Yanks News Update & Other US Soccer Videos

News updates that I am sure you have heard by now, but just in case:
*According to the US MNT blog, Eddie Lewis did not have surgery and will be back in training tomorrow.
*Guzan did not receive his work permit and will be back with Chivas USA in 2008.
*Lee Nguyen signs with Danish Club Randers FC from PSV Eidenhoven. I'm not sure what to think of it, but I am sure he will be getting first team action.
*Jared Jeffrey (U-17s) got an offer from Club Brugge and would thus make his way to Europe after a trial there.

Since it is Thursday and there are no Americans playing today, I figured I would up some random US soccer related videos.

Here are highlights from US MNT training as they get ready for Mexico next Tuesday:


A different kind of Yank Abroad. This is a video about a soldier in Iraq and a legacy that he left with soccer. It's not the type of video I am used to posting but saw this today and thought others might want to see it.







EPL Midweek Highlights
*Includes short highlights from the Fulham and Derby game which I couldn't find earlier in the week

Yanks Videos - 1/30

The Reading highlights have been updated to include highlights from the entire game.

Hahnemann and Convey with Reading


Spector with West Ham
*He entered the game in the 81st minute
1st Half Highlights

2nd Half Highlights


Howard with Everton
*3 saves and a shutout


*Neither Eddie Lewis nor Benny Feilhaber dressed for Derby: Match Report
*Looks like Eddie Lewis could be out for a month, so don't expect any Derby highlights anytime soon since Benny hasn't dressed in quite some time.
*Onyewu was sent off in the 57th minute with Standard Liege as they lost 4-1 in the Belgian Cup: Match Report
*Danny Szetela will be sent on loan to Italian Serie B team Brescia: Story Link

Brad Guzan the newest Yank Abroad?

Looks like Villa made an offer for Guzan. So will it be Celtic or Villa? Regardless, it looks like he will be crossing the pond.

Here are some highlights of Guzan in action:


I will be posting highlights of the Fulhamerica boys tomorrow so please check back. You can watch the game online live by following this link. Just scroll down about halfway down the page and follow the link. The game starts at 2:45 EST.

Yanks Videos - 1/27

Lewis with Derby (FA Cup from yesterday)


Rossi scores for Villareal
*I know he won't play for the US national team, but he is still American born. I'm just as bitter as the rest of you, but figured someone out there would be happy to see the goal.


Onyewu for Standard Liege
*Click the picture to go to highlights

Yanks Videos - 1/26 & Bradley Interview

Bradley with Heerenveen
*Two goals for Bradley. This kid is a beast.

Friedel with Blackburn


Freddy Adu with Benfica

Clip of the last goal starts with Freddy (better quality)

Michael Bradley Interview (Just click the picture to go to the audio)
I know this was posted a couple of other places but wanted to provide the link in case you hadn't heard it yet.

Eddie Johnson Video

Eddie Johnson interview about his transfer to Fulham

Yanks Videos - 1/23

Tim Howard with Everton (Carling Cup)

Howard Save #1
Howard Save #2

Mike Bradley with Heerenveen
*He got a goal an assist.
Full Match Highlights Below


There will be one addition to the Yanks Abroad club with Eddie Johnson joining Fulham. Congrats to him and let's all hope he does well to help them avoid relegation. Read about it here

Tim Howard in Carling Cup

Tim Howard and Everton are playing against Chelsea in the Carling Cup. You can watch the game online by using the following link: Everton vs. Chelsea in the Carling Cup. Look for the Carling Cup logo about half way down the page. The game starts at 3pm EST.








I looked for highlights from the FA Cup games today but have yet to locate any. I will post them once I find them. Here are the match reports in case you are interested.

Lewis played a little more than a half for Derby: Match Report
Demspey and Bocanegra went the distance for Fulham: Match Report

US v. Sweden Highlights and Freddy Adu Interview

I figure that most people who visit this is a US soccer fan or else you wouldn't care about any of these highlights. Here are highlights from the US v. Sweden friendly this weekend. I am sure most of you saw it but here are highlights from the game with a behind the scenes look from US Soccer. Just click the image and click the same picture when you get to the next page:

Here is an interview of Freddy Adu from a week or two ago.






If you don't want me to upload these types of videos and rather I stick to the game highlights then just let me know in the comments. Thanks.

Yanks Videos - 1/19 -1/20

Howard with Everton


Spector with West Ham
*He didn't enter the game until the 92nd minute


Adu with Benfica


Bradley with Heerenveen
*He got a goal and assist
Convey and Hahnemann with Reading
Hahnemann with 5 saves, Convey received a yellow in the 70th minute




Friedel with Blackburn


Dempsey and Bocanegra with Fulham


Lewis with Derby
*Lewis entered the game in the 32nd minute

Yanks Videos - 1/14-1/15

Convey with Reading (FA Cup)


Gooch with Standard

Yanks Videos - 1/12 - 1/13

1/13
Bradley with Heerenveen (the last two clips are of his goal)
Full game highlights with good quality (Click Here)


Friedel with Blackburn


Convey and Hahnemann with Reading


Adu with Benfica

(highlight is simply a shot from Freddy in better quality)


Howard with Everton


Spector with West Ham and Dempsey and Bocanegra with Fulham


Cherundolo with Hannover - Friendly (not sure of the date)

Can The Gunners Hold on?


Its more or less a do or die affair as Arsenal FC is really at the verge of going out of the Carling Cup...

Yes...on Wednesday,8th January, 2008 at the Emirates Stadium when Arsenal FC clashed with Tottenham Hotspurs...Arsenal was really tommented by Dimitar Berbatov as the Hotspurs scored first and kept hitting at the Gunners..

An Equalizer by Theo Walcott meant that there was gonna be a replay at White-Hart Lane....However can the Gunners really hold on and make it to the final?

However, Lucas Fabianski,Arsenal Fc's new goalie really gave a good account of himself..it would be nice to see him in the Replay at White-Hart Lane.

Yes....The Blues Can Make It!



During the week, the Carling Cuo Semi-Final really showed a lot of class and intrigue...However the goals came from rare sources when Chelsea FC met Everton FC in a thrilling encounter at Stamford Bridge...The game ended 2-1 in favour of the Blues...The goals came from Shawn-Wright Phillips who is rather known for his goal droughts and his shy performances in front of goal.

However, a Red-Card awarded to Mikel Obi gave the Toons the impetus to give the blues a run for their money.A goal from Yakubu Aiyegbeni caused the Blues to play with more caution..

A slight mis-calculation of the direction of the ball by Lescott in the dying miniutes of the game gave Shawn-Wright Phillips the much-needed goal in order to book a place in the final..

Therefore, all hail Shawn-Wright Phillips for the Blues.

Yanks Videos - 1/6-1/8

Tim Howard with Everton - FA Cup

Chelsea.v.Everton.First.LG.wmv

Bocanegra and Dempsey for Fulham - FA Cup


Lewis for Derby - FA Cup (Feilhaber was on the bench but did not play)

Yanks Videos - 1/5

Convey for Reading - FA Cup


Friedel for Blackburn - FA Cup

Blackburn.v.Coventry.FA.CG.wmv

Demerit for Watford - FA Cup


Spector for West Ham - FA Cup (he played the entire second half)

Sissoko


Liverpool midfielder Momo Sissoko believes they can cope with his absence due to this month's African Nations Cup.
The Mali international told liverpoolfc.tv: "That's right.

"Chelsea will lose Mikel, Michael Essien and Didier Drogba, who are all important players for them.

"Then Portsmouth have four or five players who will be in Ghana, including Papa Bouba Diop, John Utaka and Kanu.

"It will probably be harder for these clubs to cope than here at Liverpool, where I am the only African player."

The FA Cup..is it predictable?


This Weekend in English Football....The 3rd Round of the FA Cup will be appealing to soccer lovers around the world with the following fixtures,

ASTON VILLA VS MANCHESTER UNITED FC AT THE VILLA PARK
CHELSEA FC VS QUEENS PARK RANGERS FC

The FA Cup competition has really been an interesting competition with Chelsea FC being the latest winners under Jose Mourinho. This year's competition promises to be nice as it still in its early stages.

Who will win the Carling cup?


The Build up to the Carling Cup Final will come next week when Arsenal FC faces Tottenham Hotspurs in the Carling Cup Semifinal and Everton FC faces Chelsea FC in another encounter.

Arsenal FC faces Tottenham FC on Wednesday 8th January while Chelsea Fc faces Everton 9th January..

The Blues will be looking forward to defending the Carling Cup but will have to do that without the input of their key African Stars who are away for the African Nations Cup..

Arsenal FC will be hoping to win the Carling Cup as their first Trophy after two years but might face London Rivals Chelsea FC again in the final….

Therefore, its going to be very exciting as Chelsea Gaffer Avram Grant will be looking to win his first trophy at Stamford Bridge and Arsene Wenger of Arsenal will be hoping to end the two year Trophy drought.

Most-Wanted!


Cecs Fabregas and Alesander Hleb are being wanted by Real Madrid and Barcelona. The two gunners have been very impressive this season for the North London Club…

Actually, Barcelona is counting on the fact that Fabregas had played for it some time ago…Therefore with Real Madrid also in the race for him, it is really going to be an uphill task for Arsenal FC to keep him.

Another HOTCAKE!



A host of Premiership rivals are following Dean Ashton's situation at West Ham United.

The Daily Star says Ashton could leave West Ham with Manchester City, Tottenham, Newcastle, Portsmouth and even Chelsea possibly interested.

Dean Ashton has been very impressive this season pulling off great performances against Manchester United FC and other teams….he will continue to be very impressive this season.

The Blues Link.....can it Work?


West Ham United and Tottenham have made offers for Juventus midfielder Tiago.
Corriere dello Sport says both Spurs and the Hammers have tabled bids for the ex-Chelsea man this week.

Juve coach Claudio Ranieri is today discussing Tiago's future with sports director Alessio Secco.

Can This Red-Devil turn Blue


Birmingham City are stepping up their bid for Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher.

Brum boss Alex McLeish is seeking a permanent deal for his fellow Scot.

Can The Blues make it up?


Chelsea FC really needs to brace up for the remaining half of the season as they are preparing to face City Rivals Queens Park Rangers FC in the FA Cup this weekend and Everton FC in the Carling Cup Semi-Final next-week. The Blues really need to keep their tempo as they are really facing a lot of injury problems ranging from Peter Cech, Cudicini, Frank Lampard and Shevchenko.

This problem has been made was by the departure of about six African Stars to the CAF AFRICAN NATIONS CUP. Moreover, Avram Grant has openly showed his displeasure by asking the African players to “go to hell”.. The Blues are currently 3rd on the table after the win away at Fulham on New-Year’s Day.

Do You Want This Red-devil to Go?



Manchester United have slapped a £75 million price-tag on Real Madrid target Cristiano Ronaldo.

A leading agent told the Daily Express: "A few days ago, as the transfer window opened, Real Madrid made it plain they would pay 60m euros (£44.3m), but Manchester United's response was emphatic.

"They told Real not to come back with anything less than 100m euros (£73.9m) - and even then there is no guarantee that they would take it."
Whether the initial 'offer' and the reply came from agents rather than directly from the clubs is debatable. But there is no doubt Real want Ronaldo - badly enough to break the record fee.

The wealthiest club in the world may balk at more than £70m for Ronaldo, but it is certain they are ready to offer in excess of £50m for the Portuguese wonder boy, as their first approach is merely an opening gambit.

Yanks Videos - 12/26-1/2

I am back from vacation and will try and post some of the games from midweek action as well as from the past weekend. I realized that I only let those with google accounts leave a comment so sorry about that. I missed a bunch of Americans scoring so will try to locate that when I get a chance. Things will be done in a more timely
manner for the upcoming weekend.

1/2
Friedel with Blackburn (Makes a penalty save)


Lewis and Feilhaber with Derby



1/1
Jonathan Spector for West Ham


Howard for Everton


Convey and Hahnemann for Reading


Bocanegra and Demsey with Fulham


Lewis and Feilhaber for Derby and Friedel for Blackburn


12/29
Bocanegra and Dempsey for Fulham (Bocanegra scores)


Howard for Everton


Spector for West Ham


Convey and Hahnemann for Reading

12/27
Bradley with Heerenveen


12/26
Dempsey's goal for Fulham


Lewis and Feilhaber for Derby
Subscribe to: Posts (Atom)