Transfer News

Liverpool sign American midfielder Marc Pelosi

November 8, 2011
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[Via LiverpoolFC.tv] Liverpool Football Club have confirmed the signing of Marc Pelosi from the DeAnza Force Club in California. The midfielder was captain of the United States U17 team who participated in this year’s FIFA World Cup tournament in Mexico. Pelosi has featured 28 times for the U17s against other national sides, scoring eight goals. [...]

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Klinsmann Named Head Coach of U.S.

July 29, 2011
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USsoccer.com is reporting that Jurgen Klinsmann has been named head coach of the US Men’s National Soccer Team. “We are excited to have Jürgen as the head coach of our Men’s National Team,” said Gulati. “He is a highly accomplished player and coach with the experience and knowledge to advance the program. Jürgen has had [...]

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Bob Bradley fired by USSF

July 28, 2011
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ussoccer.com is reporting that Bob Bradley has been relieved of his duties as coach of the US Men’s National Team. “We want to thank Bob Bradley for his service and dedication to U.S. Soccer during the past five years,” said Gulati. “During his time as the head coach of our Men’s National Team he led [...]

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Bedoya to Rangers in January

July 21, 2011
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SBI is reporting that American midfielder Alejandro Bedoya is set to join Scottish giants Rangers FC after agreeing to terms with the Glasgow-based club on Thursday. Bedoya finalized a pre-contract with Rangers on Thursday. He will move on a free transfer and begin a three-year contract with Rangers in January, provided he is able to [...]

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Altidore moves to AZ

July 15, 2011
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Rumors have been swirling that a Jozy Altidore move was impending, and today the rumors were proven true. Many are reporting that Altidore will be joining Dutch Eredivisie side AZ Alkmaar (see one of them here).  Jozy confirmed the reports via Twitter, stating, “To all my amazing fans, I have indeed agreed to terms to [...]

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Onyewu to Sporting

June 28, 2011
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No, not the one in Kansas City — Sporting CP.  Oguchi Onyewu has finalized a deal with the Lisbon-based club that will keep him in Portugal for the next three years.  (Check out the article, in Portugese, here.) After the Gold Cup, I’m sure I speak for all of us when I say, the more [...]

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Jozy moves, Davies stays: an American transfer wrap-up (UPDATED)

February 1, 2011
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Several Americans wound up making last-minute moves yesterday — all loan deals — as the winter transfer window came to a close.  Here’s a recap of all the action (and in some cases, lack of action): As reported before, Michael Bradley and Freddy Adu both made moves, which were officially announced yesterday.  Bradley moved to [...]

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Freddy Adu loaned to Rizespor

January 30, 2011

Soccer By Ives is reporting that former Sierra Mist spokesman Freddy Adu has moved to Turkish second division side Rizespor, on loan from Benfica. “According to Richard Motzkin, his agent, Adu is set to move to Turkish second division club Rizespor on loan. Portuguese club Benfica, which bought Adu from Real Salt Lake in 2007, [...]

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Michael Bradley loaned to Aston Villa

January 29, 2011

ESPN is reporting that sources close to Michael Bradley are reporting that the American midfielder is heading to Aston Villa on loan through the end of the season. Bradley will then have one year remaining on his contract with Borussia Moenchengladbach. Read the details here.

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Transfer news: Jones to Blackburn, Cooper to Portland, and more

January 17, 2011

Lots happening over the last week or so — it’s time for Project 2010 to help you catch up: The big move to report is Jermaine Jones to Blackburn.  The American midfielder has joined the club on loan for the duration for the season, and Blackburn are supposedly saying they’d like to make the loan deal permanent. Blackburn manager [...]

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