WEEKEND WRAP: Sunday 4/30/2016 Features a Hat-trick, End-of-Season Drama

Interesting day today. The battles for promotion/relegation are really down to the wire. A few leagues are done for the season, with some into (or going into) there 2nd season (Play-Offs) to determine promotion, relegation, European spots for next season. 

Today we had a Hat-Trick in Sweden from Eddy Prugh and goals in Germany (Royal Fennell) and Israel (Aaron Schoenfeld). Goalkeeper Ethan Horvath had a shut-out, and Tim Howard started for Everton (Coach Roberto Martinez had announced that Tim would see out his time at Everton as the starter)
OK to the list.......
 
USMNT Perry Kitchen started and played 90, as Hearts were overpowered 1 - 3 by Celtic in Scotland's Premier League, in what was a meaningless game for both teams (top 3 qualify for Europe, #1 Celtic - UCL #3 Heart's - Europa)

USMNT Alejandro Bedoya started and went 90 as Nantes won 1 - 0 over Nice in France Ligue 1

Devante Parker came of the bench and played 17 minutes in Mainz II's 3 - 2 loss at Aalen in Germany's 3Liga

Royal Fennell, started, went 90, and Scored the winning goal for Wurzburger as they visited Cottbus and grabbed 3 points in a 1 - 2 win - Wurzburger, who have won 4 of their last 5 are in the promotion play-off spot in Germany 3Liga, with 2 games left

Marc Heider, started on the bench, joining the action at 60 minutes, and picked up a late yellow card as Kiel beat Stuttgart II 1 - 0, USYNT Joel Sonora dressed, but did not play for Stuttgart II

Ken Gipson started and went 63 minutes in RB Leipzig II 2 - 1 win over Schonberg in Regionalliga Nordost

Charlie Rugg (26) and Trier failed to hold off USYNT Caleb Stanko (90 & yellow card) and Freiburg II in a 1 - 2 Freiburg win in Regionalliga Sudwest. Yup! Caleb was in the 18 for Freiburg's senior squad yesterday.

Aaron Valentini got 15 minutes in for Jena II as they thumped Cottbus II 4 - 0 in Oberliga NOFV Sud

Charlie Butte started 90 as Burgbrohl beat Rochl. Volklingen 1 - 0 in Oberliga Pfalz/Saar

Eddie Prugh started, went 90, picked up a yellow card and SCORED A HAT-TRICK for Bodens BK as they beat Ange IF 3 - 5 in Sweden's Division 2 (Norrland) The game also saw Chase Miller go the full 90

Bryan Gaul started and went 90 for Bahlinger in their 1 - 3 loss to Homberg in Regionalliga Sudwest

Ryan Malone got 6 minutes on the pitch today as #6 Magdeburg thrashed #5 Sonnenhof 4 - 0

Douglas Bentley, started and went 90 as AlbinoLeffe fell 1 - 2 to Lumezzane in Italy's Lega Pro (Group A)

GK Paul Rachubka, was in 18 (DNP) as Bolton won 1 - 0 over Hull in the English Championship

USMNT Christian Pulisic, in 18 (DNP) as Dortmund thumped Wolfsburg 5 - 1 in Bundesliga

USMNT Alfredo Morales started and went 90 as Ingolstadt visited Hoffenheim and lost 2 - 1

Babajide Ogunbiyi, started went 90 in Hobro's 1 - 2 home loss to Sondrjyske, in Denmark Superliga

As promised by coach Martinez, USMNT GK Tim Howard started and went 90 as Everton beat Bournemouth 2 - 1 in the EPL. Martinez had said that Tim would see out his career at Everton by playing in this seasons final games.

USMNT Geoff Cameron and Stoke looked like they had the win over USMNT DeAndre Yedlin and Sunderland, until 90+4 when Sunderland scored (PK) creating a 1 - 1 draw, and some hope to Sunderland who a battling to avoid relegation

USMNT Brad Guzan was in 18 (DNP) as Aston Villa suffer another embarrassing loss ( the gave up 2 goals 90th and 90 +3 ) 3 - 2 at Watford

Fulham and USMNT Tim Ream (90) and USMNT Emerson Hyndman (25) were easy meat for Brentford as Fulham fall 3 - 0 in the English Championship

USMNT Eric Lichaj, started went 90 and picked up a yellow card, as Nottingham drew 1 - 1 at home with Wolves

USMNT Danny Williams was back for Reading, giving a solid 90 minutes for his team before they gave up an ET goal and fell 1 - 2 to Preston

Adam Henley was in the 18 (DNP) for Blackburn as the visited Rotherham and came away with the win 0 - 1

USYNT Gboly Ariyibi went into ET before being subbed out in a convincing 3 - 0 Chesterfield win over Bury in England's League 1

Zak Whitbread (90) and Shrewsbury made a real fight of it after falling 0 - 3 behind visitors Peterborough, tieing the game at 3 - 3 in the 89th minute, before succumbing to a 90+4 goal from the visitors and falling 3 - 4

USYNT Shane O'Neill in 18 (DNP) and Cambridge ended their game with Plymouth at 2 - 2. Cambridge played fairly well this season but just miss out on a promotion playoff spot.

Kevin Dzierzawski left the game between #3 Peterhead and #1 Dunfermline in Scotland's League One very early (20). I haven't seen the game report yet, but generally an early exit like this is an injury, more when I find out. Peterhead went on to lose the game 1 - 0. Peterhead have really collapsed losing their last 5 games, which may be the result of an early qualification for promotional play-off spot, we'll have to wait and see if they can up their game.

USYNT Romain Gall, started and went 90 in Nykopings 0 - 0 draw with Forward in Sweden Division 1 (Norra)

USYNT Kristian Scott started and went 90 minutes in Nuneaton's 3 - 0 win over Hednesford Town in Vanarama National League North, Nuneaton just missed out on the promotional play-offs, they had been hoping that 2 of the teams above stumbled today - but it was not to be. (Note: Nuneaton had been charged -3 points for disciplinary - with the 3 points they would have ended 3rd in the league)

USMNT GK Ethan Horvath kept a clean sheet, and Molde scored at 90 +3 to beat Aalesund 1 - 0 a result that keeps Molde in 2nd place

GK Brendan Moore who has been so spectacular while on loan to Torquay had a horrid last day of the season. Torquay visited Guiseley and lost 4 - 3, still because of Brendan's heroics Torquay avoided relegation this season. Brendan will return to Fleetwood (we have GK Alek Gogic there as Back-up keeper) in League One today. Fleetwood are hoping to avoid the drop into League 2, we will have to see what happens next for Brendan. Brendan finished his spell at Torquay with 11 games, gave up 10 goals, had 6 shut-outs - not bad at all.

Jon-Paul Pittman started and went 90 for Grimsby as they tried to get back to winning ways, unfortunately a last day funk set in and Grimsby lost 1 - 0 at Tranmere. Next up for Grimsby will be a promotional play-off game. Lets hope they can get back to their early season form.

Aaron Schoenfeld started, went 90 and Scored for H. Tel Aviv as they held on for a 3 - 3 draw with H. Haifa in Israel. This was Aaron's 5th goal (5 starts / 11 appearances) since joining H Tel Aviv in February (pretty good acquisition) from the Columbus Crew.

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DAILY WRAP: 4/29/2016 - Features Finish League's, 2 goals in Germany

A lot of action today, although nothing particularly news-worthy. Mario Rodriguez scored for M'Gladbach II and Dominic Robinson for Memmingen, both in Germany's Regionalliga. In Finland it was a busy day, with 9 US players on display (2 in Veikkausliiga, 7 in Ykkonen) so it looks like the Yanks are back in Finland again. Julian Green v Jann George ended in a Bayern victory with both players giving 90 minutes.
Lets go to the list.....


Daniel Schmidt played all 90 and gained another shut-out for his club Yamaga in Japan's J-League 2. Yamaga visited Ehime and played to a goalless draw. The away point was enough to move Yamaga up to 6th place - they have a 3 win / 2 draw unbeaten streak going.

Brian Span, Started went 85 minutes in Mariehamn's 0 - 1 win at Ilves in Finland's Veikkausliiga

Also in Veikkausliiga, Christian Eissele started and went 79 minutes in Kemi's 1 - 0 win over HJK

In Finland's Ykkonen, Josue Soto entered the game for the 2nd half as Jaro drew 1 - 1 with TPS Turku

Also in Ykkonen, Gabriel Witz (90) and Jazz Pori faced off with Haka and Etchu Tabe (90) in a game that saw Haka with 2 second half goals and an away win 1 - 2

GK Tim Murray in his 2nd appearance for EIF Ekenas, fell 3 - 0 at JJK. EIF are yet to register a point this season

Mike Banner (90) and KPV faced off with GrIFK and Dan Stevens (14) with KPV providing the beating 3 - 0

Dual (US/Liberia) Isaac Kannah went 90 in KTP's 1 - 1 draw with Oulu, to finish (no pun intended) up today's Finland Ykkonen games.

Shawn Barry came off the bench at the 74th minute as FSV Frankfurt were unable to get out of the drop-zone today losing 1 - 4 to Kaiserslautern in Germany 2Liga

Caleb Stanko was in the 18 (DNP) as Freiburg visited Paderborn and came away with a 1 - 2 win

No heroics from Fafa Picault today as St Pauli fell 0 - 2 to 1860 Munich. With 2 games left St Pauli are to far behind for promotion this season (currently 4th)

Bobby Wood went 90 today as Union Berlin best Bochum 1 - 0 in Germany 2Liga

Mario Rodriguez came off the bench to play the 2nd half and Scored M'Gladbach II's first goal today, as they fell 3 - 2 at Dusseldorf II in Regionalliga West Justin Kinjo played 85 minutes for Dusseldorf II

Russell Canouse went 69 minutes as Hoffenheim II fell to Steinbach in Regionalliga Sudwest

Julian Green went 90 for Bayern II as they faced Jann George and Regensburg. Bayern got the only goal in there win in Regionalliga Bayern

Also in Regionalliga Bayern, Burghausen beat David Spies and Augsburg II 2 - 1

Dual (US/Ger) Dominic Robinson came off the bench at 83rd minute and Scored at 89th as Memmingen beat Ingolstadt II 4 - 2

In Poland, Hunter Gorskie continues to start for Legnica in Division 1 play. Today he went 90 minutes in Legnica's goalless draw at Suwalki

Jochen Graf came of the bench at minute 65 for Oskarhamns as they barely hang on for a 2 - 2 home draw against Husqvarna in Sweden's Division 1 (Sodra)

In the Slovakia Cup Final - Slovan Bratislava collapsed in the final 15 minutes, after leading, giving up 3 goals and losing 1 - 3. Nermin Crnkic came off the bench at the 84th minute

Jonathan Spector came off the bench at the 90th minute and Birmingham held on to a 2 - 2 scoreline in the English Championship against leaders Middlesbrough

In Ireland's Premier League, Sligo Rovers won 0 - 2 at Derry City, with GK Ciaran Nugent on the bench

In Ireland's Division 1, Joseph Jackson was in the 18, but saw no action today as # 2 Drogheda won 1 - 0 over # 3 Cobh Ramblers

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PODCAST: In Converstaion with Torquay Uniteds US GoalKeeper Brendan Moore

My thanks to @Dom_O_B for bringing this to our attention.

Great Interview/Podcast with Brendan Moore by The Torquay Herald Express newspapers sports team.....

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WEEKEND WRAP: Sunday 4/24/2016 Features More Red Cards than Goals, Opening Day for Ykkonen in Finland

You would think that American Players fill the lower leagues of Finland based on the number on the rosters for today's opening day. But actually the numbers a down quite a bit. Finland, especially the lower leagues, has been a favorite of young Americans entering the pro leagues, but now, with the expansions of NASL and USL the numbers are much lower. Following the Leagues in Finland has always been a favorite thing for me, so I am happy that there are still enough to keep track of. 
Not a big goals day today, actually only 1, there were more red cards than goals, 2. There were a few games with Promotion/Relegation implications, and a couple of players who appeared on their teams rosters for the first time.
OK lets go to the list.  


Haji Wright started and went 90 as Schalke U19 visited FC Koln and played to a 1 - 1 draw

Devann Yao started and went 70 minutes as BAK07 visited Schonberg in a Regionalliga Nordost game that ended scoreless

Caleb Stanko (90) and Freiburg II hosted Russell Canouse (90) and Hoffenheim II in a game that saw Hoffenheim II victors 1 - 2 in Regionalliga Sudwest

Andrew Wooten (13) and Sandhausen faced off with FSV Frankfurt and Shawn Barry (90) in Germany 2Liga with Sandhausen gaining the 3 points as they win 1 - 0

Alejandro Bedoya played the final 15 minutes as Nantes visited Marseille in France Ligue 1 and came away with a point in a 1 - 1 draw

Patrick Tshiani started for KRC Mechelen, and went the 90, in Belgium's 3rd Division as KRC won 2 - 1 against Aalst

Alassane Kane Scored DJK Bamberg's first goal as they visited Burglengenfeld in Oberliga Bayern and came away with a 2 - 2 draw

Will John came off the bench at minute 63, as Rovaniemi hosted PK-35 in Finland's Veikkausliiga and won 1 - 0

In his debut for EIF Ekenas, GK Tim Murray found it hard going as they visited Mike Banner and KPV and fell 2 - 0 in their Finland Ykkonen opening league game

Jochen Graf was in the 18 (DNP) for Oskarshamns as they visited Kristianstads in Sweden's Division 1 where it ended up a 1 - 1 draw

Etchu Tabe has joined Haka in Finland Ykkonen, he was in the 18 today (DNP) good to see him find a new team. Haka beat TPS Turku in their season opener 2 - 1

Daniel Stevens joined GrIFK in January, in today's game GrIFK beat Oulu in Finland Ykkonen 1 - 0 with Dan in the 18 (DNP)

Also in Ykkonen, Isaac Kannah, who is a dual US/Liberia, went 90 as his team KTP drw with JJK Jyvaskyla

DeAndre Yedlin started and went 90 as Sunderland held Arsenal to a Goalless draw in the EPL. The Relegation battle between Sunderland, Norwich and Newcastle looks likely to go down to the wire - with only 1 point separating the 3 teams

In Finland's Veikkausliiga Brian Span and Mariehamn played HJK to a goalless draw, Brian went 80 minutes and picked up a yellow card

Fabian Johnson came off the bench at the 81st minute as M'Gladbach welcomed Hoffenheim in Bundesliga, in a game with European football implications for M'Gladbach and relegation implications for Hoffenheim. M'Gladbach won 3 - 1and are in 5th (Europa League spot) Hoffenheim are 2 points clear of the drop zone

In Norway's Tippeligaen, Molde visited Sarpsborg and hit a brick wall as they were trounced 4 - 0. an unusual feeling for GK Ethan Horvath.

Oh Dear, in Denmark's Superliga, George Fochive went 90 + 3 for Viborg before recieving his 2nd Yellow/Red card. Viborg scored first and held on till #1 FC Copenhagen equalized late. George received his yellow/red in an 8 minute span, as Viborg played Copenhagen to a 1 - 1 draw

In Sweden Superettan, Patrick Hopkins started and went 90 and Paul Torres made the 18 (DNP) as Sirius visited Varnamo and played to a goalless draw.

Brendan Hines-Ike started on the bench(DNP) for Orebro in Sweden's Allsvenskan as they beat Goteborg 3 - 2

Douglas Bentley on the bench for AlbinoLeffe, until minute 84, in Italy Lega Pro (Group A) game at Reggiana. AlbinoLeffe put on a late run but fell short 2 - 1

Rubio Ruben on the bench (DNP) for Utrecht in KNVB Beker Final as they fell 2 - 1 to Feyenoord (to an official OG by Utrecht's GK)

AJ Soares started for Viking as they visited #1 Rosenborg in Norway Tippeligaen went the 90 and picked up a yellow card as Viking were trounced 4 - 0 by the league leaders

Alex de John in 18 (DNP) for Start in Norway Tippeligaen as they visit Valerenga and were beaten 2 - 0

Nermin Crnkic started for Slovan Bratislava in Slovakia's Fortuna liga as they hosted cellar dweller Skalica Nermin only played the first half as Bratislava's coach made a mass substitution to start the 2nd half - Slovan win 2 - 0

Kenny Saif started for Gent as they take on Genk in an away game that will help decide a European spot next season (Gent #3 Genk #4) Kenny received a straight Red in minute 44 - not good. Gent did win the game 1 - 2 on a 90 + 2 PK

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TRANSFERS: Etchu Tabe signs with Haka in Finland's Ykkonen

Photo: www.photosjoy.com

Georgia State alum Etchu Tabe has signed with Haka in Finland's Ykkonen (2nd tier) - this happened on March 31 (missed this one)

Etchu is a dual USA/Cameroon defender who has spent the lions share of his career in Finland (RoPs, KuPs, Ekenas) He joined Haka on a free, after spending last season with Ekenas

Haka won their first game of the season today (4/24/2016) with Etch on the bench

Good luck Etchu

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WEEKEND WRAP: Saturday 4/23/2016 - Features 7 Goals (over 2 days) and Promotion/Relegation Battles

Many European season's are winding down, and as that happens the excitement is ratcheted up. This weekend we find teams in Scotland getting it done Rangers will be in the Premier League, Hearts will play in Europe, and Peterhead will be playing in the Championship - congratulations to them. In England, we already know that Aston Villa will drop into the Championship, Bolton and MK Don's will be playing in League One next season. In Germany, Bayern and Dortmund are set for UCL play next season, 5 teams are battling it out for the remaining 4 European spots. At the bottom of Bundesliga its just as frantic, Eintracht Frankfurt look to be relegated, with 4 teams battling to stay in the top league. In 2Liga, Freiburg and Red Bull Leipzig look set for promotion, while FSV Frankfurt and Dusseldorf are fighting to stay alive. In 3Liga, Wurzburger still have a shot at promotion while Stuttgart II look to be playing in Regionalliga next season. There are a slew of upcoming games that will decide the fates of these teams and others this site follows.
So the good stuff - 3 Goals on Friday, USYNT Romain Gall gets his first for Nykopings, Fafa Picault lets Klinsmann know that it wasn't a fluke, when the boss came to town last weekend, and happy to see (for me anyway) Jann George is back to his scoring ways.
Today - well - we had another goal from Christian Pulisic (media blitz) and there is no doubt that he has upped his game recently. Devante Parker, scored for Mainz II in a losing effort, Alfredo Morales is back to match fitness and scoring again for Ingolstadt (his first in Bundesliga), finally Ryan Finley scored his 2nd goal in his 3 appearances for Angelholms in Sweden - add to all that an assist by Eric Lichaj in Nottingham's win over Fulham, and an assist from Bobby Wood in Union Berlin's loss.
Lots of action today, so lets get to the list;

FRIDAY:

Romain Gall Scored his first in his 2nd game for Nykopings in Sweden Division 1. at Vasteras SK

Fafa Picault (81) yellow card, Scored the tieing goal for St Pauli as they drew 1 - 1 with Dusseldorf

Jann George Scored Regensburg's 4th goal as they won 4 - 1 ( This was Jann's 3rd goal in his 3 appearances this season)

SATURDAY:

Ken Gipson started went 90 for Red Bull Leipzig II as they visited Jena and came away 1 - 3 winners in Regionalliga Nordost

Mario Rodriguez started and went 87 minutes as M'Gladbach II beat Rodinghausen 3 - 0 in Regionalliga West

Bryan Gaul (90) and Bahlinger beat Kaiserslautern II and Irvin Parra (45 / yellow card) 2 - 1 in Regionalliga SudWest

Charlie Rugg (90) and #3 Trier lost 1 - 0 at #4 Offenbach as their race for promotion heats up in Regionalliga SudWest

Julian Ceesay started and went 90 as Amberg fell 0 - 1 in there home game v Buchbach in Regionalliga Bayern

Fabian Hurzeller started, went 90 in 1860 II 3 - 1 loss at Illertissen in Regionalliga Bayern

GK Daniel Schmidt started, went 90 in Yamaga's 2 - 1 home win over Kusatsu in Japan J-League

Bobby Wood went the 90 in Germany's 2Liga as Nurnberg found there form again an thrashed Bobby and Union Berlin 6 - 2

Gedion Zelalem started and went 90 in Rangers 1 - 1 draw with 'cellar dwelling' Alloa in Scotland's Championship

Geoff Cameron started, went 90 as Stoke visited Manchester City and for the 3rd consecutive game gave up 4 goals (last 3 / 12 - 1) not the way manager Mark Hughes wanted to end the season. Final Manchester City 4 - 0 Stoke

Devante Parker, started and went 90, Scoring his teams lone goal, as Mainz II fell 1 - 2 to Stuttgarter Kickers in Germany 3Liga

Marc Heider came off the bench in the 86th minute as Kiel could not breakdown home team Sonnenhof's defense in a goalless draw also in 3Liga

Royal Fennel started, went 90, and picked up a yellow card as Wurzburger held off visitors Rostock 2 - 1 in their 3Liga match . Wurzburger are still in the hunt for promotion

It only took Alfredo Morales 10 minutes to Score Ingolstadt's 1st goal as they hosted Hannover in Bundesliga. After taking a 2 - 0 lead into half-time they could not hold the lead as the game ended as a 2 - 2 draw, with Alfredo going 90

Christian Pulisic started, went 76, picked up a yellow card and Scored (his 2nd) for Dortmund as they visited Stuttgart and came away 0 - 3 winners. Here the shouts for a spot in USMNT for Copa

GK Brad Guzan started for Aston Villa as they welcomed Southampton to Villa Park, the relegated Aston Villa could not provide enough defense for Brad and they fell 2 - 4

Matt Miazga was in the 18 (DNP) for Chelsea as they battled at Bournemouth to a 1 - 4 win

GK Paul Rachubka was in the 18 (DNP) as Bolton fell 2 - 1 at Cardiff in the English Championship (Bolton are relegated)

3 American Starters in one game !! Tim Ream (90), Emerson Hyndman (46) and Fulham, hosted Eric Lichaj (90) and Nottingham in the English Championship. Nottingham came away 1 - 3 winners with Eric Lichaj credited with the Assist on Nottingham's 3rd goal

Jonathan Spector stayed on the bench for Birmingham as they drew 1 - 1 with Huddersfield

The nightmare continues for GK Cody Cropper, fresh off his red card suspension, he started for MK Dons but only lasted 45 minutes (injury) as they were hammered 1 - 4 by Brentford - the loss puts them back into League One next season with Bolton. So two teams with Americans drop a league.

GK Alek Gogic was in 18 (DNP) for Fleetwood as they drew 0 - 0 with Blackpool - both teams are in trouble at the bottom of League One - where Fleetwood maintain a 2 point lead over Blackpool (1 of these 2 will be relegated)

Zak Whitbread started and went 90, picked up a yellow card for Shrewsbury as they visited Gillingham in England's League One Shrewsbury held on for a 2 - 3 win which pulls them up out of the relegation zone (or should)

Also on 50 points (with Shrewsbury) Chesterfield and Gboly Ariyibi dropped valuable points as they lost at Swindon 1 - 0

Shane O'Neill was in 18 (DNP) as Cambridge visited Nott's County and came away with all 3 points in a 1 - 2 win

Jon-Paul Pittman came off the bench at 70th minute, but #3 Grimsby lost their home game against Chester 1 - 2 (Grimsby are still in a promotional play-off spot, but they have been inconsistent and the teams below have whittled away their lead)

The normally safe GK Brendan Moore gave up an extra time goal and Torquay had to settle for a 2 - 2 draw with Barrow. Torquay are 5 points above the drop but should be safe.

USYNT Kristian Scott started for Nuneaton as they lost 2 - 1 at Boston. Kristian has become a regular for Nuneaton.

In Scotland Perry Kitchen, went 90 and picked up a yellow card as #3 Hearts fell 1 - 0 at #5 Motherwell in the Championship Group (for European spots) of the Scottish Premier League. Hearts are guaranteed a Europa League spot as Motherwell are to far behind to catch them. So Europa League football for Perry next season

In a weird turn, #3 Peterhead and Kevin Dzierzawski are Promoted even though they lost big to #2 Ayr 0 - 4 at home - congrats to Kevin and Peterhead who will play in Scotland's Championship next season

Andrew Stadler was in the 18 (DNP) as Ostersunds visited Gefle in Sweden's Allsvenskan, a game that ended in a goalless draw

Ryan Finley started and went 90, Scored Angelholms 1st goal, that's 2 goals in 3 games for Ryan as Angelholms won 2 - 1 at IK Frej

GK Josh Wicks (90) and Tristan Bowen (16) for AFC in Superettan win 2 - 1 over Ljunskile to remain in a tie for 1st place

Babajide Ogunbiyi started and went 82 minutes for Hobro as they drew 2 - 2 with Esbjerg in Denmark's SuperLiga.

Robbie Kristo started and went 90 in Tuttocuoio's 2 - 0 loss at Lucchese in Italy's Lega Pro (Group B)

Alex Horwath was in the 18 (DNP) for Brann in Norway's Tippeligaen as they beat Sogndal to put themselves in a tie for 2nd spot in the league with Molde

Hunter Gorskie started and went 90 in Legnica's goalless draw at Pogon Siedice in Poland's Division 1

Tim Howard in 18 (DNP) in Everton's 1 -2 loss to Manchester United in the FA Cup Semi Final

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WEEKEND WRAP: Sunday 4/17/2016 Features (video) Bobby Wood/ Christian Pulisic Goals - Old Firm Excitement

So after yesterday's big action day - what could top that?  Well how's about Christian Pulisic's first pro goal for Dortmund? or Bobby Wood's 17th of the season? or the first Old Firm derby,for what seems an age,  with  something on the line (Scottish FA Cup)? is it a preview of the great rivalry to come next season? or Nermin Crnkic, the young (23) US/Bosnian dual getting a goal and an assist for Slovan Bratislava? Today we had 21 Americans playing in 12 country's.....

Lets go to the list....

GK Daniel Schmidt continues to do well in Japan as he gets another shut-out for Yamaga as they visited Gifu and come away with all three points 0 - 2 in Japans J-League 2. That's 4 shut-outs in 8 games

Rubio Rubin in  18 (DNP) in Utrecht's 2 - 2 draw at Ajax. Rubio still trying to break back into the team (after returning from injury)

Ryan Finley, started, and went 76 minutes as Angelholms falls 0 - 1 to Halmstad in Sweden's Superettan

George Fochive was in 18 (DNP) for Viborg as they were well beaten (5 - 1) by Odense in Denmark's Superliga

 
It is GREAT to see Rangers / Celtic derby mean something again
Gedion Zelalem came off the bench at minute 86 for Rangers, as they faced Celtic in the Scottish FA Cup Semi-Finals, and like days of old, a massive battle (2 - 2 at FT) that ended with Rangers winning on penalty kicks. (5 - 4) Gedion Scored his penalty kick. Rangers will now play Hibernians in the Scottish FA Cup Final


Bobby Wood Goal HD - Union Berlin 1-0... by AlleTore

Of course Bobby Wood Scored. Bobby went 90 for Union Berlin as they did just enough to win 1 - 0 over Heidenheim in Germany's 2Liga

In Finland Veikkausliiga, Christian Eissele and #12 Kemi faced off with Brian Span and #1 Mariehamn. Both Christian and Brian went 90. Brian picked up a yellow as Mariehamn prevailed 1 - 2

Eric Palmer-Brown started today for Porto B in Portugal's Segunda Division (info is a little tough to get hold of) but i see from Porto B tweets that he did hit the post in Porto B's 2 - 0 win over Feirense. Porto B are now 4 points clear at the top of the table

Junior Flores, in 18 (DNP) for Dortmund II in Regionalliga West. Final 0 - 0

Alejandro Bedoya was back in the 18, as Nantes fell 0 - 2 at home to Montpellier. Alejandro did play the whole game in France Ligue 1

Christian Pulisic did his part today for Dortmund in Bundesliga, Scoring the first and winning goal in Dortmund's 3 - 0 win over Hamburg, which is his first senior, league goal. Pulisic becomes the 4th youngest goal scorer in Bundesliga history - you can see the goal here

GK Ethan Horvath was in the net for Molde today as they beat  Bodo/Glimt 1 - 2 in Norway Tippeligaen. Molde sitting in 2nd spot after 5 games (3w 2 d)

Cody Shields started for Altona as they visited Condor in an Oberliga Hamburg match that ended 1 - 0

Ken Gipson started and played 83 minutes for Red Bull Leipzig II as they were beat at Zwickau 2 - 1 in Regionalliga Nordost

Russell Canouse started and went 90 as Hoffenheim II laid a 5 - 1 whooping on Offenbach in Regionalliga Sudwest

Nermin Crnkic has found his legs at Slovan Bratislava. Today he Scored and had an Assist as Slovan visited Senica in Fortuna liga and came away with a 1 - 3 win. Slovan are firmly in 2nd spot in the league and have already qualified for Europa League play next season (they are 6 points behind #1 Trencin for the -only- UCL spot)

Early in the season for Sweden's lower leagues, but yesterday at Lidkopings FK GK Jeff Gal has had 2 for 2 in Shut-outs in Division 2 Nora Gotaland

Robby Kristo, in 18 (DNP) as Tuttocuoio draw 0 - 0 with Prato in Italy Lega Pro (Group B) After a few bad results Tuttocuoio are now only 2 points above the relegation zone (which involves a 5 team play-off)

AJ Soares and Viking visited Aalesund in Norway's Tippeligaen and came away with a 1 - 2 win. AJ went the 90 in this one. Viking move up to 3rd - 1 point behind #2 Molde.

Alex De John in 18 (DNP) for Start as they visited Odd in Norway's Tippeligaen and fell flat, losing 3 - 0

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WEEKEND WRAP: Saturday 4/16/2016 - Features 8 Goals (3 Brace) and Debut's

Its been a busy weekend so far, plenty of goals, a couple of debuts, Goalkeepers making news with a shut-out and a red card. 3 Americans have 2 goal games, Haji Wright debuts and scores twice,  Fafa Picault was on his game with 2 for St.Pauli and Bryan Gaul hits 2 for Bahlinger in his 2nd game for his new team (that's 3 goals in 2 games) Romain Gall joined Haji Wright with his debut today for Nykoping in Sweden's Division 1. Goalkeepers make the news as well, Brendan Moore gets another shut-out, that's 6 in the last 10 games for his loan club Torquay United, and Cody Cropper who has just had a 2 match horror story since his promotion to starting GK ( a huge loss last week & a red card today) although it must be said overall he has performed well. I have added a couple of things from yesterday of note....Chelsea U19 reach the final of the EUFA Youth League and that man Charlie Rugg scores again, that gives him 5 goals in the last 6 games.

OK lets get to the list of action;

YESTERDAY

USYNT Kyle Scott and Chelsea won their UEFA Youth League Semi-Final v Anderlecht 3 - 0 and will face PSG in the Final. Kyle started and went 73 minutes today.

Charlie Rugg Scored again (that's 5 goals in 6 games) for Trier as they whooped Kassel 4 - 0 in Regionalliga Sudwest - Trier are now in 2nd Place with a chance of reaching the Regionalliga Playoffs for Promotion.

TODAY

Tim Tillman started and went 90 for Bayern Munich U19 as they fell 1 - 2 at home to Karlsruher U19

USYNT Haji Wright debuted today for Schalke U19. He Scored 2 Goals and went 89 minutes as Schalke best FC M'Gladbach 3 - 1. That's the way you make your Debut!

Masami Okada started and went 90 as Schonberg fell 0 - 2 to Neustrelitz in Regionalliga Nordost

Justin Kinjo started and went 69 minutes (picked up a yellow) in Dusseldorf II 4 - 1 win over Rot Weiss Ahlen in Regionalliga West

Matt Taylor started and went 75 minutes as Saarbrucken played to a 1 - 1 draw at Neckaretz

Julian Ceesay started and went 90 as Amberg visited 1860 II in Regionalliga Bayern that ended in a goalless draw

Jann George came off the bench at minute 79 for Regensburg as they visited Burghausen in a game that ended goalless also in Regionalliga Bayern


All Goals HD - St. Pauli 2-0 Bochum - 16-04-2016 by AlleTore 
Fafa Picault had a day for himself, Scored a Brace, as St Pauli hosted Bochum in Germany's 2Liga, and won by those 2 goals. Fafa went just 77 minutes but a 2 - 0 win was enough and had St.Pauli  jumping over Bochum in the league and into 4th place.

DeAndre Yedlin started and went 90 for Sunderland as they beat Norwich 0 - 3 for three very valuable points in their relegation battle. Sunderland are now just one point behind Norwich (with a game in hand) as it looks pretty certain that one of these two teams will be in the Championship next season.

Gboly Ariyibi, started and went 90 as Chesterfield fell hard to Sheffield United 0 - 3.

In Germany 3Liga, Marc Heider started and went 70 minutes in Kiel's goalless draw with Munster

Ryan Malone was in 18 (DNP) for Magdeburg as they played Dresden to a 2 - 2 tie, also in 3Liga

DeVante Parker went the full 90 for Mainz II as they visited Osnabruck and left with a point in a 1 - 1 draw

USYNT Joel Sonora, started and went 55 minutes in Stuttgart II 2 - 0 loss at Rostock

Bryan Gaul Scored a Brace as Bahlinger visited Walldorf in Regionalliga Sudwest - That makes it 3 goals in 2 games for Bryan

Dylan Romney on the bench today as Savona beat Lupa Roma 3 - 1 in Italy's Lega Pro (Group B)

Jochen Graf was in the 18 (DNP) for Oskarshamns as they were held to a goalless draw with Landskrona in Sweden's Division 1 Sodra.

Alfredo Morales was in the 18 (DNP) as Ingolstadt fell 2 - 0 at Darmstadt

With Hertha losing 0 - 2 at Hoffenheim, John Brooks and his team find themselves slipping in the league standings at a very bad time. Leverkusen (51) has jumped over Hertha (49) and M'Gladbach (45) this weekend and Mainz (45) and Schalke (45) are knocking on the door.

Said Leverkusen beat Timothy Chandler and Frankfurt without much difficulty 3 - 0. Timothy played 90 and picked up a yellow card along the way

USYNT Romain Gall debuted for Nykoping in Sweden's Division 1,  he played 62 minutes in a 1 - 1 draw with Vasalunds

GK Matt Pyzdrowski was in 18 (DNP) as Helsingborg won their home game 3 - 1 against Falkenbergs in Sweden's Allsvenskan

Kevin Dzierzawski started and went 90 minutes as Peterhead fell 5 - 1 at relegation bound Brechin in Scotland's League One. Peterhead are still safe for post season play for the 2nd promotion spot

Aaron Schoenfeild Scored H Tel Aviv first goal as they visit Shmona in Israel Ligat ha'Al and drew 1 - 1

In England's EPL, GK Tim Howard was in 18 (DNP) as Everton drew 1 - 1 with Southampton

GK Brad Guzan started went 90 as Aston Villa played it close at Manchester United, falling 1 - 0. That makes it official Aston Villa relegated

Jonathan Spector in 18 (DNP) for Birmingham, as they fall 1 - 2 at home to Burnley, in the Championship

GK Cody Cropper, started for MK Don's but received a Red Card in minute 81, MK Don's managed to hold on to a 1 - 1 draw at Preston

Eric Lichaj started and went 90 as Nottingham visited Rotherham and came away with a point in a goalless draw

Zak Whitbread is back a Shrewsbury (was injured) he went the 90 minutes as his team was held to a 1 - 1 draw by visitors Bradford, in League One play

GK Brendan Moore makes it 6 shut-outs in 10 games as Torquay visit Bromley and win 0 - 2. Torquay now 7 points clear of relegation (4 wins in last 5 games)

Shane O'Neil on the bench (DNP) for Cambridge as they took on Carlisle and played to a goalless draw

Jon-Paul Pittman is fit and playing again for (#3)Grimsby as he went 84 minutes in their visit to (#4) Dover, Final 1 - 1 - so they reverse their standing spots, with both teams hoping for post-season promotion playoff spots

Gus Villalobos Scores his 14th Goal of the season for Pembroke in Malta's Premier League, as they go on to beat Floriana 2 - 3

GK Alex Horwath was in 18 (DNP) for Brann as they visited Rosenborg in Norway's Tippeligaen and suffered a big defeat 0 - 3

Hunter Gorskie started and went the full 90 minutes in Poland's Division 1, as Legnica visited Kluczbork in a game that ended in goalless draw

Matt Miazga was in the 18 (DNP) as Chelsea are steam-rolled by Manchester City 0 - 3 in the EPL

Jordan Siebatcheu came off the bench at 76th minute as Reims visited Troyes in France Ligue 1, unfortunately Reims could not pull off the comeback, and fall 2 - 1

Patrick Tshiani started as KRC Mechelen visited La Louviere in Belgium Division 3 - with KRC in relegation dire straights 3 points was essential to 'stay alive' - and they got what they needed with a 0 - 2 win.

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WEEKEND WRAP: Sunday 4/10/2016 - Features 2 More Goals

Not as busy as yesterday, but two goals from Americans. One in Germany and one in Sweden - and both won the game for their teams. Devan Yao, who seems a little on again/off again this season, came on with 15 minutes left in a 1 - 1 game and scored after 4 minutes. Andrew Stadler started for his team Ostersunds in Sweden and scored their 2nd goal, as they held on for their first win of the young season and away from home. Usually safe keeper Matt Pyzdrowski had a horrendous day, letting in 5. Paul Torres got his debut in at Sirius, even though it was only for a few minutes. Christian Pulisic started for Dortmund, and according to reports had a lively 73 minutes, before being subbed.

There's more,  lets get to the list;

Babajide Ogunbiyi and Hobro lost their game to Aalborg 0 - 2 in the Danish Superliga. Hobro are assured 2nd tier play next season as they are to far adrift for survival

Caleb Stanko, in 18 (DNP) for Freiburg as the beat St Pauli and Fafa Picault, who came off the bench at 79, in a game that showed little defense 4 - 3

Devan Yao Scored (#2)BAK 07's winning goal as they hosted (#1) Zwickau in Regionalliga Nordost, making life interesting for the rest of the season - BAK 07 are 3 points off the lead with a game-in-hand. Devan came off the bench in the 75th minute and Scored 4 minutes later.

Justin Kinjo lasted just 57 minutes as Dusseldorf II visited Lotte, in Regionalliga West, and got well beaten 3 - 0

Mario Rodriguez came off the bench at 62nd minute for M'Gladbach II as they beat FC Koln II 2 - 1 in Regionalliga West

DeAndre Yedlin started, went 90 in Sunderland's 0 - 2 defeat by EPL leaders Leicester City. Sunderland's EPL survival is hanging by the slimmest of threads

Rubio Ruben was in the 18, but did not play as Utrecht beat Nijmegen in Netherlands Eredivisie, 3 - 1. Utrecht are in 4th place in Eredivisie trying to reach Europa League play next season.

GK Matt Pyzdrowski will want to forget Helsingborg's visit to Hammarby in Sweden's Allsvenskan after being beaten up 5 - 1. Helsingborg find themselves in the bottom 3 after 3 games, still early days.

Paul Torres came off the bench in the 86th minute, and Patrick Hopkins was in the 18 (DNP) for Sirius as they visited Atvidabergs in Sweden's Superettan, and came away with all 3 points in a 0 - 3 win. Sirius have won their first 2 games of the season and share first place with AFC United and Josh Wicks.

Christian Pulisic, started and went 73 as Dortmund played Schalke to a 2 - 2 draw at Schalke's Veltins Arena. The result see's Dortmund drop important points as they chase (#1)Bayern, now 7 points behind. For Schalke, they missed the opportunity to pass (#6)Mainz for the final Europa League spot. Schalke are tied with Mainz, who lead by GD.

GK Alex Horwath in the 18 today (DNP) for Bran in Norway's Tippeligaen. After 4 games Bran are the early league leaders.

In Scotland, today was the Challenge Cup Final, with Rangers and Gedion Zelalem (in 18, DNP) playing Peterhead and Kevin Dzierzawski, who went 90 and picked up a yellow. Rangers won the game 4 - 0 and add to their silverware in what is turning out to be a great season.

Geoff Cameron played the 90 for Stoke, as they were man-handled by Liverpool 4 - 1. nuff said

Andrew Stadler started and was subbed out at 73 minutes, time enough for him to Score the winner for Ostersunds as they visited Falkenbergs in Sweden's Allsvenskan - first goal for Andrew, first win for Ostersunds this season.

Alex de John, in 18 (DNP) for Start as they took on Molde and GK Ethan Horvath, in Norway's Tippeligaen. Start shocked Molde with a last gasp goal to gain a 1 - 1 draw.

AJ Soares started and went 90 for Viking as they hosted Odd in Norway. Two early goals by Odd killed off the game and Viking fell by the same number 0 - 2. Viking has 7 points from 4 games and is in the top 10 of the league - still early in the season, but losing at home is never good.

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WEEKEND WRAP: Saturday 4/9/2016 Features 6 Goals - But Not From Where You Think

So another busy Saturday Wrap. Crunch time in many leagues, and first games in others. Today we had 6 goals by Americans, although none came in games, leagues where you would expect. So nice surprises. Most enjoyable of all, Emerson Hyndman gets his first club goal at any level for Fulham, and he got it in extra-time (90+3) to give Fulham the win (OH! and its his 20th Birthday). We had a goal in Sweden, Eddy Prugh's first of the season. Bryan Gaul (yup ex LAG) scored his first goal for Bahlinger in Germany, and another in Germany from Alassane Kane. We also had goals in Slovakia, Nermin Crnkic and Luxembourg Omar Ontiveros. Goal Keepers had a mixed day, Daniel Schmidt(Japan) and Josh Wicks (Sweden) had shut-outs, but Cody Cropper (England) was punished and Brad Guzan and Paul Rachubka (England) are probably relegated.

So here's the full list;

GK Daniel Schmidt started, went 90 and got the shut-out as Yamaga beat Tokushima in Japan's J-League 2

In Germany Liga2, Shawn Barry started, went 90 as Frankfurt visited Bochum in a bit of a lop-sided game with Bochum winning 4 - 1

Seems to be the score to get today in Liga2. Andrew Wooten and Sandhausen hosted Bielefeld, both teams in mid-table. Andrew went 90 minutes as Sandhausen falls 1 - 4.

In Ukraine Premier League, Eugene Starikov, was in the 18 (DNP) for Ch. Odessa as they won their home game 1 - 0 over Hoverla Uzhhorod.

In Sweden Division 2 Norrland, Eddy Prugh and Bodens opened up their season and things started well, with Eddy Scoring Bodens first goal against visitors Valbo. Unfortunately Bodens gave up a 2 goal lead and had to settle for a 2 - 2 draw

In Germany's 3Liga, Marc Heider came off the bench at 68th minute for Kiel as they visited Dresden and came away with a point in a goalless draw.

Devante Parker started for Mainz II as they hosted Fortuna Koln and lost 0 - 1

Joel Sonora played the first half for Stuttgart II as they faced off with Aalen, a late Stuttgart II goal saved a defeat, as the game ended in a 1 - 1 draw

Royal-Dominique Fennell, started and went the 90 minutes for Wurzburger as they beat Stuttgarter Kickers 2 - 1

In Regionalliga Sudwest, ex LAG Bryan Gaul defender, Scored his first goal for Bahlinger in his first game as they went on to thump Neckarelz 5 - 0

Dylan Romney, in 18 (DNP) as Savona visited Rimini, in Italy Lega Pro (Group B) Savona won 0 - 1, but its probably to late for them to save their season and relegation looks on the horizon

In Finland Veikkausliiga, Christian Eissele came of the bench at 70th minute, but by then it was to late for Kemi, as they fall at home to SJK in the first league game of the season for both teams

Also in Veikkausliiga, Brian Span went 90 for Mariehamn as they hosted Will John and Rovaniemi - Will came of the bench at 69th minute - Mariehamn won this one 1 - 0

In Italy Lega Pro (Group B) Robbie Kristo came off the bench at the 67th minute but the outcome was already set as Tuttocuoio fall 2 - 1 at Maceratese

In Bundesliga, Shawn Parker was in 18 (DNP) as Augsburg visited Bremen and won 1 - 2. Bremen are on the relegation bubble after today

Timothy Chandler started, went 90 as Frankfurt fell 0 - 2 to Hoffenheim - not looking to good for Frankfurt right now

Ingolstadt and Alfredo Morales (in 18, DNP) welcomed M'Gladbach(#4) and Fabian Johnson (started went 78) and won 1 - 0. A lost opportunity to make up ground on Hertha(#3) M'Gladbach now in a battle with Leverkusen for the UCL final spot

In England EPL, Brad Guzan and Aston Villa lose again, 1 - 2 to Bournemouth, and are basically relegated - no news on Guzan's future yet, but it probably won't be long.

Matt Miazga only lasted one half, picked up a yellow as Chelsea fall 0 - 1 at Swansea

As expected, Tim Howard remained on the bench for Everton, as they visited Watford in a 1 - 1 draw

GK Paul Rachubka was in 18 (DNP) as Bolton lose 4 - 1 at Derby, and will now plan for League One football next season

Emerson Hyndman SCORED (his first senior level club goal) the Extra Time winner for Fulham as they hosted Cardiff. That's 3 wins in a row for Fulham who are now safe in the English Championship. Emerson has scored for the US20 & US23

It has not been good for Cody Cropper and MK Don's since he was named starting GK. Today's 0 - 4 loss to fellow strugglers Rotherham did not help as they are now likely to be relegated from the Championship

Two early goals doomed Reading and Danny Williams (90) as they hosted Birmingham and Jonathan Spector (in 18, DNP) and fell 0 - 2. Neither team is in a Promotion race or Relegation battle

Adam Henley, in 18 (DNP) for Blackburn as they visited Wolves in a goalless draw

Gboly Ariyibi started and went 90 as Chesterfield visited Barnsley and came away with a 1 - 2 win, despite being a man down in League One play, Gboly provided the assist's on both goals

Shane O'Neill, was in 18 (DNP) as Cambridge visited Newport in League Two and got the 0 - 1 win

GK Brendan Moore gave up a 59 minute goal and Torquay fell 0 - 1 to Tranmere in Vanarama National League. Torquay now find themselves just 3 points above the drop

In Scotland's Premier League, Ross County and Chris Konopka (in 18, DNP) won their home match 1 - 0 against  Partick Thistle. Ross County end the regular season in 6th and will play in the Championship Group along with Perry Kitchen and Hearts.

GK Josh Wicks and AFC United got off to a good start in Sweden Superettan winning their first 2 games and grabbing the lead in the league - This is Josh's 2nd shut-out in 2 games - today AFC beat GAIS 3 - 0

GK Adam Hobbs was on the losing side today as Rathenow falls 1 - 3 to Viktoria Berlin in Regionalliga Nordost

Russel Canouse started, went 90 for Hoffenheim II as they visited Hessen Kassel in Regionalliga Sudwest and came away with a 1 - 1 draw

Matt Taylor started for Sandhausen, went 66, as they played to a 2 - 2 draw with Charlie Rugg (came off the bench at 78) and Trier also in Regionalliga Sudwest. (No goal from Super-Sub Rugg today)

In Regionalliga Bayern, David Spies started and went 90 for Augsburg II as they hosted Fabian Hurzeller and 1860 II (came off bench at 65th minute) and played to a 2 - 2 draw

Dual (Ger/USA) Dominic Robinson, went the first half for Memmingen in Regionalliga Bayern, as they visited Furth II and lost 2 - 0

Alassane Kane Scored DJK Bamberg's 2nd Goal as they visited Alemannia Haibach and came away with all 3 points in a 0 - 2 win in Oberliga Bayern

Omar Ontiveros Scored for Grevenmacher in a 1 - 1 draw with Rumelange in Luxembourg's National Division

Kenny Seif and Gent came up empty as they visited Club Brugge in Belgium Jupiler League, losing 2 - 0. Kenny went the 90

In Slovakia, after giving up a first half PK, Slovan Bratislava fought their way back starting with a Nermin Crnkic Goal that opened the floodgates as Slovan Bratislava bested Ruzomberok 3 - 1

Patrick Tshiani started and went 90 minutes for bottom placed KRC Mechelen in Belgium's 3rd tier as they took on League Leaders Hamme and although reports have KRC playing better, Hamme took the late lead and won 1 - 2

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DAILY WRAP: 4/8/2016 - Features a Brace of Goals by Bobby Wood (Video) and Gus Villalobos

Pretty good day for US Players across the pond. Bobby Wood who seems to be able to score whenever he chooses, gets a brace for Union Berlin (See Videos Below) The goals put him in 3rd place for the leagues Golden Boot and his tally passes Conor Casey's American record for most goals in Germany's top two tiers. Gus Villalobos plays in Malta's Premier League, not one of Europe's biggest for sure. But Gus is having a season, he has scored 13 goals in 10 appearances for Pembroke United.

Lets get to the list (Don't forget the Bobby Wood videos at the end)

George Fochive, was in the 18 (DNP) for Viborg in Denmark's Superliga as they drew 1 - 1 with Midtjylland

Julian Ceesay started went 90 for Amberg as they fell 0 - 3 to Bayreuth in Regionalliga Bayern

In Malta's Premier League, Gus Villalobos Scored for Pembroke as they visited Naxxar and came away with a 1 - 1 draw, despite being a man down for the final 15 minutes

Hunter Gorskie started went 90 for Legnica in Poland's Division 1, as they played to a goalless draw with Arka

Bobby Wood continued his scoring ways, as he Scored twice for Union Berlin as they visited Paderborn in Germany's 2Liga. Barry now has scored more goals than any other American in Germany's top two tiers, as well as moving to third place in the race for this seasons Golden Boot

Omar Castro started and went 90 as Braunschweig II fell 0 - 3 to Meppen in Regionalliga North

Ryan Malone was in the 18 (DNP) for Magdeburg as they visited Wehen in Germany's 3Liga - the game ended in a goalless draw

Jann George started, played 90 as Regensburg beat Rain/Lech 1 - 0 in Regionalliga Bayern and maintain their lead in the league

GK Quentin Westberg was in the 18 (DNP) for Tours as they visited Evian in France Ligue 2 - Final 0 - 0

Joe Jackson was in 18 (DNP) for Dogheda in Ireland Division One as they hosted Limerick, who were just to strong on the day, and lost 0 - 3

GK Ciaran Nugent was the back-up today for Sligo Rovers in Ireland Premier Division as they visited St.Patricks, the game ended 1 - 1

Perry Kitchen, Started, went 90 and picked up a yellow card as #3 Hearts welcomed  #2 Aberdeen and won 2 - 1. With 1 game remaining, in the Scottish Premier League,  Hearts cannot catch Aberdeen (who have completed play), nor can they be caught by #4 Motherwell.Next will be the Championship Round - should be hard fought

Bobby Wood Goal HD - SC Paderborn 0-1 Union... by AlleTore
Bobby Wood Goal HD - SC Paderborn 0-2 Union... by AlleTore

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DAILY WRAP: 4/5/2016 - English Championship Features

So there was enough action going on across the pond to create a Daily Wrap today. We had another goal from Charlie Rugg in Germany, an OG in the Championship, as well as some (possible) good news for 2 US Players. Cody Cropper found out today that he will be the starting Goalkeeper for the rest of the season for MK Don's ( their #1 is injured) great opportunity to shine. From London, Arsenal reportedly have high hopes for Gedion Zelalem. English newspaper  The Daily Telegraph is reporting that Zelalem will be given the chance to earn a spot on the Arsenal first team this summer. Lets hope that Arsenal will be doing and not just saying - unlike Rangers Mark Warburton who says and doesn't do.

Lets get to the list

Charlie Rugg can't stop scoring, today, the super sub, came off the bench at 54 minutes and scored at minute 84. His team, Trier, unfortunately lost 1 - 2 despite Charlies efforts, at home to Hoffenheim II

Nermin Crnkic came off the bench (43) as Slovan Bratislava drew 0 - 0 with Zilna in Slovakia's Slovak Cup Semi-Final (first leg) Nermin has been getting some playing time, which is always good, with his new team.

Jonathan Spector started and weny 90 minutes, as Birmingham hosted third place Brighton. Although Bormingham took the early lead, Brighton came back and won 1 - 2

GK Paul Rachubka, sat on the bench and watch Bolton fall 3 - 1 at Brentford in the English Championship

GK Cody Cropper, who found out earlier today he would be MK Don's starting goalkeeper for the rest of the season, started went 90 in a 1 - 2 loss to Wolves. MK Don's had the lead at half time on a Wolves OG, but could not hold on

Tim Ream only played the first half of Fulham's match as they visited Preston. But that was enough for him to be credited on Assist for Fulham's first goal.  Fulham beat 10th place Preston 1 - 2 - putting them 7 points clear of the drop zone with 7 points in the last 3 games. Report of why Ream left the game early - Injury (precautionary).

Oh Dear! An OG by Adam Henley gifted a 2 - 1 win for Sheffield Wednesday over Blackburn. Adam did start and went 90.

GK Alek Gogic was in the 18, (DNP) for Fleetwood in their 2 - 0 win over Peterborough in England League One

In Vanarama National League, Grimsby traveled to Aldershot, Jon-Paul Pittman was in the 18 (DNP) as Grimsby fought back in the 2nd half from 2 goals down, to win 3 - 4.

Also in Vanarama National League, GK Brendan Moore posted another shut-out as Torquay beat Chester 2 - 0. It should be noted that Torquay have won 3 of their last 5, since Brendan joined the team and have climbed from 23rd (2nd from bottom) to 18th (they are not quite safe yet, but close)

In Scotland's Championship, the Rangers coach continues to praise Gedion Zelalem, and then not play him. Gedion was in the 18 for today's game. In a statement this AM, Arsenal announced it's intention to push Gedion towards first team play for Arsenal (over the summer) in anticipation of next season. Oh, Rangers won 1 - 0 over Dumbarton  **Rangers secured promotion to the Scottish Premier next year.**

Great Game for Reading as they overcame a first half deficit, to win 2 - 1 over Nottingham (missing Eric Lichaj suspended/Red Card). Danny Williams started and went 90 minutes in the victory.

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WEEKEND WRAP: Sunday 4/3/2016 - Sweden Kick's Off League Play, Plus more

As much drama as happened yesterday, today was a little respite. Sweden kicked off its league play, 2 of the 3 US players in Allsvenskan were in their clubs 18, (the other plays tomorrow) both played. The big game of the day was M'Gladbach v Hertha in Bundesliga. Both Fabian Johnson and John Brooks carrying injuries from their USMNT break. Fabian (Groin) played (90/Assist) John (Ankle) did not make the 18. The result was a lopsided 5 - 0 win for M'Gladbach, who have moved into 4th place, just 3 points behind Hertha in the race to qualify for next seasons UCL.

Lets go to the list...... 

GK Daniel Schmidt started, went 90 as Yamaga visited Nagasaki in Japans J-League. Yamaga scored first, but had to settle for a 1 - 1 draw

Christian Pulisic started and went 67 minutes for Dortmund's Junior team as they beat FC Klon 1- 0 to maintain there lead at the top of the table. Yes Christian played 10 minutes for the senior squad yesterday

In Regionalliga Nordost, Ken Gipson, started, went 69 minutes and picked up a yellow card as RB Leipzig II fell 1 - 0 to Oberlausitz

Also in Regionalliga Nordost, Masami Okada started, went the 90, as Schonberg beat Luckenwalde 2 - 1

Shawn Barry, started, went 90, as Frankfurt lost 0 - 3 at home to Nurnberg in Germany 2Liga

Andrew Wooten played all 90 minutes for Sandhausen as they visited Kaiserslautern. Final 2 - 0 loss

In Regionalliga Bayern, Jann George started and played all 90 minutes for Regensburg as they fell 1 - 0 at Buchbach. The loss cut Regensburg's lead at the top of the table to just 1 point

Eugene Starikov came off the bench for Odessa at minute 55 but was unable to impact the game as visitors Odessa settled for a 1 - 1 draw with Volyn Lutsk in Ukraine's Pari-Match League.

In Denmark's Bet25 Liga, Conor O'Brien started and went 90 as Horsens beat Koge 2 - 0 to put themselves in 2nd spot in the league, with a chance of promotion to Superliga.

In Sweden, AFC United and GK Josh Wicks started the new season with a 0 - 2 win at Dagefors, in Superettan

In Netherlands, Desevio Payne came off the bench at the 85th minute, in Groningen's 0 - 1 win at Den Haag in Eredivisie (Groningen played 60 minutes a man down)

In Sweden's Allsvenskan, GK Matt Pyzdrowski and Helsingborg visited Gefle and came away with a 1 - 1 draw in their opening day game.

In Germany's Bundesliga, Fabian Johnson started, went 90 and had an Assist, as M'Gladbach punished Hertha 5 - 0. (John Brooks not in 18 for Hertha, injury)

Tim Howard, in the 18 (DNP) as Everton fell at Manchester United 1 - 0 in the EPL

Brendan Hines-Ike, came off the bench at 86th minute, as Orebro fall 0 - 2 to Djurgarden on Sweden's Allsvenskan opening day.

GK Alex Horwath, was in 18 (DNP) as Brann visited Aalesund in Norway's Tippeligaen and came away with a 1 - 2 win

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WEEKEND WRAP: Saturday 4/2/2016 - Features Debut's, Goals and Cards

Happy Saturday, very busy day for our US Players across the pond. 5 Goals, a Red Card, 2 debuts and high drama. Matt Miazga finally gets his debut at Chelsea as they pummeled Aston Villa, ex NE Revolution, Jossimar Sanchez debuts for Narpes in Finland and gets his first professional goal - Eric Lichaj saw 2 yellows in a space of 5 minutes and gets sent off for Nottingham. Finally Christian Pulisic comes off the bench and wins a corner that leads to Dortmund's late winning goal.....

Lets get to the list;

Bryan de la Fuentes started, went 90, and Scored Ararat's only goal as they draw 1 - 1 with Shirak in the Armenian Premier League.

Jossimar Sanchez, started, went 90, and Scored Narpes only goal, as they fell 2 - 1 at Jazz in the Finland Suomen Cup. This was Jossimar's debut for Narpes, having spent last season at Nykopings.

Brian Span, started and went 90 as Mariehamn visited HJK in Finland Veikkausliiga. Mariehamn take a 2 - 0 loss on Finland's opening day.

In Germany Regionalliga Nord, Omar Castro went 73 minutes for Braunschweig II as they lost 2 - 1 at Hamburg II

In Regionalliga West, Justin Kinjo went 61 minutes in Dusseldorf II 1 - 1 draw with Viktoria Koln

Also in Regionalliga West, Junior Flores came off the bench at the 87th minute in Dortmund II big win at Rodinghausen. Final Rodinghausen 1 - 5 Dortmund II

In Regionalliga Sudwest, Russel Canouse went 45 minutes in Hoffenheim II 4 - 1 win over Saarbrucken

In Scotland's Premier Division, Perry Kitchen and Hearts entered the lions den of Celtic and like many before them lost 3 - 1. Perry went the 90 and picked up a yellow. The loss did not change Hearts position (3rd) in the Premiership

Its not unusual to find GK Brad Guzan on the end of a thumping at Aston Villa, today was no exception, as Chelsea and Matt Miazga, making his starting debut, came to Villa Park and grabbed all 3 points beating Villa 0 - 4. Matt went the full 90, and steered clear of any card

Devante Parker started, but only lasted 57 minutes as Mainz II visited Chemnitzer in Germany 3Liga. Chemnitzer put 5 past Mainz II who lost 5 - 1

Also in 3Liga, Mark Heider, started and went 73 minutes as Kiel drew 1 - 1 at home, with Wehen.

Royal-Dominique Fennell started for Wurzburger as they visited Osnabruck, went the full 90 minutes and Scored for Wurzburger as they battle for a 1 - 1 draw.

In Germany Regionalliga Sudwest, ex LA Galaxy, Charlie Rugg came off the bench at minute 59, and Scored the winning goal (74) for Trier as they welcomed Bahlinger and Ryan Gaul (90) to town and beat them 1 - 0

In Regionalliga Bayern, Julian Ceesay played the first half for Amberg as they visited Illertissen and came away with a 3 - 0 loss.

Dylan Romney and Savona in Italy's Liga Pro (Group B) played Lucchese in a goalless draw. Dylan came off the bench at the 59th minute.

In Germany's Bundesliga, Timothy Chandler and Frankfurt visited Bayern, and lost 0 - 1. Timothy went the full 90 minutes and picked up a yellow card

Alfredo Morales, was in the 18, but did not play as Ingolstadt beat Schalke 3 - 0

In Germany's 3Liga, Stuttgart II and Joel Sonora visited rivals Stuttgarter Kickers and lost 4 - 1. Joel started and went the full 90 minutes for Stuttgart II

In Norway Tippeligaen AJ Soares and Viking visited Start and Alex De John and won 0 - 1. AJ Soares went 90 for Viking, Alex De John stayed on the bench. Viking are tied at the top of the league after 3 games (with Molde)

In Denmark's Superliga, Babajide Ogunbiyi, started and went 90 as Hobro visited Aarhus and drew 1 - 1 gaining their first point in the last 5 games. (Hobro look destined for relegation)

Geoff Cameron started, went 90, as Stoke drew 2 - 2 with Swansea in the EPL

DeAndre Yedlin started and went 90 minutes in Sunderland's 0 - 0 draw with West Bromwich in the EPL. Sunderland have now drawn 4 of the last 5 games, and will be hard pressed to avoid the drop.

In the English Championship, Bolton and GK Paul Rachubka, hosted Reading and Danny Williams. The hapless Bolton demoted Paul to the bench (DNP) and Reading started Danny Williams, who went the 90 minutes, as Reading won this one 0 - 1. Bolton are 9 points adrift at the bottom of the league, (12 points from safety) and I think its safe to say will be in League One next season.

Tim Ream started for Fulham as they hosted Cody Cropper and MK Don's. Fulham won this one 2 - 1, with Tim putting in 90 minutes for Fulham, and Cody the same (90) for MK Don's. (Emerson Hyndman was not in Fulham's 18)

Nottingham Forest and Eric Lichaj season just keeps getting worse, with only 4 points from the last 5 games they have dropped out of any contention for post season play. Today could not have been worse losing 0 - 3 at home to Brentford and having Eric (RED) sent off on 2 yellows (within a 5 minute period)

In League One, Chesterfield, playing at home, found themselves down 0 - 1 at the half. Gboly Ariyibi came off the bench to play the 2nd half and inspired Chesterfield to a 4 - 2 win over Port Vale. Gboly Scored Chesterfields 3rd (and eventual winning) goal - his first of the season. Today's win lifted Chesterfield 5 points clear of the drop.

Zak Whitbread found himself on the wrong end of a drubbing as League One leaders Wigan visited Shrewsbury and came away 1 - 5 winners. Zak went 90 for Shrewsbury who now find themselves only 5 points clear from the relegation zone.

GK Alek Gogic is still waiting for his opportunity as he remained on the bench for Fleetwood as they played Swindon to a 1 - 1 draw.

GK Brendan Moore started, went 90, as Torquay visited Gateshead in the Vanarama National League, and came away with a 1 - 2 result.

In Finland's Veikkausliiga, Will John and Rovaniemi opened their season at PK-35 and in a goal-fest and came away 3 - 4 winners. At one point Rovaniemi were down 3 - 0. Will went 74 minutes, as Rovaniemi continued to score big, they won a midweek cup game 8 -1 (Will scored in that one).

Eric Palmer-Brown started for FC Porto II in Portugal's Segunda Liga as they beat Academico Viseu 4 - 0 at home.

Gedion Zelalem got to play 10 minutes for Rangers as they drew 3 - 3 with Raith Rovers in Scotland's Championship

Kristian Scott was an unused sub for Nuneaton as they were held to a goalless draw by  Telford

Kevin Dzierzawski was on the bench (DNP) as Peterhead fell 2 - 0 at Forfar in the Scottish League One. Peterhead maintain their 2nd spot in the table and should see post season play with a chance of promotion)

Robby Kristo went 90 today for Tuttocuoio as they visited Santarcangelo in Italy Liga Pro (Group B) Robby picked up a yellow card and Tuttocuoio fell 4 - 1

Nermin Crnkic started and went 68 minutes in Slovan Bratislava's 0 - 2 win at Streda in Slovakia's Fortuna Liga.

Christian Pulisic came off the bench at the 80th minute, immediately won a corner that produced the winning goal for Dortmund as they fought back from 1 - 2 down to win 3 - 2 v Bremen

Rubio Rubin, fresh off an injury, in the 18(DNP) for Utrecht as they draw 1 - 1 at Heracles in the Netherlands

See you all tomorrow for more action across the pond
 

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TRANSFERS: Ex NE REV Defender Jossimar Sanchez Joins Narpes Kraft in Finland

Jossimar Sanchez at Nykopings

24 year old, Right Back,  from Patterson NJ, Jossimar Sanchez has left Nykopings in Sweden to join Narpes Kraft in Finland. He celebrated the move by scoring a goal in his debut. I believe that this is Jossimar's first professional goal.

Jossimar joined NE Revolution from the UConn Huskies in 2013 and (with a few loans) stayed with the Revolution till 2015, when he joined Nykopings in Sweden. At Nykopings he played 23 times during the 2014/15 season.

Narpes Kraft also have American Kyle Knotek on the squad. Narpes play in Kakkonen (Group C) which is the 3rd tier of football in Finland.

Good Luck Jossimar

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TRANSFERS: Tristan Bowen moves from KuPS in Finland to AFC in Sweden

Tristan (center) at KuPS

Forward Tristan Bowen has left KuPS is Finland for AFC United in Sweden. Tristan joins GK Josh Wicks in the Swedish Superettan (2nd tier) just in time for the start of the Swedish League's new season. According to AFC Tristan will be used on the right wing.

Tristan has become a bit of a journeyman (or maybe just unsettled) coming through the LA Galaxy system ultimately playing for the senior squad LA Galaxy. Then the moves begin, Chivas USA, KSV in Belgium, the Seattle Sounders and the New England Revolution, before joining KuPS in August last year, where he scored 3 goals in 13 appearances.  All that and still only 26.

I sure hope that Tristan has found a home in Sweden, we will all be watching.

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