US Men's National Team (15 Viewers)

[NewlyRetired]

Update:

Updating Balogun and Adams rumors

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OFFICIAL
Weah - To Juventus
Pepi - To PSV
Aaronson - To Union Berlin (on loan)
Pulisic - To Milan
Jedi - re-signed with Fulham to 2028
Bello - To LASK
Che - To Brondby
Reynolds - To Westerloo
EPB - To Panathinaikos
Trusty - To Sheffield United
Musah - To Milan
Haji - To Coventry City
Konrad - To Eibar (on loan)
Turner - To Nottingham Forest
Slonina - To K.A.S. Eupen (on loan)
Tillman - To PSV (on loan)
Hoppe - To SJ (on loan)
Gomez - To Mirandes (on loan)

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RUMOR
Balogun - Monaco still engaged, Spurs interested, Inter are out
Dest - Barca said to now be willing to loan or sell Dest instead of buying him out.
Cannon - Rayo Vallecano and FC Koln
Cowell - Bologna has made an offer. SJ also talking to other, unnamed, teams
Adams - Bournemouth has reportedly trigged the release clause. BHA also linked, as well as Liverpool
Jesus - Rumor about Cadiz

 

[El Floppo]

wasn't BHA still interested in Adams? and didnt' they also trigger the release clause a bit ago? I'd rather see him there

 

[NewlyRetired]

wasn't BHA still interested in Adams? and didnt' they also trigger the release clause a bit ago? I'd rather see him there

yes. I think I saw that link with in the last couple of days. I will add to the rumors

 

[prefontaine]

It will be another season long relegation battle......

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Fabrizio Romano
@FabrizioRomano

Bournemouth have followed Chelsea in triggering Tyler Adams’ release clause for £20m
Club now optimistic to get deal done as player is keen on the move at this stage.

BHA would be better but people are sleeping on Bournemouth. They've done excellent business this offseason including pulling the manager from Rayo Vallecano (Andoni Iraola who played for NYCFC). I think they'll be safe right now and adding a guy like Adams and they're probably safely midtable.

 

[prefontaine]

Tessman starting for Venezia.

Busio not starting for Venezia.

Not surprising as their surge last season coincided with Tessman's elevation to starter. Tessmann may move this window though so maybe it will open up a spot for Busio.

 

[Poke_4_Life]

AS Monaco and Arsenal are in ADVANCED negotiations over the signing of Folarin Balogun. Monaco’s improved offer, which will be submitted this week, is expected to reach close to £50M after add-ons. Both clubs are confident a deal will be wrapped up soon.

Also on X.

 

[NewlyRetired]

AS Monaco and Arsenal are in ADVANCED negotiations over the signing of Folarin Balogun. Monaco’s improved offer, which will be submitted this week, is expected to reach close to £50M after add-ons. Both clubs are confident a deal will be wrapped up soon.

Also on X.

That would be close to 58m Euros. Monaco's record buy before this was 45M Euros....

Well they obviously liked what they saw last season I guess and they probably figure at his age they can make some of it back if he is a bust, and make a profit if he continues to score at the pace he did last season.

 

[El Floppo]

Hammers in the balogun running as well.

 

[El Floppo]

Milan's first game is this Monday vs Bologna.

Musah will be serving a red card suspension from the red he took in the last game of last season with Valencia (subbing in late in their relegation battle game)

 

[Poke_4_Life]

Cade Cowell reportedly agreed personal terms with Bologna. X link.

Cade #Cowell (born in 2003) is one step away to #Bologna from #SanJosèEarthquarkes. Agreed personal terms for a contract until 2027.

 

[gianmarco]

wasn't BHA still interested in Adams? and didnt' they also trigger the release clause a bit ago? I'd rather see him there

yes. I think I saw that link with in the last couple of days. I will add to the rumors

Reading Liverpool also interested since they missed out on Caicedo and Lavia.

Maybe wishful thinking, but I think he would actually get a lot of minutes there since it's a position where they could really use help.

 

[El Floppo]

wasn't BHA still interested in Adams? and didnt' they also trigger the release clause a bit ago? I'd rather see him there

yes. I think I saw that link with in the last couple of days. I will add to the rumors

Reading Liverpool also interested since they missed out on Caicedo and Lavia.

Maybe wishful thinking, but I think he would actually get a lot of minutes there since it's a position where they could really use help.

saw that too.

this kid appears to be the next MF domino to drop before anything happens with Adams (hopefully there aren't more rated above him)...

Brighton are in discussions over a £15m deal for Lille's 19-year-old midfielder Carlos Baleba having already agreed personal terms as they look to fill the void left by Moises Caicedo's move to Chelsea. (Fabrizio Romano)

Liverpool, Newcastle United, AC Milan and Juventus are among the clubs who have also been on been on Baleba's trail. (Mail)

 

[NewlyRetired]

Pepi on bench for PSV today in a Champions League qualifier. Tillman did not dress today.

 

[El Floppo]

Pepi on bench for PSV today in a Champions League qualifier. Tillman did not dress today.

Pepi off the bench with a goal to make it 3-1

eta: on a PK... cool that they're giving him those, even as a sub.

 

[NewlyRetired]

Pepi on bench for PSV today in a Champions League qualifier. Tillman did not dress today.

Pepi off the bench with a goal to make it 3-1

eta: on a PK... cool that they're giving him those, even as a sub.

what a terrible way to give away a PK. Pepi played the entire second half today.

Video - d578b7dd

Video was uploaded to Streamin.me on Aug 16, 2023.

streamin.me

 

[NewlyRetired]

With the win, PSV advances to the last qualifying round, vs Rangers.

Winner of the game against Rangers gets into the UCL group stage, loser goes to Europa League Group stage so no matter what, plenty of Euro ball to go for PSV.

 

[El Floppo]

and ironical... Tillman and PSV play Rangers in the next CL playoff

 

[El Floppo]

Pepi on bench for PSV today in a Champions League qualifier. Tillman did not dress today.

Pepi off the bench with a goal to make it 3-1

eta: on a PK... cool that they're giving him those, even as a sub.

what a terrible way to give away a PK

Video - d578b7dd

Video was uploaded to Streamin.me on Aug 16, 2023.

streamin.me

just should never be called a PK

 

[El Floppo]

and I get why it was... just saying I don't like it. the guy knew nothing about it.

 

[NewlyRetired]

and I get why it was... just saying I don't like it. the guy knew nothing about it.

I thought that at first too but when I rewatched it, he did turn his head to find the ball (which he must have done too late).

 

[NewlyRetired]

and ironical... Tillman and PSV play Rangers in the next CL playoff

I was wondering why Tillman did not dress. Did he join too late to be considered registered for this part of the UCL? I think they register a squad again for the group stage.

 

[NewlyRetired]

Miami is running so good even Yedlin got an assist

Philadelphia 1 - [4] Inter Miami - David Ruiz 84

dubz.co

 

[NewlyRetired]

Zimm wins a massive header that directly leads to the opening goal of the game in the semi finals: Nashville vs Monterrey

1-0 now in the 75th minute

 

[NewlyRetired]

Zimm wins a massive header that directly leads to the opening goal of the game in the semi finals: Nashville vs Monterrey

1-0 now in the 75th minute

Zimm vs Messi in the final now

 

[NewlyRetired]

come on, this feels close

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Dobbo

@Dobbo0107

Understand Monaco have launched their second bid for Balogun worth just under €50m inc add ons. Arsenal likely to push for slightly more, but clubs are very close in valuations now. Balogun is open to the move and all parties working to get a deal done soon

 

[El Floppo]

wasn't BHA still interested in Adams? and didnt' they also trigger the release clause a bit ago? I'd rather see him there

yes. I think I saw that link with in the last couple of days. I will add to the rumors

Reading Liverpool also interested since they missed out on Caicedo and Lavia.

Maybe wishful thinking, but I think he would actually get a lot of minutes there since it's a position where they could really use help.

saw that too.

this kid appears to be the next MF domino to drop before anything happens with Adams (hopefully there aren't more rated above him)...

Brighton are in discussions over a £15m deal for Lille's 19-year-old midfielder Carlos Baleba having already agreed personal terms as they look to fill the void left by Moises Caicedo's move to Chelsea. (Fabrizio Romano)

Liverpool, Newcastle United, AC Milan and Juventus are among the clubs who have also been on been on Baleba's trail. (Mail)

per BBC this afternoon (Adams must be one of the six. I mean... has to be, right?)

Liverpool are considering as many as six defensive midfield targets, including Fulham and Portugal international Joao Palhinha, 28, and Crystal Palace and Mali midfielder Cheick Doucoure, 23. (Mail)

 

[El Floppo]

come on, this feels close

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Dobbo
@Dobbo0107

Understand Monaco have launched their second bid for Balogun worth just under €50m inc add ons. Arsenal likely to push for slightly more, but clubs are very close in valuations now. Balogun is open to the move and all parties working to get a deal done soon

others have mentioned it, but this feels underwhelming in terms of moves.

but hopefully he makes it work and bangs in a bunch of goals.

 

[NewlyRetired]

wasn't BHA still interested in Adams? and didnt' they also trigger the release clause a bit ago? I'd rather see him there

yes. I think I saw that link with in the last couple of days. I will add to the rumors

Reading Liverpool also interested since they missed out on Caicedo and Lavia.

Maybe wishful thinking, but I think he would actually get a lot of minutes there since it's a position where they could really use help.

saw that too.

this kid appears to be the next MF domino to drop before anything happens with Adams (hopefully there aren't more rated above him)...

Brighton are in discussions over a £15m deal for Lille's 19-year-old midfielder Carlos Baleba having already agreed personal terms as they look to fill the void left by Moises Caicedo's move to Chelsea. (Fabrizio Romano)

Liverpool, Newcastle United, AC Milan and Juventus are among the clubs who have also been on been on Baleba's trail. (Mail)

per BBC this afternoon (Adams must be one of the six. I mean... has to be, right?)

Liverpool are considering as many as six defensive midfield targets, including Fulham and Portugal international Joao Palhinha, 28, and Crystal Palace and Mali midfielder Cheick Doucoure, 23. (Mail)

I saw a couple of days ago that Liverpool had contacted Leeds about Adams but had not yet triggered the release clause so yes, he is likely one of the 6.

 

[NewlyRetired]

come on, this feels close

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Dobbo
@Dobbo0107

Understand Monaco have launched their second bid for Balogun worth just under €50m inc add ons. Arsenal likely to push for slightly more, but clubs are very close in valuations now. Balogun is open to the move and all parties working to get a deal done soon

others have mentioned it, but this feels underwhelming in terms of moves.

but hopefully he makes it work and bangs in a bunch of goals.

agreed, but anything has to be better than not dressing at his age.

 

[NewlyRetired]

Brian Sciaretta

@BrianSciaretta

Jordan Pefok being linked with a move to Borussia M’gladbach which would reunite him with his former Young Boys coach. After a hot start at Union, Pefok has struggled (1 goal since September). Union Berlin have also acquired younger attackers recently

 

[El Floppo]

Brian Sciaretta
@BrianSciaretta

Jordan Pefok being linked with a move to Borussia M’gladbach which would reunite him with his former Young Boys coach. After a hot start at Union, Pefok has struggled (1 goal since September). Union Berlin have also acquired younger attackers recently

a move from Aaronson to Scally... I'll allow it.

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

Thanks guys. Helpful information. I played soccer back in HS and enjoy watching it, but never got into MLS and really never follow anything outside of World Cup.

I live in Philly though and my kids are starting to get into soccer now and we are heading to our first Union game in a couple of weeks — so I want to be able to adopt them as a team to cheer for together but want to understand what the heck is going on.

That is great. You guys should have a blast.

Who will they be playing against?

FC Dallas. We have seats in section 128 and got a parking pass. So it should be fun!

UGH.

Because of the League Cup thing, the game is rescheduled for a Wednesday in September. My kids are too young for a late night in the middle of the school week. So now I have to see if I can exchange them on Stubhub for another game.

 

[NewlyRetired]

Looks like Sarge is on the bench for the league cup today. Lots of high numbers in the starting lineup so it looks like either a reserve team or at least a lot of normal subs who are starting.

 

[NewlyRetired]

We are only a couple of weeks away from our first GGG roster of the new cycle and the associated "why did he call up that bum?" that goes along with it.

 

[titusbramble]

Looks like Sarge is on the bench for the league cup today. Lots of high numbers in the starting lineup so it looks like either a reserve team or at least a lot of normal subs who are starting.

Extremely standard practice to make closer to eleven changes than none from the last league game in this

 

[NewlyRetired]

Sargent on in the 69th minute in a 0-0 game.

 

[encaitar]

We are only a couple of weeks away from our first GGG roster of the new cycle and the associated "why did he call up that bum?" that goes along with it.

Sarge, Vazquez, and Pefok a striker and Balogun and Pepi left out..... US fans melt down.

 

[encaitar]

We are only a couple of weeks away from our first GGG roster of the new cycle and the associated "why did he call up that bum?" that goes along with it.

Sarge, Vazquez, and Pefok a striker and Balogun and Pepi left out..... US fans melt down.

Unironically... I wouldn't actually be surprised to see Balogun left at home. Starting this late with a team, it's probably better for his season if he stays and works on the new team offense/dynamic.

 

[El Floppo]

We are only a couple of weeks away from our first GGG roster of the new cycle and the associated "why did he call up that bum?" that goes along with it.

Sarge, Vazquez, and Pefok a striker and Balogun and Pepi left out..... US fans melt down.

replace Sarge with Haji and you're on to something.

 

[El Floppo]

I keep seeing Steffen's name for upcoming City games. sucks.

wth is going to happen with him... staying a part of City without a loan or sale seems pointless.

 

[NewlyRetired]

I keep seeing Steffen's name for upcoming City games. sucks.

wth is going to happen with him... staying a part of City without a loan or sale seems pointless.

It is the exact nightmare situation we want to avoid with Balogun.

We are in a bad spot with some of our keepers. Turner starting is great (and probably the most important) but Turner is also keeping Horvath on the bench. With Horvath and Steffen both not seeing any game time, GGG may have to start looking elsewhere for back ups.

 

[NewlyRetired]

We are only a couple of weeks away from our first GGG roster of the new cycle and the associated "why did he call up that bum?" that goes along with it.

Sarge, Vazquez, and Pefok a striker and Balogun and Pepi left out..... US fans melt down.

replace Sarge with Haji and you're on to something.

and lets not forget GGG has always liked Jesus too...

 

[El Floppo]

We are only a couple of weeks away from our first GGG roster of the new cycle and the associated "why did he call up that bum?" that goes along with it.

Sarge, Vazquez, and Pefok a striker and Balogun and Pepi left out..... US fans melt down.

replace Sarge with Haji and you're on to something.

and lets not forget GGG has always liked Jesus too...

Jesus is alright with me.

 

[gianmarco]

We are only a couple of weeks away from our first GGG roster of the new cycle and the associated "why did he call up that bum?" that goes along with it.

Sarge, Vazquez, and Pefok a striker and Balogun and Pepi left out..... US fans melt down.

replace Sarge with Haji and you're on to something.

and lets not forget GGG has always liked Jesus too...

Jesus is alright with me.

I have that bumper sticker.

 

[El Floppo]

We are only a couple of weeks away from our first GGG roster of the new cycle and the associated "why did he call up that bum?" that goes along with it.

Sarge, Vazquez, and Pefok a striker and Balogun and Pepi left out..... US fans melt down.

replace Sarge with Haji and you're on to something.

and lets not forget GGG has always liked Jesus too...

Jesus is JUST alright with me.

I have that bumper sticker.

well, considering I blew the song title... I think that may be a little odd.

 

[The Z Machine]

We are only a couple of weeks away from our first GGG roster of the new cycle and the associated "why did he call up that bum?" that goes along with it.

Lletget out of here with that nonsense.

 

[El Floppo]

My buddy in LA says Tyler Boyd has been playing great this season.

Remember when dual national brought excitement over NZ guys?

 

[NewlyRetired]

Hmm, Men In Blazers say that the new Leeds manager seems to be hinting that the Adams release clause has expired and he is training again with Leeds....

 

[NewlyRetired]

My buddy in LA says Tyler Boyd has been playing great this season.

Remember when dual national brought excitement over NZ guys?

I still remember thinking Kenny Saief was the missing component .....

 

[NewlyRetired]

Marco Etcheverry is joining DC United's academy and will be coaching the U15 team. It is nice to see the old super star staying in the game.

Having a Spanish speaking legend in the academy has to be worth a lot especially to kids that age who will be walking past his pictures of his playing days on the wall.