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American Soccer Roundup for July 15th


-The 90th Minute previews the Gold Cup quarterfinals and predicts a US vs. Mexico final.

-FC Dallas passed on signing Danny Szetela and as a result, DC United has signed the 22 year old midfielder.

-Soccer By Ives examines the outstanding MLS rookie class for the 2009 season.

-Real Salt Lake traded for San Jose Earthquake striker Pablo Campos in exchange for a 2010 second round draft pick.

-Don Garber has added Kyle Beckerman and Javier Morales to the MLS roster for the upcoming all-star game against Everton.

-MatchFit USA writes that the USMNT needs a home field advantage and examines a few of the possibilities.

Who do you think will win the quarterfinals this weekend? How will Szetela do in his return to the league? Should the US pick one home field for qualifying? Share your thoughts below.

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American Soccer Roundup for July 14th


-The USMNT will be left thin for the remainder of the Gold Cup. Freddy Adu, Charlie Davies, Steven Cherundolo, and Michael Parkhurst have all returned to their respective European sides. I wrote the other day that Adu needs to return to Benfica as quickly as possible.

-Danny Szetela is heading back to MLS, where his club will be decided by the allocation order.  DC United makes the most sense. The club is high on the allocation list and has roster spots available.

-Is Bruce Arena the best manager in MLS? He will be tested with David Beckham returning, but there is little doubt the Galaxy are much improved.

-Former US youth prospect Preston Zimmerman is currently on trial with 3 Bundesliga side Jahn Regensburg.

-MLS roster moves: The Crew released midfielder Stanley Nyazamba, Ian Joy is leaving Real Salt Lake, Leo Krupnik signed with the Redbulls, and the Galaxy have added midfielder Chris Birchall.

-MLS Week 17 recaps: WVHooligan, MLS Talk

-MLS Week 17 Power Rankings: The 90th Minute, WVHooligan,  Fullback Files

-Word has come down that the Juan Carlos Osorio and the Redbulls staff are safe for now, but plans to sign youth player Dilly Duka could be derailed by MLS.

-Stuart Holden, who scored the clutch tying goal against Haiti, could be a future face for the USMNT according to MLS-Talk.

-Does signing players like Julian De Guzman hurt the league?

-Jozy Altidore has been loaded to Olympiakos, but others have refuted the report.

-Clint Dempsey has been tipped to have a good season by MLS-Talk.

-MLS Talk discusses the view so far of the Gold Cup and discusses how the roster has an Olympic feel.

What do you think of these stories? How will the USMNT lineup look for the rest of the Gold Cup? Are you looking forward to the return of David Beckham? Where do you think Danny Szetela will land? Share your thoughts below.

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