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Whither Gooch?
Long the bedrock of the U.S. Men’s National Team’s central defense, Oguchi Onyewu’s club career appears ready to enter a new phase. Or does it? While no fewer than half a dozen teams are reportedly bidding for Onyewu’s services, the 27-year old is now saying he will not close the door to a return to Standard Liege, where he has been under (a now expired) contract since 2004.
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Transfers
Kamani Hill signs with Portugal’s Vitoria Guimaraes»After passing a two-week trial, Kamani Hill has signed a three-year contract with Portuguese Liga Sagres (first division) club Vitoria Guimaraes, according to (German-language) Web site kicker.de.
Last season, the 23-year old Berkeley, Calif., native fell out of favor with German club VfL Wolfsburg, where he had played since 2006. He was on trial at Danish [...]
Gregg Berhalter leaves 1860 Munich, signs with MLS»
Gregg Berhalter has been released from his contract with German second division side 1860 Munich and has signed a two-year contract with Major League Soccer, the team announced Wednesday (links to German press release). The 35-year old defender appears headed to the LA Galaxy.
Donovan to return to Galaxy»
Bayern Munich are not interested in acquiring Landon Donovan’s rights on a permanent basis, the team’s executive director Karl-Heinz Rummenigge told German press Tuesday. This paves the way for Donovan to return to the L.A. Galaxy when his loan deal with Bayern ends March 15.
Rumblings
Sal Zizzo loaned to Fortuna Dusseldorf»Hannover 96 have sent San Diego-born Sal Zizzo to Fortuna Dusseldorf on loan, the team announced Thursday, July 2.
Heath Pearce demoted by Rostock»Heath Pearce has reportedly been suspended by his German club team Hansa Rostock and demoted to the team’s reserves squad, it announced Monday (links to German-language press release). Translation follows.
Robbie Findley to Brondby?»
Real Salt Lake striker Robbie Findley is reportedly on trial at Danish club Brondby IF. The 23-year old is training with the Copenhagen club, though RSL officials insist the spell is not an actual trial, according to MLS-Daily, which quotes Danish press reports.
Yanks on trial
Gordon Kljestan at Koblenz»Gordon Kljestan, the older (and less famous) brother of Chivas USA midfielder Sacha Kljestan is currently on trial at German 2. Bundesliga club TuS Koblenz.
Kamani Hill at Erzgebirge Aue»The 23-year old Hill was sought out to strengthen the 3. Bundesliga club’s attack, according to Germany’s kicker magazine.
Kljestan at Celtic»
We told you to expect this. Chivas USA midfielder Sacha Kljestan will train with Scottish champions Celtic Football Club starting Saturday, the Los Angeles-based Major League Soccer club announced Thursday.
Update, Jan. 25: Kljestan is waiting to see if $2.9 million offer from Celtic is accepted by MLS, according to the New York Times. Celtic, for its part says it will have a decision shortly, according to the Evening Times.