On this weekly column, ASN’s Brian Sciaretta showcases the highest American tales from overseas: Emerson Hyndman’s debut, Steve Cherundolo’s testimonial, and Combine Diskerud’s purpose are all featured.
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Brian Sciaretta
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August 11, 2014
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HELLO AND GOODBYE—this weekend American followers noticed one in all their most promising younger skills, Emerson Hyndman, make his Fulham debut. In addition they bid farewell to Steve Cherundolo, maybe its finest-ever ambassador in Europe. Listed here are the highest headlines from overseas.
Hyndman raises eyebrows in debut
After incomes substantial taking part in time within the preseason for Fulham, it regarded like Emerson Hyndman was destined to turn out to be a part of Felix Magath’s plans at Craven Cottage. Nonetheless, it was considerably fascinating to see the German head coach identify the 18-year-old Texan to the beginning lineup for Fulham’s opening sport towards Ipswich on Saturday.
Whereas Fulham misplaced 2-1, Hyndman performed a stable match, finishing 59 of 66 passes and exhibiting superb management in central midfield. He earned optimistic evaluations for his efficiency and it appears to be like as if he’s going to be an vital a part of the staff this season.
An American at Fulham? It simply appears proper.
Steve Cherundolo Bids Farewell
Few American gamers obtain a testimonial match in Europe however German membership Hannover granted Steve Cherundolo the glory on Sunday. The Illinois native, 35, performed his complete skilled profession with Hannover, starting in 1994.
The testimonial was held earlier than Hannover’s pleasant towards Lazio, pitting a pair of all-star groups with gamers from Cherundolo’s period in Germany. Cherundolo’s staff received 6-3 with the American scoring two objectives.
Cherundolo is at present pursuing his European teaching licenses whereas working as an assistant coach on Hannover’s U-23 staff.
Diskerud ignites a rally
Combine Diskerud made headlines in the US final week when he reportedly rejected a take care of the Columbus Crew. Nonetheless at Rosenborg, the place he’s within the final 12 months of his contract, the U.S. worldwide will definitely be seeking to impress new suitors.
He helped his trigger over the weekend, scoring a purpose and serving to Rosenborg rally from two objectives all the way down to defeat Begin, 3-2. On his purpose, Diskerud ran onto a nook kick and redirect it with a volley previous the keeper.
Bedoya, Nantes Accumulate Three Factors
Confronted with a ban on signing new gamers, Nantes and its American midfielder, Alejandro Bedoya, have their work lower out for them this season. The squad’s veterans are going to must rise to the event if Nantes intends to keep away from relegation to the French second tier.
To date, so good. Nantes defeated newly promoted Lens 1-0 in its season opener, securing three factors it can absolutely want later within the 12 months. Bedoya earned the beginning and went 88 minutes within the win. He accomplished 28 out of 33 passes and in addition labored arduous defensively to protect the shutout.
Joe Gyau Delivers For Dortmund II
Taking part in within the 3.Liga, Borussia Dortmund has the most effective reserve groups in Germany. That was on show Saturday as Dortmund’s U-23 staff defeated Jahn Regensburg 5-1.
Joe Gyau, 21, opened the scoring for Dortmund within the eighth minute after which added one other within the twenty first minute en path to the lopsided victory. It’s doubtless nonetheless an extended approach to go for Gyau to even be thought of for the primary staff at a robust membership comparable to Dortmund, however the 3.Liga remains to be a comparatively excessive degree for him to earn constant minutes and proceed his improvement.
It’s vital to do not forget that whereas Gyau can play centrally in an attacking place, his skill to play broad might show essential for U.S. Soccer since there’s such scarcity of true wingers within the participant pool lately.
Greg Garza, Left Again
It appears it is solely a matter of time earlier than Greg Garza is known as as much as the US nationwide staff. Given the staff’s troubled historical past on the left again place—the place transformed midfielders and central defenders usually discovered themselves taking part in—U.S. Soccer Federation should be thrilled to see Garza, a
pure left again, declare the beginning position at Membership Tijuana.
With the nomadic Edgar Castillo now taking part in for Atlas, Garza, 22, began on the left and performed 90 minutes in Friday’s scoreless draw with Morelia. Membership Tijuana is winless to this point by 4 video games, however the Liga MX facet has conceded simply 4 objectives in that span.
Ventura Alvarado will get minutes
Central defender Ventura Alvarado, 21, has been closing in on common Liga Mx minutes lately at Membership America and the Arizona native did effectively final season on mortgage to Necaxa.
Now again with Membership America, Alvarado is seeking to earn taking part in time on what ought to be one of the best staff in Mexico. On Saturday, he got here on within the 82nd minute in Membership America’s 2-0 street win over Tigres. Breaking into Membership America’s staff isn’t any small feat so Alvarado is value retaining a detailed eye on within the coming months.
Michael Orozco’s day to neglect
Puebla’s Michael Orozco might be hoping to neglect Saturday’s loss to Cruz Azul shortly as a result of every part that might go improper, did go improper.
Within the first half, the American put Cruz Azul in entrance 1-0 on an personal purpose that might transform the one tally of the sport. Making issues worse, Orozco obtained a straight crimson card within the 59th minute when he raised his arm in a collision and hit a Cruz Azul participant within the head.
Jacobson and Stephens shine
Bob Bradley’s Stabaek staff mounted a powerful comeback on Saturday when it rallied from a two-goal deficit on the street towards Norwegian league leaders Molde, incomes a 2-2 draw.
Each of the staff’s American midfielders had been instrumental in Stabaek’s rally as Michael Stephens scored the primary purpose and Andrew Jacobson, on mortgage from NYCFC, had two assists.
A newly promoted staff, Stabaek’s fundamental purpose is to outlive in Norway’s prime flight. It hasn’t at all times been easy, however Stabaek are at present in ninth place and are 5 factors from security. Jacobson has adjusted shortly into Bradley’s squad and may very well be a distinction maker within the second half of the season.
Brian Sciaretta is an American Soccer Now columnist and an ASN 100 panelist. Comply with him on Twitter.
