Americans Abroad: Weekend Rewind
By FRANCO PANIZO Bolton Wanderers' run at a potential place in Europe received a boost this weekend, and Stuart Holden once again played a role in making that happen. Facing a midfield that included the likes of Wilson Palacios and Gareth Bale, Holden helped Bolton to a big 4-2 victory over Tottenham Hotspur with a...
Americans Abroad: A Look Ahead
By FRANCO PANIZO Fresh off a two-goal performance, Clint Dempsey will look to add to his season tally as Fulham attempts to win its third game of the season. There's only one problem, though. He'll be facing typically-solid Brad Friedel and Aston Villa. Friedel and Aston Villa have only allowed one goal in their last...
Goodson signs with Brondby IF
Clarence Goodson's time with IK Start will come to a close this weekend after the club's season finale as he has signed a deal to join Brondby IF. Goodson agreed to a three-year deal with Brondby on Tuesday, and will join the Danish club on a free transfer in January when it prepares for the...
Americans Abroad: Weekend Rewind
photo by ISIphotos.com By FRANCO PANIZO Call this weekend goals galore. Five goals from four different Americans were scored this weekend as Clint Dempsey, Maurice Edu, Sacha Kljestan and Mike Grella found the back of the net for their respective clubs. Dempsey netted a first-half brace in Fulham's 2-0 win over Wigan Athletic. Edu blasted...
Edu scores as Rangers draw Inverness
By FRANCO PANIZO Maurice Edu netted his first goal of the season on Saturday, scoring a beauty in Rangers' 1-1 draw with Inverness Caledonian Thistle. Edu finished a nice passing sequence in the first half by blasting a left-footed volley to the far post.The goal was not enough to keep Rangers' unblemished SPL record intact...
Dempsey braces Fulham to victory
By FRANCO PANIZO Fulham snapped its five-game winless streak on Saturday, and Clint Dempsey was the player to lift the club to victory. Fulham defeated Wigan Athletic, 2-0, through two first-half goals from Dempsey. The U.S. international, who played all 90 minutes in the win, headed home a Carlos Salcido cross in the 30th minute...
Americans Abroad: A Look Ahead
By FRANCO PANIZO Villarreal is one point shy of first place in La Liga, and Jozy Altidore may be able to help the club surpass Real Madrid for the top spot this weekend. Having scored his first goal of the season on Wednesday, Altidore could see time when Villarreal travels to take on Sporting Gijon....
Americans Abroad: Midweek Rewind
By FRANCO PANIZO Jozy Altidore received a rare 90-minute outing with Villarreal on Wednesday, but perhaps more importantly, he found the back of the net. Altidore netted Villarreal's lone goal (his first across all competitions this season) in a 1-1 draw with Club Polideportivo Ejido in the first leg of the fourth round fixture in...
Americans Abroad: Weekend Rewind
photo by Howard C. Smith/ISIphotos.com By FRANCO PANIZO It took two months, but Sacha Kljestan once again found playing time for RSC Anderlecht. Kljestan earned his first start in a league match since Aug. 21, starting and going the distance in Anderlecht's 2-0 victory against KVC Westerlo on Sunday. Kljestan's 90-minute performance will likely serve...
Americans Abroad: A Look Ahead
By FRANCO PANIZO Maurice Edu may have had an up-and-down Champions League game against Valencia, but he'll need to quickly put that past him as Rangers take on Celtic in a battle of unbeatens this weekend. Both teams enter the Old Firm derby with eight wins in as many matches, and the winner will take...
Brown to retire after 13 years with Fire
Photo by ISIPhotos.com By FRANCO PANIZO When the Chicago Fire's season comes to a close following this weekend's match against Chivas USA, so too will the career of one of the club's most recognizable faces. And his name isn't Brian McBride. C.J. Brown is retiring at season's end after a 13-year career with the club...
Americans Abroad: Weekend Rewind
By FRANCO PANIZO A pair of American goalkeepers enjoyed strong performances this weekend, helping pave the way for results in two of the weekend's biggest matches. Brad Friedel and Tim Howard helped Aston Villa and Everton, respectively, in matches against two of the more talented teams in the Premier League. Friedel made four saves as...
