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Preview: Weekend Swedish action

Yanks Abroad 10 September @ 09:20 PM EST
Alejandro Bedoya and rebro go to the capital this weekend to take on struggling Hammarby while the Ljungskile boys try to get clear of the danger zone at home against Landskrona Sunday. Click to continue reading...

Preview: Weekend Swedish action

Yanks Abroad 10 September @ 09:20 PM EST
Alejandro Bedoya and rebro go to the capital this weekend to take on struggling Hammarby while the Ljungskile boys try to get clear of the danger zone at home against Landskrona Sunday. Click to continue reading...

Allsvenskan Round 21 Preview

US AIK 27 August @ 10:29 AM EST
Gothenburg will be turned into Gettysburg this weekend when Gamla Ullevi hosts two absolutely crucial games in the twenty-first round of Allsvenskan. The first battle takes place in the top of the table as IFK Göteborg takes on title favorites Elfsborg. The second battle sees GAIS face Djurgården in a most fateful match-up in the bottom of the league. Click to continue reading...

Allsvenskan Round 19 Roundup

US AIK 18 August @ 10:51 AM EST
The nineteenth round saw just the expected amount of shuffling at the top and the bottom of Allsvenskan. New league leaders AIK have only scored an average of one goal per game and have had to fight extremely hard for almost every single point they've racked up so far. But an impressive display both defensive strength and team morale has brought the team to the very top. Click to continue reading...

Sochaux: Davies Starts With A Bang

Letters From Vagabondia 16 August @ 10:16 PM EST
American striker Charlie Davies wasted no time making an impression on the Sochaux faithful scoring two goals in his debut. With his team down 2-0 against defending French champions Bordeaux, Davies came on in the second half and showed great composure with a great turn and finish (2:30 on the video below). Click to continue reading...

It's Good to Be Charlie Davies

The Zygo Soccer Report 15 August @ 02:09 PM EST
This summer, U.S. National made the move from Hammarby IF of Sweden's Allsvenskan to FC Sochaux-Montbeliard in France's Ligue 1 after have a breakout performance with the U.S. National Team at this past Summer's Confederations Cup in South Africa. Davies made his debut for his new club today and what a debut it was. Click to continue reading...

Americans Abroad in France and Germany: Week 1 Recap and Video highlights

The 90th Minute Soccer Blog 10 August @ 04:26 PM EST

Many of the European leagues began this weekend including the French Ligue 1 and the German Bundesliga. In France, Charlie Davies had his debut for Sochaux while Carlos Bocanegra has become a regular for Rennes. In Germany, Michael Bradley played for Monchengladbach while Steve Cherundolo started for Hannover 96.

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Pre-Game: AIK vs. IF Brommapojkarna

US AIK 07 August @ 02:28 PM EST
I've described the derbies against our true antagonists Djurgården and Hammarby as the Battle Ryales of Swedish soccer. A derby against Brommapojkarna never truly reaches the same levels of anticipation and hysteria. This is a instead a game that I've dubbed the Novelty Derby. It's a novelty because it's a rather new derby as Brommapojkarna is only playing their second season ever in Allsvenskan. Click to continue reading...

Allsvenskan Round 18 Preview

US AIK 04 August @ 09:14 PM EST
The eighteenth round of Allsvenskan sees an historic five derbies played in the same round. On the surface it doesn't look like much will change in the top of the table as most top teams face relatively easy tasks. The bottom could see a bit more movement as Djurgården and Hammarby meet up in one of the most interesting bottom feeder battles of the year. Click to continue reading...

"Ronaldo vs. Rajalakso"

US AIK 04 August @ 10:02 AM EST
After browsing the Allsvenskan fixtures earlier today, it struck me that there are no less than five derbies in the upcoming round. The derby on Saturday between AIK and Brommapojkarna will most certainly be the most interesting match and of course it's one that I have carefully planned my entire weekend around. Click to continue reading...

Allsvenskan Round 14 Roundup

US AIK 16 July @ 01:20 PM EST
IFK Göteborg and IF Elfsborg had a golden opportunity to make some space for themselves at the very top of the league in this fourteenth round. But instead this became a round for the history books as far as AIK supporters are concerned. Göteborg continued their poor form and lost to AIK in one of the most exciting games of the year. Click to continue reading...

Allsvenskan Transfer Update

US AIK 15 July @ 07:04 AM EST
Two full weeks have passed since the transfer window opened in Sweden and several players have left Allsvenskan for foreign clubs. Still, many of the top targets for transfer speculations remain available for moves in the near future. While transfer activity is likely to remain high in the coming weeks, here's a rundown of the most significant moves so far this summer. Click to continue reading...

4 Players Leave USMNT Gold Cup Squad

twentysixpanels 14 July @ 05:07 PM EST
With the recent transfer of Charlie Davies from Hammarby to Sochaux, he is now leaving the Gold Cup squad to join up with his new team. He is now the fourth player to leave the squad. The other three were Freddy Adu, Micheal Parkhurst, and Steve Churundolo. The loss of Davies leaves a US attacking group that [. Click to continue reading...

USMNT loses another player as Davies leaves for France

Soccer By Ives 14 July @ 03:46 PM EST

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Charlie Davies' long and busy summer with the U.S. national team appears to be over (for now).

The young striker, who has been with the team for both the Confederations Cup and Gold Cup, is heading to France to join up with new club Sochaux, and thus won't be available for the U.

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USMNT loses another player as Davies leaves for France

Soccer By Ives 14 July @ 03:46 PM EST

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Charlie Davies' long and busy summer with the U.S. national team appears to be over (for now).

The young striker, who has been with the team for both the Confederations Cup and Gold Cup, is heading to France to join up with new club Sochaux, and thus won't be available for the U.

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2-6 Shortcorner: Charlie Davies Moves to Sochaux; Leaves US Gold Cup Squad

twentysixpanels 14 July @ 02:35 PM EST
In a summer that should be full of Americans moving to promising clubs, Charlie Davies has been transferred from the Swedish club Hammarby to Sochaux, a team in the French first division. Reports of the deal have been anywhere from €2 million to €2.5 million. The deal seems like it will be a great move for Davies [. Click to continue reading...

Young Americans make big moves in Europe

MIKE JACOBS 13 July @ 08:32 AM EST
US National team phenoms Jozy Altidore and Charlie Davies have both made moves to benefit their playing careers - Altidore to Olympiakos (Greece) and Davies to Sochaux (France).
Altidore, the 19-year-old striker who scored in the USA's 2-0 upset over Spain at the Confederations Cup, is reportedly headed to Greek champion Olympiakos from Villarreal (Spain). Click to continue reading...

Exciting times for Charlie Davies

Soccer By Ives 11 July @ 08:19 AM EST

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BY DYLAN BUTLER

It's a good time to be Charlie Davies.

After a breakthrough performance at the FIFA Confederations Cup and scoring a goal in the CONCACAF Gold Cup against Grenada, the 23-year-old forward will get to play in front of family and friends from the Boston area for the first time in a U.

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Exciting times for Charlie Davies

Soccer By Ives 11 July @ 08:19 AM EST

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BY DYLAN BUTLER

It's a good time to be Charlie Davies.

After a breakthrough performance at the FIFA Confederations Cup and scoring a goal in the CONCACAF Gold Cup against Grenada, the 23-year-old forward will get to play in front of family and friends from the Boston area for the first time in a U.

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American Abroad: Davies Joins Sochaux

USSoccerPlayers 10 July @ 07:51 PM EST
United States forward Charlie Davies confirmed earlier today that he will be transferring from his Swedish club Hammarby to French Ligue 1 club Sochaux. Davies has been one of the principle offensive forces for Hammarby, currently 13th in the Allsvenskan with 13 games played. Click to continue reading...

Davies Completes Move to Sochaux

Match Fit USA 10 July @ 01:12 PM EST
Charlie Davies' rumored move to Ligue 1 side Sochaux is complete, as announced on the Hammarby website. Davies has now gone from American college soccer to Sweden to France all in the span of three...


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Davies To Sochaux: Done Deal

Letters From Vagabondia 09 July @ 04:35 PM EST
According to reports in Sweden's Aftonbladet and France's L'Equipe, Hammarby's American striker Charlie Davies will move to Sochaux of the French first division for an undisclosed transfer fee. Sochaux had recently sold striker, Mevlut Erding, to Paris Saint Germain, and has founds its replacement in the 23 year-old who is currently with the US team competing in the Gold Cup. Click to continue reading...

Report: Davies headed to Sochaux

Soccer By Ives 09 July @ 12:06 PM EST

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The quest to sign U.S. national team striker Charlie Davies has apparently come to an end and Sochaux is claiming victory.

French newspaper L'Equipe is reporting that Davies is being sold to Sochaux in a transfer from Swedish club Hammarby.

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Report: Davies headed to Sochaux

Soccer By Ives 09 July @ 12:06 PM EST

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The quest to sign U.S. national team striker Charlie Davies has apparently come to an end and Sochaux is claiming victory.

French newspaper L'Equipe is reporting that Davies is being sold to Sochaux in a transfer from Swedish club Hammarby.

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Davies Ready For New Challenge

Yanks Abroad 09 July @ 11:52 AM EST
Of all the breakout performances by U.S. players during this summer, one could argue that Charlie Davies' has been the biggest which is why the striker is looking to move from Swedish club Hammarby and on to a bigger European club. Click to continue reading...

Charlie Davies Transfer: The Plot Thickens?

Letters From Vagabondia 08 July @ 07:48 PM EST
While the French media reported a few days ago that Hammarby's American striker Charlie Davies had all but locked up a deal with Sochaux, methinks the phone lines are burning up between his agent and several clubs, to include Rennes, Saint Etienne, and at least one Bundesliga club.
Word on the street is that the price tag for the 23 year-old US breakout star of the Confederations Cup will be anywhere from is currently somewhere between € 2. Click to continue reading...

Charlie Davies In Sochaux's Sights

Letters From Vagabondia 06 July @ 05:10 PM EST
French Ligue 1 side Sochaux are reported to have Hammarby's young American striker Charlie Davies in their sights for a summer transfer.
His agent Lyle Yorks told French web site Foot1; "Yes, Sochaux is very interested and we'll sit down to finalize his arrival very soon. Click to continue reading...

Hammarby v Trelleborgs: teenage girl invades pitch, makes dubious gesture at black player

Who Ate All the Pies 06 July @ 10:03 AM EST
During a recent Swedish league match between Hammarby and Trelleborgs, a teenage girl invaded the pitch and gestured at Hammarby midfielder Maic Sema. As you can see, Sema happens to be black, and the disturbed invader happens to be...

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AMERICANS ABROAD: More on Charlie Davies transfer talk.

MLS Rumors 03 July @ 07:41 AM EST
Looks like Soccer365 has the latest scoop on Davies....
Hammarby speedster Charlie Davies could be setting up shop in France by this time next week if ongoing deep negotiations pan out, Soccer365 has learned.According to his agent, the transfer race for the U.S. forward has come down to two competitors, with a Ligue 1 club holding the inside track. Click to continue reading...

Allsvenskan autumn preview

Nordic Fotoball News 30 June @ 04:13 PM EST

In a brief moment of clarity I once wrote that I will avoid making predictions because doing so will eventually offer proof that I have no idea of what I'm talking about. While I was smart enough to figure that much out on my own, I am unfortunately dumb enough to ignore my own advice.

The following entry will present my predictions for the fall season in Allsvenskan.

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Silly Summer Report IV

US AIK 30 June @ 06:28 AM EST
With July upon us it's finally time to get back into action again following the month-long Allsvenskan break. July 1st marks the official end of the silly summer. The transfer window opens in Sweden as well as the rest of Europe and Allsvenskan starts back up just a few days later. Transfer speculations are sure to continue with even more fervor as vacations end and European clubs look over their assets and needs. Click to continue reading...

European clubs eyeing Clark and Davies

Soccer By Ives 29 June @ 11:19 AM EST

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by GIANFRANCO PANIZO

When the U.S. national team closed out its historic run in the Confederations Cup on Sunday, one got the sense that it would only be a matter of time before European suitors came calling for some of the team's key contributors.

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European clubs eyeing Clark and Davies

Soccer By Ives 29 June @ 11:19 AM EST

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by GIANFRANCO PANIZO

When the U.S. national team closed out its historic run in the Confederations Cup on Sunday, one got the sense that it would only be a matter of time before European suitors came calling for some of the team's key contributors.

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AMERICANS ABROAD: Charlie Davies attracting interest around Europe

MLS Rumors 29 June @ 10:12 AM EST
After showing his lightning pace in the confederations cup it looks like clubs all over Europe are looking to the striker now. Fox Soccer.com reports he is cuurently looked at in Germany, France, and Holland.
USA striker Charlie Davies is reportedly attracting interest from clubs in Germany, France and Holland after a superb Confederations Cup. Click to continue reading...

Allsvenskan Fall Preview

US AIK 28 June @ 04:33 PM EST
In a brief moment of clarity I once wrote that I will avoid making predictions because doing so will eventually offer proof that I have no idea of what I'm talking about. While I was smart enough to figure that much out on my own, I am unfortunately dumb enough to ignore my own advice.
The following entry will present my predictions for the fall season in Allsvenskan. Click to continue reading...