey has found his scoring touch again, netting in Fulham's previous two league matches, and this weekend he gets a chance to extend that streak against a familiar foe.

Dempsey and Fulham battle Wigan Athletic on Sunday, a team the U.

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Americans Abroad: A Look Ahead

Soccer By Ives 06 November @ 09:00 AM EST

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by FRANCO PANIZO

Clint Dempsey has found his scoring touch again, netting in Fulham's previous two league matches, and this weekend he gets a chance to extend that streak against a familiar foe.

Dempsey and Fulham battle Wigan Athletic on Sunday, a team the U.

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Americans Abroad: Europa League Rewind

Soccer By Ives 05 November @ 05:01 PM EST


The resumption of the Europa League after a short hiatus meant another important round of games for Everton and Fulham. With those clubs in action, both Clint Dempsey and Tim Howard were in action Thursday afternoon.

Dempsey's Fulham traveled to Rome, and after getting out to a 1-0 lead, were reduced to 10 men early in the second half.

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Americans Abroad: Europa League Rewind

Soccer By Ives 05 November @ 05:01 PM EST


The resumption of the Europa League after a short hiatus meant another important round of games for Everton and Fulham. With those clubs in action, both Clint Dempsey and Tim Howard were in action Thursday afternoon.

Dempsey's Fulham traveled to Rome, and after getting out to a 1-0 lead, were reduced to 10 men early in the second half.

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Americans Abroad: Wednesday Rewind

Soccer By Ives 05 November @ 09:45 AM EST

Thanks to a singular Premier League fixture and some midweek matches in Mexico, a handful of Americans Abroad saw the pitch on Wednesday.

Two Americans went head-to-head against each other in London, as Brad Friedel's Aston Villa traveled to Upton Park out to pile misery on West Ham and Jonathan Spector.

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Americans Abroad: Wednesday Rewind

Soccer By Ives 05 November @ 09:45 AM EST

Thanks to a singular Premier League fixture and some midweek matches in Mexico, a handful of Americans Abroad saw the pitch on Wednesday.

Two Americans went head-to-head against each other in London, as Brad Friedel's Aston Villa traveled to Upton Park out to pile misery on West Ham and Jonathan Spector.

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A few things...

No Short Corners 04 November @ 01:56 PM EST
I think headaches should be outlawed on Wednesdays. I mean, you are as far removed from the most recent weekend as you are from getting to the next one. That's enough misery. A headache on Wednesday is overkill. I vote "no" on Wednesday headaches. What say you?#1 - Chivas USA netminding monster Zach Thornton was tabbed as the MLS Goalkeeper of the Year for a second time today. Click to continue reading...

Jozy Altidore's Wooly Road Block

Soccer By Ives 02 November @ 07:11 PM EST

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We all know about Jozy Altidore's well-publicized suspension and fine for being late for a recent Hull City match, and his punishment for mentioning it on Twitter, but now we get our first evidence of what may be a conspiracy to make Altidore late again. Click to continue reading...

Jozy Altidore's Wooly Road Block

Soccer By Ives 02 November @ 07:11 PM EST

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We all know about Jozy Altidore's well-publicized suspension and fine for being late for a recent Hull City match, and his punishment for mentioning it on Twitter, but now we get our first evidence of what may be a conspiracy to make Altidore late again. Click to continue reading...

A few things...

No Short Corners 02 November @ 03:46 PM EST
How fun must it be to work on It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia? This show is like Seinfeld with the evil turned up to 11. Sometimes, the best comedy of manners is the one without any (also see Curb Your Enthusiasm)...#1 - A few local all-stars hook us up with the view heading into respective first round deciders:- Bernardo Fallas on HOU/SEA- Nick Green on LA/CHV- Shawn Mitchell on CLB/RSL#2 - Click to continue reading...

It's all Goooooodson

No Short Corners 02 November @ 02:58 AM EST
[Photo: IK Start]IK Start defender Clarence Goodson scored his club's final goal of the 2009 Tippeligaen season to cap a 2-0 win over old MLS foe Troy Perkins and VÃ¥lerenga. Not only do we have the highlight clip, but we also have a closing day interview with the hero.- Greg Seltzer Click to continue reading...

Castillo called up for USA friendlies in Europe

Soccer By Ives 01 November @ 10:07 PM EST


Edgar Castillo will join the U.S. men's national team for the first time when he meets up with the squad for its upcoming friendlies against fellow World Cup participants Slovakia and Denmark, Castillo told Mexican media on Saturday evening. Sources confirmed the call-up to SBI on Sunday.

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Castillo called up for USA friendlies in Europe

Soccer By Ives 01 November @ 10:07 PM EST


Edgar Castillo will join the U.S. men's national team for the first time when he meets up with the squad for its upcoming friendlies against fellow World Cup participants Slovakia and Denmark. Castillo revealed that he has been called up for the U.S. friendlies in post-game interviews with Mexican media on Saturday evening.

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Americans Abroad: A Look Back

Soccer By Ives 01 November @ 07:27 PM EST


by FRANCO PANIZO

If there was any doubt about Michael Bradley having returned to his top form, he surely killed off that uncertainty this weekend.

Bradley capped off his impressive October on Saturday, starting and going the distance in Borussia Moenchengladbach's 3-2 victory over Hamburg SV.

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Americans Abroad: A Look Back

Soccer By Ives 01 November @ 07:27 PM EST


by FRANCO PANIZO

If there was any doubt about Michael Bradley having returned to his top form, he surely killed off that uncertainty this weekend.

Bradley capped off his impressive October on Saturday, starting and going the distance in Borussia Moenchengladbach's 3-2 victory over Hamburg SV.

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Barnburners of the Week

No Short Corners 01 November @ 04:11 PM EST
There were many candidates his week, and I ended up splitting it between a pair of fightback 3-2 away wins: Michael Bradley's 'Gladbach keeping Hamburg from the top and Napoli doing the deed at Juventus.- Greg Seltzer Click to continue reading...

Dempsey nets in Fulham victory

Soccer By Ives 31 October @ 02:27 PM EST

Clint Dempsey has gotten his groove back.

A week after scoring the equalizer in a 2-2 draw against Manchester City, the U.S. national team midfielder netted in Fulham's 3-1 victory over Liverpool on Saturday, easily finishing off a Bobby Zamora pass from ten yards out. The goal, which came in the 87th minute, capped the scoring and was Dempsey's second of the season.

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Dempsey nets in Fulham victory

Soccer By Ives 31 October @ 02:27 PM EST

Clint Dempsey has gotten his groove back.

A week after scoring the equalizer in a 2-2 draw against Manchester City, the U.S. national team midfielder netted in Fulham's 3-1 victory over Liverpool on Saturday, easily finishing off a Erik Nevland pass from ten yards out.

The goal, which came in the 87th minute, capped the scoring and was Dempsey's second of the season.

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MC Deuce rocks the mic right

No Short Corners 31 October @ 12:37 PM EST
For the first time in nearly two season, Clint Dempsey has scored in consecutive Fulham league matches. The U.S. star took part in a fine build and then capped it off to clinch a 3-1 win over Liverpool.- Greg Seltzer Click to continue reading...

Guy winner lifts survival hope

No Short Corners 30 October @ 04:53 PM EST
St. Pat's attacker Ryan Guy fired an early second half decider for a 2-1 win at Drogheda United.The proud new papa celebrated with his fifth goal of the season, giving the Saints a shot at avoiding the relegation playoff in next Friday's closing day visit from Shamrock Rovers.As always, we cross our fingers hoping that the St. Click to continue reading...

Edu closing in on comeback

Soccer By Ives 30 October @ 12:41 PM EST

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If you have been anxiously waiting to see midfielder Maurice Edu get back on the field, you may not have to wait much longer.

According to the Rangers club website, Edu is expected to return to full training for Rangers next week, and he could be back to first-team action after November's international break, when the U.

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Edu closing in on comeback

Soccer By Ives 30 October @ 12:41 PM EST

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by FRANCO PANIZO

If you have been anxiously waiting to see midfielder Maurice Edu get back on the field, you may not have to wait much longer.

According to the Rangers club website, Edu is expected to return to full training for Rangers next week, and he could be back to first-team action after November's international break, when the U.

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Americans Abroad: A Look Ahead

Soccer By Ives 30 October @ 08:08 AM EST

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by FRANCO PANIZO

From tweets to fines to rumored firings, Hull City's Phil Brown and Jozy Altidore have had quite an interesting week, and it gets even more intriguing this weekend.

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Americans Abroad: A Look Ahead

Soccer By Ives 30 October @ 08:08 AM EST

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by FRANCO PANIZO

From tweets to fines to rumored firings, Hull City's Phil Brown and Jozy Altidore have had quite an interesting week, and it gets even more intriguing this weekend.

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The Guzan Show

No Short Corners 29 October @ 12:21 PM EST
Thanks to an NSC reader's diligence (and Spanish), we have a proper video report of ambitious Aston Villa keeper Brad Guzan's lights out display on Wednesday night. I thought it deserved it's own post.- Greg Seltzer Click to continue reading...

Americans Abroad: Wednesday Rewind

Soccer By Ives 28 October @ 05:49 PM EST


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The time is now for Kenny Cooper if he wants to get Bob Bradley's attention for 2010. With two friendlies on the horizon in November, steady play from the tall forward would likely earn up at least a spot when the rosters are announced next month.

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Americans Abroad: Wednesday Rewind

Soccer By Ives 28 October @ 05:49 PM EST


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The time is now for Kenny Cooper if he wants to get Bob Bradley's attention for 2010. With two friendlies on the horizon in November, steady play from the tall forward would likely earn up at least a spot when the rosters are announced next month.

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Guzan's da man!

No Short Corners 28 October @ 09:05 AM EST
At the least, Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill hinted that #2 keeper Brad Guzan may be set to challenge #1 Brad Friedel after last night's dominant Carling Cup display. The former Chivas USA saw off a penalty in regulation and three more in the shootout to completely foil Sunderland.I'm on the lookout for any highlights, but for now, you can just bask in O'Neill's Guzan fawning. Click to continue reading...

Americans Abroad: Tuesday Rewind

Soccer By Ives 27 October @ 05:54 PM EST


By TRAVIS CLARK

Even though it was just a Tuesday, there was plenty of action to go around in Europe today, with Cup competitions calling American players into action. Tim Howard and Brad Guzan were both starters today as the Carling Cup resumed in England.

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A few things...

No Short Corners 27 October @ 03:19 PM EST
I was waiting to do this until I finished Top 5 List #1 - and then I just copied after cutting it without pasting. It's gone. I friggin' just flat lost it. I have to do it all over again. Right now, the way I feel about having to do it all over again, I would punch a baby unicorn in the eye...#1 - I somehow, idiot that I am, managed to post up my MLS playoff preview without deleting it like an Click to continue reading...

Brown gives Altidore a life-line

Soccer By Ives 27 October @ 11:08 AM EST


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Being late to a game, and then tweeting about it, wasn't the best sequence of events for Jozy Altidore, but it looks as though the punishment for his actions will be limited to the one-match suspension and fine he has already been hit with.

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