Clint Dempsey
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Why are US goalkeepers so good?
Soccer Blog &bull Yesterday
Trecker goes on to say that the USA has always produced top quality goalkeepers, the country's most visible export to overseas leagues in this sport. In contrast, they have lacked quality in the outfield with some notable exceptions like Clint Dempsey and Landon Donovan. Not so goalkeepers as Kasey Keller, Brad Friedel, Tim… Full Story »
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Goal: U.S. TV Guide: Donovan, Dempsey, Ream and More
Soccer News on NY Times &bull Yesterday
But what will you tune to after Luis Suarez and Patrice Evra have finished slugging it out and/or hugging it out? Here are a few all-American options for you. Believe it or not, Everton's match against Chelsea (10 a.m., Fox Soccer Channel) could be Landon Donovan's final Premier League appearance for the Toffees and his second-to-last game for the club - gulp -… Full Story »
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U.S. TV Guide: Donovan, Dempsey, Ream and More
Goal Blog on NY Times &bull Yesterday
But what will you tune to after Luis Suarez and Patrice Evra have finished slugging it out and/or hugging it out? Here are a few all-American options for you. Believe it or not, Everton's match against Chelsea (10 a.m., Fox Soccer Channel) could be Landon Donovan's final Premier League appearance for the Toffees and his second-to-last game for the club - gulp -… Full Story »
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Fabio Capello's reign as England boss was a diary of disaster but his faith in John Terry led to his downfall
Daily Record English Football News &bull Feb 9, 2012
HE arrived with a glittering managerial CV and a reputation for delivering success at the highest level. But like so many of the England managers before him, Fabio Capello left with the bitter taste of failure in his mouth. It didn't come at the end of a shock Wembley defeat and Capello's sharp suit wasn't soaking wet… Full Story »
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Dempsey, Fulham's American hero
FIFA 2010 &bull Feb 3, 2012
Clint scores goals," veteran coach Martin Jol recently said about his ace marksman Clint Dempsey, knowing just how important his American international is to Fulham's fortunes in the English Premier League this term. Dempsey's other coach, Jurgen Klinsmann who took over the USA post seven months ago, also knows the value of his combative and fiery forward. He lauded the player's "hunger" and "drive" in a recent interview… Full Story »
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Thursday Kickoff: Villa injured as Barca wins, Universidad takes title and more
Soccer by Ives &bull Dec 15, 2011
Villa will be sidelined for approximately the next six months after fracturing his tibia in Barcelona's 4-0 Club World Cup win over Al Sadd on Thursday. Villa suffered the injury when he landed awkwardly six minutes before halftime. He had… Full Story »
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Fulham coach Martin Jol attempts to hide 'big blow' after Europa League exit at Craven Cottage
Soccer News on The Telegraph &bull Dec 15, 2011
Substitute Djiby Fall secured Odense a 2-2 draw late in the game. It meant that Wisla Krakow finished second in Group K and Jol is now hoping Fulham can improve their Premier League form. The west Londoners' safe passage seemed… Full Story »
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Dempsey, Kljestan score but Fulham eliminated
Soccer News on Sports Illustrated &bull Dec 15, 2011
Americans Clint Dempsey and Sacha Kljestan scored in the Europa League on Wednesday night, but Dempsey's Fulham was eliminated when it allowed a goal with 10 seconds left in stoppage time during a 2-2 draw with Denmark's Odense. In London,… Full Story »
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Jol disappointed by exit
Soccer News on Sky Sports &bull Dec 14, 2011
Fulham scored two quick-fire goals in the first half with strikes from Clint Dempsey and Kerim Frei putting them in command, but they were unable to repeat their performance after the break. Sky and our business partners may use your… Full Story »
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Clint Dempsey and Sacha Kljestan each score in Europa League matches
Goal.com &bull Dec 14, 2011
Clint Dempsey and Sacha Kljestan scored great goals Wednesday night in the Europa League, but that's where the similarities ended for the two players.Kljestan scored a wonderful curling effort from the top of the box in Anderlecht's 5-3 victory over… Full Story »
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Fulham 2-2 Odense: Dramatic last-gasp equalizer sends hosts crashing out of Europa League after losing two-goal lead
Goal.com &bull Dec 14, 2011
Fulham was dramatically knocked out of the Europa League with the last kick of the game as Odense came from two goals down to seal a 2-2 draw that denied the Cottagers from progressing to the next round with the… Full Story »
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Kljestan, Dempsey score in Europa League
Soccer by Ives &bull Dec 14, 2011
Kljestan continued his strong season for Anderlecht, scoring a goal in the club's 5-3 triumph over Lokomotiv Moscow in their UEFA Europa League battle. His curling effort to the far corner dug Anderlecht out of an early 1-0 deficit and… Full Story »
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Americans seek final push to reach UEFA Europa League knockout stage
Soccer by Ives &bull Dec 14, 2011
The next two days are rather crucial for a number of Americans abroad, as their quests to reach the UEFA Europa League knockout stage come down to the final game of group play. Clint Dempsey and Fulham control their own… Full Story »
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U.S. National Team Performance Review: A Seven-Game Snapshot
Goal Blog on NY Times &bull Dec 12, 2011
Instead, our CPR scores are simply an attempt to assess player performance in a meaningful manner. Following the example of sites like Metacritic and Rotten Tomatoes, we aggregate soccer analysts' player ratings - including those compiled by the Goal blog - for all United States national team games and then calculate an average score for each player for every game. By doing so, we create numerical player ratings - on a 1-to-10 scale - that represent a consensus of opinion on player performance that is more reliable… Full Story »
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Goal: U.S. National Team Performance Review: A Seven-Game Snapshot
Soccer News on NY Times &bull Dec 12, 2011
Instead, our CPR scores are simply an attempt to assess player performance in a meaningful manner. Following the example of sites like Metacritic and Rotten Tomatoes, we aggregate soccer analysts' player ratings - including those compiled by the Goal blog - for all United States national team games and then calculate an average score for each player for every game. By doing so, we create numerical player ratings - on a 1-to-10 scale - that represent a consensus of opinion on player performance that is more reliable… Full Story »
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Rodgers backs Sinclair
Soccer News on Sky Sports &bull Dec 12, 2011
Swansea City manager Brendan Rodgers expects Scott Sinclair to kick on after the winger grabbed his first Premier League goal from open play in Saturday's 2-0 victory over Fulham. Sinclair scored 27 goals to help fire the Swans to promotion… Full Story »
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Scott Sinclair will score more for Swansea, says Brendan Rodgers
Soccer News on Daily Mail UK &bull Dec 12, 2011
Swansea boss Brendan Rodgers expects Scott Sinclair to kick on after the winger grabbed his first Premier League goal from open play in Saturday's 2-0 victory over Fulham. Sinclair scored 27 goals to help fire Swansea to promotion this season,… Full Story »
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Brendan Rodgers delighted with Swansea squad but will buy in January
Soccer News on Guardian UK &bull Dec 11, 2011
Michel Vorm celebrates at the end of a game in which his penalty save from Fulham's Clint Dempsey was the decisive moment. After four months of testing the water, Brendan Rodgers believes Swansea's victory against Fulham shows that he has a squad who can cope with the rigours of… Full Story »
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Swans hero Vorm wants Dutch spot
Soccer News on BBC SPORT &bull Dec 11, 2011
Michel Vorm hopes his impressive debut season in the Premier League can help Swansea survive in the top flight and earn him a regular Dutch starting spot. Vorm is deputy to Roma keeper Maarten Stekelenburg in the Netherlands team but… Full Story »
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