Some Soccer News for Sep 20, 2016

It's Day 264 of 2016.


Aron Johannsson has a new (interim) head coach at Werder Bremen. Viktor Skripnik was winless in 3, with 2 goals scored and 12 allowed, and got fired on Monday.

• They host Mainz on Wednesday.

• BTW, ArJo's suspension for swearing at the ref is 2 games. Take that potty mouths - Germany does not approve.

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Who is rollin' and who is stallin' for the USMNT right now. By Doug McIntyre of ESPNFC.

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John Brooks has been battling a back injury for quite a while now. Lets learn more about it. By Stephan Uersfeld of ESPNFC.

• Its a real drag for Brooks to be hurt now cuz his team Hertha is tied at the top with Bayern Munich at 3-0-0 and the two teams face off on Wednesday in Bavaria.

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Will update when score comes in later today
Bob Bradley + Le Havre Tracker:

• Standings - 9th place, 5 points out of 1st after 7 played

• Up Next - Tue Sep 20 v Brest (1st place)

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Different American players develop at different speeds and levels. There is no magic wand. Its all legit depending on circumstances. By Steve Davis of Four Four Two.

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When it comes to #USAvMEX in #TheHex, there’s no place like Columbus! Look back on the first 4 #DosaCero contests: https://t.co/hFyKeFtw3w

— U.S. Soccer (@ussoccer) September 19, 2016

The Hex - Game 1
USA v Mexico
Fri Nov 11
MAPFRE Stadium, Columbus OH
FS1 + Univision
Time TBA

• Due to the anticipated high demand for tickets to the match, U.S. Soccer will use a lottery system to allocate tickets among those who apply.

The #USMNT-Mexico World Cup qualifier will officially be in Columbus on Nov. 11. Will the streak continue? pic.twitter.com/XOEL1G4hwK

— Paul Carr (@PCarrESPN) September 19, 2016

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Do you support or follow a NWSL team or at least pay attention? This is an update on where the league stands and how the future looks. By Jonathan Tannenwald of Philly.com.

• I admit I know little about the league. I should know more. Here is my chance.

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A documentary film has been made about Mexican club Tijuana Xolos. By Alexander Abnos of Sports Illustrated.

• The movie is called Club Frontera. This is the official trailer.

• Check out the website.

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Matt VanOekel of Edmonton named NASL Player Of The Week.

Kelyn Rowe of New England Revolution named MLS Player Of The Week.

Villyan Bijev of Portland Timbers 2 named USL Player Of The Week.

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Bernardo Anor trained with Minnesota United today for the first time since early June when he suffered a broken ankle.

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All the latest scuttlebutt on Toronto FC and the Canadian soccer federation is right here. By Kurt Larson of the Toronto Sun.

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Frank Lampard of NYC has jacked up his other calf (not the one he hurt in the Winter) and will be out for a month.

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Joey Barton must be a really good player because he can't keep his mouth shut yet teams keep signing him. Who is he really? By Donald McRae of the Guardian.



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