Archive for the ‘Youth Players’ Category
Making Impressive Progress
As I looked over the roster for the upcomming friendly with Sweden one thing really stood out.
The clubs our Americans are playing at have become an unmeasurable amount better in a very short time.
I know that may seem obvious but it is truly quite remarkable the increasing quality the Yanks abroad are now [...]
Szetela and Feilhaber Updates
Looks like both of these moves are going to go through.
Today Derby sucesfully obtained a work permit for the USA’s Gold Cup hero Benny Feilhaber. Sound like Commander Bob helped by writing a referance for his boy Benny to gain his permit. Feilhaber is expected to join the club soon after their debut [...]
News of the Day
A few news items today…
-Peter Nowak was officially announced as coach of the U-23 Olympic Squad for the 2008 games in Bejing as expected. I got to thinking of the squad a little bit more and another player I really want to see is Stuart Holden (the American (sorta) Beckham). I say sorta [...]
Mamma Mia! Szetela to Roma
Ives Galarcep at the Herald News is reporting that United States U-20 midfielder Danny Szetela has agreed to a contract with serie a giants A.S. Roma.
Just yesterday I posted a transfer bit about Lazio looking to wrap up a deal for Danny, but now it seems their city rivals the Gillarossi decided it was them [...]
Rumor is Nowak to Coach Young Olympians
According to the Soccer Insider himself Steven Goff, Peter Nowak may be coaching the Stars and Stripe’s young Americans in the 2008 Olympics in Bejing..
The Olympics is a primarily U-23 competition, but each team is allowed to field three players over the age of 23, like possibly ‘Dinho for the Samba Boys.
This is [...]
Embrace the Youth (more).
The American Youth already stepped up once this summer in Canada, now it’s time to go even younger, and possibly deeper, into the talent pool.
The U-17 World Cup is comming up, and because of that fact it is time to educate the public of this fine website on some of the most interesting prospect’s names [...]
Freddy Arrives to Open Arms Portugal
Today Freddy arrived at the airport in Portugal with his moms, looking like a big timer in his shades and Benfica scarvs.
Here’s a video of his arrival. It’s funny, just about a month ago, I was standing with Freddy in a different airport at the baggage claim at Newark. Freddy and Chris Seitz [...]
Adu to Benfica, Finally.
Freddy Adu is travelling to Portugal to finalize his transfer to S.L. Benfica. Finally.
Adu is set to become an Eagle for $550,000/yr for 5 years plus housing, car, and goal bonuses.
His base salary is just about what he is currentley making in the MLS, this tells me that money is deffinatley not [...]
Zizzo Signs with Hannover 96
The first of the tremendous U-20 bunch to sign his European contract is not Freddy, or Danny Szetela, but somewhat surprising stand out Sal Zizzo.
The deal runs for three years and will pair Sal with fellow right-sided yank Steve Cherundolo. Always good to have a fellow yank to look out for you. Steve [...]
Adu Saga at a Confusing Crossroads
So a few days ago, the Adu deal was imminent (according to Ives) and a deal would be struck soon. That may still be the case…maybe.
Today there have been suggestions that MLS shot down Benfica’s original offer, and now Benfica is willing to be somehwere between 3.5 and 4 mil for Adu, half of [...]
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