Looks like Sunil Gulati saw that FOX story today too, because he immediately reached out to Subotic's representation for confirmation.  You'll remember from my earlier post, that Subotic said that wearing another crest besides the USA would be "kinda like backstabbing." According to Ives, when reached for comment, Sunil said: "We have spoken to Neven's representative and [. Click to continue reading...

FOX Sports is channeling a Serbian news report that Neven Subotic has accepted the callup for the Serbian National Team. Looks like  Subotic has turned his back on the USA and Bosnia-Herzegovina, his other two choices. If you want to check out something cool, head over and listen to this interview podcast with Subotic from November [. Click to continue reading...

Fox Sports is citing a Serbian news source indicating that Borussia Dortmund's Neven Subotic has decided to play for Serbia, not the USA. I'm skeptical of this report for a few reasons; first, if Subotic was going to make such an announcement, his club would be among the first to release the news (and BVB insiders tell us that Subotic has said nothing about any such decision). Click to continue reading...

It took 12 weeks but Borussia Moenchengladbach finally recorded its first road win of the season by downing Arminia Bielefeld 2-0. Michael Bradley went the full 90 and contributed offensively and defensively to the effort - a positive sign after only five previous appearances, mostly as a substitute. Click to continue reading...

Borussia Dortmund's 19 year-old Yugoslavian-born American defender Neven Subotic has been ruled ineligible to play for Germany by FIFA. German coach Joachim Loew took interest in Subotic after his explosion onto the Bundesliga scene this fall in a series of outstanding performances for BVB. So, instead of trying to grab another player through naturalization, Germany will need to look elsewhere for a new central defender. Click to continue reading...

So if you've been paying attention this past week, it turns out Germany is unable to pursue Subotic for their national team. The World Cup Blog breaks it down like this: "According to German site Sueddeutsche (one of the country's largest newspapers), the German Football Association has given up on Subotic since it's become clear that [. Click to continue reading...

It looks like standout defender Neven Subotic is one step closer to being a US player after FIFA ruled against Germany's bid to make him one of theirs.  FIFA cited a rule that states a player can't switch to a country of which he wasn't a citizen before he took part in his first FIFA [...] Click to continue reading...

Some news to read as you use lie detectors for your candidates' forum: A whole new way to mark your man. (Do you think this would work in co-ed leagues?) (Soccer Training Info) Want to start your own club? It's not that hard. (Hugging Harold Reynolds) What the loss of Subotic could mean to [...] Click to continue reading...

Eilhoff (Arminia Bielefeld) Eight saves had Arminia within seconds of their first road win in 13 months, but poor marking cost Arminia a chance to break this jinx. Nonetheless, they came away from a trip to Frankfurt with points after being outplayed and out-shot. Porcello (Karlsruhe) Scored one goal and set up the second as KSC ended [. Click to continue reading...

It took a while, but Freddy Adu finally made his first start for AS Monaco. The U.S. Olympic midfielder made the starting XI in Monaco's French Cup match against Paris St. Germain. It could be Adu's last start for a while after a goal from one-time Chicago Fire target Fabrice Pancrate gave PSG the win, thus ending Adu's potential source for major playing time.

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Neven Subotic's Dortmund will try to repeat last year's success in the DFB Cup as they host Hertha Berlin, while Hannover face a player crisis which will likely give Sal Zizzo a chance against formidable Schalke. Click to continue reading...

It remained a busy weekend for American players in Europe today as Carlos Bocanegra put in a good 90s minutes for Stade Rennais as they drew Nancy 0-0. Rennes is off to a slow start, currently sitting in 12th place with seven points.

Down in Spain, Jozy Altidore dressed but did not play for Villarreal in their 2-1 win over Numancia. Click to continue reading...

Michael Bradley made his Bundesliga debut, Sal Zizzo saw his first action of the season for Hannover and Neven Subotic and Borussia Dortmund were destroyed by TSG Hoffenheim. Click to continue reading...

Michael Bradley hopes to make his Bundesliga debut, Grover Gibson and Heath Pearce face off in Ahlen and Neven Subotic will try to shake off a tough midweek UEFA Cup setback. Click to continue reading...

This weekend was a memorable one for Americans Abroad as two recent MLS transfers made their European club debuts, while a few other Americans found the net.

Maurice Edu (pictured) made his debut for Glasgow Rangers on Saturday in a 2-1 win over Kilmarnock while U.S. Olympic teammate Jozy Altidore impressed in his La Liga debut for Villarreal.

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Neven Subotic added another goal to his impressive early-season tally while David Yelldell and TuS Koblenz's shut-out streak finally was snapped. Click to continue reading...

Fresh home from international duty this week, Maurice Edu was not expected to play for Rangers this week against Kilmarnock. A late failed fitness test by Kevin Thopmson pressed Edu into duty as a starter in his debut for his new club before 50,000 home fans. Fellow American DaMarcus Beasley, also fresh back from Chicago, was also on the field as the Ibrox club found themselves down 1-0 in the early going. Click to continue reading...

Borussia Dortmund's Bosnian-American Neven Subotic was named to La Gazzetta Dello Sport's European Best 11 today after another strong performance this weekend. For the second time in three weeks, he combined stout defending with offensive contributions, scoring the game winnner for the second in the young season, this time against Energie Cottbus. Click to continue reading...

After last night's excellent showing by Oguchi Onyewu in Standard's 1-0 Champion's League loss to Liverpool, his stock is peaking at just three days before the transfer deadline. Another American defender in Europe is also on the rise as young Neven Subotic continues to show he is a force to be reckoned with in the Bundesliga. Click to continue reading...

Stuttgart, bidding to dislodge last season's Bundesliga winners Bayern Munich, got their campaign off to a solid start Sunday in winning 3-1 away at promoted Borussia Moenchengladbach.
With Bayern held to a 2-2 home draw the previous day by old rivals Hamburg the stage was set for Armin Veh's side to take advantage and his side impressed in securing full points with goals from Thomas Hitzlsperger, Ciprian Marica and Mario Gomez, all before half-time. Click to continue reading...

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It is that time of year again. Time for European leagues to kick off and time for American players to ply their trade throughout Europe (and Mexico).

This week marked the first week for the English Premier League and German Bundesliga, meaning several names joined the list of Americans playing abroad.

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Various UK news sources, including Sky Sports and the Globe and Mail are reporting that the final details are being worked out in a deal to bring American Maurice Edu from Toronto to Glasgow Rangers. After returning from Olympic duty in China, Edu was supposed to be in Glasgow yesterday for Rangers' home opener against Hearts to iron out a deal worth a reported $5 million. Click to continue reading...

Neven Subotic and David Yelldell start out in new locations as the German season gets underway with a full slate of games, including the new 3. Bundesliga. Click to continue reading...

The Manchester coach is being quoted as saying these words: If Ronaldo leaves, I'm going too.

Now Sir Ferguson has been misquoted a bunch recently.

And even if this was an actual coach, it's obviously tongue-in-cheek.

Right...?

• A cool interview with Greg Lalas.

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Borussia Dortmund's new head coach Juergen Klopp made a good impression with the BVB fans last night as his new-look team beat Bayern Munich 2-1 in the preseason T-Home Super Cup. Included in the starting 11 was young American defender Neven Subotic whom Klopp brought with him from FSV Mainz.

Subotic looked nervous during the early going but started to show his stuff in the 26th minute with a terrific 45-meter pass to Delron Buckley to set up a dangerous chance for BVB. Click to continue reading...

Borussia Dortmund fans got their first good look at new defender Neven Subotic in Sunday's Hallelujah Cup, a charity tournament to raise funds to fight child poverty. The tournament consisting of the main Ruhr valley teams, namely Borussia Dortmund, MSV Duisburg, Rot-Weiss Essen and SG Wattenscheid 09 played in a round robin format of 50 minute matches (25 minutes per half). Click to continue reading...