Houston and Seattle played a classic match last night on national television. The unsporting
Freddy Montero was unable to hand the physical pounding Dom Kinnear and the Houston defenders had
in store for the much hyped, but little regarded (at least in Colombia) forward. Montero's
solution: whine and go to ground easily.
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The most notable concerns about this squad are the omission of Charles Renken and Joseph
Gyau recent Hoffenheim signings who had trouble at Bradenton. Sebastian Lleget, is also not on the
squad. The omission of the West Ham Academy player is a huge blow for Wilmer Cabrera's
side.
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WVHooligan 25 August @ 06:44 PM EST
It's been a pretty good Tuesday around the world of soccer. Jozy Alitdore scored his first goal
for Hull City and some young Americans are getting their shot in Germany. I know I've been a bit
quiet these last couple of days, just expect more of that in the coming couple weeks as my wedding
and honeymoon approach.
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Du Nord 25 August @ 05:02 PM EST
STARTERSTwo of the USA's brightest young prospects are headed for Germany. Justin Rodriquez of ESPN
Soccernet reports that both Charles Renken and Joseph Gyau of the USA U17 Residency Program have
signed with Hoffenheim. The German club also has a connection to the Vancouver Whitecaps (this is
breaking news to me as well) and the players will see some of their time spent in BC at the
residency program there as well as with the senior team in Germany.
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Soccer by Ives has reported that former Scott Gallagher player Charles Renken has signed with
German-side 1899 Hoffenheim
Two of the best players in the U.S. national team youth system will be taking their development
to Europe.
ESPN.com's Justin Rodriguez is reporting that Charles Renken and Joseph Gyau
will be joining the 1899 Hoffenheim youth academy.
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Soccer by Ives has reported that former Scott Gallagher player Charles Renken has signed with
German-side 1899 Hoffenheim
Two of the best players in the U.S. national team youth system will be taking their development
to Europe.
ESPN.com's Justin Rodriguez is reporting that Charles Renken and Joseph Gyau
will be joining the 1899 Hoffenheim youth academy.
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1899 Hoffenheim was the biggest story in European football last fall.The newly promoted side was
leading the Bundesliga as Christmas approached. Of course, Hoffenheim fell off but they left their
mark on the world of football and the Bundesliga.
Today, Hoffenheim signed two of the best young American prospects ever:Â attacker Joseph-Claude
Gyau and midfielder Charles Renken.
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MLS Rumors 25 August @ 02:50 PM EST
According to Justin Rodriguez at ESPN (click here for the original article and all the details),
Gyau (16) and Renken (15) have signed multi-year contracts with Bundesliga upstarts 1899
Hoffenheim. Some quotes that should encourage US fans and allay concerns of player development
are:
"The key to the decision made by the boys and their families is that Hoffenheim constructed an
outstanding path for their development as players," Segal said.
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Project 2010 25 August @ 01:25 PM EST
Soccernet is reporting that US u17 starlets Joseph Gyau and Charles Renken have signed contracts
with German Club 1899 Hoffenheim. The two youngsters, who are generally considered the top two
prospects in the u17 squad, will split time between Hoffenheim and the Vancouver Whitecaps youth
academy for the next year, before a full time move to Germany.
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Yanks Soccer 25 August @ 12:14 PM EST
Two of the most well regarded US U-17 prospects are set to pack their bags and head of to join
Hoffenheim's youth academy. Â Joseph Gyau and Charles Renken who have spent the last two years at
Residency will both head to Germany next month. Â Read on...I really like this move a lot. Â
Hoffenheim are a team on the rise backed by SAP creator Dietmar Hopp, and the two will be in a
competitive environment that will nurture their development.
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Two of the best players in the U.S. national team youth system will be taking their development
to Europe.
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Two of the best players in the U.S. national team youth system will be taking their development
to Europe.
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Project 2010 26 September @ 04:02 PM EST
We here at P2010 found an interesting article this morning on the next American up-and-comer and
newer/better version of Charles Renken, Joseph Gyau. In all seriousness, it's a good article
about a player we knew little about. And we, for two, are very excited about this kid. That
said, the article was a little depressing at [.
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Soccerly 21 September @ 12:39 AM EST
Charles Renken made news when Arsene Wenger revealed his interest on the 14 year old American kid.
Yes Renken is still 14. Usually, football managers sign youngsters from other clubs at age 17.
Charles Renken has been likened to fellow American Freddie Adu who also came to football limelight
when the latter became a professional [.
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Good afternoon folks. With another week in the rearview mirror, and another weekend upon us
where we can relax and enjoy some soccer, here is a look back at some stories I missed during the
week, some hot topics I wanted to touch on and some recommended reading:
The San Jose-Houston Dynamo match set for this weekend has been postponed as Houston recovers
from Hurricane Ike.
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Yanked Around 18 September @ 06:48 PM EST
In a perfect example of ALL THAT IS WRONG with soccer journalism, Goal.com published an article
today that listed a number of players who Bob Bradley "should call up." The list included
Brad Davis, Davy Arnaud, Corey Gibbs, Charlie Davies, and John Thorrington. While I agree
with Charlie Davies (and who doesn't?
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EPL Talk 18 September @ 09:35 AM EST
The recent press reports linking Arsenal and other Premier League clubs to 14 year old
attacking midfielder Charles Renken whose sterling play for the US U-17 team in the Bradenton
Invitational last year caught many eyes is terrifying from my perspective as an American football
fan. Despite the success Arsenal has had in developing young [.
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The recent press reports linking Arsenal and other Premier League clubs to 14 year old
attacking midfielder Charles Renken whose sterling play for the US U-17 team in the Bradenton
Invitational last year caught many eyes is terrifying from my perspective. Despite the success
Arsenal has had in developing young footballers, Americans have had nothing [.
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Charles Renken may be only 14 years old, but Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has expressed interest
in signing the American teen-sensation.
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The recent press reports linking Arsenal and other Premier League clubs to 14 year old attacking
midfielder Charles Renken whose sterling play for the US U-17 team in the Bradenton Invitational
last year caught many eyes is terrifying from my perspective. Despite the success Arsenal has had
in developing young footballers, Americans have had nothing but trouble when they go to England at
a young age.
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From Young Guns regarding US youngster Charles Renken: The whole of America is going crazy over his
talents which sees him average a goal a game in every fixture he plays, something his Under 9 side
had the pleasure of. Umm, have they been to America recently? I love Arsenal. I know about Charles
Renken.
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Yanked Around 16 September @ 03:12 PM EST
So. By now you have to have heard at least SOME of the hubbub about Mr. Charles Renken, the
"Next Freddy Adu" or the "Next Big Thing for US Soccer" blah blah blah.
While I dislike throwing these kinds of comparisons around (the boy is only 14) there's no doubt
that Renken has the potential [...]
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Arsenal are thought to be in the hunt to sign American wonderkid Charles Renken after the
14-year-old impressed at a trial with the Gunners. The teenage sensation is one of the hottest
young properties in the game and is also understood to have trained with Reading and German side
1860 Munich. Born in Zambia, Renken was adopted [.
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You know it works, I may add as the day goes... #1 - English outlets are now talking up young
Charles Renken-to-Arsenal academy. It should be quite fun to watch this young man's career unfold.
Infamous (trust me... he'll like that modifier) BigSoccer blogger Bill Archer talks about the fuss
and argues that he should forgo Euro-training to remain in the USSF Bradenton Residency program.
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Project 2010 06 September @ 11:54 AM EST
No Cooper. No Adu. No Altidore. Really? To the disappointment of many
American fans (myself included), Bob Bradley continues to call up players like Brian Ching, Eddie
Johnson, Frankie Hejduk, and Eddie Lewis over younger players. The most common excuse given
by supporters of Bradley's strategy is the experience argument.
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Did anyone notice that I now have family in the U.S. U17 national team program? It's in the genes,
I tell ya.
Seriously, I don't think we're related, but it was still fun to see the name on the list.
Back when I was covering games for TopDrawerSoccer, I watched a few of the guys on this list play,
including one young Charles Renken.
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Another year another fresh crop of kids at the US Soccer Residency program in Bradenton, FL.
Congrats to those who were selected, you've been added to my list. Ohh, and you'll be playing in
the most prestigious soccer development environment in the country. There's that. I for one think
there needs to be a second academy elsewhere in the country so increase the number of participants
getting this kind of great soccer education.
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The U.S. Under-17 residency program in Bradenton, Florida has produced many of the best players
in American soccer and the next crop of would-be Freddy Adus, Jozy Altidores and Michael Bradleys
is set to be revealed.
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You know, with the future being so bright and all after that 2-0 spanking of Russia yesterday.
Pardon my sarcasm, but haven't we seen this once or twice before--the U-17's looking a real force
in international competition, then by the time they're U-20's they've dropped down to merely
competitive, and finally they get to the senior stage and it's all modest upgrades here and a
slightly better
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