Americans Abroad

[ZooCougar]

I think he was expecting the red carpet and didn't get it. He subtweeted MLS a few weeks ago after the Colorado rumors emerged. I agree it probably won't be soon. He did just extend with Nantes last season. We'll see.

Honestly, if he leave Nantes, I'd love to see him join Le Havre if they get promoted. Probably unrealistic, but it'd be cool to see him team up with Bob Bradley again. Bradley have him his first big USMNT chance after the 2010 World Cup.

He doesn't like the watered down free agency, the lack of promotion and relegation and the crappy deal that the player's union made. Nantes really likes him and he has a been a producer for him. His situation must be really stable. Colorado would have had to pay a big transfer fee plus a few million a year. They are owned by cheap Kroenke, so fat chance that will never happen.

 

[TwoFacedHack]

He doesn't like the watered down free agency, the lack of promotion and relegation and the crappy deal that the player's union made. Nantes really likes him and he has a been a producer for him. His situation must be really stable. Colorado would have had to pay a big transfer fee plus a few million a year. They are owned by cheap Kroenke, so fat chance that will never happen.

Oh, I completely agree with this. I'm really happy with the situation he landed in post-Rangers. Was worried about his career for a quick second back then.

Colorado is one of the reasons pro-rel will (for the foreseeable future) not happen. Cheap owners of struggling teams like Colorado and Chicago benefit too much from the current status of the league.

 

[ZooCougar]

Oh, I completely agree with this. I'm really happy with the situation he landed in post-Rangers. Was worried about his career for a quick second back then.

Colorado is one of the reasons pro-rel will (for the foreseeable future) not happen. Cheap owners of struggling teams like Colorado and Chicago benefit too much from the current status of the league.

Colorado, New England, Dallas and soon Atlanta. Too many NFL owners who want another revenue stream on the cheap.

 

[TwoFacedHack]

Colorado, New England, Dallas and soon Atlanta. Too many NFL owners who want another revenue stream on the cheap.

At least Colorado and Dallas have their own stadiums, unlike New England. It's miserable going to Gillette. I'll only go for a game there now if I'm going to see Orlando City.

I'm thrilled Minnesota United, with collaboration from the Twins and Timberwolves, defeated the Vikings in the Battle for MLS in the North. Sacramento Republic would be an amazing addition to the league. They have support from the 49ers, but nothing that threatens its independence from the NFL franchise. Atlanta seems to be the last in line with worrisome NFL ties. Love the attempts from San Antonio, Charlotte, etc. to make it on their own.

 

[DarthGrumpy]

At least Colorado and Dallas have their own stadiums, unlike New England. It's miserable going to Gillette. I'll only go for a game there now if I'm going to see Orlando City.

I'm thrilled Minnesota United, with collaboration from the Twins and Timberwolves, defeated the Vikings in the Battle for MLS in the North. Sacramento Republic would be an amazing addition to the league. They have support from the 49ers, but nothing that threatens its independence from the NFL franchise. Atlanta seems to be the last in line with worrisome NFL ties. Love the attempts from San Antonio, Charlotte, etc. to make it on their own.

I'm not feeling good about Beckham United in the black hole of sports towns, Miami, nor a second LA team, either.

St Louis, San Antonio, and Sacramento would be my choices for the next round of MLS team after Minnesota as they have proven fan bases and potential owners who are not looking for a new revenue stream (Atlanta, LA) or a new marketing toy to play with (Miami).

Also have concern surrounding the stadium issues for 2 of the 'big' MLS teams. At least DC United's stadium issue has finally been resolved after over a decade. It would actually ironic once they do leave JFK for Buzzard Point, if the NFL Redskins build a new stadium where RFK sits today.

As for the two big teams, NYC FC actually sent a survey to fans with respect to their opinions as to where a stadium should be built and what it should include. I am not sure if that is good or bad. All I do know is that Yankee Stadium is not the solution for them.

http://www.empireofsoccer.com/nycfc...fan-survey-populous-move-adds-intrigue-44284/

Not surprisingly, talk of the New England Revolution getting a new soccer only stadium just south of downtown Boston disappeared as soon as Boston's Olympic bid met an early death. No one will say it; but, Kraft looks to have been involved in the bid so that someone else would foot the bill for his soccer stadium (a downsized main post-Olympic venue). For those who say Kraft is not like that, just ask about his reaction when the town of Foxborough torpedoed his attempt to win one of the stat's casino license for a complex at Patriot's place, or when the state back-off giving him Federal Tiger funds to build a private pedestrian bridge over Route 1 to link the properties his owns, or the city of Hartford. I feel bad for the Revs, they may never get a stadium until they get a new owner.

 

[TwoFacedHack]

I'm not feeling good about Beckham United in the black hole of sports towns, Miami, nor a second LA team, either.

St Louis, San Antonio, and Sacramento would be my choices for the next round of MLS team after Minnesota as they have proven fan bases and potential owners who are not looking for a new revenue stream (Atlanta, LA) or a new marketing toy to play with (Miami).

Also have concern surrounding the stadium issues for 2 of the 'big' MLS teams. At least DC United's stadium issue has finally been resolved after over a decade. It would actually ironic once they do leave JFK for Buzzard Point, if the NFL Redskins build a new stadium where RFK sits today.

As for the two big teams, NYC FC actually sent a survey to fans with respect to their opinions as to where a stadium should be built and what it should include. I am not sure if that is good or bad. All I do know is that Yankee Stadium is not the solution for them.

http://www.empireofsoccer.com/nycfc...fan-survey-populous-move-adds-intrigue-44284/

Not surprisingly, talk of the New England Revolution getting a new soccer only stadium just south of downtown Boston disappeared as soon as Boston's Olympic bid met an early death. No one will say it; but, Kraft looks to have been involved in the bid so that someone else would foot the bill for his soccer stadium (a downsized main post-Olympic venue). For those who say Kraft is not like that, just ask about his reaction when the town of Foxborough torpedoed his attempt to win one of the stat's casino license for a complex at Patriot's place, or when the state back-off giving him Federal Tiger funds to build a private pedestrian bridge over Route 1 to link the properties his owns, or the city of Hartford. I feel bad for the Revs, they may never get a stadium until they get a new owner.

No shock there. I'm a Patriots fan who loves Kraft, but I can't root for the Revs because of the way he managed the team. Vamos Orlando!

 

[Jaker]

A kid I coached, gave up a scholarship and is playing for FC Bad Gastien in Austria.

 

[LIuconn]

saw that Yedlin came on at 75' for Sunderland - so his +/- was +2. Anyone see how he did? Did he contribute to the 2 goals in the tie?

 

[HuskyGooner124]

Bedoya with another game winning goal in the French Cup. He came on as a sub in the 108' vs. Bordeaux and scored in the 118'.

http://www.replayfoot.com/bordeaux-vs-nantes-10-02-2016/

Goal is at the 3:13 mark of the second video.

 

[Da_Aisijimo_Gou]

A kid I coached, gave up a scholarship and is playing for FC Bad Gastien in Austria.

Could be, but heading to an Austrian Alps spa town near Salzburg is far from the most drastic move to escape bad coaching. Good luck to the kid.

 

[ZooCougar]

http://m.goal.com/s/en-us/news/66/u...-europe?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

 

[Jaker]

Could be, but heading to an Austrian Alps spa town near Salzburg is far from the most drastic move to escape bad coaching. Good luck to the kid.

LOL, he is a big skier too, so he is in heaven skiing and playing soccer.

 

[ZooCougar]

Hyndman scored the winner today for Fulham.

 

[DarthGrumpy]

Miazga did not have a good day starting for Chelsea and was pulled at half.

"Matt Miazga - Rating: 5, Second-game syndrome for the young American. He looked out of his depth and was replaced at half-time. The rigours of the Premier League are just too much for him."

 

[ZooCougar]

Miazga did not have a good day starting for Chelsea and was pulled at half.

"Matt Miazga - Rating: 5, Second-game syndrome for the young American. He looked out of his depth and was replaced at half-time. The rigours of the Premier League are just too much for him."

That whole sale puzzled me. It was like Chelsea lost a bet and had to buy him. He's good, but not really at that level yet.

 

[Kgun7]

That whole sale puzzled me. It was like Chelsea lost a bet and had to buy him. He's good, but not really at that level yet.

I think Chelsea wanted to snatch him up before it was too late. I agree he may not exactly be ready for a regular role in a top flight EPL club ... but how much longer did you expect he would be available?

 

[ZooCougar]

I think Chelsea wanted to snatch him up before it was too late. I agree he may not exactly be ready for a regular role in a top flight EPL club ... but how much longer did you expect he would be available?

I never thought he would go to a big club like Chelsea. Miazga is good, but he's not big club good. Yesterday kind of showed that.

 

[DarthGrumpy]

I never thought he would go to a big club like Chelsea. Miazga is good, but he's not big club good. Yesterday kind of showed that.

Unfortunately, that is what a lot of the big English and Spanish clubs do nowadays with their wallets. They buy any youth that any potential to make it to the big show. While a few make it, most don't and once that potential is washed away, the big club loans said player to the hinterlands. It's the mid-size clubs that should buy the young rising stars so that these kids can get lots of field time and develop before hitting the big show. But, it costs more money for a top tier team to buy a rising star on a mid-level club that it does to by them as an undeveloped youth some. Thus, the by low strategy works for a business perspective for the big clubs.

 

[SAMCRO]

nice, short write up on Pulisic and how he is a "fully fledged" member of Dortmund's first team.

LINK

"He's a teenager in his first year of professional football. His first two games in the starting eleven were in Leverkusen and here today in Schalke - not the easiest of tasks. It shows our huge appreciation that we see him as a full time player on our team. He was a valuable substitute against Werder Bremen and Liverpool. He has looked really good recently which has been proved today. It is completely normal that he could not have played with this pace and this intensity for over 90 minutes." -Thomas Tuchel; Source: BVB.de

The club's Sporting Director Michael Zorc had the most glowing praise for Pulisic after the performance when he gushed over the youngster's talents and skill set.
"He really made the game move, especially in the first 30 minutes. You could not catch him because of his speed and agility."

 

[DarthGrumpy]

On the other side of the spectrum, can we (MLS) please send de Jong back to Europe. His tackle on Nagbe was sickening - late, high, cleats on the upper ankle. No idea how that was not a straight Red and he has gotten away with it before, just ask Stuart Holden. I hope that Nagbe can recover soon.

http://screamer.deadspin.com/nigel-de-jong-brought-his-horror-tackles-with-him-to-ml-1770285171

 

[LIuconn]

I was at the game. Brutal "challenge"Look at this! Darlington Nagbe has ankle sprain, contusion after de Jong tackle

I hope he gets some European looks for next year. We need to microwave some of the 24-28 yr olds to go with the stalwarts like Geoff Cameron and the up and comers like Pulisic and Miazga for 2018

 

[ZooCougar]

I was at the game. Brutal "challenge"Look at this! Darlington Nagbe has ankle sprain, contusion after de Jong tackle

I hope he gets some European looks for next year. We need to microwave some of the 24-28 yr olds to go with the stalwarts like Geoff Cameron and the up and comers like Pulisic and Miazga for 2018

Nagbe is the best we have at holding the ball. I hope NDJ gets a ten game suspension. de Jong is the same guy who broke Stu Holden's leg.

 

[SAMCRO]

Zelalem was subbed in for Rangers in The Old Firm derby (one of the oldest, and at one time ugliest/fiercest rivalries in football) v Celtic - it's a Scottish FA Cup semi-final match. Game is in AET, tied 2-2 in 115th minute

 

[SAMCRO]

Pulisic in starting 11 for Dortmund today. Game is about to start, on FS1.
Wynalda predicting this is the game he breaks thru with his first goal.

 

[SAMCRO]

Pulisic scores his first Bundeskiga goal to open the scoring.
Zelalem converts a PK during shootout, helping Rangers upset Cektic in Scottish Cup semi-final.