USA Soccer Report – Death of a Legend
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Death of a US Soccer Legend
American soccer lost a bit of its history last week with the passing of Harry Keough, a member of the US National Team side that shocked England in the 1950 World Cup. The defender spearheaded a back line that held the English side scoreless in what is still considered one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history.
Keough also played club soccer in his native Saint Louis and then went on to a distinguished coaching career, including a stint from 1967-1982 as coach of Saint Louis University, where he brought the school 5 NCAA titles.
Coming to America
Arsene Wenger has given up on the idea of trying to extend Thiery Henry’s loan from MLS, so the striker will be returning to the Red Bulls on schedule after this week’s Champion’s League match against AC Milan.
Landon Donovan will also be heading back to the US to rejoin the Galaxy after another successful stint at Everton, where he has contributed six assists in nine matches and solidified his status as a fan favorite. His assist in the Toffees’ win over Chelsea last weekend — a needle-threading pass that set up a goal by Argentine forward Denis Stracqualursi — was world-class.
MLS.com is reporting that Tottenham winger David Bentley is seeking a loan transfer to an unnamed MLS side to help in his comeback from an October knee injury.
Signings
All-star defender Chris Albright has signed with the Philadelphia Union. It is the fifth MLS team for the national team veteran.
The San Jose Earthquakes have locked down two-time scoring champ Chris Wondolowski to a new contract.
Goal of the Week
As those of us who have Fulham’s Clint Dempsey on our fantasy teams know all too well, this was actually ruled an own goal. Regardless, it is one of Clint’s better efforts:
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February 14, 2012 4:38 am
