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By FRANCO PANIZO
Landon Donovan's time with Everton is nearing its end and while he may want to make an impact in
all of his remaning games with the club, this weekend's match might be at the top of his list.
Everton are set to face Chelsea in a match that will pit Donovan against the likes of John
Terry, Juan Mata and Florent Malouda.
By FRANCO PANIZO
The winter transfer window closed this past Tuesday, and a pair of Americans who secured moves
during it will be looking to make their debuts this weekend.
George John and Robbie Rogers could make their first appearances abroad for West Ham United and
Leeds United, respectively, as the Championship gets back into a full weekend swing.
By Tony Edwards - San Jose, CA (Feb 2, 2012) US Soccer Players -- Tony looks at changes at Leeds
United, Major League Soccer's market penetration, and a visit to Hoffenheim in today's edition of
Five Questions. So Robbie Rogers, are you enjoying playing under Simon Grayson? Welcome to Leeds,
eh? Grayson was fired yesterday after a 4-1 loss to Jonathan Spector's Birmingham City, replaced by
Leeds Youth Team manager Neil Redfearn, at least on.
Photo by ISIphotos.com
It is a wild day across England, with the rapid-fire closing of the transfer window being
accompanied by a full slate of mid-week matches. While the transfer window doesn't figure to
include any more Americans making moves to England, there could be some notable performances by
U.
Zak Whitbread and Norwich City look to continue in the FA Cup as they take on West Bromwich Albion,
while Jonathan Spector and red hot Birmingham City play Sheffield United in cup play as well.
By FRANCO PANIZO
Landon Donovan and Clint Dempsey have shared plenty of moments throughout their careers as the
top two attacking threats of the U.S. men's national team, but they will not be celebrating
together on Friday.
The two American stars are set to face off for the first time since 2006 when Everton and Fulham
do battle in the fourth round of the FA Cup (3pm, Fox Soccer Channel).
Thursday's Questions, and Tony finds proof of the smartest coach in MLS, wonders how Jonathan
Spector's Birmingham City are doing, and would like to see MLS have things lined up before they
make announcements. Will Jurgen Klinsmann's focus on fitness during the January camp help the MLS
players in camp during the first part of the long season?
Though he has yet to make his debut for the United States, George John has already impressed at new
club West Ham United. West Ham's official site posted a lengthy article on John's first game with
the reserves. John scored 17 minutes into a 1-1 draw with Gillingham. John is with West Ham on a
two-month loan from FC Dallas with an option to buy.
At the midpoint of his first season at Birmingham City FC, Jonathan Spector is optimistic about the
team's chance to make a quick return to the English Premier League for 2012-13 season.
photo by ISIphotos.com
By FRANCO PANIZO
The German Bundesliga kicks back into full gear this weekend, and with it could come a direct
head-to-head duel between a pair of U.S. men's national team players.
Steve Cherundolo and Fabian Johnson could do battle when Hannover 96 and TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
resume their Bundesliga campaigns on Saturday.
Jonathan Spector and Birmingham City posted an impressive away win against Wolves to advance in the
FA Cup, while Robbie Findley and Nottingham Forest crashed with a loss to Leicester City.
In a game filled with attacking superstars, it was a pair of gritty defenders that decided the
latest edition of El Clasico.
Carles Puyol and Eric Abidal turned around a 1-0 halftime deficit as Barcelona defeated eternal
rivals Real Madrid, 2-1, at the Estadio Bernabeu in the first leg of the quarterfinals of the Copa
del Rey Wednesday.
Jonathan Spector hopes to help Birmingham City reach the fourth round of the FA Cup with a replay
win over Premier League side Wolverhampton Wanderers.
By FRANCO PANIZO
If Brad Guzan retains his spot in Aston Villa's starting lineup this weekend, we are in for a
treat.
Guzan and the Villans host Landon Donovan, Tim Howard and Everton on Saturday in arguably the
biggest match-up involving Americans this weekend.
Brad Friedel and Tottenham Hotspurs were victorious over Landon Donovan, Time Howard and Everton on
Wednesday, while Jonathan Spector and Brimingham City defeated Ipswich Town.
Brad Friedel and Tottenham Hotspur host Tim Howard, Landond Donovan, and Everton in a Premier
League clash at White Hart Lane, while Jonathan Spector and Birmingham City face Ipswich Town.
By FRANCO PANIZO
Landon Donovan did not lead Everton to victory in his return match for the club, but he will not
have to wait long to get another chance at that.
Donovan and Everton will take on lowly Tamworth of England's fifth division in a third round FA
Cup match on Saturday.
With 2012 marking the beginning of the USA's FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign and the players
here hoping to make a big impression, we decided to look back at the January camp roster from this
time in the previous two cycles to see if there is any forecasting to be done on how many players
will actually reach the World Cup.
The USL Premier Development League has existed since 1995 as the highest amateur soccer level in
the United States. The name was changed and tweaked early on but by the time the Chicago Fire
entered a team into the league in 2001, it was referred to as what it is referred to today: PDL.
Chicago became the first Major League Soccer team to have a PDL team thanks to support from former
Fire President & General Manager Peter Wilt and the direction of current Fire Player Development
Director & Consultant John Dorn.
Photo by Joe Toth/ISIphotos.com
By FRANCO PANIZO
Clint Dempsey has made quite the statement in 2011, and this weekend will provide him with a
chance to finish it in style.
Having enjoyed a career year, Dempsey's final game of 2011 will pit him and Fulham against
Norwich City in a match that could see the Cottagers inch closer to the top half of the Premiership
table.
Chelsea had championship aspirations heading into the season, but a few stumbles have left the
big-spending Blues trailing the Manchester clubs and now stand closer to falling out of top four
than challenging for the top spot.
If Chelsea is going to stay ahead of the likes of Arsenal and Liverpool, they will need to beat
London rival Fulham in today's Boxing Day clash.
By FRANCO PANIZO
If the Christmas weekend left you starved for soccer, Monday might just be enough to satisfy
your hunger.
Nearly a dozen games involving Americans Abroad are scheduled to take place on Boxing Day,
including Jonathan Spector's match against his former club, West Ham United.
Jonathan Spector and Birmingham City were defeated by Crystal Palace in Monday night English
Championship action.
Sacha Kljestan helped Anderlecht finish a perfect Europa League group stage while a win over
Maribor wasn't enough to push Jonathan Spector and Birmingham through to the knockout stage
Jozy Altidore got the start for AZ in a 1-1 draw with Metalist. Both goals were scored in the 37th
minute, advancing both teams to the next round. Adam Maher scored AZ's quick equalizer, with the
club finishing ahead of Rapid Vienna on goal differential. Jonathan Spector and Birmingham City's
1-0 win over Maribor left them a point short of advancing to the next stage.
Jonathan Spector's Birmingham City take on Slovenia's SK Maribor at St Andrews tonight, knowing
their Europa League odyssey will come to an end if they fail to win."We are making a good run of
it, " Spector told NSC, "so hopefully we can advance to the group stage. We definitely want to make
the most of this and get as far as we possibly can.
Jonathan Spector's Birmingham City take on Slovenia's SK Maribor at St Andrews tonight, knowing
their Europa League odyssey will come to an end if they fail to win."We are making a good run of
it, " Spector told NSC, "so hopefully we can advance to the group stage. We definitely want to make
the most of this and get as far as we possibly can.
- Dempsey faces a fight to stay in the Europa League. Fulham must get a result at home over
Odense.
As the final matchday of the Europa League group stages approaches Wednesday and Thursday, so
does the best chance to see Americans in action overseas on a TV near you. And with some of the
Americans' teams in danger of crashing out of Europa, it may be the last chance for a while.
Jonathan Spector went the distance in Birmingham City's tough loss to Hull City in a midweek clash
with surging Hull City.
Jonathan Spector and Birmingham City look to avenge their loss to Cardiff City over the weekend in
their game against Hull City on Wednesday.
Brad Friedel and Tottenham continue their hot streak with a win over West Brom, while Jonathan
Spector set up Birmingham City's late goal in their draw against Blackpool.
By FRANCO PANIZO
Timmy Chandler may have scored a goal on Saturday, but he wasn't the only U.S. men's national
team defender to make an impact with his left foot.
Jonathan Spector helped rescue Birmingham City from defeat, assisting on an 87th-minute
equalizer in the club's 2-2 draw with Blackpool.
photo by Howard C. Smith/ISIphotos.com
By FRANCO PANIZO
It must be Thanksgiving weekend, because there are some tasty match-ups involving the Americans
Abroad contingent this weekend.
Michael Bradley and Chievo Verona have one of the marquee games, as they take on AC Milan on
Sunday.
Jonathan Spector continues to be a part of Birmingham City's hot streak, as the Blues defeated
Burnley in midweek Championship play.
Jonathan Spector and Birmingham City take on a spiraling Burnley team on Tuesday in English
Championship action.
photo by Florian Eisele/ISIphotos.com
By FRANCO PANIZO
If you came away from the U.S. men's national team friendlies wanting to see more of Fabian
Johnson, you'll likely get your chance on Sunday.
Johnson should make his way back into TSG 1899 Hoffenheim's lineup when it takes on
relegation-threatened Hamburg SV.
Dempsey helped Fulham to a 4-1 win against Wisla Krakow
With the second half of the 2011-12 Europa League Group Stage underway, the picture for
advancement to the knockout phase is becoming much clearer for the U.S. internationals. One has
already clinched, a couple are on the doorstep and others will go down to the wire .
Clint Dempsey and Fulham scored a huge win over Wisla Krakow to stay in the knockout-round race
while Jonathan Spector and Birmingham battled back for a home draw against Brugge.
Jozy Altidore got the start for AZ, and his club was up two goals away to Austria Vienna only to
end up drawing 2-2. Raasmus Elm converted a 19th minute penalty and Pontus Wernbloom doubled the
lead in the 44th minute. Austria Vienna battled back in the second-half, scoring in the 58th and
61st minutes to split the points.
The final U.S. men's national team matches of 2011 are fast approaching, and with a pair of
European road games on the slate, there is a good bet we will see plenty of familiar faces, but
hopefully at least a few new faces.
The MLS playoffs could mean that some players don't make the trip across the pond, like Landon
Donovan, though U.
