Gyasi Zardes

Discussion in 'Yanks Abroad' started by Dave Marino-Nachison, Jul 25, 2012.

  1. Dave Marino-Nachison

    Jun 9, 1999
    He'll play out his college career this fall, then ... who knows?

    After scoring 18 goals in 20 matches during an All-American sophomore season in Bakersfield, Zardes furthered his English experience earlier this year by training at Liverpool FC's academy, alongside notable prospects like Raheem Sterling, Conor Coady and Fernando Suso.​

    "Oh, my goodness, Suso is incredible," Zardes said.​

    The trip reinforced his dream to play abroad.​

    "It was mind-boggling," Zardes said. "Soccer is everything over there. …. I don't like to think too far ahead in the future. But the dream is always to go abroad."​

    ...​

    That's why Zardes is returning this fall for his junior season. The next destination, MLS or abroad, will be determined after his final collegiate game in December.​

    http://www.vcstar.com/news/2012/jul...-potential-to-be-international/#ixzz21dYyvftW

    College bio:
    http://www.gorunners.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=13300&ATCLID=204985979

    He's a big striker who was born in the States in '91 to Brazilian parents.
     
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  2. bct81

    bct81 Member+

    multiple (DC United, Dortmund, Arsenal, Leeds....)
    United States
    Mar 17, 2007
    moving around the US every few years ....
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States

    from the VC article ...
    "
    "My dad always reiterates how important it is to have a degree behind me, even though I'm going to play professionally," Zardes said.
    That's why Zardes is returning this fall for his junior season. The next destination, MLS or abroad, will be determined after his final collegiate game in December.
    "
     
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  3. Scotty

    Scotty Member+

    Dec 15, 1999
    Toscana
  4. comoesa

    comoesa Member+

    Aug 13, 2010
    Christen Press's armpit
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    He should try his chances in a lower league in Europe.
     
  5. Dave Marino-Nachison

    Jun 9, 1999
    Indeed, I skimmed the article I quoted, which calls his parents

    accountants with Brazilian roots​

    Was trying to come up with a clever quip about Brazilian accountants, but I'm pre-afternoon-caffeine right now.
     
  6. prowazekii

    prowazekii Member

    Jun 21, 2008
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
  7. sakibomb523

    sakibomb523 Member+

    Oct 13, 2009
    Orange County
    Club:
    AS Roma
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Is he at SC Freiburg? I can't find any information there. But I remember seeing on twitter, someone saying he is moving to Germany. Then low and behold, Amobi Okugo posts on twitter, a picture of him, Caleb Stanko, and a dude named Gyasi after a reserve game.

    https://twitter.com/amobisays/status/274892798686281728/photo/1
     
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  8. jakepc42

    jakepc42 Member+

    Mar 26, 2011
    Houston
    Club:
    Houston Dynamo
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Thats definitely him (Gyasi)
     
  9. m vann

    m vann Moderator
    Staff Member

    Colorado Rapids, Celtic FC, & Louisville City
    Sep 10, 2002
    Denver, CO
    Club:
    Celtic FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Damn he didn't waste anytime getting to over to Europe to trial! He's just a few weeks removed from his college season ending. Gyasi can flat out play and it wouldn't surprise me to see Frieburg seriously interested. I saw him absolutely destroy a very respectable U of Denver last year. He looked, moved, acted, passed, and finished like a pro. A man among boys.

    BTW, he has ties to the Galaxy via their academy, right? Haven't they tried to sign him?
     
  10. OWN(yewu)ED

    OWN(yewu)ED Member+

    Club: Venezia F.C.
    May 26, 2006
    chico, CA
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    LA has homegrown option. He would probably be a 1st overall pick if he wasnt. Dudes got options for sure though.
     
  11. Balerion

    Balerion Member+

    Aug 5, 2006
    Roslindale, MA
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    LA reportedly tried to sign him last offseason, but Zardes wanted more money. Based on this, if he gets a more lucrative offer from a European club, it's a decent bet that he takes it. Some players value the perks of playing for a hometown club; Zardes doesn't seem like that type.
     
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  12. UcIceD2011

    UcIceD2011 Member+

    Jul 10, 2011
    Nor Cal
    Club:
    Los Angeles Galaxy
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Right. I remember reading somewhere that he fancies himself as a USMNT regular in the next couple years. If he has those aspirations, along with the financial incentive, going to Europe seems like his ticket. Best of luck to him.
     
  13. ielag

    ielag Member+

    Jul 20, 2010
    Yeah, he turned down a six figure deal (probably low $100,000 range) from the Galaxy last year.
     
  14. USAMEX10

    USAMEX10 Member+

    Sep 24, 2010
    Club:
    Chicago Fire
    Sounds like this guy has some real ambition. Really wanna see this guy play and see what all the hypes about. It'd be great to see if he stays at freiburg or elsewhere in europe. Although staying with the LAG wouldn't be too bad.
     
  15. bajansoccer

    bajansoccer Member

    Aug 28, 2011
    The college semester not over. He probably dropping out to turn pro. Should have done that 2 yrs ago
     
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  16. drgonzo

    drgonzo Member+

    Jun 1, 2011
    Club:
    San Diego Flash
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Was he ever called up to any of the youth teams?
     
  17. Sandon Mibut

    Sandon Mibut Member+

    Feb 13, 2001
    No.

    There were rumors Rongen was going to call him in to a camp when he was age-eligible but that never materialized.
     
  18. Scotty

    Scotty Member+

    Dec 15, 1999
    Toscana
    Any updates on how his Freiburg trial is going (or went)? I haven't been able to find anything.
     
  19. sakibomb523

    sakibomb523 Member+

    Oct 13, 2009
    Orange County
    Club:
    AS Roma
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Ives Galarcep@SoccerByIves
    Should be noted Gyasi Zardes has interest in Europe, and at least one offer on the table from Bundesliga side. MLS just might lose him
     
  20. m vann

    m vann Moderator
    Staff Member

    Colorado Rapids, Celtic FC, & Louisville City
    Sep 10, 2002
    Denver, CO
    Club:
    Celtic FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    One would have to assume that offer is from Freiburg. He would be wise to explore Scandinavian, too.
     
  21. Scotty

    Scotty Member+

    Dec 15, 1999
    Toscana
    Does Freiburg have a 2nd team that plays in a lower German division?
     
  22. m vann

    m vann Moderator
    Staff Member

    Colorado Rapids, Celtic FC, & Louisville City
    Sep 10, 2002
    Denver, CO
    Club:
    Celtic FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    They do. I am not sure which level but U-20 standout Caleb Stanko has been there for a while.
     
  23. BimmerBenz95

    BimmerBenz95 Member+

    Feb 24, 2012
    Club:
    FC Barcelona
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    U-23 Reserve team.
     
  24. Scotty

    Scotty Member+

    Dec 15, 1999
    Toscana
  25. Scotty

    Scotty Member+

    Dec 15, 1999
    Toscana
    Looks like the Galaxy aren't giving up on him just yet:

    The Galaxy head coach and general manager also reiterated that the club remain in contact with Homegrown target and CSU-Bakersfield forward Gyasi Zardes about a potential Homegrown contract.

    “There’s continued discussions with the people that represent him," said Arena. "We’re working to see if that’s something that can come to closure.”

    http://www.lagalaxy.com/blog/post/2...ks-and-other-topics-after-busy-re-entry-draft
     
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