The Coppa Italia tournament already started 10 days ago with first round matches between the clubs at Lega Pro (Serie C) level and below. Two weeks ago, American striker Gabe Ferrari played 47 minutes as Perugia topped Lumezzane 1-0 to earn a berth in the second round. But Perugia's Coppa Italia campaign came to an end this weekend as Ferrari saw 71 minutes of action as Perugia fell to Serie B side Ascoli 3-1. Click to continue reading...

While their countrymen battle for advancement in the Olympic Games over in China, two young Americans are preparing themselves for the upcoming Italian soccer season.

Gabriel Ferrari, on loan from Sampdoria to Perugia, seems to be settling in well already seeing 75 minutes of playing time in this week's 3-2 preseason win over Catania. Click to continue reading...

Surprising how quick the rumors fly, isn't it?

- Firstly, YA has a solid article about Ferrari's prospects with Sampdoria for the coming season. There's a new coach and a long line of strikers ahead of him, but everyone's optimistic that Ferarri can get involved and make an impact. I sure hope that's the case because he wasn't afforded much of an opportunity to impress at the U-20 World Cup. Click to continue reading...