But if the Bosnian is Ibisevic, then iirc, he wasn't really raised in the US, just a non-citizen who spent a few years here. And if the Mexican-American is Ponce, then my understanding is that he was raised in TJ.
Here's the original tweet: Huge US presence at '14 WC: 8 teams might have US-born or -raised players. #USMNT BIH CRC HON IRN ITA MEX NGR. 2nd: FRA players on 7 teams.— Paul Kennedy (@pkedit) December 10, 2013 He uses "born or raised" so that covers Ponce or the other Mexican-Americans. Ibisevic is a bit of a stretch, but it still is an interesting point.
A Bright Dike/Nigeria analysis: Shola Ameobi showed why the coach has so much faith in him after his impressive performance in the first half-setting up Bright Dike for the equalizer and notching a goal to put Nigeria in the driving seat. Dike scored on his second start for Nigeria and certainly didn’t fluff his lines in his ongoing audition for a place in the national team. The American-born striker has proven to have both an eye for goal and prowess in building up play. Keshi's conundrum will be whether to stick with the misfiring Ideye or give the relatively inexperienced Dike a chance. http://www.goal.com/en-sg/news/3883...in-contention-to-be-in-keshis-world-cup-squad
Steven Beitashour talks Iranian National Team with BBC radio http://www.sjearthquakes.com/blog/p...tashour-talks-iranian-national-team-bbc-radio
418508278092808193 is not a valid tweet id Bouna Coundoul Has 18 caps for Senegal. Played in 2 of 2012 ACON tournament games. HS & college in US.
http://www.nasl.com/article/uuid/f6...yers-highlight-2014-nasl-combine#.Ut9GMH9HaSM Bump. Uy has been invited to the annual NASL Combine held at UC-Irvine on jam. 24-26.
Snip: When Queiroz took over as coach, he arrived to find a national federation that was “lethargic, lacking ambition.” But he tried to make changes, bringing in Iranian players with dual nationality like Daniel Davari of Germany’s Eintracht Braunschweig, Fulham midfielder Ashkan Dejagah, Dutch-Iranian striker Reza Ghoochannejhad and, most recently, American-born right-back Steven Beitashour of San Jose Earthquakes. However, his efforts were met with scepticism. “In a conservative society like Iran, it is not easy to talk about reform and change of habits. We cannot be competitive without international experience. But my commitment to Iranians is to make them happy. This is our World Cup, this is our time to tell the world that Iran is a football country,” Queiroz added. http://www.punchng.com/sports/brazil-2014-how-eagles-foes-are-preparing/
Iran has used duel nationals before though. They went all out for Zandi, who was a German youth international, and he did not even speak Farsi.
Iran has become more aggressive about recruiting dual nats under Queiroz. Latest target is supposedly an attacking mid in the J-League.
Miguel Ibarra who was born in NYC, but played his entire career in Ecuador, has 4 caps in friendlies for Ecuador. He is currently on trial with the Red Bulls. He last played for the national team in 2010. http://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/en/miguel-ibarra/profil/spieler_105921.html
Isaac Brizuela put in 90 against South Korea last night. 428957884052176896 is not a valid tweet id Miguel Ponce played the first half.
The El Salvador NT will be playing friendlies in the US in 2014: 430720022491963392 is not a valid tweet id
JUST IN: @SoonySaad selected to Lebanon roster for upcoming friendly & decisive @afcasiancup qualifier vs. Thailand http://t.co/jWgBVgBRt0— Sporting Kansas City (@SportingKC) February 5, 2014
Toronto FC forward Bright Dike was named to Nigerian Head Coach Stephen Keshi’s 23-man roster for the upcoming friendly match against Mexico on Wednesday, March 5 (8:30 p.m. ET) at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia. http://www.torontofc.ca/news/2014/02/bright-dike-called-nigerian-national-team
He's out for the season and the WC: http://prosoccertalk.nbcsports.com/...hilles-tear-out-for-mls-season-and-world-cup/
According to another BS thread, Tom Dooley has called a couple of US-based players to a pair of friendlies in March. OJ (Jose Elmer) Porteria, who has 12 caps for the Philippines already & is with Kaya FC. Kenshiro Daniels, who finished high school at Riverside La Sierra in California and is now with Kaya FC in the Philippines. His dad is actor/kickboxer Gary Daniels. Can't confirm citizenship (dad is English & mom is Filipina). Charles Pettys is American-born and plays for Global FC in the Philippines. http://www.spin.ph/sports/football/...zkals-places-in-dooleys-34-man-training-squad
Anton del Rosario (Kaya) is also an American. Regarding Kenshiro's citizenship, he says he is "originally from Irvine" and didn't have a Filipino passport until September of last year. I suppose it is possible he was born in England, but it doesn't seem likely.
I stand corrected... the roster linked above was the training camp roster. Here are the dual Yank players rostered for one or both Philippine friendlies: Nate Burkey (Malaysia) Kenshiro Daniels (both) OJ Porteria (both) Anton del Rosario (both)
You have to dig through that ask.fm thread, but he confirms he was born in the US: you were born and raised where in america? California Nationality? Half Filipino half British born and raised in America. do you have the brit accent though? Nope. Born and raised in California so I have an American accent.
Another Jamaica call-up for Michael Seaton means he'll miss #DCU's preseason finale Saturday versus Seattle.— Thomas Floyd (@ThomasFloyd) February 26, 2014
Guam national coaches are coordinating the 2014 Guam National Team Identification Camp, which will be held the weekend of March 21 in California. It will be a three-day camp for prospects for the women's team (Masakåda) and one day camps for those eligible to play for Guam's men's team (Matao) and various youth national teams.
Steven Beitashour, 27, will join Iran for an upcoming AFC Asian Cup qualifying match against Kuwait on March 3 at Enghelab Stadium in Karaj, Iran and a friendly against Guinea on March 5 in Tehran, Iran. http://www.whitecapsfc.com/news/2014/02/beitashour-and-mattocks-international-duty
Seems we never bother to include Ryan Johnson, but his alma mater said he's a dual US/Jamaican citizen (he's been in the US since he was a baby). 36 caps & 8 goals with Jamaica. http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/preliminaries/news/newsid=1694639/