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Video: Jermaine Jones scores in Schalke loss


Jermaine Jones returns to action

Potential US international midfielder Jermaine Jones has made his first appearance for Shalke since May 2009. On Sunday, Jones played 45 minutes for Schalke in their 1-0 victory over Polish side Jagiellonia Białystok. He also saw the field for half of Friday’s 6-0 defeat of a local amateur team.


Players at US U-20s’ disposal “more than 200″

There’s an interesting article over at MLSsoccer.com about the U-20s latest efforts to recruit players with American passports. After a poor showing at the last Under-20 World Cup, the USA invested significant resources toward an international scouting department which over the last year and a half has produced astonishing results. The good news: We were [...]


Clint Dempsey scores against West Ham


Dowie: Jozy needs focus

“I’ve spoken to Jozy a number of times since I’ve been here and, if Jozy can train the way he plays, I think he’s got a great opportunity but he needs to understand that it’s that day in, day out. He’s a lovely, laid-back boy and there’s no side to him but he needs to [...]


Eddie Johnson’s goals, Freddy Adu’s assist

[via Yanks Abroad Video Highlights]


Steve Cherundolo scores in 4-1 loss to Cologne.

[via Yanks Abroad Video Highlights] Cherundolo scored off a free kick in the loss:


Clint Dempsey is 19th best player in Premier League, according to Castrol Rankings

Somebody tweeted this yesterday and I thought it was kind of interesting. (Thank you, Somebody.) The Castrol Rankings have have our very own Clint Dempsey listed as the 19th best player in the Prem. Just what are the Castrol Rankings, you ask? Well, here’s what Castrol have to say: “As an Official Sponsor of the [...]


Eddie Johnson’s goal vs. Panionios

Eddie Johnson went 90 minutes and netted a goal for Aris this weekend….


Post-goal interview with Clint Dempsey

ESPN talks to Deuce about his wondergoal…


Dempsey’s golazo vs. Juve

What a great goal by sub Clint Dempsey! And it sent one of my least favorite teams out of Europe. Watch it below: 100318_FUL Uploaded by 1513BB92024. – Parties, dorm life, and other college videos.


New Charlie Davies interview on Sochaux website

FCSochaux.fr have posted a new interview with Charlie Davies. Sounds like he’s continuing to progress very quickly. “I made the progression I expected and I had hoped for by coming here. Everything is coming along.” “I definitely feel that I’m able to get back towards the end of April. I feel really confident that I’ll [...]


Jermaine Jones sets World Cup goal

Soccer By Ives is reporting that Jermaine Jones has set a goal of playing in the World Cup with the United States. Jones is still experiencing pain in his leg, but believes he can return in time for the cup. “The World Cup is my goal. I want to jump on this train.” Read more [...]


Sebastian Lletget making progress at West Ham

Soccernet has a good article about 17-year-old American Sebastian Lletget, who currently plies his trade at West Ham. Sounds like he’s doing well and could make his debut this year. According to scout Mike Leigh, West Ham super scout Jimmy Hampson once told him that Lletget is the best 14-year-old to ever play for the [...]


Landon Donovan scores vs. Hull City

Landon Donvan came off the bench and scored his second Premier League goal of the season. He then added an assist a few minutes later. Not a bad sendoff in his final match at Goodison! Here are the highlights:


Carlos Bocanegra scores for Rennes

Carlos Bocanegra netted the winner in Rennes 1-0 victory over Monaco. Nice follow up to his midweek goal vs. the Dutch.


Ricardo Clark returns to training

Ricardo Clark returned to training for Eintracht Frankfurt on Tuesday. Hopefully, we’ll see him in a match in a couple of weeks. Does this mean he’ll make the roster for the friendly with the Netherlands?


Adu scores again!

Freddy notched his second goal in a week…


Jose Francisco Torres’ goal vs. Puebla

Great goal off a free kick:


Freddy Adu scores a goal!

Has Freddy finally found a home? Will he blossom into the player many thought he could be? Obviously, it’s too early to tell, but it’s definitely a step in the right direction. For those who need to see it to believe it: