ASN: Will Julian Inexperienced Redeem Himself In opposition to Bayern?

The place can you discover one of the best American soccer this weekend—probably the most related video games for followers of the U.S. nationwide workforce? Begin right here, with these 5 matches.

BY

John Godfrey

Posted
September 19, 2014
6:01 PM

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YES, I KNOW THAT Manchester Metropolis hosts Chelsea Sunday at 11am Japanese and there is going to be some engaging soccer on show at the moment. I am additionally conscious that there is fairly good AC Milan – Juventus matchup on Saturday at 2:45pm.

These are nice video games. However this weekly column is not designed to state the apparent and let you know when the large boys are lining up in opposition to each other in HD. The best way I see it, you are sensible sufficient to determine that out all by your lonesome.

No, this recurring characteristic is our try to information you to the 5 finest U.S.-centric soccer matches on any given weekend. When you’re studying this, you are in all probability obsessive about the USA nationwide workforce, and this curated information is designed for you. So let’s get on with it, lets?

Saturday
Hamburg vs. Bayern Munich
9:30am; GolTV
Julian Inexperienced’s new workforce performs host to his former workforce—and all U.S. soccer followers might be hoping that the 19-year-old Tampa native has extra to supply than he confirmed final week in his Bundesliga debut in opposition to Hannover. Inexperienced was subbed off at intermission in that contest, and rightfully so. He regarded nervous and bodily overmatched, however maybe every week of coaching will give him the arrogance he wants to indicate he is prepared for the German prime flight.

Burnley vs. Sunderland
10am, NBC Dwell Additional

Check out the brand new ASN 100. Click on on the “Position” tab. Choose “Forward.” The 19 gamers listed there are the highest U.S.-eligible strikers on the planet, and, at the very least in the intervening time, it is not a very spectacular group. Age points, accidents, poor type, and unsettled membership conditions are plaguing the U.S. striker pool, which is why American followers will all the time be curious to see if Jozy Altidore is lastly going to show issues round. Will he get a begin this weekend and rating a number of in opposition to Burnley? We’ll discover out quickly sufficient.

Columbus vs. New England
7:30pm, MLS Direct Kick
New England has one of the thrilling younger rosters in Main League Soccer, the third playoff spot within the Japanese Convention, and Jermaine Jones kicking ass and taking names. (Sure, we’re speaking to you, Calum Mallace.) Columbus is clinging to the fifth and closing spot within the east and is relying on the spectacular teenager Wil Trapp to assist maintain the workforce above the purple line. Each groups want a outcome, as Philadelphia is in sixth place and would gladly supplant both workforce within the MLS postseason. This one must be intense, and a number of enjoyable.

New York vs. Seattle
7:30pm, NBC Sports activities Community
Clint Dempsey. Thierry Henry. Lamar Neagle. Bradley Wright-Phillips. DeAndre Yedlin. Tim Cahill. Osvaldo Alonso. And, oh yeah, the match has enormous playoff ramifications for the Purple Bulls whereas the Sounders might be hungry for a lead to its pursuit for an MLS Treble.

Sunday
FC Koln vs. Borussia Monchengladbach
11:30am, GolTV

Is Fabian Johnson worthy of his perch atop the ASN 100? Is he actually higher than Michael Bradley and Dempsey and Jones? I believe so, nevertheless it’s as much as him to show it week in, week out. Any likelihood to see him play qualifies as must-see TV for hardcore U.S. soccer followers, and that is why Gladbach makes the record.

That is what I am watching this weekend. What about you?

John Godfrey is the founder and editor in chief of American Soccer Now.