Yanks Abroad

Aron Johannson finally back in training for AZ after ankle & groin surgeries. AJ hasn't played since Ghana.

 

And rightfully so on both accounts.

 

If you want to know why Brek Shea will never realize his full potential, all you have to do is read the first line he was quoted in this article. 'kind of like a full-time job'. Moron was earning 3 million his last year in Dallas and put as much time into his art and hair as he did his football.

http://prosoccertalk.nbcsports.com/...on-klinsmann-birmingham-compares-mls-england/

 

Terrence Boyd and Sacha Kljestan both scored yesterday.

 

A couple of injuries:
Michael Bradley (isn't Canada abroad? ) underwent foot surgery. Apparently he has had foot issues for awhile. As long as there isn't a lingering issue this might fall under the silver linings dept. It's time for Michael to take an extended break, dude has been non-stop for a few years.

Joe Corona broke his foot and likely out until January. Tough luck for one of the younger players who has been getting an opportunity to play for Tijuana and subbed in for the last US friendlies.

 

That's interesting about Bradley. It might explain his relatively poor form in Brazil, although, according to FIFA's experts, he ran his a** off. Hope it went well and that there are no problems with healing and recovery. Foot surgery can be tricky. Things don't always go well in terms of timetables with foot and ankle issues, so I hope he recuperates fully and on time. And he does, indeed, need a break, Joe. I still think he'll be a linchpin for us in Russia in '18.

 

Aron Johannsson finally getting near the pitch, glad to see that AZ has been very careful with him and not rushed his return.

Gooch signs on with Charlton.

 

Well it looks like the US pipeline of Goalkeepers isn't one big happy fraternity as Tim Howard takes a few swipes at Brad Friedel in his book, and Friedel is candid in his response;

http://www.espnfc.us/united-states/...el-tried-to-block-manchester-utd-move-in-2003

 

Apparently, Tim Howard and Brad Friedel are not exchanging holiday cards. As SCJ pointed out.

http://www.espnfc.us/united-states/...el-tried-to-block-manchester-utd-move-in-2003

 

Jozy actually got on the pitch for 30 minutes when Fletcher got hurt....the vertical stripes ain't helping! He looks like he hasn't pushed himself away from the dinner table lately (easily 10-15 lbs more than he should be).

 

Alejandro Bedoya scored a beast of a goal against PSG on Saturday.



Aron Johannsson also scored over the weekend.



But it wasn't all good news as it looks like Terrence Boyd tore his ACL in the same knee that he had the partial tear this summer.

 

Even though he could never find a place on the MNT and looked to be on his way out in August, Sacha Klejsten has worked his way back into the lineup and has been starting and playing the full 90 in Champions League play for Anderlecht.

Has been a pretty bad season for the European based players, so it's nice to see John Brooks progressing; http://www.espnfc.com/hertha-berlin...ed-as-world-class-after-hertha-berlin-victory

 

Brek Shea is leaving this thread and heading to Orlando.
http://prosoccertalk.nbcsports.com/...d-brek-shea-returns-to-mls-with-orlando-city/

 

Aron is hugely important to the next cycle. Glad to see the ankle surgery is behind him and he is picking up where he left off.

 

I almost forgot that we had any Americans abroad (outside of Klinsmann's band of German/Americans).