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Recap: Weekend Belgian action

Yanks Abroad 06 February @ 07:57 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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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.

Americans Abroad: Weekend Rewind

Soccer By Ives 06 February @ 04:30 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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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.

Because summer silly season just can't arrive soon enough for you maniacs...

No Short Corners 01 February @ 08:42 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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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.

Recap: Weekend Belgian action

Yanks Abroad 30 January @ 04:24 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Sacha Kljestan and Anderlecht came away from Beerschot with only one point, while the D2 Americans had mixed fortunes in weekend Belgian action.

Anderlecht 3 - KAA Gent 1

USSoccerPlayers 24 January @ 05:17 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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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.

Americans Abroad: Weekend Rewind

Soccer By Ives 15 January @ 04:57 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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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.

National Teamers Abroad: Tuesday Update

USSoccerPlayers 27 December @ 09:01 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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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.

Part I of II: On The US Foreign Services With Greg Seltzer

The Shin Guardian 20 December @ 03:07 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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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.

Altidore, Kljestan go head-to-head; City, United tested after Europa League draw

Soccer By Ives 16 December @ 09:30 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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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.

Gomez to the Union? More news.

The Philly Soccer Page 15 December @ 09:19 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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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.

Kljestan, Dempsey score in Europa League

Soccer By Ives 14 December @ 05:05 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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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.

Seeing Double (updated)

No Short Corners 14 December @ 03:46 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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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.

UEFA Europa League: Your Running Commentary

Soccer By Ives 14 December @ 02:50 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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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.

Americans seek final push to reach UEFA Europa League knockout stage

Soccer By Ives 14 December @ 11:00 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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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.

USMNT 23 for 2014: TYAC November/December Power Rankings

The Yanks Are Coming 13 December @ 07:57 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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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, [.

American Expats in Europa

Cult Football 13 December @ 11:48 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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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.

Recap: Weekend Belgian action

Yanks Abroad 12 December @ 09:12 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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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.

Recap: Weekend Belgian action

Yanks Abroad 05 December @ 10:37 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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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.

Recap: Europa League action

Yanks Abroad 03 December @ 01:03 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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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.

Monday Thoughts: A Rant on the USMNT

MLS Reserves 14 November @ 11:30 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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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.

Match preview: USA at France

The Philly Soccer Page 10 November @ 09:49 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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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.

Recap: Weekend Belgian action

Yanks Abroad 07 November @ 05:42 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Sacha Kljestan and Anderlecht lost on the road, while Devann Yao got to watch Boussu Dour win at home in weekend Belgian action

National Teamers Abroad: Altidore Scores

USSoccerPlayers 06 November @ 10:44 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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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.

Who was the biggest USA roster snub?

Soccer By Ives 04 November @ 03:00 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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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.

MNT in Europa League - Review

U.S. MNT Blog 04 November @ 08:05 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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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 .

Hmmm - Part Zwei

No Short Corners 03 November @ 02:38 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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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.

Who should the USMNT call up for the upcoming friendlies in Europe?

Soccer By Ives 03 November @ 10:15 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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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.

Americans Abroad: Europa League Preview

Soccer By Ives 03 November @ 08:39 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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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.

Americans Abroad: Europa League Preview

Soccer By Ives 20 October @ 08:34 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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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.

EUROPA LEAGUE: AMERICAN EXPATS IN EUROPE

Cult Football 18 October @ 04:09 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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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.

EUROPA LEAGUE: AMERICAN EXPATS IN EUROPE

Cult Football 18 October @ 04:09 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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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.

Altidore Goal Highlights Recap of MNT in Europa League

U.S. MNT Blog 30 September @ 10:52 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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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.

Americans Abroad resume hunt for Europa League on Thursday

Soccer By Ives 29 September @ 11:31 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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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.

Recap: Weekend Belgian action

Yanks Abroad 26 September @ 02:51 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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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.

Recap: Weekend Belgian action

Yanks Abroad 12 September @ 07:25 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Sacha Kljestan's Anderlecht picked up all three points while Tristan Bowen made his debut in weekend Belgian action.

European Leagues Return after International Break

U.S. MNT Blog 09 September @ 03:48 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Michael Bradley could make his first appearance in Serie A this weekend
It'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.

Wednesday Kicks: South Bay's Engen named to WPS Best XI & more

100 Percent Soccer 07 September @ 12:19 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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*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.

Camp Review

U.S. MNT Blog 06 September @ 06:40 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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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.

USMNT At Belgium - News, Notes, Lineups, TV And GameThread

Brotherly Game 06 September @ 01:04 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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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.

Jurgen's European Scouting Trip

U.S. MNT Blog 08 September @ 09:50 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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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.