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Wow! Philadelphia really wanted to get rid of Sebastian Le Toux! After he did not get signed by
Bolton this week they turned around and sold him to Vancouver today.
-Why in the world would they dump their best player???
-Jonathan Tannenwald of Philly.com with the Le Toux saga.
Welcome to The Yorkies' regular off-season rumour roundup - "The Rumoumeter". Too busy to keep your
TFC ear to the ground every week? Just stop by the site and we will quickly show you what rumours
are hot - and which ones have hit the back burner. Some of the rumours have weight - others little
more than whispers; we take their temperature with.
"Wilma...!" -- Fred Flintstone in a paroxysm of ecstasy after he convinces Betty Rubble to "role
play a bit."
We'll keep you posted. More on this at 5.
Wait, start from the beginning.
Out of seemingly nowhere, the U.S. Soccer Federation has cleared house. Today, the U.S. power
that be announced U.
"Mmm - you can barely taste the clog!"Toronto FC got the SIXual Healing bandwagon /
promotional tour on track today with a breakfast event for season ticket holders in Downtown
Toronto. The second year manager Aron Winter held court and was joined by players Danny Koevermans,
Stefan Frei and Ashtone Morgan.
"Mmm - you can barely taste the clog!"Toronto FC got the SIXual Healing bandwagon /
promotional tour on track today with a breakfast event for season ticket holders in Downtown
Toronto. The second year manager Aron Winter held court and was joined by players Danny Koevermans,
Stefan Frei and Ashtone Morgan.
Photo by ISIphotos.com
There's been another coaching change in the U.S. Soccer youth tree under the Jurgen Klinsmann
regime.
Months after Thomas Rongen and Mike Matkovich made way for Tab Ramos and Richie Williams on the
Under-20 and U-18 levels, respectively, U.
photo by John Dorton/ISIphotos.com
By FRANCO PANIZO
SARASOTA, Fla. -- Sebastian Lletget hasn't had the easiest of times since signing with West Ham
United on his 18th birthday, but things are starting to look up for the U.S. Under-23 men's
national team midfielder.
Photo by Howard C. Smith/ISIphotos.com
Depending on whom you believe, David Beckham is either set to make a dent on the Paris-St.
Germain payroll or is still very much a free agent.
Despite front-page reports in France that Beckham has signed an 18-month deal with PSG, people
in his camp have strongly denied that a deal has been completed.
File Photo: Daniel Gajdamowicz
Philadelphia Union
In Thursday's press conference, Peter Nowak reiterated a theme that he has stressed since the
end of the season: he is looking to create competition among positions within the squad. "The more
guys we have in [camp] being involved with the team and the team-mentality is better and will help
us to have better results.
Photo: Nicolae Stoian
NBC Philadelphia has a segment on the danger of brain trauma posed by too frequent heading
following the release of a study at the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) annual
meeting.
You can read more about this story here.
Philadelphia Union
With the announcement on Tuesday that the Union will play its 2012 home opener on Sunday, March
18, the Goalkeeper writes, "I also would not be surprised if the Union's home opener is nationally
televised.
27.11.2011 - Ganó Samoa Americana.
"Es tremendo, es obviamente
algo muy especial para las islas. No creo que la gente sea realmente consciente de lo que ha
pasado - declaró el entrenador, Thomas Rongen -
siento que ahora
el mundo sabe algo más acerca de esta pequeña nación, y le tiene un poco más de respeto.
It's amazing what a change in coaches can do. Just three weeks after Thomas Rongen (yeah, the same
guy who coached the Mutiny, Revolution and Chivas in MLS and the US U20s) took over for American
Samoa, they notched their first win... ever. And to follow up that 'miracle', they drew Cook Island
1-1 after they scored an own goal in a game which they dominated for extended periods of time.
It's amazing what a change in coaches can do. Just three weeks after Thomas Rongen (yeah, the same
guy who coached the Mutiny, Revolution and Chivas in MLS and the US U20s) took over for American
Samoa, they notched their first win... ever. And to follow up that 'miracle', they drew Cook Island
1-1 after they scored an own goal in a game which they dominated for extended periods of time.
Victory, at last Just 10 years ago American Samoa were a footballing joke after being mauled 31-0
by Australia in a World Cup qualifier, a result that still stands as the most one-sided full
international in history. And frankly their entire international record hasn't been much of a party
either with the Pacific side managing [.
By Alan Duffy
Ranked joint-bottom of FIFA's world rankings (204th), with a score of zero points to their name,
American Samoa went in to a World Cup Qualifying clash against Tonga (ranked 202nd) as underdogs.
However, defensive player Johnny 'Jayieh' Saelua, making his debut, would help make history for
the most minnowy of all minnows for two reasons.
By Alan Duffy
Ranked joint-bottom of FIFA's world rankings (204th), with a score of zero points to their name,
American Samoa went in to a World Cup Qualifying clash against Tonga (ranked 202nd) as underdogs.
However, defensive player Johnny 'Jayieh' Saelua, making his debut, would help make history for
the most minnowy of all minnows for two reasons.
Photo: Paul Rudderow
Union
Y0u can watch a live stream of today's Expansion Draft the French Canadian way from 3pm on the
Montreal Impact website. (It's supposed to be on the MLS site too but, as of this writing, they
haven't put the link up yet.)
Montreal Impact head coach Jesse Marsch is among those who noticed Freddy Adu was left
unprotected by the Philadelphia Union ahead of today's Expansion Draft.
Photo by Omar Martinez/ISIphotos.com
Bob Bradley isn't the only American making waves as coach of a non-U.S. national team.
Thomas Rongen won his debut as coach of American Samoa, which defeated Tonga, 2-1, in an Oceania
World Cup qualifier for its first-ever victory.
Los Angeles Galaxy head coach Bruce Arena was named MLS Coach of the Year for the third time,
winning the 2011 award after leading the Galaxy to the Supporters Shield as the team with the best
record in the MLS regular season. The Galaxy's 19-5-10 record was also the second best record in
league history.
Dan thinks Colorado made a phenomenally bad decision based mostly on past performance while
admitting this:
Steve Sampson and Thomas Rongen have won doubles in MLS.
I rest my case. Jeff Carlisle goes on to paint a picture of the dysfunctional working
relationship between Smith and his superiors:
Smith went public with his displeasure in an October interview with The Denver Post but
later tried to make peace with Bravo, realizing that he didn't want to leave the team he had spent
three years putting together.
US Under-18 National Team Coach Richie Williams, was recently interviewed by Mike Woitalla of
Soccer America.
Williams on what good youth players need to develop-
"When I'm working with the U-14s and U-15s, you see a lot of talented players," Williams says.
"Very skillful with good technique on the ball – dribbling, passing.
The U.S. team has been based in Ft. Lauderdale this week and has had a chance to catch up on the
latest incarnation of the Ft. Lauderdale Strikers. Coached by former Fire assistant Daryl Shore,
the Strikers are currently in the semifinals of the NASL playoffs.
That got us thinking about the good ole' days, and we reached to former U-20 head coach Thomas
Rongen, who played here from 1981-83 alongside former legends like Gerd Muller, the German
international who scored the second most goals in World Cup history, and Peruvian star Teofilo
Cubillas.
The scoop from Day Two ...
- Edson Buddle took part in both training sessions after arriving Tuesday evening. Juan Agudelo
and Tim Ream got in for the afternoon session.
- Both Jozy Altidore and Jonathan Spector participated in both sessions, confirming they will
both be available for selection this weekend.
The tragedy of 9/11 affected everyone differently, and especially being from New York and speaking
first-hand as having friends and former teammates who passed away in the terrible tragedy, it
certainly makes you step back and think of the things that are really important in your life.
John Hayden of the Washington Times writes of how 9/11 affected Major League Soccer 10 years ago.
photo by ISIphotos.com
The 2011 Milk Cup kicks off on Monday, and so does the the U.S. U-18 men's national team's title
defense.
Led by Omar Salgado, Luis Gil and Cody Cropper, the United States will attempt to win a second
consecutive Milk Cup in Northern Ireland.
Jed Zayner says "balls" on TV, Thomas Rongen grows concerned about said "balls." Kinda nutty,
right?
Former U.S. National Team standout midfielder Tab Ramos has thrown his hat into the ring for the
U.S. Under-20 coaching job.
Michael Lewis of BigAppleSoccer.com reports on Ramos' interest in the job.
Ramos, who was named temporary coach of the team for two games in France this week in the wake of
Thomas Rongen's contract not being renewed, said in a Friday interview that he wants to be
considered a candidate to coach the team on a permanent basis.
In one of the least anticipated, and under reported stories to come out of USSoccer yesterday was
the firing, um, sorry, "not rehiring" of U20 USMNT coach Thomas Rongen.After failing to qualify for
the U20 WC in a semifinal upset, Rongen has been relieved of duties until his contract ends
December 31, 2011.
In one of the least anticipated, and under reported stories to come out of USSoccer yesterday was
the firing, um, sorry, "not rehiring" of U20 USMNT coach Thomas Rongen.After failing to qualify for
the U20 WC in a semifinal upset, Rongen has been relieved of duties until his contract ends
December 31, 2011.
Thomas Rongen, who coached the USA at three Under-20 World Cups but failed to qualify it
for the 2011 tournament, won't be returning as under-20 national team coach.
"U.S. Soccer will not be renewing Thomas Rongen's contract when it expires at the end of the year,"
U.S. Soccer spokesperson Neil Buethe said.
According to a report from Soccer By Ives, Thomas Rongen is no longer the coach of the U-20
National Team. We've been calling for this for years, and it appears that his failure to take one
of our best U-20 teams to the World Cup was the final nail in the coffin. Or was it...
From SBI:
"The U.
According to a report from Soccer By Ives, Thomas Rongen is no longer the coach of the U-20
National Team. We've been calling for this for years, and it appears that his failure to take one
of our best U-20 teams to the World Cup was the final nail in the coffin. Or was it...
From SBI:
"The U.
Photo by Omar Martinez/ISIphotos.com
For Thomas Rongen, the failure to guide the United States Under-20 national team to World Cup
qualification has cost him his job.
Rongen will not have his contract renewed when it expires at the end of the year and he has been
relieved of his head coaching duties for the U-20s, sources told SBI on Thursday.
One month after the United States' bitterly disappointing failure to qualify for the 2011 U-20
World Cup, the USSF has made the decision to replace Thomas Rongen.
What gives with Chivas USA?
Ever since they were first founded, the club has had some sort of aversion to acquiring a big-name
franchise-type talent.
Now, they've had some very good players in the past, and had one player who fit that bill in Brad
Guzan. But they drafted Guzan and developed him into a player you could build a team around.
Humility is an important trait for anyone to possess, especially if you are a leader of men.
Coaches need to have a little of humility as an example for their players as how to show respect to
themselves, each other and the game.
Paul Gardner writes of a show of humility in defeat by three American coaches, including Los
Angeles Galaxy manager Bruce Arena - who is not known for being humble.
By Neil W. Blackmon For about twenty minutes, you knew the goal was coming. Sure, Guatemala had
scored first, but even great sides sometimes fail to properly mark a corner. The relentless
attacking we'd witnessed since the deficit were enough to keep admittedly nervous onlookers
cautiously confident.
The United States Under-20 National Team will not be participating in their 8th World Cup in a
row following a 2-1 Qualifying defeat to Guatemala on Wednesday in Guatemala City. Playing in front
of a crowd happy to stress home field advantage early and often at the Estadio Mateo Flores, the US
went down a goal in the 33rd minute.
By FRANCO PANIZO
The U.S. U-20 men's national had its chances, but lackluster finishing and defending saw its
CONCACAF U-20 Championship campaign end with no World Cup ticket to claim.
The United States was eliminated from the regional tournament and failed to qualify for the
World Cup with a 2-1 loss to Guatemala in the quarterfinals at Estadio Mateo Flores in Guatemala
City on Wednesday night.
As if you weren't already fired up about tonight's winner-goes-to-the-World-Cup quarterfinal
match against host Guatemala? We've got some pregame tidbits to help make sure that all of your
watch party conversations are substantial:
- While the U.S. will be vying for its eighth-straight FIFA U-20 World Cup appearance, Guatemala
will be looking for its first.
