Join Now  | 
Home About Contact Us Privacy & Security Advertise
Soccer America Daily Special Edition Around The Net Soccer Business Insider College Soccer Reporter Youth Soccer Reporter Soccer on TV Soccer America Classifieds
Paul Gardner: SoccerTalk Soccer America Confidential Youth Soccer Insider World Cup Watch
RSS Feeds Archives Manage Subscriptions Subscribe
Order Current Issue Subscribe Manage My Subscription Renew My Subscription Gift Subscription
My Account Join Now
Tournament Calendar Camps & Academies Soccer Glossary Classifieds
Kasey Keller's career back on track
August 24th, 2007 7AM
Subscribe to Soccer America Daily


MOST READ
TAGS:  england


Kasey Keller, who has had the longest stint in European leagues for an American player, has signed with English Premier League club Fulham. The 37-year-old Keller, a member of the USA's 1990, 1998, 2002 and 2006 World Cup squads, began his pro career with English second-tier club Millwall in 1991. He has played 364 league games in England for Millwall, Leicester, Tottenham and Southampton, had a two-year stint with Spanish La Liga club Rayo Vallecano, and spent the last two-and-half seasons German First Division club Borussia Moenchengladbach.

Gladbach was relegated at the end of last season and did not re-sign Keller, who played for the USA this summer at the Gold Cup and Copa America, upping his cap total to 102.

At Fulham he joined fellow Americans Clint Dempsey, Carlos Bocanegra and Brian McBride.

Keller's acquisition by Fulham was spurred by an injury to starting keeper Antti Niemi.

"I'm delighted that Kasey has joined us, and I'm sure he'll be a great addition to the squad," said Fulham coach Lawrie Sanchez. "Obviously, with Antti being injured, it was important we added some strength and depth in that area, and Kasey is a proven professional with impeccable international credentials

"It's vital we have cover in all areas throughout the squad, and I think he will be a valuable asset to us over the course of the season."

Keller says he is delighted at the opportunity to show what he can do again at the top level in English football.

"It's fantastic to be back in the Premier League after a couple of years' absence," Keller said.



No comments yet.

Sign in to leave a comment. Don't have an account? Join Now


AUTHORS

ARCHIVES
FOLLOW SOCCERAMERICA

Recent Soccer America Daily
What They're Saying    
"Locker room banter gone wild!!! #SAW" -- U.S. international Brek Shea's message on Instagram accompanying a ...
San Jose sin bin empties out    
[MLS SCHEDULE: Week 12] The San Jose Earthquakes' sin bin has emptied, putting them back at ...
Klinsmann explains his picks    
[USA MEN] A day after naming his squad of players for the upcoming set of five ...
Dwyer breaks scoring record in nine games    
[USL PRO REWIND: Week 9] It took only nine games, but Englishman Dom Dwyer, on loan ...
Red Devils loaded for Cleveland match    
[BELGIUM] Belgium is bringing a star-studded team, including a host of English Premier League stars and ...
Klose and Podolski head squad    
[GERMANY] Germany will be without many of its big stars for its trip to the United ...
Sky Blue FC moves into first-place tie with win at Thorns    
[NWSL REWIND: Week 7] Sky Blue FC moved into a tie for first place in the ...
Kljestan goal helps Anderlecht move closer to title    
[AMERICANS ABROAD] Sacha Kljestan, who was called up to the U.S. national team on Thursday, celebrated ...
City Islanders host top-of-the-table clash    
[USL PRO SCHEDULE: Week 9] The Harrisburg City Islanders host Orlando City in a top-of-the-table clash ...
What They're Saying    
"Ridiculous. What more can I say? We're the premier club in the country, and we're being ...
>> Soccer America Daily Archives