Americans On The Continent: Back to Winning Ways

By Aaron West, Goal.com Nov 23, 12:25 pm EST

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Carlos Bocanegra and Rennes were able to secure all three points against Le Mans thanks to goals from Senegalese defender Abdou Kader Mangane and Ghanaian forward Asamoah Gyan in the 10th and 81st minutes, respectively. 

Despite being rested for the match, Bocanegra was forced to make a 21st minute appearance due to an injury to Mangane.  With the return to form, Rennes sits in 10th place in Ligue 1 and will hope to improve their position when they face third-place Lyon on Sunday.

Carlos Bocanegra, Rennes (France)
Vs. Le Mans, 2-1, 69 minutes, Yellow Card

See above.
Next up: Away to Lyon, Sunday, November 29

Michael Bradley, Borussia Monchengladbach (Germany)
Away to Eintracht Frankfurt, 2-1, 90 minutes 

Out-shot 20-8 by their hosts, Michael Bradley and Borussia M’Gladbach pulled out a 2-1 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt.   An own goal by Oka Nikolov in the 54th minute and Roel Brouwers’ 65th minute strike was enough for M’Gladbach to hold on to victory with Bradley playing the entire 90 minutes.  
Next up: Vs. Schalke 04, Saturday, November 28

Steve Cherundolo, Hannover 96 (Germany)
Away to Schalke 04, 0-2, Did Not Play

Steve Cherundolo sat out of Hannover’s 2-0 loss to Schalke 04 with a slight knee injury.
Next up: Vs. Bayern Munich, Sunday, November 29
   
Square Passes

Schalke’s Jermaine Jones is still recovering from his broken leg and played no part in the 2-0 victory over Hannover 96.

Kenny Cooper sat out of 1860’s 1-0 win over league-leading Arminia Bielefeld with a knee injury.  

David Yelldell kept a clean sheet for TuS Koblenz as they beat Alemannia Aachen 1-0 at home.

Matt Taylor did not see the pitch as FSV Frankfurt grabbed only their second win of the season, winning 3-1 over Oberhausen.

Coming off his match-winning performance against FC Copenhagen before the international break, Aalborg’s Marcus Tracy will look to start against Benny Feilhaber and Jeremiah White’s AGF Aarhus side tonight. 

Michael Parkhurst played the entire 90 minutes as FC Nordsjaelland beat Koge 2-1.

Aaron West's feature "Americans On The Continent" appears every Monday on Goal.com.

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Updated Nov 23, 12:25 pm EST
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  1. Hugi
    19. Posted by Hugi Wed Sep 16 8:29pm EDT

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    all reserves, subs, or play in leagues equal to the MLS skill level...non can make it in a big European club because no team in their right mind will sign an american because they all suck their best player is Donovan and he cant even make the bench on Bayern Munich team
  2. MACHINGON
    18. Posted by MACHINGON Tue Sep 15 3:05am EDT

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    wtf theres americans playing in europe dont they play in the mickey mouse leauge? i guess they play in some sorry a.ss teams to not hear about them.
  3. kid sensation
    17. Posted by kid sensation Tue Sep 15 2:15am EDT

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    Our boys aren't getting any playing time,and the coach comes up with some funky formations. Theirs times I thank God we play in a weak region.U.S.A till I die!!
  4. cheo s
    16. Posted by cheo s Mon Sep 14 9:28pm EDT

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    Bradley benched again and Torres plays with Pachuca .....Bradley dosent get any playing time he might not any playing time for the USA ,just ask Freddy Adu...Dont worry Dad Bradley will start him anyway .....
  5. cheo s
    15. Posted by cheo s Mon Sep 14 9:28pm EDT

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    Bradley benched again and Torres plays with Pachuca .....Bradley dosent get any playing time he might not any playing time for the USA ,just ask Freddy Adu...Dont worry Dad Bradley will start him anyway .....
  6. john
    14. Posted by john Mon Sep 14 7:50pm EDT

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    the reason alot of US players didn't play this last week was due to the performance they gave against T&T. we have the imagination of rock in the midfield. hope it all gets better because at this point it's 3 and done!
  7. David M
    13. Posted by David M Tue Sep 1 1:08pm EDT

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    Well, there is only one continent over there, and it's called Europe. The last I checked, England was in Europe.
  8. Brian
    12. Posted by Brian Tue Sep 1 10:23am EDT

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    "Just another european being a wanker...noticw how he didn't mention Jozy...after all he assisted in his teams win!"


    Perhaps you could look at the title of the article again and realise the only wanker is you for not understanding that on the continent does not mean in England too.
  9. <i>cinedhiothu</i>
    11. Posted by cinedhiothu Tue Sep 1 7:34am EDT

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    "Dallas Burn WTF ?????? it's called FC Dallas "

    The dallas burn is their nickname moron.
    Here's the obvious proof if you're still blind in your stupidity
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FC_Dallas
  10. <i>jkazo</i>
    10. Posted by jkazo Tue Sep 1 3:12am EDT

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    in France we didn't know Charlie Davies. he's really a good pick for Sochaux and a nice striker, a lot of skills
  11. str8J
    9. Posted by str8J Tue Aug 25 5:55am EDT

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    I didn't like the fact that Jozy left NY for Europe, but I think he'll do great, and he'll continue getting better. Hopefully, he'll develop quickly, and get on w/ a top 10 side over there.
  12. Colin N
    8. Posted by Colin N Mon Aug 24 5:15pm EDT

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    Just another european being a wanker...noticw how he didn't mention Jozy...after all he assisted in his teams win!
  13. Anthony L
    7. Posted by Anthony L Wed Aug 12 12:36am EDT

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    TRWD. The USA has produced so many great players. I take it you don't follow US Soccer don't you? Because you should see how successful these US Players are in Europe.
  14. CHIBO
    6. Posted by CHIBO Tue Aug 11 11:41pm EDT

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    Haha even the journalist doesn't care about the weak mls and the crap players they produce. So pathetic. Much like american soccer.
  15. <i>othehitmans</i>
    5. Posted by othehitmans Tue Aug 11 6:13pm EDT

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    Dallas Burn WTF ?????? it's called FC Dallas
  16. Truth
    4. Posted by Truth Tue Aug 11 4:48pm EDT

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    FC Dallas*, let's be an accurate journalist. I hope to see the US call up Kenny Cooper to the squad. He performed well in the confederation cup as a sub, with this experience, he'll be more ready.
  17. Samson
    3. Posted by Samson Tue Aug 11 4:23pm EDT

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    Dallas Burn!!!! WTF!!! i thought they changed their name ......???
  18. Bob
    2. Posted by Bob Tue Aug 11 4:03pm EDT

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    Whoever wrote this must not be in touch with American soccer. Kenny Cooper never played for the "Dallas Burn". The Dallas team changed their name to FC Dallas in 2005 and Kenny signed with the team in 2006.
  19. <i>perezgiovanni39</i>
    1. Posted by perezgiovanni39 Tue Aug 11 1:31pm EDT

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    It's fantastic see American's playing and scoring and most important starting in europe. I'm hoping and praying that the US federation realize's that they have a gold mine in there hands. Yes, I'm talking about our youth soccer players. Unfortunetly i know the US Federation is not putting enough attention too our 10 year olds to 13 years. I belive our chances to win a World Cup isn't to far. Europe has been doing it forever, the results speak for themselves. I hope someone out there with a little pull or lot can speak out to the powers that run the US federation(Sunil). See you in the soccer field. Just an ex- pro soccer player looking out for your kid and mine.
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