Original Post (1/2/17)
We followed the Summer Window with some success - so here we go, January is here and many of the transfer windows opened today (January 1)
We will update this post every day (multiple times if it warrants) with all the moves by US Players in Europe, Scandinavia and beyond. Check back daily.
To start we will go by date - later changing to Transfer by Country, as the numbers increase, for ease of reading
Some changes have been made to info published earlier - to reflect more accurate information - thank you to our readers for pointing these out and we have made edits accordingly.
January 1
(The moves below have already been reported on Acrossthepond)
Julian Green's move from Bayern Munich to Stuttgart in Germany is official as of today
GK Josh Wicks move from AFC United to IK Sirius in Sweden is official today
Alex Smith has moved from Negeri Sembilan FA to JDT II in Malaysia - announced earlier - official today (Alex started his career with FC Dallas)
Ryan Finley's move from Denmark's Naestved to Sweden's IFK Varnamo is now official
Dion Acoff's move from Throttur to Valur in Iceland is now official
Bryan De la Fuentes has left Shirak in Armenia - end of contract
In Germany, Mario Rodriguez move from Dresden to Sonnenhof is now official
Will John has left RoPS in Finland - end of contract
In Sweden, Patrick Hopkins left IK Sirius - end of contract
GK Craig Hill has left KuPS in Finland - end of contract
Andrew Stadler has left Swedish side Ostersunds - end of contract
Also in Sweden, Paul Torres has left Assyriska - end of contract
Adan Coronado has left AZAL in Azerbaijan - end of contract
GK Tyler Back was released by RoPS in Finland
Josue Soto has left FC Jaro in Finland - end of contract
GK Tim Murray has left Ekenas IF in Finland - end of contract
Etchu Tabe has left FC Haka in Finland - end of contract
Cole Grossman (the last American) at Stabaek in Norway was released by the club.
Gabriel Wirz was released by Jazz Pori in Finland - now a free agent
Martin Ontiveros has left Jeunesse Esch in Luxembourg Premier League. Looks like a free transfer - can't find destination yet
His brother Omar Ontiveros has left CS Grevenmacher also in Luxembourg. Omar started his career by moving to Mexico to play for Santos U20, before moving to Luxembourg
John Neeskens, ex LA Galaxy II, was released by CF Gava in Spain - now a free agent
Kyle O'Brien was released by Malta Premier League side Hibernians - Kyle is now a free agent
Also released by Hibernians in Malta Chino Hill, Ca. Michael Shaddock - Michael is now a free agent.
New Posts January 1
Orlando Florida's 24 year old striker, Christian Eissele, is out of contract with Kemi in Finland's Veikkausliiga. Christian who in past seasons has been a lock to scores goals in the teens - had a poor season by his standards with only 2 goals and an assist in 29 appearances. Christian returned to Kemi in July of 2015 after a brief, but successful period in Sweden with IK Brage, where he scored 15 goals in 39 games. My expectation is that Christian will be picked up , during this transfer window
GK Kris Devaux (25), is out of contract at Honefoss in Norway. As the junior GK on the squad he saw action in 4 NM-Cup games where he allowed 4 goals, and had 2 shut-outs. Kris had previously played with Baerum also in Norway
Jack McBean has returned to LA Galaxy after his stint at Coventry. Jack, who was loaned to the English League One team in August, played 6 times for Coventry scoring 1 goal
Eric Palmer-Brown's loan to FC Porto has also ended. No word from Sporting Kansas City on the 19 year old, Central Defender. Eric played 17 times for FC Porto B over 2 seasons (hopefully the teams will find a way for Eric to continue his growth as a player with FC Porto) The Kansas City Star has him back in Kansas
Unless things change it's expected GK Daniel Schmidt will returned to Vegalta Sendai after his very successful loan to Japan's J2 Yamaga. Hard to believe that Illinois native, Daniel is only 24 years old and has 43 games for Yamaga under his belt with an amazing 20 Shut-outs / and allowed only 35 goals - definitely a GK to watch for the future.
January 2
Junior Flores from Dortmund to MLS - reports are that he will consult with Dortmund on Jan 9 to formalize this move.
Etchu Tabe has signed with Ekenas in Finland Ykkönen (2nd tier)
January 3
As expected, USMNT GK Ethan Horvath has left Molde in Norway for Club Brugge in Belgium. Ethan joined Brugge as a junior (U19) from Colorado in 2013. Ethan stacked up a record of 56 games/19 shut-outs/and allowed 61 goals. Ethan represented the USA at U18, U20, U23 and USMNT levels. The Transfer Fee is reported as $1 million.
January 4
Josh Gatt, who contract expired at Molde in Sweden is on trial at Frankfurt in Germany (2Liga) - according to Frankfurt, its just that 'trial' we will follow Josh's progress to hitch up with another team
January 7
Reported in the Scottish Sun newspaper, Emerson Hyndman has signed a loan agreement with Rangers in Scotland's Premier League. Rangers are currently 2nd in the league and have a 'recent history' of loans of American's Gedion Zelalem from Arsenal was the last
(This is a newspaper report and as of writing neither Rangers, nor Bournemouth have released an official notification)
January 8
Confirmed! Emerson Hyndman on loan (6 months) to Rangers in Scottish Premier League.
January 9
Reports, primarily from ESPN, have Gedion Zelalem in late discussion with BVB Dortmund. Right now there is no official word - so this report sits somewhere between rumor and done deal. It would be an interesting move for Gedion, but I am not sure he will see more senior level playing time (maybe with Dortmund II) but he will get a better shake than at Arsenal, so I am all for this move. BTW obviously, Gedion would be joining Christian Pulisic at Dortmund.
Another young American, GK Wojciech Gajda has signed with Hearts in Scotland. The 18 year old New York native (he is a dual USA/Poland), was signed today from NYRB U18 squad and will play in Hearts sub 20. Hearts of course is home to USMNT Perry Kitchen, and Bjorn Johnsen, both who play for the senior squad.
Also announced today midfielder Sebastien Turenne Des Pres signed with English team Blackpool (joins their junior squad). The 18-year-old former Real Salt Lake Academy player has penned an initial 18-month contract.
January 14
Looks like Brooks Lennon will be loaned to Real Salt Lake for 2017. Not sure why Liverpool didn't loan him to an English lower league team? Hopefully he can shine at RSL and find his way back to the Kop next season. - Confirmed 2/6
Fafa Picault has been released by German side St Pauli. Its just 6 months or so since Fafa was brought in to the USMNT fold by Klinsmann - wow!
January 15
According to reports in the German & English press Terence Boyd is likely to sign a 2 year deal with Huddersfield Town in England's Championship. According to the articles, Terence will sign a 2 year deal, leaving German high-flyers, RB Leipzig. Although this rumor has been around for a bit, there does seem to be some fire under the smoke. Leipzig are well known for 'leaking' information as it suits them, and Huddersfield, who are coached by American David Wagner, would be a very good fit for Terence as he rehabs his ACL. We will have to wait and see on this one, Terence contract is up in the Summer, and Leipzig will probably want to make some money, rather than let him go on a free.
January 16
GK Ciaran Nugent has moved from Sligo Rovers to Galway in the Ireland Premier League. Confirmed by Galway
Unconfirmed Reports out of Germany have striker Joe Gyau moving to Sonnenhof (joining GK David Yelldell and Mario Rodriguez) from Dortmund II. If so it would be a move up from Regionalliga to 3Liga. He would get some play-time - good move if it happens - Confirmed!
January 17th
GK Steve Clark has left Columbus Crew and moved to AC Horsens in Denmark's Superliga - on a free transfer
Paul Torres has been picked up by Syrianska in Sweden. Paul had been released at the end of his contract with Assyriska FF (Who were relegated to Division1 at the end of last season)
January 20th
Looks like Johnathan Spector will leave English Championship side Birmingham for Orlando in MLS - they have 'discovery rights'. Nothing finalized yet.
January 22nd
US U20 winger Isaiah Young signed with Werder Bremen in Germany. He spent last year in US PDA
January 23rd
US U20, Romain Gall has signed with GIF Sundsvall in Sweden's Allsvenskan - a big jump from Division 1 Nykopings - guessing he will play for junior squad - we will have to wait and see.
Ismar Tandir has left Javor in Serbia and joined Bosnian Premier League side Sloboda Tuzla. Ismar is a dual (Bosnia/USA) who has represented Bosnia at U18 & U19.
January 24th
Terrence Boyd has transferred to Darmstadt - who are currently last in the Bundesliga. He will have the opportunity to get some playing time, and maybe help his new team stay in the top tier. Not a bad move from Terence
Johnathan Spector has signed a deal to play for Orlando in MLS - this is confirmed
Look like Gedion Zelalem will remain with Arsenal, and be loaned out for the rest of the year to Netherlands 2nd Division leaders VW Venlo - Still waiting for final confirmation of this - but it looks a sure thing at this point. - CONFIRMED 1/31
Eddy Prugh, a mainstay and the Captain at Division 2 (Norrland) Bodens in Sweden has moved to the Colorado Springs Switchbacks in USL
US/Serbian dual Sasa Plavsic has transferred from Syrianska Kerburan to Södertälje FK in Sweden's Division 1 (Norra)
January 25th
USYNT Abuchi Obinwa has left Hannover U19 in Germany and joined MLS at Columbus. Abuchi was born in Columbus, and has represented the US at U15, U17 & U18
Confirmed today, GK Brad Guzan will leave EPL's Middlesbrough at the end of the season and join MLS / Atlanta
January 27th
ex-San Jose Quakes Steven Lenhart has signed with FC Imabari - in Japan's 4th tier.
20 year old forward, Jordan Siebatcheu, has requested that his club loan him out so that he can get more playing time. His club French Ligue 1 Reims, has agreed, so look out for a loan in the very near future....report here
Another young American on the move, Kristian Scott has transferred from Nuneaton to Fylde in England's National League (North) Fylde currently are leading the division. Fylde has a large squad (39 players) so how much time Kristian gets is uncertain.
January 28th
Jordan Siebatcheu has gone out on loan, till the end of the season from Reims to Châteauroux in France's National League - Jordan was having trouble breaking through to Reims first team, this will give him playing time.
January 30th
Oguchi Onyewu joins MLS at the Philadelphia Union (included as 'Gooch' last team was across the pond)
Reported today GK Mike Lansing has signed with AaB in Denmark's Superliga. Mike still plays for Vejle in Denmark. The move is not until July 1 (after the current season ends.
19 year old USA / Iran dual, born in Zionsville, In., Milahd Mansoori signed with FC 08 Homburg in Germany Regionalliga Sudwest
January 31st
Last day for many countries, including England and Germany (all the dates here)
Gboly Ariyibi looks to get a deal done from League One Chesterfield to Championship Nottingham Forest - awaiting final news on this one - Big step for Gboly - Confirmed
Fafa Picault looks to be heading to Philadelphia Union (MLS) according to St Pauli in Germany. Medical underway - Confirmed 2/2
Rubio Rubin moves to Danish club Silkeborg IF. Rubio will probably find that the move will provide more playing time, his first-team minutes at Utrecht have been limited
Cesar Romero joined Mosta FC in Malta. Cesar has spent a lot of his career in Eastern Europe, after a year at Chivas USA, the Chula Vista native, Cesar headed to Pyunik in Armenia then Vardar in Macedonia.
February
GK Will Pulisic (cousin of Christian) has decided to leave Dortmund U19 and attend Duke University. (dates are not clear as to when) Yes he is expected to continue his football there.
Aaron Schoenfeld has moved to Maccabi Tel Aviv in Israel Premier League (Currently in 2nd place) Aaron was previously with cross town rivals Hapoel Tel Aviv (Reported transfer fee $750,000)
Patrick Hopkins who was captain of IK Sirius in Sweden, last season, until January 1st, when his contract expired, has joined SF Delta's in NASL. Patrick played for 2 teams in Sweden, Ljungskile for 2 years and the Sirius for 3.
Josh Gatt rumored moving from Molde, in Norway, to Minnesota United in MLS - Source - Star Tribune Confirmed Move 2/15
Christian Eissele has joined FC Jaro in Finland's Ykkonen. Christian's contract was not renewed with Kemi at the beginning of the year. Christian will join fellow American Kyle Curinga at Jaro.
Theo Wilson was released by Slovenian team ND Gorica. Theo never really found the playing time at Gorica, a change might be for the best, he is now a free agent
Pat McCann has left Ireland Premier team Sligo Rovers for Richmond Kickers in the USL. Pat, a New York native, has not played professionally in the USA before, spending his time at Finn Harps before Sligo in Ireland
Richmond California forward, Saalih Muhammad transferred from Djakovo Croatia to SF Delta's in NASL. Saalih had previously been with HASK Zagreb
Ohio State alum GK Alex Wimmer has left Swedish side Karlslund for USL Richmond Kickers. Alex has played in England as well as Sweden.
GK Kevin Devaux has moved from Honefoss to Bryne FK - both teams are in the Norwegian 2nd Division (third tier)
Stefan Antonijevic has left USL side Tampa Bay Rowdies for Lillestrom in Norway's Tippeligaen (top tier) Stefan is a USA/Serbia dual who has played college at Valparaiso, PDL with Vermont and professional with Ft. Lauderdale and Tampa Bay.
GK Caleb Patterson-Sewell has left Farense in Portugal, returning to the USA with the Jacksonville Armada. Caleb is a US/Australia Dual.
Louis Bennett II has left Anorthosis in Cyprus First Division and returned to the US with Swope Park in USL
Washington Huskies forward Mason Robertson has signed with Stenhousemuir in Scotland's League 1, until the end of the season
Theo Wilson, who earlier this month was released by Gorica, has joined Slovenian 3rd Division side ND Adria Miren (Adria). Adria currently sit in 3rd place (tied 2nd/GD) in the league, one point of first.
Tristan Bowen, has left AFC Eskilstuna.in Sweden's top tier. Tristan is currently (Feb 23) trialing with the NE Revolution in MLS
22 year old mid-fielder, Ryan Masch has joined Skovde AIK in Sweden's Division 1 Sodra (third tier) from Santa Clara University Bronco's
Defender Alex De John has joined Dalkurd in Sweden's Superettan. Alex was previously with Start in Norway, where he was a regular starter
Kristian Scott, after an extremely brief move to Fylde in England's National League (North), has moved <back> to Nuneaton who he left a few weeks back. Kris was very popular at Nuneaton, so I guess its a comfort move.
Bucknell Bison & New York Red Bulls alum, forward Chris Thorsheim has joined Nyköbing FC in Denmark's Division 1. Chris spent last summer at Middelfart in Denmark's Division 2
UVA alum, forward Marcus Salandy-Defour has joined B93 in Denmark's 2nd Division. The report states Marcus has signed a contract, valid until the summer of 2018.
Forward Kyrian Nwabueze, 24, has joined Armenian League Leaders Shirak. Kyrian previously played for Ararat where he played 6 times / 2 goals.
March
Ex-New England Revs GK Tim Murray who's contract with Ekenäs IF ran out on January 1st has joined FC Honka. Both teams are in Finland's Ykkonen (2nd tier)
Travis Brent who was last seen with Almere in the Netherlands has joined Harrisburg City Islanders in USL
Bryan De La Fuentes will stay in Armenia after signing with League Leaders Shirak. Bryan was with Ararat last season
Maryland's Mayowa Alli has left KI in the Faroe Isles and joined Thisted in Denmark's Division 2
Mix Diskerud has joined IFK Goteborg in Sweden’s Allsvenskan on loan from MLS side NYCFC. The loan is through late August. Hopefully this will revitalize Mix's career at both club and USMNT levels.
Dual USA/Germany Forward, Ian-Prescott Claus moved from TuS Dassendorf in Oberliga to LSK Hansa in Regionalliga (Nord) in Germany.
Kyle Curinga ( Clearwater Fl ) last played with FC Jaro in Finland, has signed with USL Real Monarchs. Kyle is a 23 y/o right back.
Evgeni Starikov has joined New York Cosmos in NASL Evgeni (a dual USA/Ukraine) last played for Chornomorets Odessa in Ukraine's Premier League
Andrew Stadler, who was last with Ostersunds, has decided to stay in Sweden after joining Dalkurd in Superettan where he will join fellow American Alex De John
