2/29 Updates and Upcoming Games this Weekend

*Arguez made the bench for Hertha Berlin in a 2-0 win over MSV Duisburg.


*Here is an article from American Soccer Daily about Danny Califf's current situation.


Yanks Abroad Schedule this weekend:
*Cherundolo: HANNOVER 96 v Nurnberg SAT 9:00am ET
*Mathis: ERGOTELIS v SALONIKA SAT9:45am ET
*Spector: WEST HAM v CHELSEA SAT 10:00 am ET (Setanta Sports Xtra or online here)
*Fulhamerican Boys: FULHAM v MAN. UNITED SAT 10:00 am ET (Setanta or online here)
*Friedel: NEWCASTLE v BLACKBURN SAT 10:00 am ET (FSC)
*Hahnemann and Convey: BORO v READING SAT 10:00 am ET
*Whitbread: MILLWALL v BRISTOL ROVERS SAT 10:00am ET
*Johnson: MK DONS v CHESTER SAT 10:00am ET
*Demerit: BURNLEY v WATFORD SAT 10:00am ET
*Jaqua: ALTACH v RIED SAT 12:00pm ET
*Bradley: FC TWENTE v HEERENVEEN SAT 2:00 pm ET
*Onyewu: STANDARD v WESTERLO SAT 2:00pm ET

*Howard: EVERTON v PORTSMOUTH SUN 11:00 am ET (FSC)
*Adu: SPORTING v BENFICA Sun 3:30 ET (Setanta Broadband)

Feel free to let me know if I missed anyone.

Cory Gibbs update and Adu higlights re-uploaded.

*Cory Gibbs made a start and played the full 90 with the Charlton reserves. Hopefully this signals a solid injury free return for the former US International.

Troy Perkins with Valerenga and Adin Brown with Aalesunds
*Valerenga won 1-0 in the La Manga Cup.
*Click the picture for highlights.
*The Benfica game highlights from yesterday have been re-upped since the first clips were deleted. This one shows what should have been a penalty call in favor of Freddy and the ensuing yellow card that he received.
2-0 win over Moreirense in the Portuguese Cup.

Yanks Videos - 2/27: Adu, Berhalter, Jaqua and other updates


*Good article about Dempsey and Fulham in their regulation battle.

*Ferrari made the bench today for Sampdoria in a 4-1 loss to Atalanta.


Adu for Benfica
*Freddy started, played 55 minutes and received a yellow card in a 2-0 win over Moreirense in the Portuguese Cup.


Berhalter for 1860 Munich
*He played the full 90 in a 1-0 loss to Bayern Munich in the German Cup quarterfinals.
*Josh Wolff was on the bench.




Jaqua with Altach
*Jaqua played the full 90 in a 4-0 loss to Red Bulls Salzburg.

Yanks Videos 2/25: Howard


*Here is an article about Bobby Convey still trying to play catch-up after his injury.


Howard with Everton
*He made 8 saves in a 2-0 win over Manchester City.


Here are some better highlights from the Fulham and Reading games this weekend.

Yanks Videos - 2/24: Adu, Friedel, Hahnemann, Bradley, Jaqua, Mathis

Adu with Benfica
*Freddy came on in the 83rd minute in a 1-1 draw against Braga.
*Clips are of the two goals and the last is of a deflected shot from Freddy.





Friedel with Blackburn
*Match Report.


Hahnemann with Reading
*Convey did not even make the bench for this game.
*Match Report.


Nate Jaqua for Altach
*He scored in the 88th minute to defeat Rapid Vienna 2-1.
*Click the picture for a link to the video.
Mathis with Ergetolis
*Clint entered the game in 72nd minute in a 2-1 loss to Panionios.
*He got the assist on the goal.



Bradley for Heerenveen
*Bradley went the full 90 in a 3-2 loss to NEC. *Credit to Johan Derksen for the clips.

Yanks Videos - 2/23: Fulhamerican Boys, Spector, Gooch, and other updates


*Demerit came on in the 81st minute in a 0-0 draw with Preston.

*Zak Whitbread went the distance for Millwall in a 3-0 win over Port Vale.



*Eddie Lewis made the bench but did not play for Derby County.


*Danny Szetela also made the bench for Brescia but did not play.


Dempsey, McBride, Johnson with Fulham and Spector for West Ham
*Bocanegra and Keller were on the bench
*Johnson came in for Dempsey in the 76th minute
*Match Report


Onyewu with Standard Liege
*Gooch played 90 minutes in a 0-0 draw against La Gantoise.
*Click the picture for highlights.

Yanks Videos 2/22: Cherundolo, Perkins

Troy Perkins with Valerenga
*He went the full 90 in a 2-1 loss to Kalmar FF.
*Click the picture to see the highlights. Use Internet Explorer if it doesn't work in Firefox.
Cherundolo with Hannover 96
*He scored an own-goal in the 2-1 loss to Bochum.


Yanks Videos: Howard, Davies; Adu and Guy Reports

*Ryan Guy had an impressive pre-season game in a 1-0 loss to Dynamo Kiev. I don't have video highlights, but you can read the match report.



*Freddy Adu did not play in Benfica's match against Nurnberg which they tied 2-2 allowing them to advance on aggregate.



Davies with Hammarby
*This was from a pre-season match against Cal State University Dominguez Hills
*Click the picture for video.
Howard with Everton in UEFA Cup.






Yanks Videos - 2/17: Gooch, Cherundolo, Adu, Castillo

Onyewu with Standard Liege
*He went the full 90 in a 2-1 win over Club Brugge.

Adu with Benfica
*He entered in the 72nd minute but was subbed out in the 90th with an injury. Let's hope it isn't too serious. Benfica won 2-0 over Naval.

Cherundolo with Hannover
*He went the full 90 in a 3-0 loss to Bayern Munich. He received a yellow card in the 86th minute.

Castillo with Santos
*He went the full 90 in a 3-0 win against Atlante.

Yanks Videos - 2/16: Bradley, Jaqua, Mathis, Noonan

Mathis with Ergetolis
*He played but did not start in a 1-0 loss to Olympiakos


Jaqua with SCR Altach
*He scores in his debut in a 1-1 tie with FK Austria Magna.
*Click the picture to watch the goal.
Noonan with Aalesunds
*Click the picture for links to the game highlights.Bradley with Heerenveen
*No goal today, but he received a yellow card and will miss next match (lucky it wasn't 2 cards) in a 2-2 tie against Heracles.

Yanks Videos of New Additions to Yanks Abroad Highlights

Ryan Guy with St Patrick's Athletic (Ireland)
*Here is a bio on Guy.
*He went the full 90 in 1-0 loss to Dundalk

Edgar Castillo with Santos
*He is like Rossi in that he has committed to a different national team, but upon request, I will add him to the blog as he is still American born and bred.
*Here is his bio from the Santos website.

Adu for Benfica & Eddie Johnson Pics with Fulham

Freddy Adu with Benfica
*Freddy entered the game in the 85th minute. I really wish he could get more minutes or at least a full game to show what he is capable of.


Here is Eddie Johnson playing in a Reserves match against Chelsea. Let's hope he can suit up for a full game soon.

Stamford Bridge is not falling down!

Chelsea FC is apparently in a fallout with itself as it still hopes to regain the Premiership Title after losing out to manchester united Fc last season. The events of the last two weeks are pointing to the Jose Mourinho who lost his job after a few dismal performances and a row with the owner.

However, the current events may not point to some row with the owner...but after two concurrent draws with Portsmouth Fc and Liverpool Fc, it migth be revealing the fact that Chelsea FC migth be losing out on the Premiership Title this season.

The only hope that they seem to have is that they would be hosting Arsenal FC and Manchester United later in the season.

So far in the season, Coach Avram Grant has really proved the critics wrong by ensuring some superlative performances especially as the Club is only 3 points behind Manchester United FC. Therefore, there is really hope that Chelsea would hold on and finish tops this season.

Can Arsenal FC Hold on To It?


Arsenal FC moved an amazing 8 points above Manchester United FC when they beat Blackburn Rovers 2-0 in a London Derby on Monday,11th Febuary, 2008. Manchester United Fc has really been sticking to its guns trying to outdo the Gunners but goals from Flamini and a superlative performance by the Gunners ensured that they have a hopeful glimpse of the Premiership Title.

Manchester United FC had earlier lost 1-2 to City Rivals, Manchester City on Sunday as new City striker Benjani Mwarirwawi was very superb against the Red-Devil Defence. A goal by Micheal Carrick could not save the situation as the Red-devils fell a further 8 points behind Arsenal FC.

This result means that the Gunners can make a difference this season if they stick to their guns and keep winning, especially against Chelsea Fc at Stamford Bridge.

Yanks Videos - 2/13

Howard with Everton
*I could only find the goals from the game.



Games tomorrow 2/14
*Freddy Adu in UEFA Cup: BENFICA v NÜRNBERG THUR 3:45 pm ET

Pat Noonan settling into Norway at Aalesunds.
*Click the picture to see the video.

2/13 Game Schedule & Old Deuce Interview

Yanks playing 2/12
*Szetela played 15 minutes for Brescia in a 1-0 win.
*Whitbread received a yellow card in a 2-1 win for Millwall.

Games tomorrow 2/13
*Tim Howard in UEFA Cup:BRANN v EVERTON Wed 2:00 pm ET
*Freddy Adu in UEFA Cup:BENFICA v NÜRNBERG THUR 3:45 pm ET

Dempsey Interview from Setanta (from several months ago)

Yanks Videos - 2/11

Friedel with Blackburn


Szetela with Brescia
*The Brescia highlights are 1:47 into the clip. It is just of the goals but figured you might want to see them anyway.

Mathis Goal from 2/10

Mathis with Ergetolis
*Here is the goal from Mathis.



*USA to play England at Wembley? Let's hope these reports are true.

Yanks Videos - 2/10

Onyewu with Standard
*Helped standard get a shut out in 0-0 game against Roeslaere. Click the picture to watch highlights.

*Mathis scored two for Ergetolis in Greece as reported by Ives. I will do my best to find highlights but this might be a little difficult.










*Szetela finally saw action for Brescia, playing the last 10 minutes of the game.

Yanks Videos - 2/9

Bradley with Heerenveen
*This kid just can't stop scoring. What a great run and finish!


Michael Bradley Interview on his return from Houston


Another Bradley interview from a week ago which he refuses to talk about any transfers


Dempsey and McBride with Fulham
*Both entered in the second half. Bocanegra and Keller were on the bench.


Hahnemann with Reading and Howard with Everton
*Convey did not make the bench. Hopefully this doesn't become a habit.


Cherundolo with Hannover


Spector with West Ham
*Spector entered in the 90th minute for West Ham


*Feilheiber and Lewis did not make the bench for Derby.

Highlights From the Game

Here are highlights from US v. Mexico:


To see official, better quality highlights from ESPN, click here.

Thoughts on the game?

Post game coverage here.

A 2-2 draw is probably a fair result considering we did not play very well at all. We just didn't look sharp and I think Moor (despite his phenominal cross) and Corrales looked pretty bad in the back. Oh well.

I will try to have post-game videos up tomorrow and then the usual Yanks Abroad videos will resume this weekend. In the meantime, what are your thoughts on the game?

There are some great videos through Studio 90 at US Soccer. Here is the link and you can just click on the picture for Pre-game special. There will be a live stream of pre-game coverage from US Soccer starting at 7:30 CST. which you can watch here.

If I find any other links of videos before the game, I will update this. I will do the same after the game and tomorrow if there is anything worthwhile available so check back.

tribalfootball.com - Man Utd's Ronaldo hits back at Platini


Manchester United wing ace Cristiano Ronaldo has hit back at UEFA president Michel Platini.

Platini said this week Ronaldo had to prove his worth in the latter stages of Euro 2008, because that is when all the best players will have the chance to be recognised on the same stage.
But Ronaldo, who turned 23 yesterday, is the Premier League's current top scorer with 19 goals and said his league form is proof enough of his ability.
'I have nothing to prove to anyone,' he said.
'A league is played over nine months and it is there where you can evaluate the great players. You cannot do it in short-term competition.'"

US v. Mexico - Game On!

Here is a quick video of interviews of a couple of players and Bob Bradley.


Since most of our Yanks Abroad are now Yanks Ashore getting ready for the Mexico game, I wanted to continue to give you guys some videos. Here are some great goals from classic US v. Mexico games.

If that wasn't enough to put a smile on your face, then this should do it.

US v. Mexico - 2 Days Away

These videos should help us all get ready for Wednesday. I can't wait. Enjoy!


The Man Of the Match


It was a show-down at the Fratton Park when Portsmouth Fc hosted Chelsea Fc in a grueling encounter in the English Premierleague.

The New Portsmouth Player's lassana Diarra, Jermaine Defoe and Milan Baros really showed the stuff that they are made of as Lassana Diarra really uesd the free role to intimidate the Blues.

However, Chelsea drew first blood when Nicolas Anelka scored a superb goal in the 18-yard box.The Pompey Stars played better and it payed off when Jermaine Defoe had a shot at the Chelsea goal mouth

Former Chelsea Star,Lassana Diarra was the man of the match as his superb touches and control was really a thorn in the flesh of the Blues.

The Draw means that Chelsea has droped 6pionts behind the leaders , Arsenal Fc.

Clash Of The Titans



On the 16th of Febuary,2008....Arsenal FC will taking on Manchester United FC in a gruelling 5th Round encounter for a place in the Quarter-Final the English FA Cup.

Manchester United had to overcome a tight Tottenham Hotspur FC side in order to get a place in the 5th Round of the Competition. The Spurs scored first courtesy of an inspiration from Aaron Lennon in the first half.
However, an goals from Christiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney in the second half gave the Red-Devils a 3-1 winner courtesy of some superlative performances by Anderson.

Also,the Gunners were able to beat Newcastle United 3-0 in order to proceed to the 5th Round of the FA Cup Competition. Goals from Togolese Star Emmanuel Adebayor gave the Gunners the inspiration to win the match despite enormous oppression from the Magpies in the First half as Kevin Keegan was hoping to improve Newcastle United's performance in the Competition.

The Draw means that Manchester United FC and Arsenal FC will be playing to consolidate their standings in England as there are about 14 games to the end of the English Premiership.

Yanks Videos - 2/3

Here is a great new video from Nike about the MNT. It should help get you excited for Wednesday if you aren't already. Enjoy!

Dempsey and McBride with Fulham (Keller and Bocanegra were on the bench)
*This is McBride's first game back with Fulham since his injury. He entered the game in the 70th minute.




Onyewu for Standard Liege
*He went the full 90 in a 0-0 draw. He did not receive a card!
*The US roster has been announced for Wednesday's game against Mexico.

Yanks Videos - 2/2

Bradley with Heerenveen
*He set up the first goal, scored the third, and got an assist on the fourth in a 7-0 win.

Arguez with Hertha Berlin
*This is his first match with them. He entered in the 63rd minute.

0-3 Hertha Berlin vs. Eintracht Frankfurt Goals - MyVideo

Friedel with Blackburn and Howard with Everton
*Both keepers keep a clean sheet


Hahnemann with Reading
*Makes a penalty save. Convey did not make the bench.


Cherundolo with Hannover

1-1 Hamburger SV vs. Hannover 96 Goals & Red Card - MyVideo

*Spector did not dress for West Ham.
*Lewis and Feilheiber did not dress for Derby.
*Szetela made the bench for Brescia but did not play.
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