Yanks Abroad - Page 45

Ponchagy-Mex · 04-07-2009, 03:39 AM

Edgar Castillo is fast but lacks alot in ball control plus he tends to say stupid comments..He couldn't shine at Club America now at Tigres he will try to save them from relegation.

Matieo10 · 04-07-2009, 03:40 AM

I almost forgot Eddie Johnson existed

he hasn't made as many waves in recent times as Jozi though, no?

BMxJoga · 04-07-2009, 03:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Ponchagy-Mex

Edgar Castillo is fast but lacks alot in ball control plus he tends to say stupid comments..He couldn't shine at Club America now at Tigres he will try to save them from relegation.

As a Left back I do not think he has to save them form relegation lol

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Originally Posted by Matieo10

I almost forgot Eddie Johnson existed

he hasn't made as many waves in recent times as Jozi though, no?

He had a bit of a slump, hopefully he gets back on form.

DirectFX · 06-07-2009, 06:43 PM

Never heard of this guy but looks like his dream came true playing in Europe from USA lower tier team
Toffees to confirm Peterlin signing - FOX Sports on MSN

Scuba Steve · 06-07-2009, 06:53 PM

Yeah, this story first broke a couple of months ago, and caused some people to become upset at the system.

He is only signing for the reserves, so doubtful that he will ever see the field (or even make the bench) for the first team this season.

redbullnewyork · 06-07-2009, 06:54 PM

Report: Real Madrid eyeing Onyewu

Oguchi Onyewu has apparently caught the eye of none other than mega-million-spending club Real Madrid, who could land the U.S. defender if its bid for Liverpool defender Alvaro Arbeloa falls through.

That's what Spanish website Mundo Deportivo is claiming in a report released today. The report suggests that Real Madrid would sign Onyewu, at least in part, as part of a plan to make headway in the United States and establilalalala as one of the most popular clubs in this country.

It is the silly season though, so reports from foreign websites must always be taken with a grain of salt. In general, Spanish newspaper Marca is the top source for Real Madrid news and the paper's website has nothing on any Onyewu interest.

Also, the Deportivo report suggests that Onyewu would be an alternative to Arbeloa, a fullback by trade (though someone who can play centerback badly if needed). The story also suggest that Onyewu can play as a central defender and as a fullback. Listen folks, Onyewu is a beast in the air and a solid centerback, but he would get torched like a fried turkey if he played right back in La Liga.

Could Real Madrid use Onyewu? Absolutely. To date, the club has only added Raul Albiol to a defense that lost Fabio Cannavaro and came into the summer needing reinforcements. Onyewu would provide a solid option, though there are some questions about whether Onyewu's distribution out of the back would be good enough for a team that plays like Real Madrid. Also, the idea that Real Madrid would want an American player to make inroads in the United States makes perfect sense.

Real Madrid joins Fiorentina, Palermo and Ajax as the four teams most recently mentioned as contenders for Onyewu's services, with Fenerbahce appearing to have faded from the picture.

What do you think of Onyewu possibly going to Real Madrid? Love the idea? Worry about his playing time in a World Cup year? Would you rather see him in Italy?

Share your thoughts below.

dena · 06-07-2009, 07:03 PM

The fact that MARCA hasnt reported it yet makes me think this is fake (or at least not that credible), if he is played anywhere other than CB he will get rocked by the wingers in La Liga, and since he would be 3rd/4th choice at Madrid I don't think he should go.

I prefer Fiorentina or Ajax.

Scuba Steve · 06-07-2009, 07:05 PM

No, he would probably have limited chances. Although, Albiol plays a bit of defensive midfielder as well, doesn't he?

Anyways, I don't think he will end up there.

M1ZZ0U · 06-07-2009, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by redbullnewyork

Share your thoughts below.

Provide a link & I'll shall do so.

dena · 06-07-2009, 07:10 PM

Soccer By Ives: Report: Real Madrid eyeing Onyewu

There you go, barajama (sp) an Ajax supporter, said he was 70% sure that they would snatch up Gooch in the summer transfer thread, I hope he goes there.

M1ZZ0U · 06-07-2009, 07:13 PM

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In general, Spanish newspaper Marca is the top source for Real Madrid news and the paper's website has nothing on any Onyewu interest.

Also, the Deportivo report suggests that Onyewu would be an alternative to Arbeloa, a fullback by trade (though someone who can play centerback badly if needed).

Non-story from what I can read.

Scuba Steve · 06-07-2009, 11:11 PM

We are kind of getting an addition to the Yanks Abroad here. Yura Movsisyan (whose contract runs out after this season) has agreed to sign with Randers in Denmark.

Although he has not claimed a national team he would play for, we will keep him in our tabs for now.

BMxJoga · 07-07-2009, 02:29 AM

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Originally Posted by hokiegooner

We are kind of getting an addition to the Yanks Abroad here. Yura Movsisyan (whose contract runs out after this season) has agreed to sign with Randers in Denmark.

Although he has not claimed a national team he would play for, we will keep him in our tabs for now.

Well it is the U.S. or Azerbaijan if I am not mistaken.

Vidic_is_hard · 07-07-2009, 12:18 PM

Onyewu signs for AC Milan.

Scuba Steve · 07-07-2009, 12:23 PM

He would be the first American to play in Serie A since Alexi Lalas back in the 90's.

wizia · 07-07-2009, 12:57 PM

El Milan ficha a Onyewu - MARCA.com

TattonG4 · 07-07-2009, 12:57 PM

I think it is amazing that Milan is interested in him, but, do you think he will get enough playing time?

Scuba Steve · 07-07-2009, 01:00 PM

Well, I think he will start out as the third or fourth option, but I do believe he should get enough playing time, assuming he stays healthy, and performs well enough.

Quite a surprise to me though. This signing has come from nowhere! Milan were never mentioned with the other possible destinations.

wizia · 07-07-2009, 01:03 PM

He did great against spain. he's got body just need some time

DeacsWF · 07-07-2009, 03:36 PM

Wow, this is quite unbelievable. Is this the first time an American has been at a legit top 4 club? I think he will do very well because Nesta could get injured again and now that Maldini has left and their other backs are getting older, he has a good chance of making an impact. If he has a couple good starts, he can secure a role, I think he is better than Bonera, their second choice, anyway.

EDIT: Oh yeah...forgot about Thiago Silva...

Scuba Steve · 07-07-2009, 03:47 PM

Well, Friedel was at Liverpool before, and Howard at Manchester United. But Onyewu would be the first positional player I believe.

dena · 07-07-2009, 04:03 PM

That's incredible, Onyewu is a rossoneri, congratulations!!!!

Do us proud Gooch! Only the second American to play in the Serie A

thuda1991 · 07-07-2009, 05:16 PM

Everton just signed Anton Peterlin from Ventura County Fusion. He has impressed on a trail.

M1ZZ0U · 07-07-2009, 05:19 PM

Was watching ESPN when I saw the " Developing Story " of Gooch signing with AC Milan.

Wow. Well done, big guy, well done!

mymoonrobinho · 07-07-2009, 05:25 PM

this is fantastic news for gooch and for the nats

i hope he gets enough pt, with nesta constantly injured i think he has a shot. hes better than bonera and kaladze and i dont know how good thiago silva is but i dont think its outrageous to say gooch coul dbe better than him as well

04-07-2009, 03:40 AM	#1102 (permalink)
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06-07-2009, 06:43 PM	#1104 (permalink)
DirectFX Forum Guru Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: USA Posts: 1,070	Never heard of this guy but looks like his dream came true playing in Europe from USA lower tier team Toffees to confirm Peterlin signing - FOX Sports on MSN __________________

06-07-2009, 06:53 PM	#1105 (permalink)
Scuba Steve EA Veteran Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Manassas, VA Favorite Teams: DC United, United States Age: 22 Gender: Male Posts: 17,394	Yeah, this story first broke a couple of months ago, and caused some people to become upset at the system. He is only signing for the reserves, so doubtful that he will ever see the field (or even make the bench) for the first team this season. __________________ "Has there ever been another MLS player to combine heart, skill, leadership, toughness, smarts and an outgoing personality like Ben Olsen?" -- Ives

06-07-2009, 07:03 PM	#1107 (permalink)
dena EA Veteran Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New York City Age: 20 Gender: Male Posts: 11,772 Blog Entries: 1	The fact that MARCA hasnt reported it yet makes me think this is fake (or at least not that credible), if he is played anywhere other than CB he will get rocked by the wingers in La Liga, and since he would be 3rd/4th choice at Madrid I don't think he should go. I prefer Fiorentina or Ajax. __________________ Last edited by dena; 06-07-2009 at 07:06 PM..

06-07-2009, 07:05 PM	#1108 (permalink)
Scuba Steve EA Veteran Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Manassas, VA Favorite Teams: DC United, United States Age: 22 Gender: Male Posts: 17,394	No, he would probably have limited chances. Although, Albiol plays a bit of defensive midfielder as well, doesn't he? Anyways, I don't think he will end up there. __________________ "Has there ever been another MLS player to combine heart, skill, leadership, toughness, smarts and an outgoing personality like Ben Olsen?" -- Ives

04-07-2009, 03:39 AM	#1101 (permalink)
Ponchagy-Mex Rookie Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Gender: Male Posts: 493	Edgar Castillo is fast but lacks alot in ball control plus he tends to say stupid comments..He couldn't shine at Club America now at Tigres he will try to save them from relegation.

06-07-2009, 06:54 PM	#1106 (permalink)
redbullnewyork Rookie Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 127	Report: Real Madrid eyeing Onyewu Oguchi Onyewu has apparently caught the eye of none other than mega-million-spending club Real Madrid, who could land the U.S. defender if its bid for Liverpool defender Alvaro Arbeloa falls through. That's what Spanish website Mundo Deportivo is claiming in a report released today. The report suggests that Real Madrid would sign Onyewu, at least in part, as part of a plan to make headway in the United States and establilalalala as one of the most popular clubs in this country. It is the silly season though, so reports from foreign websites must always be taken with a grain of salt. In general, Spanish newspaper Marca is the top source for Real Madrid news and the paper's website has nothing on any Onyewu interest. Also, the Deportivo report suggests that Onyewu would be an alternative to Arbeloa, a fullback by trade (though someone who can play centerback badly if needed). The story also suggest that Onyewu can play as a central defender and as a fullback. Listen folks, Onyewu is a beast in the air and a solid centerback, but he would get torched like a fried turkey if he played right back in La Liga. Could Real Madrid use Onyewu? Absolutely. To date, the club has only added Raul Albiol to a defense that lost Fabio Cannavaro and came into the summer needing reinforcements. Onyewu would provide a solid option, though there are some questions about whether Onyewu's distribution out of the back would be good enough for a team that plays like Real Madrid. Also, the idea that Real Madrid would want an American player to make inroads in the United States makes perfect sense. Real Madrid joins Fiorentina, Palermo and Ajax as the four teams most recently mentioned as contenders for Onyewu's services, with Fenerbahce appearing to have faded from the picture. What do you think of Onyewu possibly going to Real Madrid? Love the idea? Worry about his playing time in a World Cup year? Would you rather see him in Italy? Share your thoughts below.

06-07-2009, 07:10 PM	#1110 (permalink)
dena EA Veteran Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New York City Age: 20 Gender: Male Posts: 11,772 Blog Entries: 1	Soccer By Ives: Report: Real Madrid eyeing Onyewu There you go, barajama (sp) an Ajax supporter, said he was 70% sure that they would snatch up Gooch in the summer transfer thread, I hope he goes there. __________________

06-07-2009, 11:11 PM	#1112 (permalink)
Scuba Steve EA Veteran Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Manassas, VA Favorite Teams: DC United, United States Age: 22 Gender: Male Posts: 17,394	We are kind of getting an addition to the Yanks Abroad here. Yura Movsisyan (whose contract runs out after this season) has agreed to sign with Randers in Denmark. Although he has not claimed a national team he would play for, we will keep him in our tabs for now. __________________ "Has there ever been another MLS player to combine heart, skill, leadership, toughness, smarts and an outgoing personality like Ben Olsen?" -- Ives

07-07-2009, 12:18 PM	#1114 (permalink)
Vidic_is_hard Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 7	Onyewu signs for AC Milan.

07-07-2009, 12:23 PM	#1115 (permalink)
Scuba Steve EA Veteran Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Manassas, VA Favorite Teams: DC United, United States Age: 22 Gender: Male Posts: 17,394	He would be the first American to play in Serie A since Alexi Lalas back in the 90's. __________________ "Has there ever been another MLS player to combine heart, skill, leadership, toughness, smarts and an outgoing personality like Ben Olsen?" -- Ives

07-07-2009, 12:57 PM	#1116 (permalink)
wizia Rookie Join Date: May 2009 Location: spain Posts: 109	El Milan ficha a Onyewu - MARCA.com __________________

07-07-2009, 12:57 PM	#1117 (permalink)
TattonG4 Rookie Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arkansas Age: 23 Posts: 124	I think it is amazing that Milan is interested in him, but, do you think he will get enough playing time?

07-07-2009, 01:00 PM	#1118 (permalink)
Scuba Steve EA Veteran Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Manassas, VA Favorite Teams: DC United, United States Age: 22 Gender: Male Posts: 17,394	Well, I think he will start out as the third or fourth option, but I do believe he should get enough playing time, assuming he stays healthy, and performs well enough. Quite a surprise to me though. This signing has come from nowhere! Milan were never mentioned with the other possible destinations. __________________ "Has there ever been another MLS player to combine heart, skill, leadership, toughness, smarts and an outgoing personality like Ben Olsen?" -- Ives

07-07-2009, 01:03 PM	#1119 (permalink)
wizia Rookie Join Date: May 2009 Location: spain Posts: 109	He did great against spain. he's got body just need some time __________________

07-07-2009, 03:36 PM	#1120 (permalink)
DeacsWF Elite Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Winston Salem, NC Teams: United States of America, Seattle Sounders, Wake Forest, THFC Gender: Male Posts: 5,884	Wow, this is quite unbelievable. Is this the first time an American has been at a legit top 4 club? I think he will do very well because Nesta could get injured again and now that Maldini has left and their other backs are getting older, he has a good chance of making an impact. If he has a couple good starts, he can secure a role, I think he is better than Bonera, their second choice, anyway. EDIT: Oh yeah...forgot about Thiago Silva... __________________ Last edited by DeacsWF; 07-07-2009 at 03:38 PM..

07-07-2009, 03:47 PM	#1121 (permalink)
Scuba Steve EA Veteran Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Manassas, VA Favorite Teams: DC United, United States Age: 22 Gender: Male Posts: 17,394	Well, Friedel was at Liverpool before, and Howard at Manchester United. But Onyewu would be the first positional player I believe. __________________ "Has there ever been another MLS player to combine heart, skill, leadership, toughness, smarts and an outgoing personality like Ben Olsen?" -- Ives

07-07-2009, 04:03 PM	#1122 (permalink)
dena EA Veteran Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New York City Age: 20 Gender: Male Posts: 11,772 Blog Entries: 1	That's incredible, Onyewu is a rossoneri, congratulations!!!! Do us proud Gooch! Only the second American to play in the Serie A __________________

07-07-2009, 05:19 PM	#1124 (permalink)
M1ZZ0U Forum Junkie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Second City Posts: 3,990	Was watching ESPN when I saw the " Developing Story " of Gooch signing with AC Milan. Wow. Well done, big guy, well done! __________________

07-07-2009, 05:25 PM	#1125 (permalink)
mymoonrobinho Banned Join Date: May 2009 Location: Atlanta GA Age: 24 Gender: Male Posts: 134	this is fantastic news for gooch and for the nats i hope he gets enough pt, with nesta constantly injured i think he has a shot. hes better than bonera and kaladze and i dont know how good thiago silva is but i dont think its outrageous to say gooch coul dbe better than him as well