US Players Abroad
Sandy Canetti
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Last week's distribution brought a lot of responses and updates. As usual, I
credit the source for detailed information. I'd also like to thank
SOCCERSCOUT, Mark Crinklaw, Eric Vormelker for their contributions.
Also, can anyone confirm SA's information about Deering, Doyle and Woodring?
There's seems to be some amount of doubt about the present status of these
three players. Ken Gilbert seems to feel that SA was indicating that these
players *had* played in the 1 Bundesliga in the past, not that they were
playing there now. Does everyone else read it that way? Thanks.
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All First Division (Premier in England) except where noted
(|) Indicates change from the last distribution
(*) On loan. Old team is from team
EUROPE
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Belgium
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Jamie Harris F Beershcot FC (2nd div)
Maurice Ligeon FC Brugge youth team
Denmark
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Mike Burns M Viborg* MLS*
England New team Old team
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Premier League
Jimmy Crawford Newcastle United (95- ) Bohemians
|Ian Feuer G West Ham United Salsa (APSL)
| West Ham resisted Peterborough's attempts to sign Iain. He is the second
| string keeper for the Hammers (Source: Colin Morris, Sept. 6, 1995)
Juergen Sommer G Queens Park Rangers Luton Town ( -95)
Sold to QPR by Luton Town for =9C600,000.
| Did not play in 3-0 loss to Sheffield Wednesday on Sunday (Sep. 10)
1st Division
Mike Ammann G Charlton Athletic (1st div)
(Tom Fragala gave me a very good explanation of why it was easier for
Mike Ammann to get a work permit. He says, "The reason marrying an
Italian lets him play/work in England is because Great Britain is a
member of the EC as is Italy and citizens of EC countrie can move
within and work freely in other EC countries. So, either he
qualified as an Italian citizen because his wife is Italian or there
is a special case for spouses of EC citizens. I suspect that he
became a dual US/Italian citizen and then received an Italian passport
which would serve as the necessary papers to allow him to work with no
trouble in England.")
Aaron Cunningham Portsmouth FC (juniors)
John Harkes M Derby County (94- ) Sheffield Wednesday (???-94)
Started in the opening of the 95/96 season (Source: Soccer America,=
August
28, 1995)
| Hit post in Derby 1-2 win at Luton
Kasey Keller G Millwall
In goal to open the 95/96 season (Source: Soccer America, August 28,=
1995)
| Gave up a the only goal seven seconds into the match in a 1-0 loss to
| Barnsley. Kasey had given up only two goals in the previous five=
matches
| (Sep. 10)
John Kerr, Jr. F Millwall
Mike Lapper D Southend* (95- ) MLS*
VfL Wolfsburg (94-95)
Signed on a $240,000 deal, played all 90 minutes in Southend's 4-2=
opening
season loss to Portsmouth (Source: Soccer America, Agust 28, 1995)
2nd Division
Paul Conway M Carlisle United
Son of former Irish International and Oregon St. coach Jimmy Conway=
Played at
Hartwick and in NYC for the Brooklyn Italians. (Source: Soccer America)
Germany
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1st Division
Paul Caligiuri D St. Pauli* (95- ) LA Salsa ( -95)
SC Freiburg
Joined St. Pauli in late July. Made his Hansa Rostock (E. Germany)
debut in 4-2 victory over Munich 1860. SV Meppen*
His performance earned him a spot on the Hamburg SV (German 3rd div)
Bundesliga team of the week. (Source: Hertha Zehlendorf (Ger. 3rd=
div)
Soccer America, August 28, 1995)
Chad Deering M Schalke 04 Kickers Emden ( -95)
Rosenborg Trondheim
Played in 95/96 season opener (Source: Soccer America, August 28, 1995)
Chad Deering was in Trondheim and played for Rosenborg in a training=
match
the summer of 94. It was Rune Bratseth, Rosenborg manager and former=
player
in Werder Bremen, Germany, who invited Deering to Rosenborg for a test
match. The test match was against Manchester City and he played for a=
few
minutes and played a fair game. He did not get a contract and has not=
been
connected since to Rosenborg in any way. None of the people who have
supplied Kjetil with this info knows more about where he is now. =
(Source:
Kjetil Bratbergsengen)
Thomas Dooley D Schalke 04 (95- ) Bayer Leverkeusen (??-95)
Kaiserslautern
Suffered a hairline fracture in his left leg, in his debut. Will be out=
5
weeks (Source: Soccer America, August 28, 1995)
John Doyle D VfB Leipzig Atlanta Ruckus (A-league)
Played in 95/96 season opener Ft. Lauderdale Strikers
(Source: Soccer America, August 28, 1995)
Claudio Reyna M Bayer Leverkeusen (94- ) USSF
Made his debut, entering the game in the 52nd minute in a 2-1 win over=
Hansa
Rostock on the road (Source: Soccer America, August 28, 1995)
Peter Woodring M Hamburg SV Aalborg Boldklub (DEN)
Played in 95/96 season opener (Source: Soccer America, August 28, 1995)
Eric Wynalda F Vfl Bochum Saarbrucken, San Francisco=
Bay
Played in season opener Blackhawks, San Diego=
Nomads
(Source: Soccer America, August 28, 1995)
2nd Division
Brian Bliss M Carl Zeiss Jena (92- Cleveland Crunch (NPSL)
Made his 95-96 debut off the bench in a 3-0 loss to Hertha, Berlin
(Source: Soccer America, August 28, 1995)
Chris Henderson F FSV Frankfurt Seattle Storm (1989)
Joe Max Moore F Nuernburg FC Saarbreucken (94-94)
Ejected after his second yellow card offense in 0-0 draw with=
Unterhacking
(Source: Soccer America, August 28, 1995)
| Twisted his knee in practise and was unavailable for DFB Cup upset of=
Hansa
| Rostock (Source: John Dwyer, from Kicker Sportmagazine, Aug. 28, 1995)
Shawn Petroski KFC Uerdingen (juniors)
(Source: Dan Minkler, from St. Louis Post-Dispatch, July 19, 1995)
3rd Division
Mark Baena M TuS Hoisdorf
Dario Brose M FC Saarbruecken (95- ) St. Brieuc (French 2nd div)
| Excelled in 2-1 overtime loss to Bundesliga club Frankfort in DFB Cup
| (Source: John Dwyer, from Kicker Sportmagazine, Aug. 28, 1995)
Chris Brown Tus Celle Washington Mustangs (USISL)
JoJo Flemister Tus Celle*
Brent Goulet Rot-Weiss Oberhausen Bonner SC (3rd div)
Tennis Borussia (5rd div)
(Source: Ken Gilbert, Aug. 2, 1995)
Ryan Tinsley FC Saarbruecken San Diego Sockers
Judd Willmann Tus Celle*
Brad Wilson FC Saarbruecken Cal State Fullerton
Greece
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Frank Klopas F Apollon Athens AEK Athens
According to Greek newspapers, Frank has signed a 1.5 year contract=
(i.e.
for the remainder of the 1994-95 season, plus the whole of 1995-96),=
with
First Division club Apollon Athens. Apollon (named after the ancient=
god)
are a historic club (since the 20s) but with little means and support. =
They
are usually a mid-table team, with the occasional flirt with relegation=
and
the odd spell in Division Two. They have a tradition of producing good
young players that are usually snapped up by the big clubs. This is
Apollon's main source of income. They play at the Rizoupoli Stadium, in=
the
northern suburbs of Athens. (Source: Costas Tsioras/RSS)
Holland
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Ernie Stewart F Willem II Tilburg
Had a 33rd minute goal in Willem II's 6-0 win over Sparta in first week
action (Source: Dan Heck, Aug. 21, 1995)
Greg Berhalter D FC Zwolle (2nd div)
Dan O' Brien Ajax (juniors)
Ireland
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Nick Broujos G Sligo Rovers Cliftonville FC, No.=
Ireland,
Premier Division (on loan)
Update on American Nick Broujos playing in Rep of Ireland. (2/8/95)
(Information courtesy of Dale Dermott who's wife is Nick's cousin.)
Nick grew up in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, and played his college soccer in=
the
States. An Irish scout/coach spotted him and encouraged him to play in
Ireland, which he did after graduating from college. For the first few
years, he returned during the offseason to play for the Maryland Bays.
Currently living in Sligo (west coast of Ireland), he plays for the=
Sligo
Rovers in the Premier Division of the League of Ireland. During the=
past
ten years, Nick has played for several teams in that league while=
grwoing to
love the Irish lifestyle. Last year, Sligo loaned him out to play for
Cliftonville of the Irish League (Northern Ireland).
In December 1994, Nick "Rambo" Broujos became a dual citizen of the=
United
States and Ireland. And on June 3, he plans to marry his fiancee,=
Fiona,
and continue playing for Sligo while also serving as the club's business
manager.
Scott Garlick G Waterford United
(Source: Wink Cushing and Gary Spain, August 30, 1995)
Italy
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Alexi Lalas D Padova* (94- ) MLS*
| Earned one of his lowest ratings - 5.0 out of 10.0 by Gazzetta dello=
Sporta
| for his role in Padova's 2-0 loss to Napoli on Sunday (Sep. 10)
Scotland
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Steve Pittman D Partick Thistle (94- ) Dundee FC (??-94)
Mike Simpson G Partick Thistle
Bruce Murray F Ayr United (1st div) Atlanta, Stockport County,
Turkey
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|Brad Friedel G Galatasary* Brondby (95)
SOUTH and CENTRAL AMERICA
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Argentina
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Zak Ibsen D San Martin de Tucuman LA Salsa
Saarbruken or Rot-Weiss=
Erfut
Brazil
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Roy Lassiter F Santos* (95- ) Alajuela (Costa Rica,=
92-95)
(Source: Soccer America, August 28, 1995) Turrialba
David Quesada F Saprissa
Shawn Slinsky M Botafogo Vila Nova
El Salvador
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Hugo Perez M FAS Saudi Arabia (93-94)
LA Salsa (94- )
Red Star Paris (French 2nd)
(Source: Soccer America) Oergryte (Sweden)
Waldir Guerra M FAS
Jose Matturo Alianza
(Source: Futbol Mundial/Chris Allen)
Mexico
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Marcelo Balboa D Leon (95- _ USSF
Cle Kooiman D Morelia Cruz Azul
Tab Ramos M Tigres* (95- ) MLS*
Real Betis (1993-1994)
Figueras (1990-1993)
First player to sign with the MLS. Was promptly loaned to Tigres
Of the Mexican first division (Source: AP 1/4/95)
Named MVP of the Melina Mercouri preseason tournament in Athens,Greece
(Source: Soccer America, August 28, 1995)
Mike Sorber M UNAM Pumas* (95- ) USSF
|MLS Bound
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Jeff Agoos D MLS SV Wehen ( -95)
LA Salsa
Is assistant coach at his alma mater, Virginia
Lawrence Lozzano D MLS
|Brian McBride F VfL Wolfsburg ( -95)
| Milwaukee Rampage
| St. Louis University=
(90-93)
Back in the USA
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|Jorge Acosta F NY Fever (USISL 94-95) Deportivo Cali (Colombia)
|Greg Bajek F Imperials (USISL 94-95) Stal Stalowa Wola (Poland=
1st
| two=
years)
Paul Bravo F Monterey Jaquars* MLS*
Dan Calichman DM NY Centaurs J-League (3 years)
Fernando Clavijo D Seattle SeaDogs (CISL)
Named head coach of Seattle
Renato Corsi Ft. Lauderdale Strikers Argentina 2nd div (team=
unknown)
Ben Crawley unknown Tus Celle (3rd div)
John Diffley D Long Island Rough Riders HFC Haarlem (3rd div)
North Jersey Imperials=
(93/94)
Coach of Dominican College, NY
Oscar Dragiucevic D Cleveland Crunch (NPSL) Detroit Neon (CISL),
SC Nordsestedt (4th div)
Gerell Elliot M Sacramento Knights (CISL)SSV Ulm 46 (3rd div) (GER)
Tom Fragala Boston Storm FC Shelbourne (Irish=
Premier
Div)
An honored member of na-soccer
Henri Guttierez M Cleveland Crunch (NPSL) Brest (3rd),
St. Brieuc (2nd div)
Cobi Jones F Coventry City (94-95)
Has lost his work permit because he has failed to appear in at least 75%=
of
Coventry City's matches.
|Gabe Jones Tus Celle
|Greg Kile D Richmond Kickers (USISL) Tus Celle (3rd div) (GER)
|Dominic Kinnear M Seattle Sounders Nexaca
|Jovan Kirovski F Manchester United (juniors)
| Was playing for Manchester United on an educational vise. Was denied a=
work
| permit when Manchester wanted to bring him up to the first team (Source:
| Colin Morris, Sept. 6, 1995)
Tom Lips D NY Fever (USISL 95- ) No. Jersey Imperials=
(USISL/94)
Swiss 1st Division
John Maessner F Conneticut Wolves La Ciotat (5th div)
Mike Masters F Long Island Rough Riders Boston Storm (USISL 1994)
Newbury Town (England=
semi-pro
1993/94)
(Source: Colin Morris, Tom Fragala) Colchester United (England
semi-pro 1991)
Tony Meola G LI RoughRiders (USISL Buffalo Blizzard (NPSL)
95- )
Janus Michalik M NY Centaurs (A-League) Widzew Lodz (Poland 1st=
div)
Dale Mulholland F Everett BigFoot (USISL 95) Seattle Sounders=
(A-League
Lokomotiv Moscow (USSR 2nd=
div.
1990)
Curt Onalfo M Conneticut Wolves MLS*
La Ciotat (5th div)
Jorge Salcedo D LA Salsa (USISL)
Steve Snow F Chicago Power Standard Liege/FC Boom=
(BEL)
Chris Sullivan F SF Bay Diablos (USISL)
Chris is temporarily out of soccer and Hertha BSC Berlin (Ger. 2nd
like our own Tom Fragala, is currently div)
working for a living. Chris is considering Brondby (Danish 1st div)
returning to professional soccer some time FC ETO (Hungarian 1st div)
in the near future. Le Touquet (French 2nd=
div,1988)
(Source: Chris Sullivan)
|Billy Thompson M Hawaii Tsunami (USISL) Pau (France 3rd div)
Peter Vermes F New York Fever* MLS*
In addition to coaching at Rutgers, Vermes freelances at ESPN as
an analyst for Beach Soccer telecasts. (source: Oliver Tse, 4/5/95)
Peter has been loaned to the Fever this summer in while waiting for the=
MLS
to start up.
|Chris Veselke F Charleston (USISL) Lone Stars (USISL)
| Tus Celle (3rd div)
|Roy Wegerle F Coventry City
| Declined a new contract offer from Coventry Blackburn Rovers
| City. Will presumably sign with the MLS Queens Park rangers
|Lyle Yorks D NY Fever (USISL 95) LA Salsa
|Andrew Zorovich Tampa Bay Tus Celle (3rd div)
Players no longer on rosters of last known team and present status is
unknown:
Appleby Tus Celle (3rd div) (GER)
Scott Benedetti F UNAM
Soccer America had reported that Scott was trying out with 1st
division club UAG.
Richard Benigno M Karlsruher SC Amateurs (German 4th div)
Cloutier Hamburg SV (3rd div) (GER)
Geoff Gray M OB Edense Reserve (Denmark)
Mark Lehnert G Hannover 96 (2nd div) (GER)
He was listed in an early 1994 issue of Kicker as a "Sportinvilade",
e.g. retired due to injuries. No details were given and he wasn't=
mentioned
in the 1994-1995 Sonderheft. (Source: Ken Gilbert)
Matthew McKenna M VL Osnabruck (3rd div)=
(GER)
Steve Rammel F Tus Celle (3rd div) (GER)
Kevin Rueda G Carcassonne (France 5th div)
Nelson Vargas AC Milan (juniors)
Chris Ziemer M VfR Soelde (German 4th div)
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