YA: Tough weekend for Yanks abroad

In an a weekend filled with embarassing losses for some of our Yanks (GK Adin Brown's Lillestrøm lost 7-0. Ouch!), there were a few bright spots, including a Clint Dempsey goal (finally) and another DaMarcus Beasley goal, as Rangers cruised.

Americans in England
Aston Villa 2 - 1 Fulham
Clint Dempsey got on the scorer's sheet for the first time this season in his first start of the season in Fulham's loss to Aston Villa. Dempsey scored off a deflected pass from Diomansy Kamara to put Fulham up 1-0, but Villa beat Keller twice in the second half to take the points. Despite Brian McBride's injury, there were still three Americans on the pitch for Fulham USA, as recently added goalkeeper Kasey Keller got the start between the posts. Carlos Bocanegra remained a starter and played the full 90, despite some inconsistent play to start the season.

Everton 1 - 1 Blackburn Rovers
Tim Howard and Brad Friedel shared the spoils, as their sides drew, but Howard seemed the shakier of the two American keepers. After allowing an early goal by the talented Paraguayan Roque Santa Cruz, Howard nearly gave the game away on making a mess of a David Bentley free-kick which should have been routine.

Derby County 1 - 2 Birmingham City
Eddie Lewis set up the only goal scored by his new side Derby County in their 2-1 loss to Birmingham City. Lewis' cross found Matt Oakley at the far post in the 51st minute. Fellow Yank Benny Feilhaber did not participate for Derby.

Americans in Germany
Hoffenheim 0 - 3 1860 Munich
Both Gregg Berhalter and Josh Wolff figured in 1860's 3-0 win over Hoffenheim in 2.Bundesliga action. Berhalter went the distance, while Wolff came out in the 74th minute after picking up a yellow card. The win keeps 1860 on top of the standings.

American in Scotland
Kilmarnock 1 - 2 Rangers
DaMarcus Beasley continued his stellar start with undefeated Rangers over the weekend, providing a goal and factoring in on the game-winner, as Rangers beat Kilmarnock in Scottish League action. It was a bit of an uneven performance by the American, but despite a subpar first half, Beasley put Rangers ahead in the 52nd minute, cleaning up a loose ball in the box. On Rangers second goal, a Beasley shot felt fortuitously to Jean-Claude Darcheville who finished well.

For a more complete description of all the Americans involved in this weekend’s action, check out Yanks Abroad.