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Ingolstadt has just released Edson Buddle from his contract. I've been told he's headed back to the
Galaxy. Looks like a go, multiple sources checked here.UPDATE: I had been trying to nail this one
down for several hours. Ingolstadt suddenly made it easy for me. And somewhere, Eintracht Frankfurt
execs are cursing.
It may have been mere consolation in a 2-1 loss at Chivas, but Herculez Gomez used his brainpan to
doubly great effect by conjuring this 77th minute strike. It was not only his first goal since
joining the club prior to this Clausura, but also one of the nastiest headers I've seen in a long
time. Basically, he chipped the keeper with a volley - using his noggin.
Clint Dempsey has just put Fulham up 2-1 on Newcastle at the hour. Try to contain your
surprise.UPDATE: Make it two for Deuce and a 3-1 Fulham lead after he buckets a slip pass from 15
on 65 minutes. If you're keeping score, that makes his: third against Newcastle this season, his
ninth in the last 11 games overall, his eighth in league play this term and 13th across all
competitions (matching
It's the worst-kept soccer secret in the English-speaking world, but somehow nobody has officially
announced yet. Here's the skinny: Tim Ream's Bolton deal - now fully done and approved - will keep
him at the Reebok until the summer of 2015.I'm sure eventually these two clubs will admit what we
already know and have a jersey picture party or something.
Eddie Pope was kind enough to contribute mightily to the long-promised Top 5 List of transfers that
weren't for Americans, so I'm going to air his full comments on the relevant matter contained
within unedited. If you haven't seen it yet, you may wish to read that before the following
text.--"At a couple points throughout my career, I had a lot of interest from many European teams.
Yes, that is Oguchi Onyewu's nickname with Sporting CP fans and the local media - even though he
neither captains them nor the USMNT. And this is how one supporter artistically views our man Gooch
today...- Greg Seltzer
Fulham ace Clint Dempsey has just expertly turned home a Bryan Ruiz slip pass to put the hosts up
1-0 on 68 minutes.At least one clip to come...- Greg Seltzer
[Photo: Press Association]A deft area finish put Fulham up 1-0 over FA Cup guests Charlton and
Deuce into the scoring lead for Americans in Europe with 10 goals across all competitions this
term.Clip when I find it...- Greg Seltzer
Ha! Tim Ream's wife Kristen should know by now American soccer nuts are a skittish type.Here's the
just-confirmed skinny: All agreements are in place for the move to Bolton. The frustration Mrs.
Ream had yesterday was in regards to rescheduling her hubbie's UK work permit hearing. It would
seem that Wanderers are trying to get approval before announcing anything.
While it's possible something else wiggled through the window, it appears Edson Buddle rejoining
L.A. and Charles Renken heading to the Portland Timbers will stand as our late fireworks.As I was
informed to be likely, the DaMarcus Beasley move to Nancy did not come off, most likely because
Puebla execs are too busy trying not to go to jail.
You may not get every Photoshopped reference contained within (I didn't), but I think we all get
the Guardian readers' general gist concerning Clint Dempsey's star status in England.- Greg Seltzer
If you're a lifelong fan of Rangers, or just accustomed to following them for having American
players, this is a rough day. The shockwaves could be plentiful- Greg Seltzer
Perhaps embarrassed by knocking home his 13th goal (and seventh opening strike) of the EPL season
with his knee just two minutes in against Norwich, Fulham ace Clint Dempsey quickly followed it up
with an elegant assist to Damien Duff.Let's see which happens first: the clip surfacing or another
Deuce tally.
Like busting through the bathroom door with an axe, Jozy Altidore poked his head through for the
opening goal in AZ's match at Vitesse on 32 minutes. Despite his 11th of the Eredivisie season, the
Cheese Farmers have now fallen behind 2-1 early in the second half - so this post may not be done
yet. - Greg Seltzer
No great surprises, really. Those who must now leave the USMNT MasterCoach kitchen are Juan
Agudelo, Alfredo Morales Graham Zusi and the still-injured Daniel Williams (I warned ya he wouldn't
be ready for this). With that unpleasantness out of the way, let's make sure we're stocked up on
bug juice as the USMNT shifts to Jacksonville for tomorrow's friendly with Scotland and catch the
first
I may be getting phone ear, but it allowed me to hear many interesting things along my travels
through the back corridors the last few days - much more than I let drop in this week's summer
transfer window preview Postcard. Let's spill a few more items... Not exactly a great secret at
this point, but it does from all appearance seem that Terrence Boyd is heading to Rapid Vienna very
shortly.
As I said before, EPL = vacation home for old MLS stars. Heh.- Greg Seltzer
Sochaux has made a second offer for Rangers midfielder Maurice Edu. Consider this full confirmation
reporting. That is all for now. Over and out.See? I needed 145 characters for that.- Greg Seltzer
This post will not contain a full play-by-play, but will cover the three Americans I'm presuming
will all start (today's Postcard From Europe, a follow-up historical stats report dedicated
exclusively to the goalies, has been delayed for this result). It should also retain the full usual
measure of snark.
If I see Josh Gatt forced to play right back for the Olympic team again, I am going to go all
Florian Bellanger. - Greg Seltzer
This generous lady poetically proves USWNT supporters can run with some rivalry smack as good as
the fellas - albeit in their own particular grrrl-y way. Her offering actually came before last
night's 4-0 Olympic qualifying win over Mexico (who do we have to bribe up to get highlights?!?), I
think it also stands pretty well the day after.
When it comes to Shea, here's the full Brek: Dinamo Kyiv did in fact make an offer to FC Dallas a
couple of months ago. It may even have been before I found out they'd been monitoring him closely
back around the time of the France friendly.Long story short, the offer was quickly rejected (no
word if they made a sour face when doing so) and Dinamo returned from whence they came.
I highly doubt they will see Lon Cheney Jr. walking with the queen, but our USWNT have secured a
ticket to the 2012 Summer Olympics following last night's 3-0 win over Costa Rica.Ah-oooooooo!USA
Beats Costa Rica and Advance to Olympics - from Universal Sp - Celebrity bloopers here- Greg
Seltzer
Puebla winger DaMarcus Beasley's first goal of the young season has put the visitors up just three
minutes into their tilt at Jaguares (and, subsequently, compelled me to bastardize a Run DMC
lyric).- Greg Seltzer
You didn't actually think I'd shut my yap just because some windows closed, did you?I can report
that Ryan Nelsen was considering a return to D.C. United when Tottenham swopped in at the last
minute. I can also tell you he still plans to come back to the Red-and-Black. There should be a
full report up at MLSS before long.
Modern Family isn't on until tomorrow night, so we need some tube to hold us over...Taped before
the rather peculiar news broke that Landon Donovan will return to the Galaxy early (adding two
unnecessary long flights to his February itinerary), he speaks here about a variety of topics
wearing Everton colors.
If I didn't know any better (and we all know I don't), we could say MLS is a major broadcast
network American sports entity now.Breaking sports news video. MLB, NFL, NBA, NHL highlights and
more.- Greg "Give Deuce his rightful goal!!" Seltzer
Expect some new additions (not to be confused with New Edition) to be joining USMNT camp
tonight.Actually, it's kinduva bummer, because I would spring for everybody's popcorn to see Klinsi
bust out "Mr. Telephone Man" with a capable backing section... ya know, because one always uses the
proper tools for a job.
Let's tack some overtime quotes onto yesterday's Postcard From Europe...On how confident the USMNT
is becoming:"It's difficult to say that off the top that we were going to go in and beat Italy in
Italy. The attitude amongst the boys is that we're a hard-working team... that's how we get
results. I don't think we'll always be able to beat teams like that, especially in their own
country, but
Obviously, the title is meant to be said Tobias Fünke-style. Last night in CONCACAF Champions
League action, Herc Gomez nabbed the temporary equalizer against the Seattle Sounders, hitting for
the third straight Santos Laguna game. If I'm not mistaken, this is the first Americans Abroad goal
clip we've had where homeboy did the deed against a club from home.
As promised, a re-boot of last fall's USMNT depth charts based on a 4-3-3 formation. Of course,
that may not actually be used much in CONCACAF World Cup Qualifying (remember, its start is the
time frame I'm thinking for these rankings) or may be run with alteration to a 4-2-3-1 that more
closely resembles the Claudio Reyna guidebook version than how I'd run it with a skewed midfield
(which I'll
Despite word apparently sweeping across Twitter last night that Bolton midfielder Fabrice Muamba
had moved into stable condition, this is not yet the case. Let's all keep our fingers crossed he
gets there today.- Greg Seltzer
Brøndby skipper Clarence Goodson bagged the decider 15 minutes from time of a 2-1 win at FC
Nordsjælland. Aside from dealing Michael Parkhurst and the Wild Tigers a first home defeat since
October, the rude guests stayed seven points clear of the danger zone.Clip to come...- Greg Seltzer
I'll have a USMNT depth chart update this weekend, but for now enjoy the real prize: Stuart Holden
discussing his hair. - Greg Seltzer
Jozy Altidore does not have a concussion (or any head injury, for that matter). He has a back
bruise that will likely keep him out on Sunday. Full report coming shortly at MLSS, and those who
haven't can see the rather scary incident about 1:10 into the highlight reel.- Greg Seltzer
Both the USMNT and USWNT are in camp ahead of big summers, so let's check in on the proceedings.
Ladies first... And now we turn to mad professor Klinsi and a fan visit to training that is set for
a repeat engagement on Friday. - Greg Seltzer
No links this time, just a coupla semi-goodies, a bit of good news and a Danish-American horn toot.
It's just about that time again, so let's unpack those ol' thumbs up and down for summer... #1 -
Let's start with a couple of transfer report reviews: I can confirm that the Austrian report of
Rapid Vienna being a loan option for young Borussia Dortmund goal shark Terrence "Ostinato Cello"
Boyd
That wonderful time has rolled (or shall I say reeled) around again: The New York Kicking &
Screening Film Festival is just over a month away and the starting line-up has been announced. Here
are just a few of the trailers... - Greg Seltzer
I know the transfer window doesn't open until tomorrow, but I've had some time to dig into this
Geoff Cameron interest story originally broken at Soccer By Ives (like so many of you have pleaded)
and here's the skinny: Houston should expect a couple few offers in the coming days. For reals.
This is not a drill.
Red Bulls GM Erik Soler says he's about to sign two, if not three "young" Americans with
international experience. Before we even think about possible transfers, do realize that quite the
crew of U.S. youth prospects are free agents.My first thought was erstwhile Sogndal keeper Joe
Bendik - but I can't confirm he's actually spent time with the junior Nats.
