Three new Yanks in Germany?

Discussion in 'Yanks Abroad' started by olafgb, Jul 19, 2004.

  1. olafgb

    olafgb New Member

    Jun 6, 2001
    Germany
    A forward named Chris Mahaffee was on trial with KFC Uerdingen (Regionalliga Nord). He scored a couple of goals against minor league teams. I don’t know the latest – if he’s still on trial, if he’s signed meanwhile or sent home…

    Hertha BSC Berlin Reserves of the same league are trying an US goalie in their training camp. His name is Ron Goguen, 24 years of age.

    Jordan Older appeared on the DFL transfer list. This doesn’t have to mean anything as any player can be put on this list, but you got to appear there before being transferred to a Bundesliga or 2. Bundesliga club. Yet I don’t know a club he is linked with.
     
  2. pething101

    pething101 Member

    Jul 31, 2001
    Smyrna, Ga
    Club:
    West Ham United FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    An oldie but a goodie.
     
  3. superdave

    superdave Member+

    Jul 14, 1999
    VB, VA
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I'm repping you for the Jordan Older reference. :D
     
  4. Dave Marino-Nachison

    Jun 9, 1999
    Ron Goguen played for Barry University, a D2 school in Florida (I think).

    "Mahaffee" is actually "Mahaffey." He is apparently going to be on trial with several clubs in Germany:
    http://www.afclightning.org/news/mahaffey.html

    I think he's currently "on the books" at Georgia State University.

    As for Jordan Older, well, I'll leave that one to the experts.

    Thanks as always for the information, olafgb.
     
  5. Dave Marino-Nachison

    Jun 9, 1999
    Make it four new Yanks in Germany: Yuri Morales joins the list.

    "Als Gastspieler trainiert der US-Amerikaner Yuri Morales beim VfB Fichte. Der 22-jährige Stürmer aus Kalifornien spielte in der dritten brasilianischen Liga und am College in den USA und such einen Vertrag in Europa."
    http://www.nw-news.de/nw/sport/lokalsport/sport_bielefeld/lokalsport_bielefeld/?cnt=175691

    Apparently he played in the Brazilian third division.

    He attended UMass:
    http://umassathletics.collegesports.com/sports/m-soccer/mtt/morales_yuri00.html

    Here's some more info:
    http://www.futbolagainstracism.org/

    And a bit more:
    http://www.thecalifornian.com/news/stories/20040619/localsports/679728.html
     
  6. superdave

    superdave Member+

    Jul 14, 1999
    VB, VA
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Yuri Morales? That sounds like a punch line to an alternative to the "Bucky Weinstein" joke.
     
  7. Dave Marino-Nachison

    Jun 9, 1999
    Anyone seen any news on these folks? Especially Jordan...
     
  8. voros

    voros Member

    Jun 7, 2002
    Parts Unknown
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Tonto McGoldberg
     
  9. Dave Marino-Nachison

    Jun 9, 1999
  10. Bruce S

    Bruce S Member+

    Sep 10, 1999
    never mind him. That is where Mike Burns used to play! Go Blooter!
     
  11. olafgb

    olafgb New Member

    Jun 6, 2001
    Germany
    The only one I read about was Ron Goguen, whose trial at Berlin was extended.

    Regarding Jordan Older I assume that his agent just put him on the transfer list to bring his name to the market. I didn't find a club he's linked with.
     

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