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Bob Bradley Has Norway’s Stabaek in Third Place
The previous United States nationwide crew head coach moved from Africa to the sting of the Arctic Circle, however the change of surroundings appears to be suiting him, and Stabaek, simply superb.
BY
Brian Sciaretta
Posted
Might 21, 2014
11:08 PM
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WHEN BOB BRADLEY took on the teaching function at Stabaek in January of this yr, the newly promoted membership was looking for a method to revitalize its troubled previous. Many supporters had been skeptical of bringing in an American coach, however these naysayers have been silenced in the meanwhile.
Via 10 video games this season, Stabaek sits in third place in Norway’s Tippeligaen and the membership is using a three-game successful streak, together with victories over league title contenders Stromgodset and Rosenborg.
Bradley’s choice to signal American midfielder Michael Stephens can also be trying higher and higher. The 25-year-old Stephens, previously with the Los Angeles Galaxy, has been very productive throughout the three-game successful streak, producing highlight-reel assists in each the Rosenborg match…
…and the victory over Stromgodset.
We wrote about Bradley’s transfer to Norway earlier this yr, and advised the story of Stabaek’s huge turnaround. It appears to be like like there’s an actual momentum creating between the coach and the membership.
What do you consider the Bradley/Stephens mixture in Norway? Share your ideas under.
