Dilly Duka signs with MLS

Soccer Insider reports that US U-20 starlet Dilly Duka has signed with MLS. Duka was exploring options in Europe, but has opted to enter the MLS draft this winter. A product of the Red Bulls academy, he has made it known that he hopes to end up in New Jersey. Seems likely, as Red Bull [...]

Gale Agbossoumonde in discussions with Sporting Braga

Soccer by Ives is reporting that US U-20 and Miami FC’s Gale Agbossoumonde is in serious negotiations with Sporting Braga to join the club on loan on Nov. 17, when he turns 18. At 6′2 and 185 pounds, Agbossoumonde is expected to join the club’s youth team.

Luis Gil to Arsenal not a done deal

Soccer by Ives is reporting that Luis Gil’s move to Arsenal has not been completed. Gil has received interest from other European clubs and is looking to turn his trip to the U-17 World Cup into a new contract.

Brek Shea to Fulham?

Extra Footie is reporting that Fulham are interested in buying Brek Shea from FC Dallas for £2 million. Good for him. I know he’s a top prospect for the USA and Dallas, but I was pretty unimpressed with his performance at the u-20 world cup.

Pearce to Bursaspor…make that FC Dallas [UPDATED]

UPDATED UPDATE – Pearce just signed with FC Dallas.
UPDATE – Unfortunately, it looks like this deal fell through.  Back to MLS?
Just a quick note:
Heath Pearce has found a home–Bursaspor of the Turkish top flight.  Should be a good move for him.  Hopefully he can find his form and challenge for one of those left-back roster [...]

Freddy Adu loaned to Belenenses

abola.pt is reporting that Freddy Adu has been loaned to Belenenses in the Portuguese first division. Hopefully, this means he’ll get more some playing time.

Gyau, Renken to Hoffenheim

Soccernet is reporting that US u17 starlets Joseph Gyau and Charles Renken have signed contracts with German Club 1899 Hoffenheim. The two youngsters, who are generally considered the top two prospects in the u17 squad, will split time between Hoffenheim and the Vancouver Whitecaps youth academy for the next year, before a full time move [...]

Donovan to PSG?

French website Le10sport is reporting that Landon Donovan will be moving to Paris-Saint-Germain on a season-long loan after the conclusion of the MLS season. We’ll see if this turns out to be true, but it sounds like a great move to me.

15-year-old Luis Gil to Arsenal?

Young Guns (a blog dedicated to Arsenal’s reserve and youth teams…no, it doesn’t have anything to do with either of the movies…yes, I’m just as disappointed as you.) is reporting that US under 17 standout Luis Gil is heading to Arsenal. Is this true? Who knows, but we’ll be sure to keep you updated.

Altidore’s Hull move delayed

Soccernet is reporting that Jozy Altidore’s move to Hull has been delayed by ongoing work permit issues.  Funny–Soccernet also told me things were already sorted out.  They cite Jozy’s Twitter as evidence:  “Bad news, guys. Still in the States trying to sort things out with my work permit. There is a lil more work that [...]