TRANSFERS: Jerome Kiesewetter Signs with Fortuna Duddeldorf in Germany's 2Liga

Photo: Salt Lake Tribune

According to the Fortuna Dusseldorf Web-Site US U23 winger Jerome Kiesewetter has signed a 2 year deal. Jerome has spent the last 2 seasons with Stuttgart, playing mostly for their junior side in 3Liga.

Jerome' step up follows a season where he played 14 times, and was picked to play for the USMNT senior squad twice. In a straight (Google) translation Jerome says;

"I am very happy now to be a part of Fortuna. The anticipation of the preparation start (pre-season) is correspondingly large for me. (Head Coach) Friedhelm Funkel gave me during their talks a very good feeling. Thus was clear to me that the Fortuna is the right next step for me. "

Head Coach Friedhelm Funkel added

 "With he's dynamic and his speed Jerome Kiesewetter will be an asset to our attacking department. It is no coincidence that he at a young age first inserts the Bundesliga team VfB and in the American national team has already won. We will make every effort to further promote its undoubted qualities. "

 Note: Gotta love Google Translate.

The up-shot is Jerome is happy with the move and the Dusseldorf coach has him in his plans. Incidentally, Jerome leaves American Joel Sonora at Stuttgart and joins Justin Kinjo at Dusseldorf

Good Luck to Jerome

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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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TRANSFERS: Joel Sonora leaves Argentina for Germany

Photo: ASN

Joel Sonora, the nineteen-year-old striker, has left Boca Jr's and has found a new home in Europe. The U.S. U-20 attacker was with Boca Juniors but is moving to Stuttgart, where he’ll start with Stuttgart II.(They are currently playing in Germany's 3.Liga)


From VFB.de:

VfB coach Walter Thomae: “We have taken at Joel two longer trial phase under the microscope and are convinced of his abilities. With his technique and his Torabschluss he can give our offensive play an important impetus. The first step is that he settled quickly and his game adapts to German football. “

 Good luck Joel

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