There has been some discussion recently about the number of American players employed abroad, but not currently playing. For examples, see Sounder at Heart's article and Match Fit USA's discussion of it. Both provide a good analysis, but we'd like to add a few points to this discussion.

While most of us can agree that Freddy Adu would benefit from moving back to the MLS and getting some consistent playing time, it's not always in a player's best interest to jump ship when things get shaky.

I saw that listing on Denmark Craigslist today, not long after AGF ace Benny Feilhsber bagged his fifth goal in three games with a stunning last gasp free kick to beat Koge 3-2.Matty has the clip.- Greg Seltzer

AGF midfielder Benny Feilhaber has bagged a hat trick, with two of the goals coming from the spot, to see his side past Ekstra Bladet Cup foes Skive. Highlights are forthcoming, but may not be up until tomorrow.One goal we aren't likely to see is the one by Helmond Sport handyman Charles Kazlauskas in last night's KNVB Cup loss at Veendam.

Soccer America has posted an article with an update on Charlie Davies' comeback. He seems to be progressing slower than initially thought, and is currently struggling to contribute to Sochaux's reserves in the fourth division.

Sochaux coach Francis Gillot said, "Charlie is still very far from achieving his level.

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By FRANCO PANIZO

Benny Feilhaber just cannot be stopped.

Having scored four goals in the past seven days, Feilhaber continued his tear with AGF Aarhus on Sunday as he assisted on two goals and scored a clutch game-winner in a 3-2 victory over Koge.

Clint Dempsey scored his first goal of the Premiership campaign on Saturday, netting a second-half equalizer to keep Fulham on its unbeaten start to the season.

Earning his third start of the season in Fulham's 1-1 draw against Blackburn Rovers, Dempsey rescued a point for the Cottagers by heading home a cross from new teammate Carlos Salcido.

We're very late on this one...but just in case you missed it, while we were on break from the blogging world on September 3rd, to be exact Sebastian Lletget turned 18 and signed a professional contract with West Ham. You can read all about it here.

For those of you who have forgotten Lletget, he's the talented 17-year-old 18-year-old Italian-American midfielder who passed on residency in Bradenton to train in the Hammers' youth system.

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By FRANCO PANIZO

Alejandro Bedoya may have scored an early game-winner for Orebro SK on Tuesday, but his day did not end as well as it started.

Bedoya enjoyed a dream start in Orebro's match against Kalmar on Tuesday by scoring a goal in the first minute of the 1-0 affair.

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By FRANCO PANIZO

It didn't take long for DaMarcus Beasley to score his first goal with Hannover 96.

Beasley scored in Hannover's 3-0 win against Czech club Mlada Boleslav in a friendly on Saturday. The U.

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By FRANCO PANIZO

The next chapter in DaMarcus Beasley's career is set to begin.

Fresh off of playing in three friendlies last week, one of which he scored in, Beasley will be aiming to make his official Hannover 96 debut when the club does battle with Bayer Leverkusen.

By FRANCO PANIZO

Tim Howard and Everton may not have defeated Manchester United, but their 3-3 draw against the Premiership heavyweights surely felt like a victory nonetheless.

After falling behind 3-1 in the second half, Everton managed to claim a point through two late goals from Tim Cahill and Mikel Arteta.

By FRANCO PANIZO

Tim Howard and Everton may not have defeated Manchester United, but their 3-3 draw against the Premiership heavyweights surely must have felt like a victory nonetheless.

After falling behind 3-1 in the second half, Everton managed to claim a point through two late goals from Tim Cahill and Mikel Arteta.

I'm slowly getting back up to NSC speed, but slowed by have the weather well over me. Bear with a brother...#1 - HAPPYHAPPYJOYJOY, REN!#2 - I happened upon what looks a rather cool new blog, where the proprietor makes detailed touch charts for individual performances. This post covers Mo Edu's showing against Man United on Tuesday.

Jozy Altidore started and played 90 minutes for Villarreal in their 2-0 loss to Dinamo Zagreb in Europa League action in Croatia.

Altidore didn't have any clear-cut scoring chances, but he did draw a handful of free kicks and was one of Villarreal's more active players.

What did you think of Altidore's performance today?

Jozy Altidore started and played 90 minutes for Villarreal in their 2-0 loss to Dinamo Zagreb in Europa League action in Croatia.

Altidore didn't have any clear-cut scoring chances, but he did draw a handful of free kicks and was one of Villarreal's more active players.

What did you think of Altidore's performance today?

BY ADAM SERRANO

United States or Mexico?

For one American born player, the decision is not as simple as just choosing a national team.

Chivas de Guadalajara's American-born defender Miguel Angel Ponce has an interesting choice ahead of him. Born in America and raised in Mexico, the left back has risen through the ranks at one of Mexico's largest clubs.

BY ADAM SERRANO

United States or Mexico?

For one American born player, the decision is not as simple as just choosing a national team.

Chivas de Guadalajara's American-born defender Miguel Angel Ponce has an interesting choice ahead of him. Born in America and raised in Mexico, the left back has risen through the ranks at one of Mexico's largest clubs.

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By FRANCO PANIZO

Stuart Holden has enjoyed a strong start to the season, but if he is to make it even more impressive by opening his scoring abroad account this weekend, he'll have to do it against a fellow American.

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By FRANCO PANIZO

Stuart Holden has enjoyed a strong start to the season, but if he is to make it even more impressive by opening his scoring abroad account this weekend, he'll have to do it against a fellow American.

Clint Dempsey scored his first goal of the Premiership campaign on Saturday, netting a second-half equalizer to keep Fulham on its unbeaten start to the season.

Earning his third start of the season in Fulham's 1-1 draw against Blackburn Rovers, Dempsey rescued a point for the Cottagers by heading home a cross from new teammate Carlos Salcido.

For the fourth time in the last four meetings, Clint Dempsey hits Blackburn.szólj hozzá: Blackburn-Fulham 1-1- Greg Seltzer

IK Start defender Clarence Goodson buried a corner kick for the goal that put his side ahead to stay in today's 4-2 defeat of Strømsgodset. I'll link the clip when the club posts it...- Greg Seltzer

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By FRANCO PANIZO

Benny Feilhaber accomplished something this weekend that he's only done once before in his career: he scored a goal at the club level.

[Photo: AGF]Try to say that fast five times... heh.On Friday, Ryan Guy hit a sweet opener as St. Pats ousted FAI Cup holders Sporting Fingal from the draw with a 3-1 defeat. We do not yet have a clip for that, but...AGF midfielder Benny Feilhaber's spot kick near the hour rescued a point for the league pacesetters in their 1-1 draw with Hobro, and we do have that reel.

Dempsey's goal is around the 1.:40 mark.

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By FRANCO PANIZO

Benny Feilhaber is on fire.

Just three days after scoring his second career goal at the club level, Feilhaber netted a hat-trick in AGF Aarhus' 6-3 overtime victory against Skive in the fourth round of the Danish Cup on Wednesday.

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By FRANCO PANIZO

Benny Feilhaber is on fire.

Just three days after scoring his second career goal at the club level, Feilhaber netted a hat-trick in AGF Aarhus' 6-3 overtime victory against Skive in the fourth round of the Danish Cup on Wednesday.

By FRANCO PANIZO

If Michael Bradley is to help Borussia Moenchengladbach break their recent string of dreadful performances, he'll likely have to outdo a fellow American central midfielder that he could play alongside next month.

Michael Bradley scored his first goal of the Bundesliga season in Borussia Moenchengladbach's 2-2 draw against Schalke 04 on Saturday, and he did so with one of his patented runs into the box.

With Moenchengladbach leading 1-0, Bradley doubled the lead with a deep run that started in his own half before finishing off a nice passing sequence with a left-footed effort to the far post.

Michael Bradley scored his first goal of the Bundesliga season in Borussia Moenchengladbach's 2-2 draw against Schalke 04 on Saturday, and he did so with one of his patented runs into the box.

With Moenchengladbach leading 1-0, Bradley doubled the lead with a deep run that started in his own half before finishing off a nice passing sequence with a left-footed effort to the far post.

I held this Season account opening Michael Bradley strike so as not to bury Sean's fine post right away. Sorry for the wait...Schalke 04 0-2 B. MönchengladbachMaiespeis | MySpace Video- Greg Seltzer

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By FRANCO PANIZO

Benny Feilhaber just cannot be stopped.

Having scored four goals in the past seven days, Feilhaber continued his tear with AGF Aarhus on Sunday as he assisted on two goals and scored a clutch game-winner in a 3-2 victory over Koge.

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Meant to have this up earlier, but the ol' blog system has been quite screwy this week (also cost me posting A few things on Thursday)... in any event, Herc Gomez applied the fortuitous capper in Pachuca's 3-1 win over Tecos on Saturday night. Here is the pudding (goal play starts past the 1:20 mark):- Greg Seltzer

Still having odd troubles with my account here, but I managed to get in to post Alejandro Bedoya's winning strike, which took all of 16 seconds. Unfortunately, the U.S. international was later sent off for a second yellow, but the 1-0 victory over Kalmar sent Örebro five points clear for the final Europa League invite with five to play.