TRANSFER: Erik Palmer Brown Checking out FC Porto

UPDATED:  !!!!!DONE DEAL!!!!! Photo: KCUR.org ‏@BrianSciaretta is reporting the following;  "A source has told me Erik Palmer Brown has left SKC's camp and is en route to Portugal to negotiate a potential move (or loan) with FC Porto" The Kansas City Star is reporting a loan is in the works, if a deal can be cut before the transfer window closes on Monday If this is true, its a great...

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ANNOUNCEMENT: Across The Pond Launches - February 1

Our new blog - tracking US Players in Europe and Scandinavia - launches February 1st. We are about 85% ready to roll, so give us a week or so to get it straight. You will find a Daily/Weekend Wrap, that looks at all the playing time/goals/assist/cards for US Players, we will include Transfers involving US Players (to and from the US) Rumors of up-coming events and anything else newsworthy about our guys. If you have any info, ideas, or requests...

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WEEKEND WRAP: Sunday 1/31/2016

Kyle Scott and Chelsea U21 visited Sunderland U21 and managed a goalless draw against the U21 Premier League leaders. photo: Times of Malta         Gustavo Villalobos (right) Gustavo Villalobos scored for his team Pembroke Athleta in Malta's Premier League, but Pembroke ultimately lost to #1 Valletta 2 - 3. This was Gustavo's 7th goal of the seasonIn England's FA Cup, Tim Howard was on the bench for Everton's...

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WEEKEND WRAP: Saturday 1/30/2016

Busy, Busy Saturday. Lots of US Players involved in games and newsworthy items - Matt Miazga has signed with Chelsea, Christian Pulisic and Joel Sonora debut for their clubs. Meaningful goal from Danny Williams, in the FA Cup, and 2 Goals from Bobby Wood in a friendly.......Lets go to the game action; Marc Heider started and went 84 minutes in Kiel's 5 - 2 win over Chemnitzer in Germany's 3.Liga Joel Sonora came off the bench at the 84th minute,...

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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...

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CONTRACTS: John Brooks Signs Contract Extension with Hertha

Photo: HerthaBSC.de According to Hertha's Twitter account John Brooks has signed a contract extension, putting an end to transfer rumors (for now) Some good news after the disappointing draw. John Anthony Brooks has signed a new contract with the club #hahohe — Hertha English (@HerthaBSC_EN) January 30, 2016  Good news indeed....

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RUMOR: SPOX.com Report Hannover 96 Interested in Jermaine Jones

photo: BigSoccer.com Definitely in the realm of 'rumor' German outfit SPOX.com are reporting that Bundesliga team Hannover 96 the SPOX.com (a German Digital Media Company) report; <Translation> "The US sports network ESPN reported Friday that Jones had inquiries from the Bundesliga. One of the interested parties is to SPOX information Hannover 96th.. The team after the transfer of Iver Fossum, Hotaru Yamaguchi, Marius Wolf, Adam Szalai...

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TRANSFER: Goal Keeper Ciaran Nugent moves to Ireland's Premier League

GK, Ciaran Nugent has left the Harrisburg City Islanders and moved to the Republic of Ireland's Sligo Rovers for the 2016 season, subject to international clearance. Sligo Rovers play in the Ireland Premier League, which starts play in early March.  24 year old, Ciaran joins Americans, Ata Ozbay (Finn Harps) and Morgan Langley (St. Patricks Athletic) and Don Cowan, (Longford Town)) Don is a New York born dual (IRE/USA) in the Ireland Premier...

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FRANCE: USMNT U17 Timothy Weah Trying to Follow in his Fathers Footsteps

Top Draw Soccer, pointed its readers to a really interesting piece/video from Le Parisian TV , George Weah interviewed about his son Timothy, and his progress with PSG U17. Timothy Weah, at 15 years old is already an important piece in the US U17 team building up to 2017 U17 World Cup. The video is in French (so be warned)...

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TRANSFERS: Daniel Stevens joins GrIFK in Finland

GrIFK Grankulla have signed experienced midfielder Daniel Stevens. Stevens last represented Vikingit in Finland (prior to that PS Kemi and BK-46)  so he has a great knowledge of football in Finland. The Ykkönen (2nd tier) pre-season in Finland starts soon, so we will see if Daniel makes the senior squad. GrIFK are newly promoted to Ykkonen, after winning the Western Division of the Kakkonen...

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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:...

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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...

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DAILY WRAP: 1/26/2016

A small number of games today, all but one game in England. Here is the rundown; Photo: SBI DeSevio Payne started (and stayed) on the bench for Groningen in Holland's Eredivisie, as his team drew with Willem II 1 - 1 Geoff Cameron was not in the 18 for Stoke, still injured? Stoke were knocked out of the Capitol One (League Cup) Cup Semi-Final on Penalties/Aggregate Photo: Zimbio.com    Eric Lichaj Eric Lichaj started for Nottingham...

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TRANSFER: Caleb Patterson-Sewell leaves Portugal for NASL

28 year old, American-Australian GK Caleb Patterson-Sewell is signing with NASL expansion team Rayo OKC Caleb spent 4 years in Portugal after leaving the Carolina Railhawks in 2011.(also NASL) Caleb played for 3 teams in Portugal, Atletico, Vitoria Setúbal FC and Gil Vicente. Caleb has been out of contract since July 2015 when he was released by Gil Vicente. Rayo OKC will open the 2016 season with a home match against FC Edmonton on April 2 at...

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TRANSFER: Sebastien Ibeagha Leaves Iceland, Returns Home

Photo: BigSoccer The Houston Dynamo have signed defender Sebastien Ibeagha, the club announced today. Ibeagha is a product of the Houston Dynamo Academy and enjoyed a stellar career at Duke University before beginning his professional career in Europe. The 24-year-old joined AC Horsens in Denmark in January 2014 and spent parts of the last two seasons on loan with FC Fredericia (Denmark) and Fram Reykjavik (Iceland). “We are pleased to welcome...

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DAILY WRAP: 1/25/2016

Back to quietness.....only a few games again today, mostly U21. Let's just get straight to it Daniel Barbir (left) Daniel Barbir started on the bench today for West Bromwich U21 as they visited Brighton U21 in the Premier League U21.With Lynden Gooch loaned to Doncaster Rovers, no Sunderland U21 representative. Robbie Kristo entered at 81st minute Robbie Kristo came off the bench in the 81st minute as his team Andria visited Matera in Italy's...

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CONTRACTS: Is Paul Torres Future Back Home?

Midfielder, Paul Torres has left Sandnes Ulf in Norway. Paul spent 4 years in Scandinavia after leaving UMd. Paul represented 3 teams, all in Scandinavia -  2 in Sweden (Nykopings BIS & Landskrona) and 1 in Norway (Sandnes Ulf) According to reports, Paul is trialing with DC United, at their Pre-Season camp in Flori...

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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...

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TRANSFERS: Carlos Montes joins Gzira United in Malta

Carlos Montes (Zuniga) has departed from Mosta FC in Malta's Premier League and joined Malta's First Division side Gzira United, who currently lead their division . Carlos, 24 year old striker, didn't get much playing time at Mosta, playing in just 2 games (totaling 35 minutes) so this looks like a good move..Across the Pond will follow how he does for the rest of the season...

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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....

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DAILY WRAP: 1/22/2016

A little more activity today, although no notables Andrija Novakovich featured for the first 71 minutes for the Reading U21, as they faced off with Manchester City U21 in the Premier League U21. Unfortunately Reading lost this one 3 - 1. GK  Quentin Westerburg dressed, but remained on the bench as Tours lost 2 - 1 to Auxerre in France's Ligue 2. As a backup GK this is not unusual - still it would be good to see Quentin on the playing surface. Fulham's...

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CONTRACTS: U.S. U-23 Goalkeeper Ethan Horvath Signs Extension with Molde

On Friday, the Norwegian Tippeligaen club announced the extension of 20-year-old goalkeeper Ethan Horvath contract by one year to 2018. Horvath  appeared in 17 league games during the 2015 season, . He has also started in 3 Champions League games and 8 Europa League games during the 2015-16 competitions. (Molde is still competing in the Europa League, and will next play Sevilla in the round of 32) Molde will begin its Tippeligaen campaign...

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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...

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DAILY WRAP: 1/21/2016

Like yesterday not much to report today In Belgium, Gent played Club Brugge in the semi-final of the Belgium Cup,,,,,,Kenny Seif dressed but remained on the bench, where he celebrated Gent's late 2 - 1 victory. Kenny Seif Tomorrow looks a little more promising for some action ...

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CONTRACTS: Zak Whitbread has Signed a Contract Extension with Shrewsbury

Photo: Shropshire Star Shrewsbury Town have confirmed that defender Zak Whitbread has signed a short-term deal until the end of the season. The 31-year-old has featured 11 times for Town this season and has committed his short-term future to the Club. Whitbread said: "I'm made up that I can carry on playing football and help the Club and we can move further up the table. "I've really enjoyed it here. Speaking to the manager in the early...

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LOANS: Sunderland U21 Lynden Gooch joins Doncaster Rovers on Loan

Sunderland announced that Lynden Gooch, their U21 captain, has joined English League One side Doncaster Rovers on a one-month loan. The short-term move away from the club will be Lynden's second loan spell, last season he spent some time away at Gateshead in England's 'Conference'...

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RUMORS: Walker Zimmerman (ex FC Dallas) Trials with Viking

UPDATE: 1/27/2016  Fotbollskanalen is reporting that Walker has continued his journey on to IFK Goteborg in Sweden, where he is on a (short) trial, still looking for a team UPDATE: 1/25/2016 SBNation/Big D Soccer is reporting that; Zimmerman is currently in Europe looking to get some trials with various clubs as he is reportedly with Viking FK of Norway at the moment. Fernando Clavijo insisted over the weekend that the club has no interest...

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DAILY WRAP: 1/20/2016

UPDATED  1/21/2016 Final 16 are set in France, Coupe de France. Nantes and Alejandro Bedoya will visit Bordeaux. Nantes and Bordeaux are separated by 1 point in Ligue 1 (11th & 10th) Alejandro's goal today was his first of this season. Original Post Still not much action going on - Germany among others will complete their Winter Break this coming weekend. So just one game of note today. Alejandro Bedoya saved Nantes in the French Coupe...

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RUMORS: FC Litex Out of the Elite A Football Group in Bulgaria - Bjoin Maars Johnsen to MLS?

Photo "Bjørn Johnsen 1" by Litexfan - Own work. Licensed under GFDL FC Litex of Lovech has been officially taken out from the elite A group and will play in B Football Group next season. The Football Club retains its right to continue its participation in the half-final tournament of the Cup of Bulgaria. The Litex second team will continue its participation in the B group. Forward Bjorn Maars Johnsen  had already hinted of an MLS move,...

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DAILY WRAP: 1/19/2016

Most of the action today involved US Goalkeepers; GK, Aleksander Gogic, was in the 18, but did not play as visitors Fleetwood Town drew 1 - 1 with Colchester in England's League 1.  Fleetwood & Gogic are 1 point above the relegation zone. GK, Brad Guzan, was back between the pipes as Aston Villa beat League 2 side Wycombe 2 - 0 in the FA Cup replay (1 - 1) 3 - 1 on Aggregate. Brad went the full 90 minutes. Aston Villa now enter the next...

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TRANSFER: Devann Yao Joins Berliner AK

Devann Yao, has joined Berliner AK 07, in Germany's Regionalliga North, on a Free Transfer. Devann was formally with Kickers Offenbach (also a Regionalliga team) . Devann had asked Kickers to terminate his contract after being with them for 6 months, and Kickers complied...the forward felt that he should have more playing time. Berliner AK 07 (BAK 07) are currently in 4th spot in Regionalliga North - 7 points off-pace for promotion. BAK 07 is...

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TRANSFER: Aaron Schoenfeld (ex-Columbus Crew SC) Heads to Israel

Forward Aaron Schoenfeld, who was with SC Columbus since the 2012 season, completed a transfer to Maccabi Netanya of the Israeli Premier League (Ligat ha'Al) on Monday. Schoenfeld had been linked with the team for the past few weeks following a successful trial. He had been out of contract since his contract with the Columbus Crew SC expired at the end of the 2015 season. According to the Crew site,  There are reports that Schoenfeld has...

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RUMORS; Jordan Morris - Werder Bremen Trial Produces Assist (Video)

UPDATE 1/21/2016 Jordan Morris has signed with Seattle Sounders (over Werder Bremen) Original Post In a friendly match with Inter Baku of Azerbaijan last Friday, Jordan Morris registered an assist in the 1 - 0 win by Werder Bremen It remains unclear right now whether Jordan will return to Seattle or remain in Germany with Bremen (Bremen is also home to Aron Jóhannss...

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DAILY WRAP: 1/18/16

Test of Daily Wrap 1/18/2016 (Games/Goals/Events today) Not much going on today - US players playing for EPL U21's were all absent from the game-day list. Tottenham Hotspurs U21 - Cameron Carter-Vickers -did not dress Manchester United U21 - Joshua Doughty  -did not dress Caleb Stanko scored a 77 minute goal for Freiburg as they drew with Swiss team Luzern 1 - 1 in a friendly Adam Henley and Blackburn beat League Two club Newport County...

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