Charles Renken
Charles Renken made news when Arsene Wenger revealed his interest on the 14 year old American kid. Yes Renken is still 14. Usually, football managers sign youngsters from other clubs at age 17. Charles Renken has been likened to fellow American Freddie Adu who also came to football limelight when the latter became a professional […]
Jozy Altidore did not play against Manchester United
Jozy Altidore was not in the substitute bench nor in the lineup for Villareal in their recent Champions League clash against Manchester United at the Old Tafford.
The game ended in a draw 0-0.
The next game would in Spain in the next two weeks.
Jozy Altidore scores a hat trick for Villareal
It was just a friendly though. Two goals in the first half and one in the second to wrap up his “hat trick”. Villareal won 7-1 against San Rafael, a semi-pro football club. I could not find any information about this San Rafael.
Jozy Altidore joined Villareal last June 2008 in a 10 million US dollar […]
Jozy Altidore
Former MLS Superdraft 17th overall pick by New York Red Bulls is now playing for Villareal CF in Spain. On June 2008 Villareal bought Altidore for €6.4 million, a record transfer fee for an American football player.
Real Madrid was first reported interested in signing the kid. According to rumors he turned it down because Jozy […]
Freddie Adu Suspended
Freddie Adu will not be able to play against Nigeria in US men’s last group game. A tie would mean they will advance to the next round. A defeat would send them home.
Adu incurred his booking in the 78th minute in their game against Netherlands. Although he was the key player in the first half […]
Felipe Caicedo of Machester City
Felipe Caicedo is an Ecuadorian striker, who currently plays for Manchester City of the English Premier League. His Former club was FC Basel where he had 12 goals in 46 appearances.
He may end up in another club in two to three years time since there are far better strikers than him in the first team.
Quick […]
Jorge Flores of Chivas USA
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Jorge Flores is a Mexican American. He was born on September 16, 1989 in Anaheim, but grow up in Mexico.
His chance to play in the Major Soccer League was through a reality television show entitled “Sueño MLS: Chivas USA Wants You!” He emerged as the lone winner beating other 2,000 applicants.
He currently […]
Freddy Adu on Loan to Monaco
Benfica, Adu’s first club outside of the US sent him to Monaco on loan for the rest of the season.
Monaco is a mid table team in the French league. It finished 12th place in its last campaign. They have the option to buy Adu.
The 19 year old is not part of the new coach Quique […]
