Americans Abroad

[Da_Aisijimo_Gou]

I know what a loan shark is; but what does one call a Club that signs as many players as it can with no real intent on playing them and loans them out to other teams?

portfolio manager?

 

[LIuconn]

I don’t think Man City even announced his signing publicly

 

[UCFBfan]

I know what a loan shark is; but what does one call a Club that signs as many players as it can with no real intent on playing them and loans them out to other teams? Anyway, USMNT Steffen is on the move back to Germany on a loan from Man City to Fortuna Dusseldorf

Smart business? Not that the club is hurting for cash but if these young, cheap players show well on loans, they'll command a decent transfer fee, or show rotational depth for Man City.

 

[meyers7]

I know what a loan shark is; but what does one call a Club that signs as many players as it can with no real intent on playing them and loans them out to other teams? Anyway, USMNT Steffen is on the move back to Germany on a loan from Man City to Fortuna Dusseldorf.

Chelsea

 

[DarthGrumpy]

Another deal, Haji Wright going from Schalke in the Bundesliga to VVV Venlo in the Dutch Eredivisie league on a 'collaborative agreement,' which I think translates into purchase that retains a buy-back option. Looks like this is about playing time, which all of the USMNY member need ahead of WC qualifying.

U.S. starlet Wright moves from Schalke to Venlo

U.S. youth international forward Haji Wright has secured a transfer from Schalke to Dutch side VVV Venlo, the Bundesliga club announced on Friday.

www.espn.com

 

[UConNick]

Antonee Robinson making a permanent move to Wigan. That's fine, another good season or two for him in the Championship can prove he's ready for a step to the EPL or another top league.

Everton make Robinson transfer decision as Wigan renew interest

The defender looks set to move on after finding himself behind Lucas Digne and Leighton Baines in the pecking order at Goodison Park

www.liverpoolecho.co.uk

Meanwhile, Weston McKennie is apparently in contention to be named captain at Schalke. At the bright age of 20, playing in a top foreign league for one of its five most prestigious clubs, that's most impressive. He, Adams, and Pulisic are the heart of the future. I'd love to see a 4-2-3-1 with Adams/McKennie as Holding/CDMs and Pulisic as the 10, or on one of the wings.

Weston McKennie in the running for Schalke captaincy

The USMNT midfielder wore the captain s armband during the Gold Cup final, giving him a chance to become one of the club captains for coming season.

en.as.com

 

[DarthGrumpy]

Hopefully Boyd will get more playing time in Turkey, including exposure to some high-level clubs in Europa in 2019/20, than he did on the USMNT.

USMNT's Boyd signs with Turkish club Besiktas

United States men's national team midfielder Tyler Boyd has signed a four-year deal with Turkish club Besiktas.

www.espn.com

 

[Waquoit]

Hopefully Boyd will get more playing time in Turkey, including exposure to some high-level clubs in Europa in 2019/20, than he did on the USMNT.

Besiktas is my team in Turkey. I hope Boyd gets more time than Larin got last year.

 

[ZooCougar]

Hopefully Boyd will get more playing time in Turkey, including exposure to some high-level clubs in Europa in 2019/20, than he did on the USMNT.

USMNT's Boyd signs with Turkish club Besiktas

United States men's national team midfielder Tyler Boyd has signed a four-year deal with Turkish club Besiktas.

www.espn.com

Word on the street was he was injured and they wanted to keep him off the field in order to not disrupt his transfer.

 

[Da_Aisijimo_Gou]

Sergiño Dest, Dutch-American now, 18 year old with Ajax, recent CONCACAF U-20 all tourney team pick:

Sergiño Dest: the accidental USA star aiming to become Ajax's Marcelo

The 18-year-old attacking full-back was born in the Netherlands to an American father. And his international career is blooming for the States

www.theguardian.com

 

[meyers7]

Sergiño Dest, Dutch-American now, 18 year old with Ajax, recent CONCACAF U-20 all tourney team pick:

Sergiño Dest: the accidental USA star aiming to become Ajax's Marcelo

The 18-year-old attacking full-back was born in the Netherlands to an American father. And his international career is blooming for the States

www.theguardian.com

Too bad he's not a LB. But anything that can push Adams into CM.

 

[CardiacAndre7]

Too bad he's not a LB. But anything that can push Adams into CM.

Apparently he’s been playing LB a little

 

[DarthGrumpy]

I don't see it; but, apparently a Premiership team is after USMNT Long; but, the Red Bulls have rejected at least one offer so far.

Sources: NYRB reject Prem offers for U.S.'s Long

The New York Red Bulls have rebuffed transfer offers from an unnamed Premier League side for U.S. international Aaron Long, sources say.

www.espn.com

 

[UConNick]

Dest has been playing quite a bit of LB for Ajax this preseason; I think they see him as good bench cover for both outside back spots. Best to get him cap-tied as soon as possible. Holland will be sniffing around if he continues to ascend at this trajectory and as of now he's still eligible to file a one-time switch.

He had a somewhat up-and-down U20 WC; did not play well against Ukraine, for example, then had an outstanding showing in the France upset. Definitely more good than bad on the whole. If we keep him involved with our setup, I think he'll become a key member of the defense.

 

[SubbaBub]

I thought they had Adams at RB and Ream "playing" LB.

IMO, unless someone emerges we have our 5 midfielders for now. Play them together as much as possible and try to find a serviceable 9 (I'd give Morris a shot, he's very strong) and 4 defenders. I think we go into 2022 with a lesser GK than we've had in a long time but it is what it is.

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Arriola Pulisic Boyd
McKennie Adams
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[CardiacAndre7]

I thought they had Adams at RB and Ream "playing" LB.

IMO, unless someone emerges we have our 5 midfielders for now. Play them together as much as possible and try to find a serviceable 9 (I'd give Morris a shot, he's very strong) and 4 defenders. I think we go into 2022 with a lesser GK than we've had in a long time but it is what it is.

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Arriola Pulisic Boyd
McKennie Adams
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Morris??? That’s crazy, he’s like 6th in my depth chart, he has worse control than Zardes and absolutely no left foot.

 

[meyers7]

I don't see it; but, apparently a Premiership team is after USMNT Long; but, the Red Bulls have rejected at least one offer so far.

Sources: NYRB reject Prem offers for U.S.'s Long

The New York Red Bulls have rebuffed transfer offers from an unnamed Premier League side for U.S. international Aaron Long, sources say.

www.espn.com

He's been our (USA) best CB for awhile now. Minus Brooks of course, who's usually hurt.

 

[SubbaBub]

Morris??? That’s crazy, he’s like 6th in my depth chart, he has worse control than Zardes and absolutely no left foot.

He can run and hold the ball. Isn't that what we value around here in a 9? Scoring goals sure isn't. During the GC he threw off a few defenders with his strength and doesn't look comfortable wide.

If Jozy and Zardes are the answer, and they aren't, who else is next in line? It's not Sargent yet, but leaving him off the main roster is stupid.

 

[SAMCRO]

For the next camp, give me all foreign club players up top.... Boyd, Weah, Sargent, Wood, and maybe Soto (assuming it doesn’t interfere with U23 play, in which case 3 of the 5 should go olympic qualifying route).

Here’s our approximate player-pool for Forwards (and I’ll include the Berhalter crushes since, let’s face it, they’re getting heavy consideration). I may have forgotten a couple, but this is probably the bulk of it.

Zardes MLS
Altidore - MLS
Morris - MLS
Wood - Germany
Boyd - Turkey
Weah - France
Sargent - Germany
Soto - Germany
Novokavich - Dutch
Arriola - MLS
Lewis - MLS
DeLaFuente - ???
Rennicks - MLS
Reyna (not sure if he'd play up top or as a CAM) - Germany

 

[SubbaBub]

Wood, Weah, Sargent, Morris for the 9.

Arriola and Boyd can have the wings until someone else steps up. This isn't difficult.

What's difficult is finding 4 at the back. No one has cemented a spot and we are nearly halfway through the WC cycle.

 

[SAMCRO]

PSV Eindhoven trying to sign Chris Gloster from Hannover. He’d be competing against 2 others for starting LB role. Hannover already told him he’d be with the first team this season.

Would be great if the move happens. PSV I’m contention for Champions League (need to win a couple playoffs first).

LINK

 

[CardiacAndre7]

Wood, Weah, Sargent, Morris for the 9.

Arriola and Boyd can have the wings until someone else steps up. This isn't difficult.

What's difficult is finding 4 at the back. No one has cemented a spot and we are nearly halfway through the WC cycle.

Jozy, Zardes, Sargent, Nova and Soto are all better players than Morris. Look at Morris’ scoring record. For LB Gloster and eventually Bello, RB Yedlin and Cannon, who is getting looked at by Anderlecht. CB’s should be Brooks and Long, with Miazga, CCV and EPB/Richards.

 

[SubbaBub]

Jozy, Zardes, Sargent, Nova and Soto are all better players than Morris. Look at Morris’ scoring record. For LB Gloster and eventually Bello, RB Yedlin and Cannon, who is getting looked at by Anderlecht. CB’s should be Brooks and Long, with Miazga, CCV and EPB/Richards.

Hard no on Jozy in 2022, which means a hard no in 2019. Zardes can't handle the ball. Scoring with your face has little strategic value. The lost opportunity costs of playing those two guys is enormous, negligent.

I say Morris because he is the guy who keeps getting called up. Can he play the 9, I have no idea. I just know that the unknown is better than what we have now. I'll need to see Sargent. Soto, and Nova at the senior level. Sargent looks like the real deal and should be playing with 20 yr old CP as much as possible.

As for the back 4, the names you lost sound OK but I've yet to see them collectively do anything that leads me to believe they won't be a liability in qualifying. Maybe it's them, the coaching, the system, or the keeper but the D has stunk this year. Regularly exposed by lesser attacking squads.

 

[SAMCRO]

A brief write up on Sargent.
“Sargent using Gold Cup disappointment to fuel first-team drive at Werder Bremen”
Scored the only goal in yesterday’s friendly win v Cologne. Berhalter is a horses arse. But hey, more Zardes and Morris please.

LINK

 

[businesslawyer]

He's been our (USA) best CB for awhile now. Minus Brooks of course, who's usually hurt.

Yes, but he's never played in Europe so we can't like him.