Philadelphia's own Chris Albright has been ruled out for the summer with a torn hamstring, further diminishing a dilapidated Los Angeles squad. Not looking good for the Philadelphians, Bobby Convey and Albright are injured. Now Dan Gargan, Colorado Rapids fullback, has to carry the Philly torch of representation.
Real Salt Lake are expected to announce a major player signing this coming week. Everyone's bets are on Kasey Keller who has been told that a new contract is not happening at Borussia M'gladbach. His year was so-so as a strong start led to a dismal finish and a relegation battle.
According to Yanks Abroad, a host of suitors are keeping an eye out for American winger DaMarcus Beasley. Glasgow Rangers, Claudio Reyna's old club, appear to be first on the list. Beasley was not picked up by Manchester City after a semi-successful loan period and his time at home club PSV Eindhoven has, barring a coaching switch/nasty injuries to starting right or left wingers, come to a close.
On October 14th and October 17th, 2007, the US Men's National Team will head on over to Europe to take on some decent opponents in Switzerland and the Spanish region Catalonia (which Barcelona is in). Switzerland is a formidable opponent as we have yet to beat them (0-3-3 all time) and Catalonia will be interesting. As it is not a FIFA team, they field players of Catalonian descent. Stars like Albert Luque (the Newcastle dud), Pepe Reina (the Liverpool hero), and Raul Tamudo (the Barca killer) have suited up for Catalonia. Many wonder why we couldn't get better opponents...you can thank Euro 2008 qualifying for that.
Heavily coveted wonderkid Gareth Bale, who plays for Southampton of the English Championship, has solidified a $20mm dollar move to the Tottenham Hotspur. If Southampton hadn't botched the Championship promotion playoffs, it could have (but probably not) been different. The other strong suitor was Manchester United who failed to play hard this early in the game. Alex Ferguson had stated, however, that Bale was on his list to bring in. Maybe he's not too worried as he looks to pry either Hotspur godsend Dimitar Berbatov or out-of-favor Jermain Defoe away from White Hart Lane.
Former Leeds United and Celtic goalscorer (although his account has all but dried up nowadays) Chris Sutton might wind up in the Championship next season with Norwich City where he spent several years at almost 15 years ago.
David Beckham has been recalled by Steve McClaren to the England national team to face Brazil in an international friendly and Estonia in a Euro 2008 qualifier. The 'prodigal son's' return to England's line-up is bittersweet for Galaxy and American soccer fans as possible absences could bite into the AEG/Galaxy/MLS investment. Alexi Lalas has already issued a response...
Former Aston Villan J'Lloyd Samuel has been picked up on free transfer by the Bolton Wanderers. After several years of contribution, Samuel was left out consistently of the Aston Villa squad last year. His imminent contract expiration was supposed to spark a tiny transfer war, but Bolton got their man rather easily.
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