Yanks in Europe: Beasley Shines

DaMarcus Beasley continued his revival, Jay DeMerit made his first start in months, and Michael Bradley's Borussia Monchengladbach got another positive result. Check out how all the USMNT players in Europe have doing today in the summaries below:

Scotland

-DaMarcus Beasley started once again for Rangers, who are likely trying to showcase the American international before the winter transfer window. Beasley put in a fantastic performance today, assisting on one goal and creating another. He showed the speed and willingness to attack defenders that American fans know from years past, and he even made long treks back into the defensive third to help shut down the St. Johnstone attack.

Beasley made his mark almost instantaneously, assisting on a goal in the first minute of the match. After a poor touch from a St. Johnstone defender pushed the ball towards Beasley about 30 yards out from goal, he quickly hit a first time pass to an open Kris Boyd at the top of the 18. Boyd then spun and shot to the far post for the opener. Early in the second half, Beasley helped set up Rangers' third and final goal after a defensive miscue saw Beasley streaking down the wing all alone. He curled a ball around an oncoming defender (a la his pass to Clint Dempsey in the 2006 World Cup against Ghana) and found an open teammate at the back post, but the keeper was able to stop the shot from 12 yards out that followed. The rebound, however, was put away by Nacho Novo to seal a 3-0 victory for the home side.

Beasley's good run of form has to be getting the attention of Bob Bradley. He is looking like the explosive midfielder he was before his knee injury, attacking with speed and consistently contributing when given the chance to play. If injuries require Clint Dempsey to be pushed up to striker, Beasley would certainly add depth, experience, and an attacking threat out wide. After a down year following his injury, Beasley looks poised to make a serious run at a spot in Bob Bradley's final 23.

England

-Tim Howard made four saves in Everton's 3-3 draw with Chelsea. It's a good result for the Toffees, but it's a match where once again the defense conceded multiple goals. Howard wore the captain's armband for Everton in this match.

-Jozy Altidore came on in the 66th minute for Hull City in their 0-0 draw with Blackburn. He had a decent run in his time on, including a beautiful cross to Jan Venegoor of Hesselink, but the Dutch striker missed the open header.

-Clint Dempsey played 90 minutes in Fulham's 1-1 draw with Burnley. Eddie Johsnon was not in the matchday squad.

-Jay DeMerit started and played 90 minutes for Watford in their 1-0 loss to Derby County. It's DeMerit's first start since coming back from an eye injury that sidelined him for three months.

Germany

-Michael Bradley scored the game-winning goal in Borussia Monchengladbach's 5-3 win over Hannover 96. BMG ran a set play off a free kick, setting up Bradley for a shot. The US midfielder's low strike found a gap in the wall and drifted away from the Hannover keeper, finding the back of the net. Bradley also hit the crossbar in this match, while Steve Cherundolo started and played 69 minutes for the visitors. It was another very solid performance for Michael Bradley, whose team is enjoying a fine run of form over the past month and a half.