“Today he’s fantastic, his form over the last few months has brought him to the highest point in his career. … When people say some players are world class it’s the most misused term but nowWayne is getting to the point where we have to say he’s one of the best players in the world.” […]
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Offseason player moves
[MLS] Aziz Ansah holds the distinction of having one of the shortest stints on an MLS roster. Less than six weeks afterFC Dallas signed the Ghanaian defender, it released him. For the MLS offseason moves … IN: Danny Allsopp, Australia (Al-Rayyan, Qatar, to D.C. United) Aziz Ansah, Ghana (Heartland FC, Nigeria to FC Dallas)Stephane Auvray, […]
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Feilhaber joins U.S. injury list
[AMERICANS ABROAD] It’s a good thing the midfield is supposed to be the deepest part of the U.S. national team. Yet another midfielder, Benny Feilhaber, injured himself this winter, hurting ankle in training with Danish club AGF Aarhus on Monday. Pending the results of the scan on his ankle,Feilhaber’s coach, Erik Rasmussen, said the U.S. […]
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San Jose Earthquakes add USL vet to midfield mix
[MLS] To no one’s surprise, on Friday San Jose announced the acquisition of five-year USL veteran midfielder Joey Gjertsen. The versatileGjertsen, 27, has been with the team during preseason training and will give the Quakes another midfield option following the departure of Shea Salinas, grabbed by Philadelphia in theexpansion draft. Gjertsen will also put pressure […]
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What They're Saying
“Of course I miss playing for Manchester United. I played there for six years and that’s a long time. I am still interested in watching Manchester United and, you never know, maybe in the future Icould return to play there. It’s always possible. … I am really happy and everyone knows this [Real Madrid] is […]
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Barca setback spells trouble
[SPAIN] Real Madrid has city rival Atletico to thank for blowing open La Liga race with its 2-1 win over leader Barcelona on Sunday. The result ended Barca’sunbeaten streak at 21 league games to start the season and reduced its lead over Real Madrid to two points. To make matters worse, Barca’s injury woes mounted, […]
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Newcomers lead Quakes past Kansas City
[MLS] Newcomers Eduardo and Joey Gjertsen were the difference for San Jose onthe lone goal scored during a game and a half of play Saturday when the Earthquakes beat Kansas City, 1-0 Saturday in Tempe, Ariz. Gjertsen, a five-year USL veteran with Vancouver andMontreal whose signing was announced by the Quakes Friday, set up the […]
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'El Gringo' Torres scores golazo [VIDEO]
[AMERICANS ABROAD] Midfielder Jose Francisco Torres returned to action with Pachuca on Sunday and came on after halftimeto score on a free kick the winning goal in a spectacular 5-3 win at Puebla. Torres injured his right hamstring playing for Pachuca against Queretaro but played the next week againstAtlanta before having to come off in […]
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Wins for Beasley and Bradley
[AMERICANS ABROAD] DaMarcus Beasley and Michael Bradley started in winningefforts for Glasgow Rangers and Borussia Moenchengladbach. For all the weekend action … ENGLAND, FA Cup BradFriedel, 90 minutes (Aston Villa, 2-2, vs. Crystal Palace) GERMANY, Bundesliga Michael Bradley,90 minutes (Borussia M’Gladbach, 2-1, Nuremberg) GREECE, Super League Freddy Adu, 62 minutes (1 goal)(Aris, 2-1, Ergotelis) Eddie […]
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Adu scores winning goal [VIDEO]
[AMERICANS ABROAD] Freddy Adu scored the winning goal to lead Aris past Ergotelis, 2-1, in the Greek Super League onSunday. Fellow American Eddie Johnson had an assist on the first goal in thecomeback win. Adu was making his first league start for Aris. He scored from close range, putting away a cross from Brazilian Darcy […]