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/ 5511 days ago

Alejandro Bedoya Set for Trial With Birmingham

Alejandro Bedoya may be on the move. The 23-year-old midfielder, currently playing with Örebro in Sweden, is on trial with Birmingham City, according to multiple reports. The time seems right. Bedoya has done well in the Allsvenskan, and he's probably ready to test himself against better competition. But is a jump to the Premier League […]

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/ 5541 days ago

Brad Friedel Declared Bankrupt

It's hard to imagine a guy making more than £40,000 running out of money, but it's happened to Brad Friedel. The former U.S. International and Aston Villa keeper owes about £5 million, according to a English court. Apparently, an academy he opened in Ohio a few years ago is the source of his financial woes, […]

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/ 5553 days ago

Robbie Savage Headed to Vancouver?

Vancouver will start its MLS journey in a few months, and the Whitecaps may be doing so with some imported talent. The Daily Mirror is reporting that Derby County's Robbie Savage is considering making the move to MLS. "The presentation they made to me was brilliant. To be honest, it blew me away," he told […]

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/ 5554 days ago

Oguchi Onyewu Leaves Milan for Loan Spell With FC Twente

Cue the trumpets. U.S. International and AC Milan defender Oguchi Onyewu is heading to FC Twente for a loan spell. Can I just say one thing? WHOOO-HOOO!!!!!! I was as excited as the next guy when Gooch signed with AC Milan back in 2009. But injuries and circumstances have prevented him from finding a place […]

FA Cup

/ 5557 days ago

FA Cup Third Round Saturday, Live Blog: Arsenal v Leeds And More

Join me Saturday for the live blog/live chat of the FA Cup Third Round. The fun begins with the 7:45am ET/12:45pm UK kickoff featuring Arsenal versus Leeds United followed by keeping track of all of the goals going in across England during the 10am ET/3pm UK matches, and concluding with the 12:30pm ET/5:30pm UK match […]

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/ 5569 days ago

Newcastle United 1-3 Manchester City: Magpies Downed After Early Blitz

In what proved to be a highly entertaining Boxing Day encounter, Manchester City saw off a resilient Newcastle side after a goal from Gareth Barry and Carlos Tevez inside the opening five minutes of play. Newcastle will surely feel hard-done by after dominating the remaining eighty-five minutes of play, far outnumbering their ridiculously-paid counterparts in […]

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/ 5574 days ago

Landon Donovan Decides to Take the Winter Off

For weeks now, speculation has been out there about which English club would secure Landon Donovan for a winter loan. Would it be Fulham? Or Everton? Or some other club in need of a little pace and imagination on the wing or even up front? Turns out the U.S. International and L.A. Galaxy standout will […]

Leagues: EPL

/ 5576 days ago

Wolves Interested in Robbie Findley?

One of the major complaints for American soccer fans during last summer's World Cup was the lack of goal scoring punch from the forward position. That fact hasn't stopped Edson Buddle and, now, Robbie Findley from drawing some level of interest from English clubs, however. The Daily Mail, a much debated source of reliable English […]

Leagues: EPL

/ 5576 days ago

Teal Bunbury Waits on Stoke's Decision

The list of Americans trying to cross the pond to play in England continues to grow. And no, I'm not talking about Landon Donovan. Teal Bunbury, a 20-year-old U.S. International who has been on trial at Stoke City in recent weeks, is waiting to hear if the Potters will offer him a contract. Stoke City […]

Leagues: EPL

/ 5580 days ago

Edson Buddle on Trial With Birmingham

While Clint Dempsey and Landon Donovan have had their futures in the Premier League discussed in great detail in recent days, another American international is trying to find a home in England. L.A. Galaxy forward Edson Buddle is currently on trial with Birmingham, and should he do well, he may be offered a deal in […]

News

/ 5582 days ago

Fulham Could Be Joining Battle to Get Landon Donovan on Loan

As a Fulham supporter, this season has been a painful one. The Cottagers are hovering just above the relegation zone, sorely lacking the sort of player that can turn a draw into an all-important three points. It seems I'm not the only one that thinks Mark Hughes' Fulham side is in need of some inspiration […]

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/ 5585 days ago

Newcastle 3-1 Liverpool: Alan Pardew's Reign Begins With Victory

If there would be any consolation to the unrest in which Tyneside is currently embroiled in, than a fine home win against a strong Liverpool side would surely go a long way in the eyes of Newcastle supporters. And, having to watch the events of the past week unfold, helpless but nonetheless staunchly faithful, some […]

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/ 5587 days ago

Newcastle United Appoint Alan Pardew As Manager: Even Toon Fans Don't Care

One of the most anticipated managerial appointments of the past twelve months has finally been done and dusted, much to the bereavement of Newcastle supporters the world-over. Alan Pardew was announced as Newcastle United’s next manager early this afternoon, signed on a massive five and a half year contract and charged with the task of […]

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/ 5589 days ago

Choosing Newcastle’s Next Manager: Reviewing The Candidates

With the dust now settling in the wake of Chris Hughton’s shock dismissal as manager of Newcastle United yesterday afternoon, the spotlight is on owner Mike Ashley and his (hopefully) inevitable decision in choosing Hughton’s successor. Even before the announcement yesterday, the rumour mills had already been churning with nearly every available, out of work […]

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/ 5590 days ago

Transfer Buzz: Gallas and Keane to MLS?

With MLS clubs signing up more designated players than ever before, fans should start getting used to European players being linked with moves to America. A pair of Tottenham players, William Gallas and Robbie Keane, have been linked recently with potential moves to the U.S. Gallas, who moved to White Hart Lane on a free […]