TRANSFER: All the Moves by US Players During the Winter Transfer Window - UPDATED DAILY

We have been following the Transfer Window with some success since we started this blog - so here we go again, 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. so check back daily.

Please, if you hear of a move that we have missed, just let us know
(Americans that have changed their national allegiance (such as Bjorn Maars Johnsen) are not tracked. South of the border are not tracked)

JANUARY 1st
(The moves below have already been reported - most effective January 1)

Bill Hamid - From DC United to Midtjylland in Denmark

Mix Diskerud - end of loan - Goteborg - NYCFC have his rights

Josh Sargent - Joining Werder Bremen

Matt Pyzdrowski - released - Helsingborg - signed with Varbergs BoIS in Sweden's Superettan

Conor O'Brien - released by Start of Norway / Free

Paul Torres - released - Syrianska / Free

Ryan Masch - released - Skovde / Free

Josh Wicks - released - Sirius - After a short period testing the waters with other clubs Josh decided to sign a 2 year contract and remain with Sirius

Zac Lubin - out of contract at Ljungskile / Free

Craig Hill - out of contract with Kultsu - signed with PEPO in Finland Kakkonen Group A

JC Mack - out of contract at Selfoss in Iceland/ Free

Brian Span - out of contract with Mariehamn/ Free

Darius Strode - released by Altona in Germany

Nebiyou Perry has failed to come to agreeable terms for new contract with AIK / Free

Will Dieterich has returned to Grótta after his successful loan at Haukar in Iceland's Inkasso-deildin 

Conor Agnew - from Puerto Rico FC to Derry City in Northern Ireland 

Brooks Lennon officially leaves Liverpool and joins RSL in MLS 

Alex Horwath - out of contract at Brann in Norway / Free 

Branden Stelmak from FC Ellenburg to Chemie Leipzig in Germany Regionalliga

Paul Blanchette - released by PEPO in Finland /Free 

Rubio Rubin - Out of Contract at Stabaek in Norway

JANUARY 2nd

Marcel Costly from Mainz II (Regionalliga) to FC Magdeburg (3Liga) in Germany

JANUARY 3rd

Hunter Gorskie from Miedz Legnica/Poland to Tampa Bay Rowdies

JANUARY 5th

Kenny Saief from KAA Gent to Anderlecht in Belgium's Jupiler League 
According to Anderlecht's announcement this is a LOAN, I will update as more info is available
This is a Loan till the end of the season - with an option to buy

Not a transfer but, Antonee Robinson loan deal with Bolton Wanderers extended until the end of the season. 

JANUARY 8th

Shawn Barry has been released by Poland's Korona Kielce, Ekstraklasa

JANUARY 9th

Perry Kitchen has left Danish side Randers and joined LA Galaxy in MLS -free transfer

Adam Henley signs with Real Salt Lake/MLS last played at Blackburn & represented Wales

Kyle Knotek has signed a 1 year extension to his contract at FC Linkoping City in Sweden's Division 1

JANUARY 10th

Sammy Adjai, who was released by Naestved in Denmark at the end of last year has joined Hawkes Bay in New Zealand's Premier League 

JANUARY 11th

Jake Rozhansky joined Maccabi Netanya aka (M.Netanya) in Israel's Ligat Ha'al (Premier League)

Armando Pelaez loaned by Benfica to Amora FC in Portugal's Setubal First Division (5th tier of Portugal)

JANUARY 12th

Not a transfer but, Erich Lichaj has signed a contract extension through June of 2019 at Nottingham Forest

Marcel Ramsey has joined TuS Haltern in Germany's Oberliga Westfalen (5th Tier) sideways transfer, Marcel previously played for SC Herne in the same league.

JANUARY 13th

Joel Sonora from Stuttgart on an 18 month loan to Talleres Córdoba in Argentina

JANUARY 14th

Aaron Horton has joined UN Käerjéng 97 in Luxembourg 2nd tier named Ehrenpromotion. Aaron was last with St. Louis FC in USL and was a Columbus Crew Homegrown

JANUARY 15th

Brian Span has signed with Västerås SK. in Sweden's Division 1 - North (3rd tier) left Mariehamn in Finland when contract expired January 1.

Ash Apollon has joined Voltigeurs de Chateaubriant in France National 3,(5th tier)
(Ash, 26 y/o forward, is from Boston Mass)

Cameron Carter-Vickers has ended his loan period at Sheffield United and returned to Tottenham

JANUARY 16th

GK Will Dieterich  has made a move from Grotta in Iceland's Division 1 (2nd tier) to Stjarnan in Pepsideilid (Top tier) on a free transfer. 

JANUARY 17th

Shawn Barry has returned to the US after being released by Korona in Poland, and joined Real Salt Lake in MLS

Gboly Ariyibi has ended his loan spell at MK Don's (England's Division One) and returned to Nottingham Forest (Championship)

Christian Eissele has left Jaro in Finland and signed with Sacramento Republic in USL

JANUARY 19th

Cameron Carter-Vickers has been loaned to Ipswich for the remainder of the season. Cameron, who is on the books at Tottenham, recently completed a loan spell at Sheffield United.

Gboly Ariyibi has been loaned to Northampton (League One) for the remainder of the season, Gboly, who on Nottingham Forest books, recently completed a loan spell at MK Dons. 

JANUARY 26th

Kris Scott has left Russell Olympic and joined Weston Super-Mare in England's Nation League (South), a small step up for Kris

JANUARY 27th

Mix Diskerud from Free (NYCFC / IFK Goteborg) to Manchester City - expect to see a sale or loan soon

JANUARY 28th

Alex Vedamanikam 19 y/o MF has left Univ. New Mexico and joined Eintracht Braunschweig U19 in Germany A Junior Bundesliga (Nord/Nordost)

JANUARY 29th

Victor Mansaray has been released by Umea in Sweden's Division One - is now a Free Agent

Goalkeeper Alex Horwath has left Brann in Norway and signed with Real Salt Lake in MLS

JANUARY 31st

Eric Palmer-Brown in a quick movement transfer from Sporting Kansas City to Manchester City to KV Kortrijk in Belgium's top flight. This a loan, which looks to be through June 30th.

Nick DePuy, Irvine Ca, has been loaned out by Montreal to Dutch 1st Division side Fremad Amager (looks like a 3 month loan)

Nermin Crnkic has signed with RW Erfurt in Germany's 3Liga. Nermin, a free agent, was previously with Sarajevo

Mael Corboz has left Duisburg in 2Liga and has signed with Wattenscheid 09 in Germany's Regionalliga West

Fehim Dedic has left Rosenheim in Germany's Regionalliga Bayern and joined SB Traunstein in Germany's Oberliga Bayern Sud

Kouami Dalmeida has left FSV Frankfurt in Regionalliga Sudwest and joined SV Gonsenheim in Oberliga Rheinland-Pfalz/Saar

Goalkeeper Kyle Parks (brother of Keaton) has signed with SC Freamunde in Portugal's Campeonato de Portugal Prio (Group B) Kyle was a Harvard prior to this move

The Transfer Window in the major European Leagues has Closed - But don't stop coming back - We are still Updating as players move in the Windows that are still open 

FEBRUARY 2nd

Rubio Rubin, who had been released by Norway's Stabaek, has joined Tijuana in Mexico

FEBRUARY 4th

Darius Madison has signed a contract with North Geelong Warriors in Australia's NPL (joins American Kene Eze)

Jake Keegan has signed with Saint Patricks in the Republic of Ireland Premier League. (Jake had previously played in Ireland with Galway)

FEBRUARY 6th

Zac Lubin, who was last at Ljungskile in Sweden has returned to the USA and signed with Phoenix Rising in USL

FEBRUARY 12th

Zev Taublieb moved from Charlotte Independence to Sweden and joined Varbergs BoIS in 2nd tier Superettan.

FEBRUARY 16th

Brian Iloski joined Legia Warsaw in Poland's Ekstraklasa (top tier) - signed from UCLA

Mix Diskerud has rejoined IFK Goteborg on a short loan (looks to be just 3 Cup games) expect more news in the coming few weeks about a more permanent loan/transfer <February 18 - Deal Done on long term loan>

Jordan Tyler, has joined Throttur V. In Iceland's 2nd Division. Jordan is a forward who was previously with Fram in Iceland. (I believe this transfer may have happened a few day's ago - not sure)

FEBRUARY 19th

Former USYNT defender Danny Barbir has signed with AFC Astra of Romania’s Liga 1

Eddie Prugh, who has spent most of his career in Sweden, with Bodens,before moving back Stateside has left Colorado Springs an joined Skellefteaa in Sweden's Division 1 (Norra). Skellefteaa are newly promoted and will begin play later this Spring

Josh Sargent, has turned 18, Happy Birthday Josh, and has officially signed with Werder Bremen in Bundesliga

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TRANSFER: Ryan Malone Moves from Stuttgart Kickers to Lokomotive Leipzig

Ryan Malone celebrates at Magdeburg

Mid-Fielder Ryan Malone (24) from Chicopee, Massachusetts, will move to Lokomotive Leipzig, in Regionaliiga Nordost on July 1st

Ryan has been in Germany, playing in the lower leagues for a few years, first with Magdeburg and then with Stuttgart Kickers. According to Transfermarkt.com, Ryan had 4 goals and 2 assists last season

Good Luck to Ryan with his new team

Source: TAG24 and Bigsoccer.com

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TRANSFERS: Summer Transfer Window 2017 - Updated Daily

So the Summer Transfer Window is here, and as we have for the past year or so, daily updates will start to happen. The first post has all the moves that have happened already or are announced and imminent. Opening and Closing of the Transfer Windows will occur throughout the next few months, so check back regularly for all the updates.

Already Happened / Announced

Jon-Paul Pittman  -  ENGLAND  From Harrogate Town to Torquay
Brendan Moore  -  ENGLAND From Torquay to Rochdale
Keaton Parks  -  PORTUGAL  From Varzim to Benfica B
Corey Anton  - GERMANY  From Kaiserslautern U19 to Hoffenheim U19
John Brooks  -  GERMANY  From Hertha Berlin to Wolfsburg
Ken Gipson  - GERMANY  From RB Leipzig to Sandhausen
Masami Okada  - GERMANY  From Schonberg to Babelsberg
Desevio Payne  - NETHERLANDS  From Groningen to Excelsior Rotterdam
Devann Yao  - GERMANY  From BAK to Meppen
Will Pulisic  - GERMANY  From Dortmund U19 to Duke University
Matt Taylor  - GERMANY  From Offenbach to Retired
Brian Gaul  -  GERMANY  From Offenbach to Elversberg
Toni Suddoth  - GERMANY  From Stuttgart U19 to Stuttgart II
Kevin Dzierzawski  - SCOTLAND From Peterhead to Free
Justin Vom Steeg  - GERMANY  From Dusseldorf II to Free
Mike Lansing  - DENMARK  From Vejle to Aalborg (Completed 7/1)
Brad Guzan  - ENGLAND  From Middlesbrough to Atlanta (Completed 7/1)
Charlie Rugg  - GERMANY  From Pirmasens to Free
Ashton Gotz  - GERMANY From Hamburg to Free
Milahd Mansoori  - GERMANY  From Homborg II to Free
Omar Castro  - GERMANY  From Braunschweig II to Free
Paul Rachubka  - ENGLAND  From Bury to Free
Steve Clark  - DENMARK  From Horsens to Free
Conor O"Brien  - DENMARK From Horsens to Free
Babajide Ogunbiyi  - DENMARK  From Hobro to Retired
Rubio Rubin  - DENMARK  From Silkeborg to Free
Weston McKennie  - GERMANY  From Schalke U19 to Schalke
Haji Wright  - GERMANY  From Schalke U19 to Schalke 
Russell Canouse  - GERMANY  From Bochum to Hoffenheim (end of loan period)
Giles Phillips - ENGLAND From College to QPR -U23
Mayowa Alli - DENMARK  From Thisted to Free

UPDATE 6/21
Ryan Malone  - GERMANY  From Stuttgart Kickers  to  Lokomotive Leipzig
Shawn Barry  - GERMANY  From FSV Frankfurt to Free

UPDATE 6/22
McKinzie Gaines  - GERMANY  From Wolfsburg U19  to Darmstadt
Kenny Saief  -  BELGIUM One Time Switch from Israel to USA (Not a Transfer)

UPDATE 6/23
Maki Tall  - FRANCE From Tours B to Tours FC (1st Pro Contract)

UPDATE 6/24
Bobby Wood  - GERMANY  Bobby will stay at Hamburg re-signed through 2021  (22 M Euros according to Bild)    CONFIRMED 
Sammy Adjei  -  DENMARK  From Naestved to Free

UPDATE 6/29
Kevin Lankford - GERMANY From FC Heidenheim U19 to FC Heidenheim - bumped up to senior squad in 2Liga

UPDATE 7/1
Quentin Westberg  - FRANCE from Tours to Free (Quentin's contract has expired, there is no news as yet to a re-signing)
Dion Watson   - BELGIUM  From Vosselaar to KVK Wellen 
Mason Robertson  - SCOTLAND  From Stenhousemuir to Peterhead 
Benjamin Machini  - SPAIN  From Barakaldo to  RCD Mallorca B (end of loan period)


The Following Players have reached the end of their Loans (officially 7/1) although some of these have been pre-announced

Caleb Stanko  - SWITZERLAND From Vaduz to Freiberg
Jordan Siebatcheu  FRANCE  From Châteauroux to Reims  - Jordan has signed an extension with Reims through 2020  http://stade-de-reims.com/sdr-dattaque-deux-prolongations/
Gedion Zelalem  - NETHERLANDS  - From VVV Venlo to Arsenal
Matt Miazga   - NETHERLANDS  -  From  Vitesse to Chelsea
Shane O'Neil  - NETHERLANDS  - From NAC Breda to Apollon
Rumor has it that NAC Breda are trying to sign Shane to a permanent deal
Shawn Parker  - GERMANY - From Nurnburg to Augsburg

UPDATE 7/2
Andrija Novakovich - ENGLAND  From Reading to Telstar SC - LOAN
Andrija signed a 2 year extension at Reading today and was then loaned to the
Netherlands club for the upcoming season 
Alassane Kane - GERMANY From Bayern Hof to DJK Don Bosco
Cody Sundquist - ITALY From Fiorentina U19 to Osnabruck U19
Sergio Duarte - PORTUGAL From Salgueiros to União de Leiria

UPDATE 7/3
Timothy Weah - FRANCE Timothy has signed his 1st Pro Contract with PSG
Kouami d'Almeida - GERMANY From Selingenstadt to FSV Frankfurt

UPDATE 7/4
Danny Williams - ENGLAND From Reading to Huddersfield - CONFIRMED
Theodore Wilson - SLOVENIA From ND Adria Miren to NK Krka

UPDATE 7/5
Perry Kitchen - SCOTLAND From Hearts to Randers (Denmark) - CONFIRMED

UPDATE 7/6
Caleb Stanko - SWITZERLAND From Vaduz to Freiberg. For now it seems that Caleb is in Freiberg's plans, playing in pre-season games

UPDATE 7/8
Shawn Barry - GERMANY From FSV Frankfurt (free) to Korona Kielce (Poland's Ekstraklasa -Top Tier)

UPDATE 7/11
Jonathan Klinsmann - GERMANY signed with Hertha - will play for their U23 team

UPDATE 7/12
Quentin Westberg - FRANCE From Tours to AJ Auxerre 

UPDATE 7/14
Devante Parker - GERMANY From FSV Mainz to St. Pölten (Austrian Bundesliga) - LOAN

UPDATE 7/15
Will Dieterich - ICELAND From Grotta to Haukar - Loan
Juan Torres - BELGIUM  Juan who is an U18 USA Nat has signed a contract with Lokeren in Belgium's Jupiler League - through 2020

UPDATE 7/17
Gboly Ariyibi - ENGLAND  From Nottingham Forest to MK Dons - 1 yr LOAN
Hunter Gorskie - POLAND has been released by Legnica. (Hunter was on trial in Israel at the beginning of the month - no word yet on whether he was picked up or not) 

UPDATE 7/18
Javan Torre Howell -  USA From Ventura County to FSV Frankfurt 

UPDATE 7/25
Gerald Ben - FINLAND From Oakland Univ. to Mikkelin Kissat (MiKi) in Finland's Kakkonen (Group A)

UPDATE 7/28
Matt Miazga - ENGLAND From Chelsea to Vitesse - 1 yr LOAN. Matt was loaned to Vitesse last season
Toni Suddoth - GERMANY From Stuttgart II to CfR Pforzheim - Pforzheim play in Oberliga (5th Tier) so a bit of a backward step for Toni
Ian-Prescott Claus - GERMANY  From Luneberger Hansa to FC Suderelbe

UPDATE 7/30 
Bosnia Transfer Window Closed Yesterday
Iceland Transfer Window Closes Tomorrow
Republic of Ireland Window Closes Tomorrow

UPDATE 7/31
Josue Soto - FINLAND  From Free Agent to AC Oulu  - Josue previously played for FC Jaro, in Finland, but was released in January 

UPDATE 8/3
Kieran Nwabueze - ARMENIA Kieran was released by Shirak in Armenian Premier League, now a free agent

UPDATE 8/4
Rubio Rubin - NORWAY From Free to Stabaek in Norway Eliteserien
Antonee Robinson - ENGLAND From Everton U23 to Bolton Wanderers in England's Championship, one year LOAN 

UPDATE 8/9
Russell Canouse  - GERMANY  From Hoffenheim (& Bochum) to DC United

UPDATE 8/10
Cole Grossman  - NORWAY  From Stabaek to Retired.  Cole had a concussion that put him on long term rehab, he has now decided to retire

UPDATE 8/11
Haji Wright  - GERMANY  From Schalke to Sandhausen - LOAN
Victor Mansaray - USA From Seattle Sounders to Umea FC (Sweden Division 1)

UPDATE 8/16
Steve Clark - DENMARK From Free (previously Horsens in Denmark) to DC United 
  
UPDATE 8/17
Paul Rachubka - ENGLAND From Free (previously at Bury in England) to Kerala Blasters in India's Super League (Top Tier) 

UPDATE 8/21
Shane O'Neill - GREECE From Apollon Limassol to SBV Excelsior in Netherlands Eredivisie

UPDATE 8/24
Emmanuel Sabbi - SPAIN From Las Palmas to Hobro (Denmark Superliga)
Cameron Carter-Vickers  - ENGLAND  From Tottenham to Sheffield United (Championship) This is a LOAN for the rest of the season

UPDATE 8/25
Dallas Aminzadeh - GERMANY From Oldenburg to Blumenthaler SV (play in Oberliga Bremen)

UPDATE 8/26
Craig Hill - FINLAND From Free to Kultsu (Finland Kakkonen) Craig previously played in Finland but was released in January 

UPDATE 8/27
Mix Diskerud - SWEDEN - Mix signed an extension to his loan that will take him through the end of the year at Goteborg in Allsvenskan
  
UPDATE 8/30
Julian Green - GERMANY form Stuttgart to Greuther Fuerth (play in Germany 2 Liga) Season LOAN

UPDATE 8/31
Conor O'Brien  - DENMARK From Free (was Horsens in Denmark) to IK Start (Norway Division 1)
Joshua Perez  - ITALY From Fiorentina to Livorno (Serie C) 1 year loan 

WINDOWS NOW CLOSED IN MOST NATIONS  - We will continue to monitor activity for a few days more

UPDATE 9/4

OK! this post is now closed - we will do it again in January

Keep Checking Back - Updates will be by date or in the case of mentioned free agents with an Update (+date)

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TRANSFERS: Summer Transfer Window 2017 - Dates

Worldwide Transfer Windows Calendar

Each transfer period we try to catch all the USA Player transfers, release's contract's etc. As a base for you to follow below is a calendar of the major leagues that we follow (almost all) and where you can expect to see signing's and cut's

Country                                     Starts                   Ends   

Austria                                      2017-06-09          2017-08-31

Belgium                                    2017-06-15          2017-08-31

Bosnia and Herzegovina       2017-06-26          2017-07-29

Canada                                     2017-07-10          2017-08-09

Denmark                                  2017-06-15          2017-08-31

England                                   2017-06-09           2017-08-31

Finland                                    2017-07-10           2017-08-09

France                                     2017-06-09           2017-08-31

Germany                                 2017-07-01           2017-08-31

Iceland                                    2017-07-15           2017-07-31

Italy                                          2017-07-01           2017-08-31

Netherlands                           2017-06-09           2017-08-31

Norway                                   2017-07-21           2017-08-17

Poland                                    2017-06-14           2017-08-31

Portugal                                 2017-07-03           2017-09-22

Republic of Ireland              2017-07-01           2017-07-31

Scotland                                2017-06-09           2017-08-31

Slovakia                                2017-06-15           2017-09-06

Slovenia                                2017-06-15           2017-08-31

Spain                                     2017-07-01           2017-09-01

Sweden                                 2017-07-15           2017-08-11

Switzerland                          2017-06-10           2017-08-31

USA                                       2017-07-10           2017-08-09

There are 203 leagues (according to FIFA) that have Transfer Windows. You can view them all here

Notable absences are Australia and  New Zealand who are on a different cycle - although I expect they will appear with updated data on the list soon.

OK so that's the list - look out for the "Summer Transfer Window"  post very soon

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TRANSFERS: Winter Transfer Window - Still Updating Daily

UPDATE:  We have closed this Post, and will no longer update here.....Sweden & Norway closed their windows on March 31 so except for 2 other countries Finland and Iceland we are done for January Window ( list is here ) Until the Summer Window we will update any transfers in individual postings here at AcrossthePond. Thanks for the huge following

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

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TRANSFERS: July 2016 Listing of All American Players "On the Move" Across the Pond

So we are 1 month into silly season (Summer 2016) - tracking Americans overseas is not the easiest, with so many young players looking at the lower leagues (where info is scarce) This is as complete as I can get right now - its an ongoing thing. A number of players moved prior to July 1st - these have not been included. I will be updating daily (or as things happen) here

Accuracy is my utmost concern - If you see omissions or errors please let me know - it's tough to track everyone and any info is truly appreciated.

Here is the list as of July 31st:  the (D) denotes dual citizen.

Germany

David Yelldell - Released by Bayer Leverkusen  (rumors for David to join Sonnenhof in 3Liga) UPDATE 7/12 David Yelldell has signed for Sonnenhof in 3Liga
  
Jerome Kiesewetter moved from Stuttgart to Dusseldorf (2Liga)

Marc Heider moved from Kiel to Osnabruck (3Liga)

Bobby Wood moved from Union Berlin to Hamburg (Bundesliga)

Bryan Gaul from Bahlinger to Kickers Offenbach (Regionalliga)

(D) Robin Purdy moved from Pirmasens II to Herschberg (Oberliga)

(D) Fabian Hurzeler moved from 1860 Munich II to Pipinsried (Oberliga)

Irvin Parra released by Kaiserslautern II

Mario Rodriguez moved from M'Gladbach II to Dynamo Dresden (2Liga)
(there is talk of a loan to Chemnitzer) UPDATE 7/2 Mario Loaned to Chemnitzer (3Liga)

(D) David Spies released by Augsburg II

Ryan Malone  moved from Magdeburg to Stuttgart Kickers (Regionalliga)

UPDATE 7/22 Zach Steffen moved from Frieburg II to Frieburg (Bundesliga) UPDATE 7/22 Zach returned to USA/MLS with Columbus Crew

(D) Ken Gipson moved from RB Leipzig to RB Leipzig II (Regionalliga)

Matthew Taylor released by Saabrucken

Piakai Henkel moved from SV Linx to Bahlinger SC (Oberliga)

Gabriel Padilla moved from Seligenporten II to ASV Neumarkt (Oberliga)

Oscar Ortiz moved from Dergah Spor Nürnberg to SC Feucht (Oberliga)

Eric Friedlander moved from Eintracht Bamberg to SpVgg Ansbach (Oberliga)

Evin Nadaner (previously no team) moved to FC Sonthofen (Oberliga)

Benedict Laverty moved from FC Augsburg U19 to FC Augsburg II (Regionalliga)

(D) Kenneth Kronholm moved from Elversberg to Kiel (3Liga)

Travis Cantrell moved from VIFK to FC 07 Bensheim (Verbansliga)

UPDATE 7/5 Russell Canouse moved from Hoffenheim II to Bochum (2Liga) - this is a long term loan 

UPDATE 7/5 Charlie Rugg moved from Eintracht Trier to FK Pirmasens (Regionalliga Sudwest)

UPDATE 7/8 Dallas Aminzadeh moved from FC Rodange to Vfb Oldenburg (Regionalliga Nord)

UPDATE 7/8 Alassane Kane  moved from Bamberg to Bayern Hof (Regionalliga Bayern )

UPDATE 7/26 Caleb Stanko moved from Freiburg to FC Vaduz (Switzerland) - this is a long term loan


England

DeAndre Yedlin (Tottenham) return from loan

Gedion Zelalem (Arsenal) return from loan

(D) Jon-Paul Pittman move from Grimsby to Harrogate (Conference)

Cody Cropper released by MK Dons

Duane Holmes released by Huddersfield UPDATE 7/7  Duane  has signed with Scunthorpe  (League One)

Emerson Hyndman move from Fulham to Bournemouth (Premier League)

Zak Whitbread released by Shrewsbury

UPDATE 7/4 Tim Howard move to Colorado Rapids - Official Date

UPDATE 7/8 Gabriel Rosario (a young American Goalkeeper) has joined Reading FC U18

UPDATE 7/29  Brad Guzan move from Aston Villa to Middlesbrough  (Premier League)
As expected, Brads time at Aston Vila is over as he joins EPL newbies M'brough where hopefully the defensive squad is better disciplined.

Denmark

UPDATE 7/26  Mike Lansing, Goalkeeper from Bucknell moved to Vejle (Denmark Div. 1)

UPDATE 7/26  AJ Soares moved from Viking to AGF Aarhus (Denmark)

Scotland

Chris Konopka released by Ross County UPDATE 7/28 Chris signed with Portland Timbers (MLS)

UPDATE 7/8 (D) Danny Rogers from Aberdeen to Falkirk (Scotland Championship) - Loan. Danny is an Irish/USA dual - Goalkeeper

Italy

(D) Dylan Romney moved from Savona to Inter Milan (return from loan)

UPDATE 7/4 (D) Robert Kristo moved from Spezia Calcio (was on loan at Tuttocuoio) to Vfl Osnabruck (Germany 3Liga)

Israel

UPDATE 7/8  Ryan Adeleye leaves Hapoel Jerusalem for USL
Jason Gorskie moved from Pieta Hotspurs to Bnei Sakhnin (Ligat HaAl)
Adam Sparstein moved to B Jerusalem (Ligat HaAl)


Armenia

UPDATE 7/4  Edgar Espinoza released by Shirak
UPDATE 7/31  Éder Arreola released by Shirak

Bulgaria

UPDATE 7/22  Bjørn Maars Johnsen moved from Litex Lovech to Hearts (Scotland)

Bosnia

(D) Nermin Crnkic moved from Slovan Bratislava to Sarajevo(Bosnia Premier League)

(D) Danial Brkovic released by Olimpic Sarajevo UPDATE 7/4  Danial signs with Celik Zenica (Bosnia Premier League)

Netherlands

UPDATE 7/12 Travis Brent released by Almere City (July 1st)

UPDATE 7/12 Charles Kazlaukas moved from De Treffers to JVC Cuijk (Derde Divisie / 4th tier)

Norway

UPDATE 7/12 Anthony Avalos released by Vard Haugesund

Serbia

UPDATE 7/15 (D) Ismar Tandir from Breidablik to Javor Ivanjica (SuperLiga)

Sweden

UPDATE 7/15 Paul Torres moved from IK Sirius to Assyriska FF (Superettan)

South Africa

UPDATE 7/18 (D) Dino Ramic released by Highlands Park FC

Ukraine

Eugene Starikov released by Choronomorets

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