tribalfootball.com (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009
USA national team coach Bob Bradley admits his side did not handle the pressure imposed on them during the second half of their 3-1 friendly loss on Wednesday. read more
Going to the Mat (Free subscription) | 11/24/2009
... whether Beckerman can displace players like Mo Edu and/or Jermaine Jones remains to be seen, but Bob Bradley has to be thinking about it now. Beckerman is certain to get a call in for the U.S. National Team camp in January, but I think he would be far better off going on loan to a European club for a few months, his game will get far more out of it than spending time just training. Spending...
Pitch Invasion (Free subscription) | 11/25/2009
... functions and scouted MLS and A-League games for a coach that neither of us knew yet. When I hired Bob Bradley, I told him that I was pleased with Denis’ work and would recommend him, but it was up to him. Bob put Denis on trial, gave him some scouting assignments and worked with him for a period before deciding to hire him as part of his staff. Denis went on to win four US Open Cup Championships,...
Soccer By Ives (Free subscription) | 11/24/2009
... of the Fire's coaching staff since the club's start in 1998, serving as an assistant coach for Bob Bradley, Dave Sarachan and Osorio before becoming head coach in 2008. Sources have told SBI for some time that Chicago's ownership wasn't sold on Hamlett and this was always going to be his last season in charge unless the Fire won a title. Chicago endured key injuries throughout the 2009 season...
Soccer By Ives (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009
The U.S. men's national team had plenty of bright spots and highlights in 2009, but the final game of the year had few moments worth remembering. With most of the team's top stars unavailable, Bob Bradley handed opportunities to several players to show that they deserve more playing time. Not many stepped up to that challenge. Instead, what we were treated to on Wednesday was a reminder of just...
SoccerBlog.com (Free subscription) | 11/23/2009
... replacing Charlie Davies on the MNT and his performance in the finals will be keenly followed by Bob Bradley. The rest of the RSL standouts, Kyle Beckerman, Nat Borchers, and Nick Rimando run up against a strong depth chart in their respective positions. David Beckham will be playing with painkillers to combat a bone bruise. RSL will hope that Jamison Olave, easily their best defender against...
L. A. Times Dodgers Blog (Free subscription) | 11/22/2009
... the ground rules is crucial in trying to figure out what the possibilities are for Coach Bob Bradley's babes in the African wood.To begin with, there are two teams the U.S. cannot play in the first round -- fellow CONCACAF qualifiers Mexico and Honduras. So that cuts the number of potential opponents to 29.It is also certain that the U.S. will not be seeded, but it will have to play one...
SoccerBlog.com (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009
Amidst all the drama with the Ireland vs France match and earlier the Egypt vs Algeria showdown, the USA played a friendly with Denmark. Bob Bradley started Jeff Cunningham and I am happy to say, it turned out well...
FIFA - Latest News (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009
... Blanco down the final stretch. The Americans, for their part, were a steady outfit and coach Bob Bradley managed to get the best out of his array of stand-outs like Landon Donovan, Michael Bradley and young goal hero Jozy Altidore.
milkriverblog (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009
... converting in the 55th-minute. “I thought the first half tonight was solid," US coach Bob Bradley said. "We stayed organized and got an opportunistic goal. Denmark as expected picked up the pressure early in the second half. The six minute stretch really teaches us some lessons in terms of our reactions and our ability when a team really comes after us. That's something we...
Fulhamweb.com (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009
... managers I've had have been good - from Steve Nicol and Paul Mariner at New England Revolution to Bob Bradley, the USA coach. 'I like the staff we have here - they do a good job of preparing us for each game. We have a good shape and are a hard team to break down.' And Dempsey also heaped praise on strike partner Bobby Zamora, whose five goals this season have already eclipsed the four he...
tribalfootball.com (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009
Houston Dynamo midfielder Stuart Holden is considering a return to the UK. The Scottish-born Holden joined the Dynamo in 2006 and has enjoyed a successful stint in after beginning his career with in England. A US citizen, Holden is keen on a return to the UK but only if it does not wreck his World Cup chances with Bob Bradley’s squad. "My contract is up and I've told Houston Dynamo I want to...
bizjournals (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009
... pipeline contains many large deals that are looking very promising for the fourth quarter,” Bob Bradley, ICOP’s national director of sales and marketing, said in the release. “... We also remain optimistic about activity with our international dealers as they continue to work closely with us on opportunities outside of this pipeline.”So far this year, ICOP’s sales have slipped from last...
USA Canoe/Kayak (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009
... first 10 minutes after the break.Speaking on the first half, U.S. Men's National Team head coach Bob Bradley said "I thought the first half tonight was solid. We stayed organized and got an opportunistic goal." Remarking on the Danish attack, Bradley continued by saying "Denmark as expected picked up the pressure early in the second half. The six minute stretch really teaches us some...
WVHooligan - Soccer Blog (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009
... and DP Julian de Guzman are on the roster. While I was hoping Preki would take up shop with Bob Bradley and the national team I do think this will be a good fit for him as there is already more talent there in Toronto than when he got started with Chivas. He’s the tough coach this team needs and if he can work that defense into shape like he did with Chivas this year then I have to think...
