Alex Morgan and Team USA are ready for glory - originally posted on Soccerlens.com
Some deem the Champions League as the most important event on the soccer calendar, others the
World Cup, however for the United States woman's team it is clear that the goal of winning the gold
in the Olympics this summer is their pinnacle.
Fans that have been pining for the Seattle Sounders to make a big move this offseason got their
wish on Friday as the team traded Lamar Neagle and Mike Fucito to the Montreal Impact in exchange
for former United States international Eddie Johnson. The move comes as a rather massive shock as
both Fucito and Neagle were thought to be in the team's longterm plans.
England v Italy (7.45pm KO, Live on BBC1) England go into are a top priced 2.9
with Stan James to win in 90 minutes and book their place in the semi-final. Italy can be backed
at 2.8 with Ladbrokes, with the draw a 3.1 shot with Paddy Power. As far as the stats are
concerned the Three Lions have managed just one win from their last nine games against Italy (D2,
L6).
Alex Morgan is rumored to be the next big-name signing by the Seattle Sounders Women, sources
close to the situation have indicated to Sounder at Heart. Her signing could be announced next
week.
Morgan was arguably the breakout star of the most recent Women's World Cup, scoring goals in
both the semifinal and final for the United States women's national team.
With three losses and a goal difference of -8, Ireland equaled the joint worst Euro performance
ever (Yugoslavia in '84, Denmark '00 and Bulgaria '04) in the group stage of Euro 2012. But in the
19th minute of their first group stage match against Croatia, they did score their one and only
goal.
The sixteen nations have now named their twenty-three man squads for Euro 2012. Three hundred
and sixty-eight players will travel to the tournament in Poland & Ukraine, some experienced, some
young, some with over hundred caps, some with none or very few.
The following table shows a list of Euro 2012 countries, the total number of caps in their
squad, the average caps per player, the number of international goals scored by the squad, the
average number of goals scored per player and finally the average goals per cap scored.
Bulgaria stunned the Dutch at the death as they registered a 2-1 win over Euro 2012 finals bound
Holland yesterday, despite Robin Van Pewrsie opening the scoring.
Shane Long's 78th minute header was enough to seal victory for the Rep of Ireland against Bosnia
yesterday at the Aviva stadium as Euro 2012 gets ever closer for the Irish.
Two goals from Wayne Rooney helped England to an impressive hammering of Bulgaria in Sofia and
moved the three lions one step closer to next summer's Euro 2012.
England got off to a good start when Gary Cahill, who played really well, scored his first goal
for his country. Cahill chested down Barry's terrific chip over a static home defence before
nudging the ball past the on-rushing keeper.
Liverpool winger Stewart Downing has revealed he hopes to emulate former Aston Villa team-mate
Ashley Young and earn a regular spot in Fabio Capello's England squad.
Young has become a regular fixture in Capello's starting XI over the past year, scoring his first
international goals against Denmark in February and Switzerland in June.
Denmark started group B in fine fashion by suprisingly beating the Dutch, but on Wednesday
evening was totally the opposite, featured player Nicklas Bendtner scored twice for Denmark to take
his tally to 20 International goals and leave the Danes jubailant from coming back to 2-2 the joy
was short lived though with Porto winger Varela hitting a suckerpunch in the 87th minute.
Denmark started group B in fine fashion by suprisingly beating the Dutch, but on Wednesday
evening was totally the opposite, featured player Nicklas Bendtner scored twice for Denmark to take
his tally to 20 International goals and leave the Danes jubailant from coming back to 2-2 the joy
was short lived though with Porto winger Varela hitting a suckerpunch in the 87th minute.
German forward, Lukas Podolski, has written off Poland's chances of beating Germany, if the two
sides come up against each other in the quarterfinals. The football betting tips from Bet Victor
are likely to be equally pessimistic, concerning Poland's hopes of success.
Podolski, who is set to join Arsenal next season, was born in Gliwice, Poland, and will be cheering
on his home nation this weekend, "I will watch the Poland game against Czech Republic [Saturday]
and have my fingers crossed for them, but if we play against them in the quarter-finals, they will
lose," he said.
Landon Donovan helped himself to a hat-trick as the USA thrashed Scotland 5-1 last night in the
EverBank Field with Michael Bradley pulling the strings in one of his best games in an
international shirt to-date.
Carlos Bocanegra has enjoyed a distinguished career as a U.S. national team defender, and he
joined exclusive company on Tuesday, becoming the 12th player in U.S. Soccer history to reach 100
caps.
The steady U.S. captain marked the 3-2 victory over Slovenia by joining Cobi Jones, Jeff Agoos,
Landon Donovan, Marcelo Balboa, Claudio Reyna, Paul Caligiuri, Eric Wynalda, Kasey Keller, Earnie
Stewart, Tony Meola and Joe-Max Moore in the century club at the start of his 90-minute shift.
A week rich of wonderful goals with European and World Cup qualifications games, however, most of
videos I am posting today are from small leagues or clubs
Malaga - Getafe 3-2 victory witnessed two wonderful goals. First is the opening goal by by
Getafe
Malaga 0-1 Getafe by simaotvgolo12
Then, at the closing minute, when it was 2-2, the Brazilian Julio Baptista scored a great bicycle
kick winner
The Dutch legend will join Chivas de Guadalajara as an advisor this weekend in an effort to
change the fortunes of the renowned Mexican club. Chivas has fallen on hard times, failing to win
in their last 13 matches across all competitions and most recently getting blown out by Velez
Sarsfield in the Copa Libertadores group stage on Wednesday.
The U.S. Women's national team figured to face a tougher task against Guatemala on Sunday than
it did after a 14-0 thrashing of the Dominican Republic to open CONCACAF Olympic qualifying on
Friday.
The challenge was slightly tougher, but only by a goal.
Abby Wambach scored two goals to move into third place on the all-time international goals
scored list, while Sydney LeRoux added five goals in a 13-0 thrashing of Guatemala in Vancouver on
Sunday.
Ricardo Clark certainly makes his goals count. Two of his three career international goals have
been game-winners, and both in dramatic fashion. In addition to last night's header in the seventh
minute of added time, Rico drove home the lone goal in the 1-0 against Trinidad & Tobago on Sept.
In her soccer career, Mia Hamm became the most prolific scorer the sport has ever seen. That is
saying a lot for a woman who began life with a club foot and corrective shoes. Hamm began playing
soccer at a young age and made the United States National Team at the age of 15. She is the
youngest ever to make the squad.
United States 3 Guatemala 1 Clint Dempsey watches his second goal enter the Guatemala net tonight in Kansas City, clinching a U.S. spot in the final round of World Cup qualifying (AP Photo). What us, worry? BTW, Dempsey now has 30 international goals, tying him with Brian McBride for third
Arsenal's German striker Lukas Podolski must be planning for a career in management as he did the old management trick of refusing to talk about Arsenal winning the league title. Arsenal fans and football reporters are starting to talk about Arsenal having a realistic chance of winning the title after a trophyless seven years.
So, apparently there was a game on yesterday. As we all try and destroy the image of John Terry
holding up a European Cup forever from our brains, here's something to keep us distracted. The
third and penultimate part of the season review, where I grade our forward line.
Ju-Young Park: F
I have to say, I was quite excited when we announced this signing back in August.
One more new stat before I start doing some updating on some of the stats I already had been
tracking. Today it's a look at landmark goals for KC. I'm tracking league goals, competitive goals,
both home and away. I'm also tracking US Open Cup, playoff, and international goals, but those 3
won't be listed here simply due to lack of many landmark goal numbers.
Despite the fact that David Villa has had a slightly tough time of late at the Nou Camp, it appears
as though Kenny Dalglish will not be getting his hands on the Barcelona striker.
Speaking earlier today, the prolific Spain frontman, who has scored over 50 international goals,
cooled rumours of an exit.
We've already seen a player notch with his crotch today, so bona fide Brazilian futsal legend
Falcao's injury-time goal against Russia in the Grand Prix final continues the theme nicely in so
far as the tricky-dicky 34-year old veteran scored the late winner with his left breasticle to
secure a 2-1 victory at the death and, by extension, that Brazil lifted the trophy on home
soil.
