Former #Rapids96 defender Auston Trusty will make his Birmingham City debut against Solihull Moors in a preseason friendly. From a Burgundy Boy to the Blues, his career in England is about to get underway. #BCFC https://t.co/keBLUtegtI— Brendan Ploen (@BrendanPloen) July 19, 2022
Two former Rapids facing eachother this weekend: #FCCincy back 🏠 Sat for #CINvNSH!▪️4th meeting all time▪️Mukhtar has scored in 5 gms straight & NSH have won 5 road gms in '22▪️Brenner set to make 50th MLS app. His 1st career goal was vs. NSH▪️Just 3 pts b/w these teams▪️Gary Smith coached Pat Noonan at #Rapids96 in 2009— Alex Stec (@Alex_Stec_) July 21, 2022 Norman was waved after the ‘09 season. Wonder if he still remembers that holds any sort of minor “grudge” since Gary Smith went on to win the cup in ‘10……… Of course, Pat doesn’t seem to be that kind of guy, but would be interesting to see if he uses that as locker room material this weekend
✍️ Say 👋 to @LuisitoGil_10! The midfielder joins us pending league and federation approval.✅ 2 senior caps for @USMNT✅ 11 goals, 167 apps. for @realsaltlake✅ Started 2013 @MLS Cup Final✅ Played abroad in 🇨🇿 and 🇲🇽#WelcomeLuis— Union Omaha (@Union_Omaha) July 22, 2022
Republic FC signs veteran forward Deshorn Brown https://www.uslchampionship.com/news_article/show/1233482
Trusty played the full 90 as Birmingham picked up a solid road point at Luton in their season opener. Per FotMob, the former #Rapids96 man was his side’s highest rated outfield player with a rating of 7.6. https://t.co/vzwmwsRnMR— Inside Rapids (@insiderapids) July 30, 2022
Trusty was up against Colorado’s own Ethan Horvath. Both Horvath and Trusty were the highest rated players in the match, according to several publications. Great debuts for both guys with Colorado ties.
Article in the Athletic about Trusty and his move to England. Some interesting comments from readers. https://theathletic.com/3456826/202...l-birmingham-loan/?source=user_shared_article
Birmingham City fans are already chanting 'USA' for Auston Trusty 😂(via @bcfcxjack) https://t.co/pfxF9Ztap2— USMNT Only (@usmntonly) August 1, 2022
Good company. 😏@keikamara's 134th goal ties him for third on the MLS all-time goals scored list. pic.twitter.com/GvNstZ7OT8— Major League Soccer (@MLS) August 4, 2022
Unchanged from the season opener! 👊Brought to you by @BoyleSports. pic.twitter.com/DZeVOQ3JkM— Birmingham City FC (@BCFC) August 5, 2022
Auston Trusty with 90 mins again in Birmingham City’s 2-1 win over Huddersfield. Trusty won 9/13 duels, 4/5 tackles, made 4 clearances, 6 recoveries, and completed 1 dribble. #USMNT— Larry Henry Jr (@lhenry019) August 5, 2022
🚨 USMNT international Auston Trusty in Birmingham City’s 2-1 win☑️ 90 min 🔑 4 tackles (match highest) 🔀 3/4 aerial duals 🔥 33/40 accurate passes (82%)⚔️ 6/9 ground duels 💪 7 ball recoveries👀 4 clearances✅ 7.9 fotmob ratingOne to keep an eye on 🇺🇸 .👌🏻 pic.twitter.com/OxlkyOryCh— Takes 🇺🇸 (@USMNTTAKES) August 5, 2022
Happy birthday to the legend himself, @marcelobalboa17 🥳🎈#Rapids96 pic.twitter.com/4X0p6dlv9j— Colorado Rapids (@ColoradoRapids) August 8, 2022
Loan watch: Auston Trusty named to the Championship’s team of the week via /r/Gunners https://t.co/5RhlMmVBiC Gunners https://t.co/0mHXrmCD1B— Willem (@willem_74) August 9, 2022
VINES’S ANTWERP ADVANCES IN THE EUROPA CONFERENCE LEAGUE PLAYOFFS, ROMAIN GALL’S MALMO IN THE EUROPA LEAGUE PLAYOFFS https://ussoccerplayers.com/2022/08...alls-malmo-in-the-europa-league-playoffs.html
Nuno Paul Piteira Pray that Tim Hankinson, my friend, mentor, advisor and pioneer in our sport as a US coach, finds peace, comfort and joy as he enters hospice over the next couple of weeks. May he and his wife Yvette enjoy moments of clarity as they go through these difficult times. My God see coach through. Tim you have been an inspiration, a major foundation to everything US soccer, we can never thank you enough for all the doors and minds you opened throughout the world.
Vines has been starting regularly for Antwerp since the start of the season. It appears his recovery from the broken collarbone has gone well! Also, he scored today: GOAAAAAAAAL! Sam Vines scoort z'n allereerste doelpunt voor The Great Old: 3⃣-1⃣! 🥰🔴 3-1 🔵 (41')#RAFC #ANTUSG #COYR🔴⚪ pic.twitter.com/4T8k2EzCdd— Royal Antwerp FC (@official_rafc) August 31, 2022 I’m curious to see the highlight when it comes out. His goal came 2min after Union went down to 10 men. Sounds like a classic Vines overlap ooportunity!
Here’s the highlight- Very nice goal here from Sam Vines today. 🔥 his form in Belgium can’t be ignored. pic.twitter.com/Wue1azhU1a— Takes 🇺🇸 (@USMNTTAKES) August 31, 2022
It should also be noted that Antwerp has started the season a perfect 6-0 record with 18 points. They bounced out of the Conference League with a tough 4-2 aggregate loss to Istanbul Basaksehir so they can throw all the chips into the Belgian league. Vines has been sensational this season. At least someone associated with the Rapids is having a great season
Looks like all the talking heads think Vines will be called into Sept USMNT Camp, as #2 LB. Hope he does and shows he belongs.