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Sacha Kljestan was the only Yank in Belgium to see action this weekend as Anderlecht continue their
winning ways in Pro League action.
By FRANCO PANIZO
Sacha Kljestan has quietly put together a solid season for RSC Anderlecht, but he made some
noise in the club's latest win on Sunday.
Kljestan scored his third goal of the season (fourth across all competitions) in Anderlecht's
4-2 win over Racing Genk when he fired home a free kick from 30 yards out.
Out of what passes as the kindness from what passes as my heart, let's officially kick off your
summer window mental instability with a fun fact (that was tipped off by MLSS homey, the Armchair
Analyst).I can confirm that our faithful friend Fulham is among the clubs sizing up Anderlecht
midfielder Sacha Kljestan for summer.
Sacha Kljestan and Anderlecht came away from Beerschot with only one point, while the D2 Americans
had mixed fortunes in weekend Belgian action.
Sacha Kljestan took his regular place in the starting eleven for Anderlecht on Tuesday, in a 3-1
win over Gent at the Constant Vanden Stock Stadium. Their lead at the top of the SAS-Ligaen table
is now nine points. After falling behind seven minutes in, Milan Jovanovic scored twice for
Anderlecht, with Matias Suarez adding the third goal.
By FRANCO PANIZO
Sacha Kljestan and RSC Anderlecht returned to league action this weekend for the first time
since December, and they both picked up right where they left off.
RSC Anderlecht continued its winning ways with a 3-0 victory over third-place Club Brugge on
Sunday.
The Premier League featured a meeting of the Americans on Tuesday, with Brad Friedel's Spurs
getting the better of Zac Whitbread's Norwich City in a 2-0 win. Gareth Bale scored both of
Tottenham's goals, with Friedel picking up the shutout. Whitbread started and played the full
ninety. In the Jupiler League, Sacha Kljestan started for Anderlecht in a 1-1 draw with Mons.
Amsterdam-based Greg Seltzer is certainly a unique cat.
Seltzer
Greg decided long ago to make his name and career in soccer reporting and found himself
relocated over to the Netherlands reporting for Soccer America.
With the re-vamp, or re-start if you prefer, of MLSSoccer.com and the need for a qualitative
reporter on player movement became clear, Seltzer fit the bill.
Jozy Altidore and Sacha Kljestan have both enjoyed individual club success this season, which in
turn has led to their teams turning in strong results both domestically and in Europe. All of that
will come to a head in the UEFA Europa League Round of 32, when their two teams will square
off.
Philadelphia Union
Kerith Gabriel reports that the Philadelphia Union will announce a "blockbuster deal" with
Panamanian international Gabriel Gomez. Gabriel says that Gomez is the "the same box-to-box
defender/midfielder that was a beast in Panama's 2-0 win over the United States in the group stage
of this summer's Gold Cup.
Sacha Kljestan's run of form is turning out to be anything but temporary.
Kljestan continued his strong season for Anderlecht, scoring a goal in the club's 5-3 triumph
over Lokomotiv Moscow in their UEFA Europa League battle. His curling effort to the far corner dug
Anderlecht out of an early 1-0 deficit and helped the Belgian side win its group, which should make
for a more favorable result during Friday's knockout round draw.
Both Filham's Clint Dempsey and Anderlecht's Sacha Kljestan have bagged first half goals to put
their sides on the board in Europa League Matchday 6 action (and each's side has subsequently added
a second).The man they call Deuce deposited a redirected cross for his third Europa League strike
of the tourney edition and fifth in his career.
It's do or die for a number of teams across Europe as the UEFA Europa League winds down.
Half of the teams in the field play their final group games of the tournament today, including
Clint Dempsey's Fulham, which can cement a place in the knockout round and set the tone for perhaps
another deep tournament run with a win or by getting some help.
The next two days are rather crucial for a number of Americans abroad, as their quests to reach
the UEFA Europa League knockout stage come down to the final game of group play.
Clint Dempsey and Fulham control their own destiny and can advance as the second-place team from
Group K with a win over Odense BK on Wednesday (3 p.
Garrett McInnis In the second iteration of the Yanks Are Coming "Top 23" series, the staff here at
TYAC remains fairly settled regarding which players comprise the most important contributors to the
USMNT, with most of the main contributers carrying over from the previous list. Only four players
differ from the previous list of 23, [.
- 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.
Sacha Kljestan and Anderlecht suffered only their third defeat of the season, while Tristan Bowen
saw some playing time in Roeselare's stalemate in weekend Belgian action.
Sacha Kljestan was the only American with substantial playing time in Belgium this weekend, going
the distance as a starter in a forgettable scoreless draw for the league leaders.
Steve Cherundolo and Hannover booked their place in the Europa League knockout round despite a loss
at Liege while Sacha Kljestan and Anderlecht stayed perfect in group play.
Last Friday we witnessed the US National Team in a tepid display against France. If you missed it,
count yourself lucky as it was rough to watch. Tomorrow the team will have a chance at redemption
against Slovenia. We're likely to see much of the same though. Jurgen Klinsmann hasn't done much to
reassure fans of anything in the past months string of friendlies.
What happened to kicking the tires?
With the announcement of another conservative, heavily German-born roster for the upcoming
friendlies against France (Friday, Nov. 11, 3pm on ESPN2) and Slovenia (Tuesday, Nov. 15, 12pm on
ESPN2), apprehension has begun to creep to the front of many US fans' minds.
Sacha Kljestan and Anderlecht lost on the road, while Devann Yao got to watch Boussu Dour win at
home in weekend Belgian action
Jozy Altidore scored AZ's final goal in a 3-0 shutout of ADO Den Haag in Holland's Eredivisie.
Brett Holman opened the scoring in the 11th minute with Adam Maher making it 2-0 in the 64th.
Altidore finished off the scoring in the 83rd minute. Michael Bradley went the distance for Chievo,
beating Fiorentina 1-0.
Photo by Perry McIntyre/ISIphotos.com
It happens every time the U.S. national team releases a roster for a friendly or meaningful
game. Fans and pundits clamor that a certain player or certain players who didn't make the cut
deserved the call-up.
Thursday's roster release for the November friendlies against France and Slovenia was
accompanied with a similar reaction.
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 .
I find it very odd how Klinsi keeps insisting that his camps allow him to 'explore and evaluate
everyone in the national team program' when it's basically always the same guys so far.We have no
Sacha Kljestan (for some wholly bizarre reason) and no Michael Parkhurst and again no natural left
back to speak of, but Michael Orozco Fiscal remains.
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.
By FRANCO PANIZO
Jozy Altidore's red-hot start to the season with AZ Alkmaar cooled off a bit in October, but
Thursday should give him an opportunity to get back on track.
Having failed to find the back of the net last month, Altidore will look to get back on the
scoresheet when AZ face Austria Vienna in a Europa League match.
By FRANCO PANIZO
Sacha Kljestan has been in good form as of late, and he'll attempt to carry that over as
Anderlecht continues its Europa League run.
Coming off a weekend performance that earned high praise, Kljestan should start again when
Anderlecht plays its third match in Group L against Austria's SK Sturm Graz.
For those looking to spot Americans in action overseas, check the Europa League—it's
televised, great teams abound and, well, there are Americans, too. The elusive soccer grail, as it
were. Europa League matches offer rare chances to see national team expats competing against
high-caliber opponents on a real live TV.
For those looking to spot Americans in action overseas, check the Europa League—it's
televised, great teams abound and, well, there are Americans, too. The elusive soccer grail, as it
were. Europa League matches offer rare chances to see national team expats competing against
high-caliber opponents on a real live TV.
U.S. national team players were heavily involved with action in Europa League on Thursday, and not
a single one left with a loss. Goals were scored, assists made, and a long-awaited return to action
finally took place.
Jozy Altidore continued to light the lamp, scoring his side's lone goal as AZ drew 1-1 at FC
Metalist Kharkiv.
By FRANCO PANIZO
The quest for European glory continues for several Americans Abroad on Thursday, as the second
round of Group Stage games in the Europa League gets underway.
After drawing last week, Clint Dempsey will look to help Fulham get its first win in Group K
when the Cottagers take on Odense BK.
Sacha Kljestan played the full 90 minutes for Anderlecht as they pulled within one point of the
league's top spot while Devann Yao returned from suspension in Boussu's home loss to White Star
Woluwe.
Sacha Kljestan's Anderlecht picked up all three points while Tristan Bowen made his debut in
weekend Belgian action.
Michael Bradley could make his first appearance in Serie A this weekendIt's back to work for European leagues this weekend, with the big news happening in Italy where the
season is underway. That means
Michael Bradley could make his debut for Chievo
Verona on Sunday when they meet Serie A newcomers Novara.
*Rolling Hills Estates' Whitney Engen was named today to the Women's Professional Soccer Best
XI, along with former LA Sol star Marta.
Engen is a defender for the Western New York Flash, which won the league title last weekend. She
was also earlier named WPS Defender of the Year.
Hermosa Beach resident Abby Wambach was also named to the WPS team.
It's been a productive nine days for Jurgen Klinsmann and the U.S. National Team that included
exhaustive testing, extensive field work and quality matches across two continents. Among the
notables:
- Jozy Altidore, Timmy Chandler, Clint Dempsey, Maurice Edu, Clarence Goodson, Sacha Kljestan,
and Jeff Larentowicz made their first appearances with Klinsmann as the head coach
- Chandler got 180 minutes on either side of the U.
Who: The United States Men's National Team (USMNT) and the Belgium Men's National
Team.
What: An international friendly.
Where: King Baudouin Stadium, Brussels, Belgium and on ESPN and ESPN3.
When: 2:30 pm EST is currently the designated kickoff time.
Klinsmann will spend time in Europe
U.S. head coach Jurgen Klinsmann is taking full advantage of his time in Europe following the match
against Belgium, traveling across the continent to visit current and future U.S. prospects. Here's
the breakdown:
Sept. 7 - Jurgen watched Stuart Holden play 65 minutes for Bolton's reserves against Rochdale in
the Manchester Senior Cup.
