Some prominent USMNT figures were on the move this summer. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
by Roderick MacNeil
The Near Post has been on temporary hiatus over the summer. We’re back now, and as always, there’s plenty to talk about in the universe of American soccer. It was an eventful ten weeks or so, to say the least.
The World Cup happened, for example. Remember that? The USMNT defied the odds and escaped the Group of Death. Yes, that really happened. We’re sure of it. It was televised.
Along the way, we felt the ecstasy of John Brooks’ dramatic winner vs. Ghana, Jermaine Jones’ seeing-eye golazo vs. Portugal, and Julian Green’s first touch extra-time strike vs. Belgium. We also were crushed by Jozy Altidore’s injured hamstring vs. Ghana, Cristiano Ronaldo’s perfect cross at the death vs. Portugal, and Chris Wondolowski’s missed chance to beat Belgium in the Round of 16. We also witnessed Tim Howard ascend to full-flegded superhero status with his 16 saves against Belgium.
Now a new World Cup cycle is upon us. The various Summer 2014 Transfer Windows have closed. There are new faces emerging on the USMNT roster, and many of the familiar faces have found new clubs. We figured, what more appropriate way to get back in the swing of things than to recap recent USMNT transfers and moves?
In that spirit, we’ve provided a spiffy infographic for your indulgence and enjoyment. It’s a taste of what’s ahead here at The Near Post, as we endeavor to bring you even better coverage of all things American soccer. Infographics are fun, so we’re making them. Let us know what you think!
We now proudly present our infographic debut…
“Yanks in New Places” (Summer 2014 – Key U.S. International Transfers, Loans & Moves)
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