[AMERICANS ABROAD] Like other Mexican first division clubs, Monterrey-based Tigres operates a multi-tiered farm and youth system. What is unique about theprogram is its aggressive pursuit of American-based youth players. It operates Cachorros de la UANL in the Segunda Division (third level) and S.D. Tigres in the Tercera Division (4thtier) and U-17 and U-20 teams […]
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Ruelas headed to Celtic
[AMERICANS ABROAD] Scottish club Celtic has announced that Adrian Ruelas, a member of the U.S. under-20 national team,will join the club as part of exchange program with Ruelas’ Mexican club, Santos. Ruelas, who scored three goals for the USA en route to its Milk Cup championship over the summer, was described as “an exceptional talent” […]
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USA takes on new look
[U.S. UNDER-20 MEN] The U.S. under-20 national team dropped its second game at the Cuadrangular Internacional in Arequipa, Peru, when it lost to Colombia,2-0. Colombia won on second-half goals scored in rapid succession by Javier Calle, who converted a controversial penalty kick awarded after a foulwas whistled during a corner kick, and Fabian Castillo following […]
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Americans crushed in Peru opener
[U.S. U-20 MEN] The U.S. under-20 national team, victorious at the recent Milk Cup, was brought down to earth as it suffered a 5-0 loss to Paraguay in itsopening game at the Cuadrangular Internacional in Arequipa, Peru. Thomas Rongen started seven players from the Milk Cup championship team in hisall-pro lineup, but the Americans were […]
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All-pro team picked for Peru trip
[U.S. UNDER-20 MEN] Indicative of the growing number of young American players who have turned pro, U.S. under-20 national team coach Thomas Rongen is taking a team comprised entirely of professional players — including a half a dozen new faces — to a four-team international tournament Sept. 1-13 in Arequipa, Peru. The roster includes: — […]
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Chivas USA promotes teen de la Fuente
[MLS] Bryan de la Fuente, an 18-year-old midfielder, became the latest player from Chivas USA’s youth system to move tothe senior team when the MLS club announced that he was signed as a homegrown player. De la Fuente, who recently played on the U.S. under-20 national team that won the Milk Cup inNorthern Ireland, has […]
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Teen sensation Salgado's move blocked
Omar Salgado, the 16-year-old Mexican-American signed by MLS, won’t be playing on loan at Vancouver after all. FIFA rules prevent a player under 18 years oldfrom moving from one country to another unless his parents are moving there for non-sporting reasons. Instead of joining the Whitecaps for the rest of the 2010 D-2 Pro League […]
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Salgado headed to Vancouver on loan
[MLS] Omar Salgado, the 16-year-old forward signed by MLS, has been loaned to the Vancouver Whitecaps FC for theremainder of the of USSF Division 2 season. Salgado, a native of El Paso, Texas, left the Chivas Guadalajara youth program after joining the U.S. under-20 national team. He signed aGeneration adidas contract and will be selected […]
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Henninger wins adidas Golden Glove
[AWARDS] U.S. goalkeeper Bianca Henninger won the adidas Golden Glove as the top goalie at the Under-20 Women’s WorldCup. The rising junior at Santa Clara allowed only two goals in 390 minutes of play in four games. Germany’s Alexandra Popp won theadidas Gold Ball and Shoe as the top scorer (10 goals in six games) […]
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Bleuets are European champions
[FRANCE] A month after the embarrassing performance of its national team in South Africa, France celebrated a European championship on Friday night. It won the Under-19 European Championship in dramatic fashion with a 2-1 win over Spain before a packed house in Caen. UEFA President Michel Platiniwas on hand at the stade Michel-d’Ornano for the […]