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We’ve got a bunch of content today coming out of the US National Team camp in Guatemala.  We have pictures galore, quotes galore, and much more.  Check it out after the jump. Continue reading “USA VS. Guatemala: Pre-Match Photos and Quotes”

Monsieur Freddy Adu has arrived in France and the man looks good in his new uniform.  There are too many logos on the jersey, but that’s really my only beef.  Take a look at him after the jump.  Any thoughts on Freddy, the jersey, or his prospects in Monaco go below. Continue reading “Say Hello to Freddy Adu”

Most of us have complained bitterly about Bob Bradley’s lack of imagination when it comes to selecting a squad, but now, with the players he’s chosen, he has to come up with a lineup that can beat the Guatemalans.  I’d like to see the Americans come out attacking against a Guatemalan team that will pack it in and try to outlast the Americans, so, without further adieu, here is the lineup I see the US using. Continue reading “What Will the US Lineup be VS. Guatemala”

I think it’s almost time to call Frank Yallop a genius.  He started the season with an expansion team which is hard enough.  He now has taken them from being one of the worst teams in MLS history, to a playoff contender.   Continue reading “Is San Jose a Playoff Contender Now?”

Today, another American moves abroad!  Maurice Edu put pen to paper today and signed a five year deal with Scottish giants Rangers.  Edu left Toronto FC for a reported 2.6 million pounds, roughly five million dollars.  Edu is currently with the US National Team in Guatemala, preparing for the USA’s match vs. Guatemala. Continue reading “Maurice Edu Signs With Rangers”

American left-back, Heath Pearce is attracting some interest from Borussia Dortmund according to reports out of Germany.  Pearce was told after the season in which Rostock was relegated, that his current club, Hansa Rostock, would be keeping him on, but it appears the interest from Dortmund might be too strong.   Continue reading “Heath Pearce Being Tracked by Dortmund”

Oguchi Onyewu has garnered interest from some of Europe’s top clubs including Chelsea and Inter Milan, he’s now close to signing with Paris Saint Germain.  European contacts have confirmed that Gooch is sought after by PSG, and a move is not far away. Continue reading “Paris Saint Germain Interested in Signing Oguchi Onyewu”

Bruce Arena’s era has begun in LA. 

According to sources within MLS and the Galaxy, Bruce Arena will be the next head coach of the LA Galaxy.  Everybody who stayed up late and watched the Galaxy play Chivas USA last night saw Arena in the owners box, being courted by Tim Lieweke.  Lieweke was reticent to say much about any deals in the works, but we now know that Arena was being offered a job. Continue reading “Bruce Arena Named Coach of LA Galaxy”

Maurice Edu is a player with vast potential, and many European scouts have seen it and want it.  There have been rumors since last year that Aston Villa was impressed with the young American, but it isn’t Aston Villa who have gotten serious with Edu this time. Continue reading “Maurice Edu Close to Joining Glasgow Rangers”

There have been rumors circulating today that Benny Feilhaber was close to a move back to the states, in particular to join New England.  I’m about to squash them.  Steven Goff of the Washington Post spoke with Feilhaber’s agent, Lyle Yorks.  Yorks had the following to say. Continue reading “Benny Feilhaber Joins AGF Aarhus”