Weekend Rewind: Silverware, Win at Azteca, Goals, Assists, & More

Here's your weekend review of big news items regarding USMNTers:


Gatt, Molde Clinch League Title

It's not everyday that a Yank wins silverware, but that was the case yesterday in Norway. For the first time in the club's 100 year history, Molde FK are league champions, clinching the top spot thanks to a Rosenborg loss. The title also earns Molde a spot in the 2012-13 UEFA Champions League second qualifying round, the club's first appearance since 1999-2000.

Josh Gatt was not in the match day squad once again, still hampered by a hamstring injury, but he'll celebrate the title all the same, having contributed consistently throughout the course of the season. The 20 year old Michigan native has made big strides in his first full season as a pro and is capping it off with a league title, something that many players go their entire careers without achieving.

It will be interesting to see what the winter brings for Gatt once he's healthy. I expect that we'll see him with the USMNT in January. Assuming he's still with Molde next summer, Gatt should also get the chance to impress in European competition as well, with his first taste of Champions League play.


Beasley, Puebla Win at Azteca

Another "not everyday" news item came from south of the border, as a Yank was victorious at Estadio Azteca. DaMarcus Beasley played the full 90 minutes for Puebla, as they came away with a big 3-2 win over Club America.

The result pushes Puebla to 9th place in the Apertura table, just one point out of a spot in the eight team liguilla (playoffs) with one round of matches remaining. They'll take on Tigres at home on Sunday with hopes of advancing.


Dempsey Scores Game-Winner

Clint Dempsey scored the opening goal in Fulham's 2-0 win at Wigan, making a charging run forward to get on the end of a square ball from Bobby Zamora:



The goal is Dempsey's third of the Premier League season and fifth in all competitions.


Kljestan Scores in Anderlecht Rout

Sacha Kljestan got in on the action as well, scoring the third goal in a 4-0 win for Anderlecht and setting up the second with a gorgeous through-ball:



Les Mauves currently sit three points clear at the top of the Belgian table with a game in hand.


Onyewu Returns to Starting XI

After a minor injury kept him out of the last couple of matches, Oguchi Onyewu returned to the starting lineup for Sporting Lisbon. Gooch played all 90 minutes and helped Sporting keep a clean sheet en route to a 2-0 road win over Feirense. The result pushes them into third in the Portuguese table, three points behind league leaders Porto.

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