Dempsey and EJ face off with Howard in 0-0 draw
*Dempsey goes the distance, Howard made 2 saves and EJ entered in the 55th minute in a 0-0 draw.
*Highlights after the jump...
Parkhurst returns from shoulder injury
YA Weekend Schedule
Clint Dempsey, Eddie Johnson and Fulham play Tim Howard and Everton.
Jonathan Spector and West Ham United play Tottenham Hotspur.
Conor Doyle and Derby County play Crystal Palace.
Mike Grella and Leeds United play Sheffield United.
Frank Simek and Carlisle United play AFC Bournemouth.
Anton Peterlin and Plymouth Argyle play Rochdale.
Dominic Cervi and Celtic play Hibernian.
Oguchi Onyewu and AC Milan play Genoa.
Ricardo Clark and Eintracht Frankfurt play Nurnberg.
Jermaine Jones and Schalke 04 play Michael Bradley and Borussia Moenchengladbach.
Amaechi Igwe and FC Ingolstadt 04 play SpVgg Greuther Furth.
Carlos Bocanegra and St Etienne play Lyon.
Charlie Davies and Sochaux play Marseille.
Sacha Kljestan and RSC Anderlecht play KV Mechelen.
Edgar Castillo and San Luis play Chiapas.
Jose Torres, Herculez Gomez, Marco Vidal and Pachuca play Sammy Ochoa and Estudiantes Tecos U.A. de G.
SUNDAY
Stuart Holden and Bolton Wanderers play Manchester United.
Marcus Hahnemann and Wolverhampton Wanderers play Brad Friedel, Brad Guzan, Eric Licaj and Aston Villa.
Maurice Edu and Rangers play Aberdeen.
Daniel Williams and SC Freiburg play VfL Wolfsburg.
Steve Cherundolo, DaMarcus Beasley and Hannover 96 play Kaiserslautern.
Kenny Cooper and TSV 1860 Munich play FC Augsburg. (Cooper is out injured.)
David Yeldell and MSV Duisburg play FC Union Berlin.
Freddy Adu and Aris Salonika play Ergotelis.
Michael Parkhurst and FC Nordsjaelland play AC Horsens.
Benny Feilhaber and AGF Aarhus play Koge.
Mikkel Diskerud and Stabaek IF play Kongsvinger.
Sonny Guadarrama and Atlante play Pumas UNAM.
MONDAY
Jozy Altidore and Villarreal play Malaga.
Ryan Miller and Halmstads BK play Gefle IF.
Steve Clark and Honefoss BK play Clarence Goodson, Hunter Freeman and IK Start.
Friday Night YA/USMNT Link Drop
*10 Questions With... Alejandro Bedoya
*Dugoni impressing at Mjondalen
*Konopka upbeat despite bench status
*Davies an important reminder
*American Exports preview: Yank vs. Yank in EPL
*Gringo Report preview: Tuzos getting desperate
*Salgado set for training stint with Everton
Bet On NCAA Football – Tigers Aim To Maul Gamecocks
Those looking to bet on NCAA football this weekend will have a great matchup to wager on in the SEC as two programs are looking to show they belong with the big boys like Alabama and Florida. South Carolina heads to Auburn for a tough road game against the Tigers, and the winner will have a top-10 place in their sights. South Carolina Auburn Betting – Saturday, September 25th, 7:45 PM ET
The No.12 Gamecocks (3-0) got the job done in a 38-19 win over Furman, but to be honest, the scoreline should have been a lot higher in favor of South Carolina. Stephen Garcia was 13-of-20 for 150 yards and two touchdowns, but he also threw a couple of picks on the day. The Gamecocks got another solid game from freshman running back Marcus Lattimore, who had 19 carries for 97 yards, and they’ll probably look for him a lot against the Tigers. But there are a couple of worries for online football betting players looking to back South Carolina, namely, their passing defense: they’re 101st in the nation in that category, and they gave up 274 yards against Furman.
The No.17 Tigers (3-0) fell behind 17-0, managed a field goal by halftime, then fought back to tie it up before a 39-yard field goal gave them a 27-24 overtime win at home over Clemson in a battle of the Tigers. Cam Newton was 7-of-14 for 203 yards, two touchdowns and a pair of picks, while running 17 times for 68 yards for Auburn, who had 221 yards on the ground. Newton is still obviously still a work in progress when it comes to passing, but his scrambling ability buys him time, and his passing will improve throughout the year. Those who make NFL picks will have their eye on Newton throughout his college career.
Football betting odds will show that the Tigers are a 3-point favorite at home, and the Gamecocks have visited Jordan-Dare Stadium just twice, a 28-24 loss in 1996 and a 48-7 trouncing in 2005. In four meetings, Auburn has come out on top, and they should make it five as the Gamecocks won’t be able to control Newton, who takes at least two players with him wherever he goes. That will challenge a South Carolina rushing defense that is 6th in the country, and if they stack the line, Newton will pick them apart. The Auburn defense is more balanced and they’ll be able to keep Garcia quiet, leading to what should be a comfortable win. Steve Spurrier’s South Carolina teams have never been great on the road (3-7 in their last 10), so we’re taking Auburn at home for a victory in your online sportsbook.
Dempsey and Johnson fall in Carling Cup
*Clint went the distance and EJ came on in the 57th in a 2-0 loss to Stoke.
*Highlights after the jump...
