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Category Archives: US Soccer
Mwanga interested in playing for U.S.
With eyes looking toward 2014, American fans have been drawn to some of the young MLS standouts this season, with perhaps none drawing the same amount of attention as the 19-year old Danny Mwanga of the Philadelphia Union. As one … Continue reading
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Victor Pineda joins Fire senior team
Seventeen-year old Victor Pineda will join the Chicago Fire after signing a professional contract with the club Tuesday. The Bolingbrook, Ill., native has been a part of the Fire development program for five years, playing two seasons with the Fire … Continue reading
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Martin O’Neill leaves Aston Villa, Bradley a candidate?
Aston Villa boss Martin O’Neill resigned Monday just days before the start of the Premiership season. USA manager Bob Bradley is considered a contender for the position. Read more at The FA Daily. (I have recently accepted an offer to … Continue reading
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Altidore scores for Villarreal
Perhaps playing in a match against his future team, Jozy Altidore scored the equalizing goal today for Villarreal vs. Turkish side Besitkas, which finished as a 2-2 draw. The 20-year old striker who was acquired by Villareal for $10 million … Continue reading
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Rafa Marquez joins RBNY
Perhaps seeking to out-do the Miami Heat, the once likable New York Red Bulls signed Mexican international Rafael Marquez as their third designated player after the midfielder was released from Barcelona last week. Marquez earned a straight red card in … Continue reading
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U.S. wins Milk Cup, keeper to train with Everton
The United States Under-20 National Team dominated host Northern Ireland 3-0 en route to taking home the Milk Cup title for the first time since 2005. Gale Agbossoumonde (Sporting Club Braga, Portugese Liga), Juan Agudelo (New York Red Bulls), and … Continue reading
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U.S. team advances on last minute goal
Well, that headline certainly seems familiar, doesn’t it? The U.S. Under-20s will be playing in the Final of Northern Ireland’s Milk Cup on Saturday after knocking off Denmark Wednesday, 3-2. The Americans accounted for all five goals on the day … Continue reading
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Brazil names roster for U.S. friendly
While questions surround who will be playing for the United States in the upcoming friendly against Brazil at Giants Stadium on August 10, we now know who will be playing for the five-time world champs. Goalkeepers: Jefferson (Botafogo – Brasileiro), … Continue reading
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Omar Salgado MLS-bound
Omar Salgado scored the game-winner today in a U-20 win over China in the Milk Cup, but the story of the day is his future in the MLS. The towering 16-year old was released from Mexican side Chivas for agreeing … Continue reading
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College soccer and player development
It’s been a pretty slow news day as far as my particular interests in soccer are concerned, but late in the day, this story popped up in my ever-so-interesting twitter feed. I’m completely torn on this debate. I’ve really only … Continue reading
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