TRANSFERS: USMNT Emerson Hyndman Signs with English Premier League Bournemouth

USMNT Emerson Hyndman has left Championship side Fulham for Premier League AFC Bournemouth.  The Reports have Emerson signing a 4 year deal. Emerson (20) had told Fulham that he would not extend his contract.

AFC Bournemouth chief executive Neill Blake said, "We've moved swiftly in the window to secure Emerson’s signature and we are delighted to have finalized the deal to bring such a promising young talent to AFC Bournemouth.

"Emerson is a highly rated young player and already boasts international experience, so will be a welcome addition to Eddie and Jason's squad.

“We now look forward to seeing him in action at Vitality Stadium in of our second season in the top flight."

Good Luck to Emerson in the EPL and with his new club Bournemouth

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RUMORS: DeAndre Yedlin - Sunderland to Make Offer to Spurs

Photo: TottenhamHotspur.com

Most don't remember that USMNT DeAndre Yedlin is only on loan from Tottenham to Sunderland. That's testament to how he has melded into the Sunderland line-up.  Now, according to a report in England's Daily Mirror manager "Big" Sam Allardyce would like that to become a permanent deal.

The 22 year old, Seattle Washington speedy defender, joined Sunderland on loan in September 2015, has played 23 times for the "Black Cats" in the EPL as well as  League Cup and FA Cup appearances. He has scored 1 goal. DeAndre has represented the USA at U20, and 31 times at the Senior level.

The report in "The Mirror" states that

"Sunderland will offer Spurs around £2million to turn DeAndre Yedlin’s loan move into a permanent deal.
The 22-year-old USA international joined Sunderland in September after finding himself behind Kyle Walker and Kieran Trippier in the pecking order at White Hart Lane.
Those two have impressed for Spurs this season, while Yedlin has enjoyed life with Sam Allardyce at the Stadium of Light and, with all parties happy for the deal to happen, it should be sorted out soon."

 According to SBNation

"The offer would be for around $2.9 Million according to the report, which is marginally less than the $3.2 Million that Spurs paid the Seattle Sounders for the fullback."

This seems like a good situation for DeAndre, a better opportunity at playing time, playing against top flight teams and players, with a lower expectation. Personally I hope this sails through, and we can watch DeAndre progress.

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WEEKEND WRAP: Saturday 3/12/2016 - Goals and Debut's Mark a Busy Day

Busy, Busy Day as we have 5 Goals and 3 Debuts, as Perry Kitchen, Brendan Moore and Russell Canouse all make appearances. GK Cody Cropper gets the call for MK Don's as their starter goes down injured. Bobby Wood continues to score and Roslindale, Massachusetts Charlie Rugg scores a brace in Germany's Regionalliga. Add to that a winning goal from Fabian Hurzeler and a late score by Marc Heider and the day for US Players look's pretty good....here's the list of all the action;

Bobby Wood started for Union Berlin in Germany's 2Liga . Bobby went 90 and Scored (PK), giving them the lead, but his team ultimately lost 2 - 1 at Duisburg.

Andrew Wooten, started for Sandhausen as they hosted and beat Dusseldorf 1 - 0 Andrew picked up a yellow and left the game during extra-time (90+1)

Masami Okada started and went 90 minutes as FC Schonberg hosted Budissa Bautzen in Regionalliga Nordost and drew 2 - 2. Both teams have 26 points and are on the bubble for relegation

Ken Kipson, started, went 90, picked up his 5th yellow as RB Leipzig lost 1 - 2 to BAK07 - Devan Yao was not in BAK07's 18 today's Regionalliga Nordost

Royal-Dominique Fennell started, went 90 as Wurzburger Kickers visited Chemnitzer in Germany 3Liga and came away with a 0 - 1 win

Joel Sonora, started, went the full 90 minutes as Stuttgart II visited Fortuna Koln, and won handily 1 - 3

Charlie Rugg ( Roslindale, Massachusetts) started for Trier, went 88 minutes and Scored 2 goals as they beat FC 08 Homburg 3 - 0 in Regionalliga Sudwest

Irvin Parra came off the bench at minute 80 for Kaiserslautern II as they visited Saar 05 Saarbrücken and came away 1 - 3 winners

Fabian Hurzeler started for 1860 Munich II as they visited Aschaffenburg in Regionalliga Bayern. Fabian Scored the 2nd goal (winner) for 1860 in his 71 minutes of play, that resulted in a 1 - 2 win.

David Spies, started and went 90 as Augsburg II were totally destroyed 0 - 6 by Unterhaching - nothing more to say on this

Dominic Robinson (a US/Ger dual) came off the bench in the 89th minute as Memmingen beat Burghausen 1 - 0 in Regionalliga Bayern

Marc Heider began the day on the bench for Kiel, as they hosted Aue in 3Liga. Marc joined the game in the 67th minute and Scored Kiel's 3rd goal as they put this one away 3 - 0

Justin Kinjo started went 90 for Dusseldorf II as they visited Velbert in Regionalliga West and won 1 - 3

Russell Canouse made his senior squad debut coming off the bench at the 67th minute of Hoffenheim's home match with Wolfsburg. Hoffenheim get all 3 points, as they fight relegation in a 1 - 0 much needed win.

Fabian Johnson started and went 86 minutes as M'Gladbach whooped Frankfurt 3 - 0 The win puts them into 4th spot, (UCL Playoff) and just 3 points behind Hertha & John Brooks

In Denmark's Superliga George Fochive was in the 18, but did not play as Viborg drew  0 - 0 with Sonderjyske

Jon-Paul Pittman started for Grimsby as they visited Bognor in the English FA Trophy semi-finals (first leg). Grimsby came away winners 0 - 1 and carry the result into next Saturday's game at Grimsby.

Geoff Cameron started and went 90 as Stoke hosted Southampton. The visitors came away with a 1 - 2 win.

GK Paul Rachubka started went 90 in Bolton's 1 - 2 loss to Preston in England's Championship

Tim Ream in 18, came off the bench in minute 77 as Fulham lost 1 - 2 to Bristol City - Emerson Hyndman was in 18, did not play

GK Cody Cropper was called into action, after an injury to the starting MK Don's keeper forced him to leave the match. Cody came on in the 71st minute, kept a clean sheet as they drew 1 - 1 at Hull

Eric Lichaj, started, went 90 in Nottingham's 0 - 3 home defeat to Sheffield Wednesday

Lynden Gooch stated went 90 in Doncaster's 2 - 1 loss at Bradford in England's League One

GK Alek Cogic in 18 (DNP) for Fleetwood as they lost 2 - 1 at Burton

Gboly Ariyibi and Chesterfield had a terrible day as they lost 1 - 4 to Walsall, that featured a red card and 2 own goals

Shane O'Neill spent the day on the bench as Cambridge visited Northampton in England's League Two and came away with a 1 - 1 draw

GK Brendan Moore who just joined Torquay United, made his debut, and kept a clean sheet in his first game for his new club, as his team visited Aldershot in the Vanarama National League and played to a goalless draw.

Perry Kitchen came off the bench in the 73rd minute to make his debut for Hearts in the Scottish Premier League. Hearts won the game 0 - 1 at Dundee - so a successful start for Perry

Kevin Dzierzawski started, went 90 as Peterhead visited Stenhousemuir in Scotlands League One and came away with a convincing 1 - 4 win. Peterhead are now in 2nd place, 3 points ahead of 3rd place Ayr, in the race for promotion.

In the Ukraine, Eugene Starikov came off the bench for Ch. Odessa at the 67th minute, in a losing effort at Zorya. Ch. Odessa lost this one 4 - 0

In Italy, Robbie Kristo came off the bench for Tutocuoio at minute 52, Robbie picked up a yellow, in a 1 - 1 draw with Lupa Roma in Lega Pro (Group B)

Tim Howard on the bench for Everton as they host Chelsea

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DAILY WRAP: 3/8/2016 - On The Bench Edition

Seems like the majority of US Players found themselves on the bench today,  still we push on regardless. Games in England and a UCL match involving Kenny Saief and Belgium's Gent.

Here is today's list;

Adam Henley was not in 18 for Blackburn as they hosted Birmingham and Jonathan Spector (in 18 DNP) and won 2 - 0 in England's Championship

Danny Barbir finally got off the bench today, in the 89th minute, as West Bromwich U21 beat Wolves in the Premier League U21 2 - 1

GK, Cody Cropper, was on the bench for MK Dons goalless draw at Charlton

Tim Ream was on the bench, and Emerson Hyndman, nowhere to be seen as Fulham lost at home 2 - 3 to Burnley

Duane Holmes was in the 18 (DNP) as Huddersfield beat Reading, with Danny Williams (90) 3 - 1. Good to see Danny back, staring and completing the game.

Nottingham Forest and Eric Lichaj (90) finally won a game after 4 consecutive losses as they beat Preston 1 - 0

Lynden Gooch started and went 90 in Doncasters away defeat to Scunthorpe in Englands League 1. Lynden  seems to have lost the magic at the moment, but it will return I am sure, playing in the Sub21's then changing to Pro league is a difficult adjustment. Final: Scunthorpe 2 - 0 Doncaster

Zak Whitbread did not make the 18 for Shrewsbury today - Injury.  Shrewsbury won 2 - 1 v Coventry and are now well clear of the drop zone

Jon-Paul Pittman was in 18 (DNP) as Grimsby won their battle against Southend in Vanarama National League. Grimsby sit in 3rd place, with a 2 game advantage over 2nd Forest Green who have hit a bit of a bad spot. Grimsby look to be assured of a promotion playoff at the end of the season

In the European Champions League, Kenny Saief came off the bench in the 68th minute, as his Belgium side Gent fell at Wolfsburg 1 - 0. (4 - 2 agg)

Back to the English Championship, where GK Paul Rachubka and Bolton got a 90+5 minute goal and a draw against Ipswich at 2 - 2. The hapless Bolton are almost certainly going down this season, sad affair for such a storied club.

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RUMORS: Bedoya to Premier League This Summer?

English rag, The Daily Mail, is  reporting that several EPL clubs are interested in signing Alejandro Bedoya. Here is the report

 Alejandro has had a pretty good year so far at Nantes He has scored four goals this campaign, including two in the Cup, and was unfortunate to have one ruled out for offside against Monaco

"Bedoya is under contract until 2019 at the eight-placed French club and is valued at around £3million. However, the lure of playing in the Premier League is expected to see the New Jersey-born attacker turn his back on French football"

Well, that's to be seen, categorize this as a rumor, for now.

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DAILY WRAP: 3/2/2016 - Goals by Rodriguez, Villalobos Assist by Johnson

Another busy mid-week schedule, although from a US player perspective, quite a few MIA's (for various reasons) still enough going on to keep interest high. Mario Rodriguez scored, the winner, for M'Gladbach II. Gus Villalobos scored tying the game for Pembroke in Malta, and Fabian Johnson continued his hot streak with an excellent assist on the opening goal for M'Gladbach's senior squad. Elsewhere Alejandro Bedoya could not find the magic to help Nantes today. To the list;

Shawn Barry started went 90 minutes in FSV Frankfurt 3 - 3 draw with Duisburg in 2Liga in Germany

Fabian Hurzeler started for 1860 II, in Germany's Regionalliga Bayern, went 90, picked up a yellow card in a goalless draw at Furth II

Photo:www.wz.de

USA U23, Mario Rodriguez (above) Scored M'Gladbach's 2nd goal (winner) as M'Gladbach visited Velbert in Regionalliga West, and came away with a convincing 1 - 4 win

Devante Parker, started went 90 minutes in Mainz II's 1 - 0 win over Erfurt in Germany's 3Liga

USMNT Alejandro Bedoya started and went 120 minutes for Nantes in the Coupe de France Quarter-final v Sochaux - a close game that went into ET, with Nantes falling 3 - 2

Photo: espn.com

Fabian Johnson (above) started for M'Gladbach as they faced Stuttgart. Fabian got the Assist on the first goal went the 90 as they gain a simple win 4 - 0 that moves them up to 4th in Bundesliga Unfortunately the video has been removed - so - Fabian received a long pass on the wing, brought the ball inside the penalty area, to the end-line, passed back to Thorsten Hazard for an easy tap-in. (if I find another video I will post here)

John Brooks started for Hertha as they welcomed Frankfurt in Germany's Bundesliga, John went 90 as Hertha coolly won 2 - 0 to cement their 3rd place spot - for Frankfurt Timothy Chandler MIA again.

Gustavo Villalobos started for Pembroke in Malta, Scored the tieing goal (54th min) against his old team Qormi, as they went on to win 3 - 1 and pulling themselves free of the relegation zone

USYMT Emerson Hyndman and Luca de la Fuentes both started for Fulham U21 as they played Stoke U21 to a 1 - 1 draw

Geoff Cameron started for Stoke City, went the 90 in Stoke's 1 - 0 win over Newcastle

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Daily Wrap: 3/1/2016 - Yedlin Features and Rescues Sunderland

So reasonably busy for a mid-week gameday in England and Germany. Some players still MIA (see bottom) quite a few off the bench - but no real surprises. DeAndre Yedlin continues his improvement for Sunderland, look's like the (proverbial) increased playing time is paying off, he had a wonderful cross that was missed by the forward at the weekend, today a precise pass, at the 90th minute,  and the forward hit it home saving Sunderland's blushes (and salvaging a point). So here is today's action list;

Andrew Wooten started on the bench for Sandhausen as they welcomed Nurnberg in Germany 2Liga. Andrew joined the game at the 62nd minute, in a 0 - 2 home loss

Joel Sonora started on the bench for Stuttgart II as they took on Bremen II in Germany 3Liga, Joel came off the bench at minute 69, as Stuttgart II won this one 0 - 1

Royal-Dominique Fennell started for Wurzburger as they visited Hallescher in 3Liga, Royal-D went the full 90 minutes, picked up a yellow card, in a 1 -3 win for the Kickers

Marc Heider in 18 for Kiel's away fixture at Rostock, came on at minute 79, in a 1 - 0 loss

Brad Guzan had a rare start for Aston Villa as they hosted Everton in the EPL, Tim Howard was on the bench for the visitors, as Everton won 1 - 3
DeAndre Yedlin started, went 90, and is credited with an assist on Sunderland's last gasp equalizer in a  2 - 2 draw with Crystal Palace (glorious goal by Borini)

Adam Henley in the 18 today for Blackburn, but did not play, in Blackburn's 2 - 1 win over Middlesbrough in England's Championship

Gboly Ariybi started and went the full 90 for Chesterfield as they drew 1 - 1 with Blackpool in England's League One

GK Alek Gogic, was in the 18 for Fleetwood, but did not play in their 2 - 1 win over Gillingham (Alek is still waiting for his opportunity)

Zak Whitbread started and went 90 minutes for Shrewsbury as they beat Rochdale 2 - 0

Lynden Gooch started on the bench for Doncaster, came on at minute 55, but was unable to effect the outcome of a 2 - 0 loss at Swindon

Shane O'Neill came off the bench at minute 78, as Cambridge defended home turf, and won 1 - 0 over Wycombe in England's League Two

MIA's omitted from the report today;
Gedion Zelalem(Glasgow Rangers) not in 18 - probable injury, no report from Rangers
Bobby Wood(Union Berlin) - No data
Justin Kinjo(Dusseldorf II) - did not play/may have been in 18 - no further data
Matt Miazga (Chelsea) - did not make their 18 today.
Alfredo Morales (Ingolstadt) - injury

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RUMOR: Hyndman to Leave Fulham for Manchester United ?

Photo: NBCSports.com

HITC are reporting that 19 year old Fulham & USA U23 mid-fielder, Emerson Hyndman, could be on his way to Manchester United. In the article they state that Manchester United is the front runner of a number of "top European" clubs (including Tottenham, Bayern & Dortmund) that are looking at Emerson. United are understood to be "keen on landing Hyndman with a view to loaning him out next season." according to the report.  So what to make of it?

While many would like to see such a move, is this just wishful thinking turning into a rumor, or does it have feet?  Before it happened Matt Miazga to Chelsea seemed no more than speculation, a pipe-dream, then it happened. Now it looks like Matt has a real opportunity to succeed. For Emerson then, opportunity may come a knockin'  only time will tell.

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WEEKEND WRAP: Sunday 2/14/2016 - Valentine's Goals from Johnson, Woods and Yao

Valentines Sunday has seen some great goals from Americans in Germany. Lets get straight to it;

Desevio Payne has shrugged off an injury last week, started, went 90 (Yellow), for Groningen in their 1 - 2 home loss to Ajax in Holland's Eredivisie.

Caleb Stanko came off the bench at minute 74, in Freiburg's 1 - 2  Loss to Dusseldorf in Germany 2Liga

Devann Yao started for BAK 07 in Regionalliga Nordost, SCORED their 1st goal (eventual winner) as BAK 07 beat Nordhausen by an easy 4 - 0 - Devann's 2nd Goal in 2 Games for his new club BAK 07

Bobby Wood, started for Union Berlin, in 2Liga, went 90 and SCORED Union's 3rd goal as they beat his old club, 1860 Munich handily, 3 - 0 - this is Bobby's 9th goal this season (4th in last 4 games)

Bobby Wood Goal HD - Union Berlin 2-0 Munich... by AlleTore

Royal-Dominique Fennell, started and went 90 in Wurzburger's goalless draw at Aue in Germany's 3Liga

Brad Guzan should be grateful he was on the bench for Aston Villa's game with Liverpool.
Liverpool just dismantled the Villains 0 - 6.

Fabian Johnson started, went 90 and SCORED M'Gladbach's 1st goal (Fabian's 5th) as they visited Hamburg. Hamburg won the game 3 - 2 despite a late flurry by M'Gladbach


Robbie Kristo seems to have found somewhere to play, getting his 2nd start in 2 games since moving to Tuttocuolo in Italy's Lega Pro (Group B) He went 66 minutes in Tuttocuolo's 2 - 0 loss to Teramo.

19 year old Douglas Bentley a dual Italy/USA mid-fielder, started on the bench today for Lega Pro (Group A) side Albino Leffe, as they face-off with Alessandria. Douglas came off the bench at minute 64 in Albino Leffe's 1 - 3 loss (thanks to @babynats_abroad for the discovery)

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WEEKEND WRAP: Saturday 2/6/2016 - Devann Yao, Jon-Paul Pittman & Joshua Perez Score

Devann Yao SCORED for Berliner AK 07 (BAK 07) in their 0 - 2 win over Luckenwalde in Regionalliga Nordost. Devan's first game for BAK 07, first goal - good start.

Gideon Zelalem started and went 61 minutes in Rangers 0 - 0 draw with Kilmarnock in the quarter finals of the Scottish FA Cup, they will have to play this one again

Devonte Parker, came off the bench for Mainz II in the 61st minute, but Mainz was unable to maintain a come-back and lost 2 - 3 to Munster in Germany 3Liga

Royal-Dominique Fennell started and went 90 minutes for Wurzburger Kickers in a goalless draw with Stuttgart II in 3Liga

Oh Dear! Mario Rodriguez received a Straight Red Card at the end of the first half, but M'Gladbach II still managed to win 1 - 2 over Wattenscheid in Regionalliga West

Dylan Romney was in the 18, but did not play for Savona in Italy Lega Pro (Group B) as they ended with a 1 - 1 draw with Teramo

The big one in Germany for many Americans today John Brooks started for Hertha and Christian Pulisic came off the bench (71) for Dortmund.  Game ended Goalless. (Brooks went 90 minutes)

Alfredo Morales came off the bench at minute 60 for Ingolstadt as they faced Augsburg and they won 2 - 1 on an 85th minute penalty

Brad Guzan in 18, did not play for Aston Villa as they won 2 - 0 v Norwich. Villa quietly getting points each week, but still a long way to safety

DeAndre Yedlin in 18, came off the bench at 75th minute as Sunderland score late and get an unexpected 2 - 2 draw at Liverpool

In the battle of the injured neither Tim Howard (Everton) or Geoff Cameron (Stoke) dressed for today match-up Stoke 0 - 3 Everton

Jonathan Spector in 18 for Birmingham as they welcome Sheffield Wednesday in the Championship. Jonathan remained on the bench, Sheffield left with the win 1 - 2

GK Paul Rachubka, in his usual position on the bench for Bolton as they hosted Rotherham and got the win 2 -1 and finally got off the bottom of the Championship.

GK Cody Cropper in 18 for MK Dons as they visited Cardiff and left with a point, in a goalless draw

Tim Ream in the 18 for Fulham as they met with Derby, Tim stayed on the bench as Fulham got away with a lucky 1 - 1 draw.  Hyndman played for the U21's yesterday

Eric Lichaj (90) started for Nottingham as the visited Leeds and came away with the win 0 - 1

Danny Williams started for Reading, went 90 minutes, as they hosted Wolves in a goalless draw

Duane Holmes and Adam Hanley did not dress for their teams today

Gboly Ariyibi in the 18 for Chesterfield as they clash with Peterborough in League One came off the bench at 70 minutes, but Chesterfield failed to take advantage of 2 Peterborough red cards and lost 0 - 1

Photo: fullcontactlaw.co.uk

Lynden Gooch and Doncaster did not play - Game Postponed

Shane O'Neill in 18 for Cambridge in League Two are visited by Dagenham & Redbridge. Good to see Shane on the depth chart. Cambridge win this one 1 - 0

Jon-Paul Pittman SCORED (72) for Grimsby in their FA Trophy game v Havant & Waterlooville, which ended up being the game winner as Grimsby walked off a 3 - 0 winner

Photo: grimsbytelegraph.co.uk

Kevin Dzierzawski started for Peterhead in Scotland's League One at Ayr. Kevin went 90 minutes as Peterhead move into 2nd place (over Ayr) with a 1 - 2 away win (still early but promotion into the Championship is clearly in sight)

In Italy, Joshua Perez mad an incredible debut for AFC Fiorentina Primavera (U19), assisting on 1 goal and then SCORING, as AFC Fiorentina Primavera went on to win 5 - 1 over Trapani Primavera. Congrats to Joshua.

In today's late game, a red-hot Alejandro Bedoya started for Nantes as they visited Toulouse in Ligue 1. Alejandro was subbed out at 90+5 (so he went 90) Missed opportunity for Nantes to grab the 4th spot / Euro - still lots of time, and an away point is better than none.

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DAILY WRAP: 2/2/2016 - features England and France

Not a great day for US players and their teams....but some good performances from our young gun's Zelalem & Gooch

DeAndre Yedlin in the 18, spent the game on the bench, as Sunderland fell 0 - 1 to Manchester City

Brad Guzan, still out of favor at cellar dwelling Aston Villa was in the 18, but did not participate as West Ham beat the 'Villains'  2 - 0

Danny Williams played 90 minutes as Reading visited Ipswich in the Championship, final Ipswich 2 - 1 Reading

GK Paul Rachubka was in the 18, he is the back-up goalie, for lowly Bolton who fought back from a 2 goal deficit to draw at Wolves in the Championship. Bolton at the bottom of the table with 21 points are just 4 points from safety after 4 points from a possible 6 in the last 2 weeks

Photo:  SunderlandEcho.com

In League 1, Doncaster fell 1 - 2 to Walsall. Lynden Gooch played for the 3rd time in as many games, reports have him terrorizing the Walsall defense and having a number of good chances..it takes a bit to get used to a new team (he played his first game the day after the loan was announced) all looks on track as he improves with each game.

Zak Whitbread started and went 81 minutes for Shrewsbury as they lost their home game v Southend 1 - 2 in League 1. Zak was replaced by a forward, so it sounds like it was a strategic move.

Photo: NBCSports.com

Gideon Zelalem , went started for the first time in a while, went 72 minutes and seems to have done his job really well (Rangers possession was way up) Rangers who now lead the Scottish Championship by 8 points, won the away fixture at Raith 0 - 1

No chance today for Stoke, who were still minus Geoff Cameron (injury) as they fell 3 - 0 to Manchester United

Quentin Westberg was not in the 18 today as Tours visited Bourg Peronnas in France's Ligue 2. I can't find a reason (Quentin is Tour's #2). Tours won the encounter 0 - 2

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RUMORS: Danny Williams in Talks with Swansea City

Deadline Day rumors - argh!

Photo: Zimbio.com

Newspaper The Reading Chronicle is reporting that Danny Williams is in conversation with Prem League Swansea City.

"New Swans boss Francesco Guidolin is eager to replace Jonjo Shelvey – who moved to Newcastle United for £12 million – before the transfer window closes tonight.

Francesco Guidolin says a midfielder is Swansea's top priority today and Reading's Danny Williams is top of that list now with talks ongoing
— Phil Blanche (@philblanche) February 1, 2016

It is thought Royals will be tempted to sell for the right money as manager Brian McDermott has a number of options in central midfield."

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Huge Day for Young Americans in Europe

Three Americans, all at or below 20 years old, made news worthy appearances today.

• Everyone knows by now about, 20 year old, Matt Miazga move to English Premier League's  Chelsea, which is now completed

• The first senior squad showing for 17 year old Christian Pulisic, the 6th youngest player to play in Bundesliga, in Dortmund's win over Ingolstadt

• And totally overlooked, because of those to events, 19 year old Joel Sonora's first appearance for Stuttgart's 3.Liga team.

I can't remember a day when 3 such momentus stories appeared on one day. So where from now? Obviously this is tremendous news for US Soccer, for MLS only 1 of the three featured.

Matt Miazga transfer is complete

Matt Miazga who is a USA/Poland dual (although declared for USA) is a product of the NYRB Academy, and has played for the USA at, U18, U20, U23 & Senior (he also played for Poland U18) As for club experience , he has only played for NYRB.

Pulisic vs Ingolstadt (Home) [DEBUT] 15/16 720p by guba1a from Daniel Gubala on Vimeo.

Christian Pulisic, who is a USA/Croatian dual, has spent his time in Germany within the Borussia Dortmund program, playing for their U17 and U19 teams before playing today for the senior squad.

Christian represented the USA at U15 & U17 levels (Christian played for the U17's at age 14/9months) Like Matt Miazga, only represented one club

Joel Sonora with Boca Jrs.(left)

Joel Sonora, who is a USA/Argentina dual, came through the Boca Jrs. system (with Atletico de Lujan, Club Atlético Boca Juniors - 2011-2015)started 2016 with Boca Jrs. U20 team before transferring to Stuttgart, where he is set to play in there 3.Liga side Stuttgart II. Joel has represented the USA, debuting in 2014, at the U20 level, he last appeared in the U20 World Cup squad, playing in 4 of the 5 games that the USA appeared in.

CONGRATULATIONS to all three

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RUMORS: Tim Howard to Leave Everton for Colorado in May

Photo: BleacherReport   Tim Howard, we will know in 4 months

The reports have been circulating for the last 24 hours, with the usual denials and speculation. But it looks like Tim Howard to Colorado Rapids has some "feet" to it.

Salary details here. Howard would make between $2-3 million if he signs with Rapids. #usmnt https://t.co/Om0UvHzQvv

— Doug McIntyre (@DougMacESPN) January 27, 2016

Can confirm @JPW_NBCSports report re: mutual interest btwn Tim Howard & #Rapids. Here are some other nuggets too: https://t.co/vURPnuz0mX

— Jeff Carlisle (@JeffreyCarlisle) January 27, 2016

So with NBCSports and ESPN reporting it looks like their is a good chance that this will happen
Still.....its still a rumor

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RUMORS: NYRB Matt Miazga to EPL?

Photo: Bigapplesoccer.com

ESPN FC are reporting that NYRB Center Back Matt Miazga will join an as yet unnamed Premier League Club...If the report is true then we should know in the next 24 hours. Here is a partial reprint of their report (full report here).

United States international and New York Red Bulls defender Matt Miazga is set to be sold to an undisclosed English Premier League team within the next 24 hours, multiple sources have confirmed to ESPN FC.
Miazga, 20, had less than a year to run on his current contract with the Red Bulls, and given his desire to test himself overseas, New York was left with little choice but to sell Miazga now rather than lose him for nothing at the end of the 2016 MLS season.
The Daily Mail, who first reported the story, says that the transfer fee is approximately $5 million. Miazga also possesses a Polish passport, meaning he will not have to obtain a work permit.

Taylor Twellman has tweeted:

Hearing within the next 24 hours Matt Miazga will be sold to an EPL club pending medical within the next day or 2. #RBNY #MLS

— Taylor Twellman (@TaylorTwellman) January 27, 2016

Can confirm that Miazga left #usmnt camp this afternoon. https://t.co/UW35yN9re6

— Doug McIntyre (@DougMacESPN) January 27, 2016

More on this as we here more.....

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WEEKEND WRAP: Sunday 1/24/2016

Sunday's Weekend Wrap report has some action and quite a few no shows due to injuries. We do have a goal, gratefully we managed the day without any cards. Germany's leagues are re-starting, Finland has begun its (pre-season) cup games, although today we had no US players participating.
Here we go.....

Marc Heider, no goal today

Marc Heider started for Kiel, went 65 minutes as Kiel lost 2 - 1 to Bremen II in Germany's 3Liga

Tim Howard, Back in goal for Everton, as they lose 1 - 2 to Swansea in the EPL. Not a particularly good performance, although the goals were mostly defensive let downs, even the penalty that Tim gave up (IMHO I am not totally convinced it should have been given)

Dylan Alexis Romney, one of only a handful US players in Italy

Dylan Alexis Romney, on the bench for Savona, in Italy's Lega Pro (Group B) as they beat Maceratese 4 - 2

Timothy Chandler, did not dress, for Frankfurt

Ryan Malone, did not dress, for Magdeburg

Aaron Jóhannsson did not dress for Bremen, injured.

Rubio Ruben, did not dress for Utrecht, injured.

Jordan Siebatcheu started for Reims in France Ligue 1, as they took on St. Etienne.
Jordan left the game at the 32 minute mark, which probably indicates an injury
(looking for match report). Final  Reims  1  -  1 St Etienne
Jordan was injured during the game according to Ligue 1 site, no info of severity.

Christian Pulisic started for Dortmund in a friendly with Union Berlin
SCORED Dortmund's first goal as they went on to beat Union Berlin 1 - 3
(Christian was dressed yesterday for the Bundesliga game v M'Gladbach, he did not
play - so I guess Dortmund's coach decided to start him today - can't say I've seen
that before) This is Christian's 2nd goal this month.

Kenny Seif stayed on the bench for Gent, in Belgium's Jupiler League victory at Standard Liege 0 - 3. With the win Gent extended their lead atop of the Jupiler to 5 points.

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WEEKEND WRAP: Saturday 1/23/2016

The first Weekend Wrap has quite a bit of activity around Europe. Hopefully I have captured all the action by US Players (if you find I have omitted anyone please let me know)  For now I am doing the report by game time. Mainz II was the earliest game today/Nantes the last. I am trying to include players, played status, goals (of course) assists & cards. I am still formulating the best format, so if you have any point of view, let me know. A few notables, Lynden Gooch debut's for Doncaster Rovers, Christian Pusilic made the 18 for Dortmund's senior squad and Alejandro Bedoya has scored for the 2nd time this week. OK here we go....

• Devante Parker started and went 88 minutes in Mainz II goalless draw with Wehen in Germany 3.Liga

• Alfredo Morales went 68 minutes as Ingolstadt hosted Mainz in Germany's Bundesliga. Alfredo picked up a yellow in the game that had Ingolstadt winning 1 - 0

• John Brooks went 90, picked up a yellow in Hertha's goalless draw with Augsburg/Shawn Parker did not dress, in Bundesliga

• At Stoke no Geoff Cameron, he is out with an injury

• DeAndre Yedlin was on the bench for Sunderland in their 1 - 1 draw with Bournemouth in the EPL

• Brad Guzan was on the bench for Aston Villa in their Goalless draw at West Bromwich (Brad is out of favor after some inconsistent performances

• Jonathan Spector on the bench for Birmingham as they easily beat Ipswich 3 - 0 in the Championship

• Paul Rachubka on the bench for Bolton / Cody Cropper on the bench for MK Dons in a game that saw Bolton in a rare win 3 - 1 (both are backup GK's) in Championship

• Duane Holmes was on the bench for Huddersfield in their 2 - 1 loss to Brighton in the Championship

• Adam Henley started for Blackburn, went 90 minutes in Blackburn's 1 - 1 draw at Charlton

• Tim Ream started for Fulham and went the full 90 / Emerson Hyndman came off the bench for Fulham in the 77th minute in a 0 - 1 home loss to Hull, also in the Championship

• Eric Lichaj started for Nottingham, went 90 minutes and picked up a yellow card, in Nottingham's 0 - 1 win at Middlesborough

• Danny Williams started for Reading, went 90 minutes, in their 1 - 1 draw with Sheffield Wednesday

• In League 1, Zak Whitbread started for Shrewsbury, went 90 minutes and picked up a yellow card, in their  1- 2 win over Burton

• Gboly Ariyibi started for Chesterfield, he went 65 minutes in their 1 - 2 loss to Millwall

• Lynden Gooch got the start for Doncaster Rovers, went 90 minutes in his debut, picked up a yellow card, in a goalless draw as Doncaster visited Fleetwood in League 1

• In Grimsby, Jon-Paul Pittman stayed on the bench for Grimsby's 5 - 0 drubbing of Altringham, in the Vanarama National League

• In Scotland's League 1, Kevin Dzierzawski went the full 90 minutes for Peterhead in a goalless draw with Dunfermline

  

  Photo: Herald Scotland.    Kevin Dzierzawski (right)

• Fabian Johnson started for M'Gladbach, while Christian Pulisic was on the bench for Dortmund in a Bundesliga clash of #2 v #4 Fabian went the 90, Christian stayed on the bench (good to see him dressing for the senior squad) M'Gladbach 1 - 3 Dortmund - Final

  

  Photo: SI.com      Christian Pulisic

Alejandro Bedoya Goal HD - Nantes 2-0 Bordeaux... by Football----Live

• Alejandro Bedoya got the start for Nantes in France Ligue 1, went the full 90 minutes and SCORED a goal at the 30 minute mark (his 2nd this week)Unfortunately, Nantes gave up a two goal lead with just 10 minutes left and the game with Bordeaux ended in a 2 - 2 draw.

More tomorrow, Weekend Wrap Sunday.

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