The Soccer Daily (Free subscription) | 11/26/2009
Clint Dempsey went the full-ninety for Fulham, 3-0 winners over Blackburn. Eric Nevland opened the scoring in the 43rd-minute. The second-half belonged to Dempsey, who scored in the 67th and 88th minutes. Mark Schwarzer picked up the shutout on three saves. "The score line shows us easy winners but it was a very, very tough victory and one I'm very proud of," Fulham manager Roy Hodgson said....
Down the Byline (Free subscription) | 11/15/2009
Two Wizards had the honor of being called up to their respective national teams during this international break. Jimmy Conrad (along with former Wizard Eddie Johnson) were in Bratislava as the US took on Slovakia. Conrad was on the bench for the United States, but did not see the field in the United States 1-0 loss to the Fighting Jondas. Johnson came on at half time for the United States. In Holland,...
Down the Byline (Free subscription) | 11/14/2009
The US just kicked off against Slovakia and Wizards defender and captain, Jimmy Conrad is on the bench for the US today. Conrad is number 5 and is one of two central defenders on the game day roster with Clarence Goodson. Former Wizard, Eddie Johnson is also on the bench for the US after being called back into the US camp.
du Nord (Free subscription) | 11/09/2009
The USA plays 2 international friendly matches in the next 10 days. Matches & Scores: -Sat Nov 14 Slovakia v USA -Wed Nov 18 Denmark v USA Here is the roster: G: Brad Guzan - Aston Villa Marcus Hahnemann - Wolverhampton Troy Perkins - Valerenga D: Carlos Bocanegra - Rennes Jonathan Bornstein - Chivas USA Steve Cherundolo - Hannover Jimmy Conrad - Kansas City Wizards Clarence Goodson - Start Frankie...
Soccer By Ives (Free subscription) | 11/09/2009
MLS Golden Boot winner Jeff Cunningham, veteran goalkeeper Marcus Hahnemann and Fulham striker Eddie Johnson are three of the 22 players called up by Bob Bradley for Saturday's friendly against Slovakia (10am, Fox Soccer Channel). Bradley called in a mostly full-strength squad of available players, with Tim Howard and Landon Donovan among those not called in for this match. According to U.S. Soccer,...
OmniFootball (Free subscription) | 10/30/2009
What was Pat Onstad thinking? How could he lose his cool so suddenly in the most important game in the Dynamo’s season? A dangerous cross came through the penalty area, just out of his reach, and continued over the byline. Sure, replays show Fredy Montero obstructing the goalkeeper, but not in any way dangerously. Besides, [...] Related posts: Kenny Cooper: What is Bob Bradley Thinking? Drawing...
Soccer Insider (Free subscription) | 10/19/2009
*Ben Olsen, Jaime Moreno, Clyde Simms and Marc Burch did not travel with D.C. United for Tuesday night's Champions League match at Toluca. Presumably, they are being rested ahead of the MLS finale Saturday at Kansas City. (None appears on the injury list.) Andrew Jacobson (hamstring) also stayed home. So who plays in defensive midfield? The DCU roster: Goalkeepers: Steve Cronin, Milos Kocic. Defenders:...
Springfield MO Soccer (Free subscription) | 10/18/2009
The most intriguing match of the weekend involving Americans Abroad, however, is the Fulham-Hull City clash, where Clint Dempsey and Eddie Johnson will take on Jozy Altidore in a battle of American attackers. Hull City re-visit the scene of their last away win as they travel to Craven Cottage to meet a Fulham side who [...]
THE PURSUIT OF 80's(ness) (Free subscription) | 10/17/2009
There are a few readers out there who have, in the past, shown an interest in these cards, mainly for the American born players and a few who support a particular English club. For the third year running Topps have released the 'Match Attax Trading Card Game' series of collectible cards. For the past two years Topps has seen unprecedented popularity for this set, mainly in the UK. This year, however,...
The Offside Rules (Free subscription) | 10/07/2009
Eddie Johnson is getting playing time in Europe and Gooch is on the bench? First the Fat Boys break up now this? There just ain't nothin' you can believe in anymore.
The Offside Rules (Free subscription) | 09/24/2009
If there were ever to be an Academy Award for Best Dramatic Youtube Clip - Soccer Catergory this would have to be it's inaugural recipient. Obviously I didn't grow up with the club but as someone who had the honor and privilege of frequenting Craven Cottage when there were still terraces and Eddie Lewis was occupying the role of "Little-Used American" currently being played by Eddie Johnson,...
Soccer By Ives (Free subscription) | 09/17/2009
With the Europa League group stages starting today, it will likely translate into European action on a regular basis for Fulham and Everton regulars Clint Dempsey and Tim Howard. However, Dempsey is set to miss Fulham's opener against CSKA Moscow due to an injury. With Roy Hodgson set to rest a number of regular starters, there's a chance -- however slight -- that Eddie Johnson might see some action...
The Offside Rules (Free subscription) | 09/15/2009
Janusz and some British man discussing the most recent exploits of the U.S. men's national team members and other Americans outsourced to Europe. Janusz mentions twice that he thinks that Deuce puts in his best performances for his club instead of his country. Hunh. He also mentions Eddie Johnson. Remember him? We all thought he was going to be big, didn't we? Now it's like he's the soccer equivalent...
The Soccer Daily (Free subscription) | 08/28/2009
Three American Abroad clubs involved in second-legs of Europa League qualifying, though one of them featured no American involvement. Fulham advanced with a 1-0 loss to Amkar Perm, holding up their 3-1 opening leg win. Eddie Johnson was an unused substitute and Clint Dempsey didn't travel after picking up a slight ankle injury in training. Considering it was a five hour flight with a game against Aston...
Soccer Insider (Free subscription) | 08/28/2009
Americans in the Europa Cup today: GK Tim Howard went 90 in Everton's 1-1 tie at Olomouc (Everton advances on aggregate, 5-1) GK Brad Guzan went 90 in Aston Villa's 2-1 win over Rapid Vienna (Rapid advances on away goal after 2-2 aggregate) F Eddie Johnson in 18, didn't play in Fulham's 1-0 loss at Amkar Perm (Fulham advances on aggregate, 3-2; Dempsey not in 18) Video from Carolina's 9-0 romp over...
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