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
Brad Friedel made waves with his comments about Landon Donovan and Clint Dempsey this week, but
its his team that has been making waves in the Premier League recently. Friedel and Tottenham
Hotspur have not lost in the Premiership since the second week of the season, but they'll have to
see off tricky Stoke City this weekend if they are to continue their run of good form.
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.
photo by Javier Garcia/ISIphotos.com
By FRANCO PANIZO
Three months into the season, Everton and Fulham are each just two points away from the
relegation zone, leaving Tim Howard and Clint Dempsey to attempt to help further their respective
club away from there this weekend.
By FRANCO PANIZO
Michael Bradley may not currently be a starter on the U.S. men's national team, but he'll have a
big chance to show head coach Jurgen Klinsmann that he's ready for more minutes.
Bradley and Chievo Verona take on league leader Juventus this weekend in a match that the U.
Fabian Johnson will get his first experience in a camp with the U.S. National Team when he joins
the team in California this week, but he will have to wait for his opportunity to play in a match
for the United States.
Since Johnson has played in an official competition at the youth international level for Germany
– in this case, the 2009 U-21 European Championship - FIFA rules require he apply for a change of
association and receive approval before he can represent the United States in a match.
By FRANCO PANIZO
Tim Howard missed out on the Premiership's opening weekend as Everton's game versus Tottenham
Hotspur was postponed due to rioting. But the wait to begin the season will end for Howard as he is
set to man the pipes against Queens Park Rangers.
Photo by Howard C. Smith/ISIphotos.com
By FRANCO PANIZO
A new era in U.S. Soccer is soon to begin, and with it comes a clean slate for Americans
everywhere.
With a friendly against Mexico looming, the portion of Americans Abroad already in action will
want to make a good first impression on their soon-to-be named national team coach in order to earn
consideration.
By FRANCO PANIZO
The passing of Dennis Marshall didn't only affect Costa Rican players. It also affected
Marshall's teammates at Aalborg BK, and one American paid tribute to the late defender this
weekend.
Chris Rolfe honored his former teammate with the game-winning goal in Aalborg's home-opener, a
2-1 win versus AGF Aarhus.
photo by ISIphotos.com
By FRANCO PANIZO
DaMarcus Beasley signed with Puebla earlier this summer in the hopes of reviving his club
career, and that challenge begins for him this weekend.
Puebla opens its Apertura campaign on Saturday against Atlas, and Beasley will hope to make his
first start for the club.
Photo by Francisco Vega/ISIphotos.com
By FRANCO PANIZO
Most of the big European leagues are still in their preseasons, but that doesn't mean there
isn't a portion of the Americans Abroad already in action.
Clarence Goodson began his first full season with Brondby IF by starting and going the distance
in the club's 2-2 draw with Aalborg BK.
By FRANCO PANIZO
The Gold Cup may be looming, but just which forwards U.S. national team head coach Bob Bradley
will bring to the tournament remains unclear. Bradley's upcoming decision was made a bit tougher
this weekend as Edson Buddle scored a spectacular equalizer in FC Ingolstadt 04's 1-1 draw with TSV
1860 Munich.
By FRANCO PANIZO
It's been a tough season for Jonathan Spector and West Ham United, but they can still manage to
climb out of the basement and avoid relegation with a strong run during the final month of play.
That run will have to begin on Sunday as the Hammers go on the road to face one of the most
talented teams in the Premiership.
photo by Gerhard Steenkamp/ISIphotos.com
By FRANCO PANIZO
Fresh off scoring his first goal of the Swedish season, Alejandro Bedoya will head into this
weekend with one main goal in mind: Keep Orebro undefeated.
After recording two 1-0 wins to start the season, Orebro will take on Gefle in a match between
two teams currently in the top five of the Allsvenskan table.
photo by Javier Garcia/ISIphotos.com
By FRANCO PANIZO
When Clint Dempsey steps onto the field for Fulham on Saturday, he'll be looking to make history
by becoming the American with most goals scored in a Premiership campaign. There's only one
problem, though.
By FRANCO PANIZO
FA Cup action resumes this weekend, and with it could come a tasty match-up involving two
American midfielders who are both in the midst of strong seasons.
Clint Dempsey and Stuart Holden could square off as Fulham hosts Bolton Wanderers with a spot in
the quarterfinals on the line.
photo by John Dorton/ISIphotos.com
By FRANCO PANIZO
World Cup qualifying for the U-20 World Cup is fast approaching, and one American who is
currently helping his cause to make the United States' roster is Bobby Wood.
Having recently been promoted to TSV 1860 Munich's first team, Wood made his professional debut
against MSV Duisburg on Saturday.
By FRANCO PANIZO
The U.S. national team won't be the only squad with new American faces in its lineup this
weekend.
Several players in the Americans Abroad contingent will be looking to make debuts with their
respective new clubs.
Jermaine Jones is one of those players, and he'll look to start for Blackburn when it faces West
Bromwich Albion on Sunday.
