Michael Bradley

Looks like Michael is improving his offensive game.

Last season, in 21 Eredivisie, 3 EUFA cup and 1 Netherlands Cup game appearances, he scored no goals.

This season he has scored twice in 5 Eredivisie games (a decent strike rate for a midfielder) and twice in his one UEFA Cup game.

 

I am excited to see Bradley's growth running up to the 2010 WC. He looks very impressive for his age, and should only get better given the right environment.

 

The Bradley - Feilhaber combo in the middle looks great for the future.

 

No doubt. Michael Bradley is becoming one of my favorite USMNT players. The guy plays hard and has lots of skill. I loved watching him tangle with (and at times, shut down) the mighty Ronaldinho!

 

Yeah, Bradley is one of my favs too - an exciting player to watch. He's a very smart player also; other than he seems to make stupid fouls late in the game. Wish I could watch him play more. Hopefully, he'll be in the prem soon. What does everyone think of his father?

 

I wish he hadn't sucked as coach of the Metrostars/Red Bulls, but he'd doing pretty well for the USMNT so far. Won the only tournament we entered and seriously tried to win.

 

EVERYONE has and would have sucked as coach of the Mutts. It's the change of ownership AND Bruce Arena, combined!

 

I agree, Bradley is going to be a good one. He and Dempsey play hard.

 

Bradley Hat trick!

I just noticed this one,

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story ... 61&cc=5901

Three goals from a midfielder! I'm impressed. Our midfield look like pure crap on Saturday how bout we forget about Parkhurst and bring in Bradley.

edit; looking at the Herrenveen website it appears he's already got seven goals in 16 games played in all competitions this year

 

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Thanks for the update Spencer. Great news, hope I can find video of the goals somewhere.

 

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He's definitely a tireless worker in midfield...a real ball winner. I think if his Daddy turned him loose a little more like his club team does he'd also be a good box to box midfielder. Either way, I love him in the Red, White and Blue. It'd be nice to see him in the Black and White too!

 

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He should stay on Fulham's radar. I don't know if he is quite ready for the EPL. If he comes, I want him to be able to get quality minutes. He desn't need a Feilhaber situation. We do have a void in central mid.

 

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It is good to see him doing well.

 

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2 more goals yesterday gives him 15 in all competitions, which is a record for an American overseas. He is going to be one of the best players the U.S. has ever seen.

 

I read that too; I believe Beasley had the record previously. It's fantastic. I have to think that it wont be long before he's playing in the EPL and we can watch him on a regular basis.

 

I've been hearing Blackburn and Everton has shown alot of intrest, I think if Bradley holds out until the Summer he could get a top 5 EPL or La Liga team to bite. I saw an interview of a Heerenveen player and he said Bradley was the best player in Holland by far.

 

Wow, that's pretty high praise considering some really good players come out of the Dutch leagues.

 

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/footbal ... efault.stm

Everton are keen to sign United States midfielder Michael Bradley for about £3m. (News of the World)