Monaco's head coach, Ricardo Gomes, has put an end to the speculation over Freddy Adu's status with the team by stating that he will remain with the team for the rest of the season. It's nice to see that Freddy is still wanted at the French club, but it would be even better to see that transfer into some more playing time for the young American. At least he found time in 2008 to score the sick goal posted above (and in high quality).
Also, check out this article, as Jeff Carlisle looks ahead to 2009 and what the US MNT and it's players have to look forward to. It's a big year with WCQ and the Confederation's Cup, let's make it a good one.
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Freddy Adu Stays Put and A Look to 2009
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Bradley Names January Camp Roster
Bob Bradley announced his 25-man roster for the January training camp today and those complaining about young players not getting a shot, don't have much to complain about. Marvell Wynne, Charlie Davies, Kenny Cooper, Stuart Holden, Robbie Rogers, and Chad Marshall were all called in as well as veteran defenders Danny Califf and Cory Gibbs (Brown University represent). This camp should give Bradley a good chance to look at some of his younger players in preparation for the friendly against Sweden on January 24th. Check out the full roster in the link at the beginning of the post or over at the MNT blog.
A Little K-OS to Liven Up Your Day
I know it's Tuesday, so the title of the song doesn't go along with timing, but I needed a little uplifting music to get me through to New Year's Eve. K-OS has been around for a while, but most people have been sleeping on him because he's from Toronto (Blame Canada); Oh and the fact that he keeps his music as diverse as Rick Rubin's production credits. Check out "Sunday Morning" above and check after the jump for another one of his refreshing songs.
Revs Sign Videira: Boswell Ponders Exit
Looks like patience has paid off for the New England Revolution. When taking Mike Videira (pictured above) in the 2nd round of the 2008 MLS Superdraft, the Revs knew the Duke midfielder planned on trying to make it in Europe. Try he did, but after one injury-riddled season with Hamilton of the Scottish Premier League, Videira has signed with the league and as a result of being drafted by them, the Revs. Although this is a good signing, I still think the Revs need to make some bigger signings in order to place themselves back among the MLS elite.
Also, looks like Bobby Boswell might be taking off to Europe, as Antalyaspor of the Turkish Super Lig look to be pushing for his signature. According to Soccer 365, Boswell is currently in Turkey getting to know his potential new club. Houston knew that Boswell might take off after his solid campaign with the Dynamo last season, and as a result swung a trade to bring in the young CB Julius James from Toronto FC. If Boswell leaves, you might hear his Dynamo teammates saying some things reminiscent of his old DC United teammates.
Monday, December 29, 2008
American Soccer Roundup - Holiday Edition
Since I was slacking on posting updates over the past few days, I figured I would link a few of the more interesting stories that I came across over the break. In a big move for the reigning MLS Cup Champions, the front office resigned Chad Marshall to a multi-year contract with the Crew. Andrew Hush over at ESPN posted the second part of his interview with Clint Dempsey (Part 1 is right here), and Buzz Carrick continued his series of articles profiling the college seniors we might see in the MLS draft. Check out the lists for midfielders and defenders. O and last but not least, check out this article from Steve Davis for ESPN, profiling the power players of professional and international soccer in the United States. Davis gives us a nice glimpse of the people behind the scenes of the leagues and teams that we follow.
US MNT - Goals of 2008
Courtesy of the generous YouTube page of US Soccer, I present to you the 2008 MNT Goal Compilation. Nice little holiday gift from US Soccer, now if I could just find out when I can get my tickets for the Mexico game.
Dempsey has his Swagger Back
With 3 goals in his last 3 games after regaining his rightful place in the starting lineup, Clint Dempsey has to be smiling. After leading the Cottagers with 6 goals last campaign, Dempsey started the season on the bench after the arrivals of Andy Johnson, Zoltan Gera, and Bobby Zamora. Now, 19 games into the season, Dempsey is back in the starting eleven and is tied for the team lead in goals with 4 (with Andy Johnson). His consistently impressive play can only mean good things for Fulham and the United States. Check out the video for his two goal performance against Chelsea this past weekend.
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Neven Subotic to Play for Serbia
Well that blows. First Bakary Soumare decides to play for Mali, and now here comes official word that Neven Subotic will be plying his trade with Serbia. Well, at least people can stop talking about this on message boards and concentrate on the real important stuff, like will John O'Brien make his long awaited return to the game of soccer (just joking). On the real, this is very disappointing. But with Orozco and Torres recently choosing to play for the US, I believe that we are taking the right steps to make sure we can prevent this from happening as much as possible. Makes you appreciate Chad Marshall that much more, doesn't it?
ESPN Interviews Dempsey, Part 1
ESPNSoccernet recently did an interview with Clint Dempsey, and you can check out part one of the conversation right here. Nice to see a happier Clint (after regaining his starting spot) talking about his current situation over at Fulham. I have always liked Dempsey. He's always had that American swagger about him that I think is missing in a lot of American soccer players. Unlike in the NBA and NFL, where it pretty much oozes out of better players. Basically he knows he's the man, and let's hope he shows it and the upcoming qualifiers, just like he did with this banger (our only one of the tourney) in 2006. Oh and I apologize for the weird music playing in the background of the video, I guess the person who uploaded this is trying to set the mood.
Galaxy Sign Jamaican GK, Ricketts
The Galaxy have a new keeper, and they went for experience with the Jamaican international, Donovan Ricketts (pictured above). Considering their goalies' combined goals against per game was 2.07 last year, we knew a goalie had to be coming, and it's not that bad of a pick up. With 67 appearances for the Reggae Boyz, Ricketts should help steady a defense that was horrible last year. Here is the official statement from the Galaxy, and some commentary from Kyle McCarthy over at Goal.com. Okay Bruce you got your keeper, now how about we focus on some defenders so that your goalie isn't too busy between the pipes, that's the point right?
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