WEEKLY WRAP: 6.19.2017 Through 6.25.2017: German Friendlies Rule as Scandinavia Slumps

With International matches, friendlies etc. the number of games is really limited. We have info on games in 9 countries, although some are just friendlies. As things go, this has not been one of those weeks that you want to remember, and following our guy's has not been the pleasure that it usually is...lets look at the good stuff. Goalkeeper Jeff Gal and his team BK Forward are top of their league, clear by 4 points, with just 1 loss this year...

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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....

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WEEKLY WRAP: 6-12 thru 6-18-2017: Ups and Downs for Goalkeepers in Scandinavia

I guess that this week is as much about defensive failings as anything. We had goals, 7 scored, but the news of the week is more about the goals allowed. The biggest loser this week is Matt Pyzdrowski, who up until this week had been exemplary, and his team had risen on his back. But, this week saw defensive breakdowns against their closest rivals and 9 unanswered goals against. Another surprise was also in Sweden where Zac Lubin allowed 4 goals....

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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...

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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                                    ...

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WEEKLY WRAP: 6-5 through 6-11: Scandinavia Rocks!!

The number of matches is just diminishing so quickly. Sweden and Finland dominate this week, so a lot of names will be unfamiliar. We identified a couple of new faces in Sweden that we are confirming nationality for and we may have lost one player who we have been following (checking nationality) I will take a moment to thank the Forum Members at Big Soccer/Yanks Abroad for supplying player specific info, that adds to this site - Thanks Guys! This...

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NEW WEEKLY WRAP: 5-29 thru 6-04: New Faces, Goals, Shut Outs and Other News

So here we are for our second weekly wrap, and it was a bit busier than I thought it would be. The big stand-out is the number of new faces, who's scoring and the goalkeepers that are getting it done. New Faces: The Spring migration to Scandinavia has almost finished, young Americans have found their way to Sweden and Finland and are now starting to get play time on their new teams. I have written about some in the blog already,  Kyle Gurrieri,...

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