tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35089962938301267832024-03-13T23:49:11.694-07:00Germany Soccer Traveler / International Soccer Camps / American Soccer players in GermanyWe want to introduce you to the German soccer culture. The GERMANY SOCCER TRAVELER would like to provide you with information, interviews with american soccer players, coaches, soccer camps and our partner clubs. If you are interested to travel to Germany and to play against the best youth teams. You should contact the GERMANY SOCCER TRAVELER Team. Travel with us to Germany to discover a new culture, new soccer drills and see a Live Bundesliga game!Sebastianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12836303415764751276noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508996293830126783.post-12999792977590824652011-10-12T07:58:00.000-07:002011-10-12T08:06:54.411-07:00Interview with Preston Zimmerman (SV Darmstadt 98)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-V4lbAMW5vnQ/TpWstNeEBFI/AAAAAAAAAEE/uQ3mVZzAwYo/s1600/d145ab7183.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 143px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-V4lbAMW5vnQ/TpWstNeEBFI/AAAAAAAAAEE/uQ3mVZzAwYo/s200/d145ab7183.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5662621999198110802" /></a><br />Check out the interview with former US Youth national player Preston Zimmerman. Preston just signed with SV Darmstadt 98 from the 3. Bundesliga. We talked about his former clubs, his time in Germany and his future.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">GERMANY SOCCER TRAVELER:</span> Congratulations on scoring your first goal in the 3. Bundesliga. It was a very important goal against a very strong team, Preußen Münster. <br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">PRESTON ZIMMERMAN:</span> Thanks a lot! It was a very important win after losing three games in a row.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">GERMANY SOCCER TRAVELER:</span> Your personal statistics and the game critics look good in the 3. Bundesliga (7 games/1 goal). How do you feel in Darmstadt?<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">PRESTON ZIMMERMAN:</span> I feel very comfortable in Darmstadt. It is very close to Mainz and you can almost call it my home here in Europe.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">GERMANY SOCCER TRAVELER:</span> Did you know the nickname (Lily-the flower) of the team before you signed the contract? Did you also know about the rich history of the club? <br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">PRESTON ZIMMERMAN:</span> A lot of friends mentioned the big fan base and the long history of my new club. They/we are well known all over the country. I was looking for a club like Darmstadt. That was one of the reasons why I signed for them! <br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"><br />GERMANY SOCCER TRAVELER:</span> You mentioned the strong fan base. The fans probably expect a lot from the team wouldn’t you say? What is your goal with the team? <br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">PRESTON ZIMMERMAN:</span> The supporters are very important for the club. They were the reason why the club ended up escaping the threat of bankruptcy a couple years back and also the reason for becoming a force in the professional soccer business again. The fans did a great job and can be proud of their work. I just want to achieve the best with the club. <br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">GERMANY SOCCER TRAVELER:</span> Lets talk about your soccer career in Europe. Can you give us some short information about your previous clubs? <br /><br />You signed your first deal with the big Hamburger SV at the age of 17. <br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">PRESTON ZIMMERMAN:</span> That is correct, Hamburg SV was my first club in Germany. I had a fantastic time there. Hamburg is probably one of the nicest cities in the world. <br /><br />SV Kapfenberg (in Austria) was my second club. I was able to gain a lot of experience in a first Division team in a different country. <br /><br />My third club and also my second chance in my soccer career was the FSV Mainz 05. There I was able to get back on my feet and also able to enjoy my new beginning. It was one of my best times so far.<br /><br />SV Darmstadt 98 in my new club now. It is wonderful to play for such a great organization. The fans show a lot of emotion during the game and I just want the best for the club.<br /> <br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">GERMANY SOCCER TRAVELER:</span> Lets get back to the second club, after you left Hamburg. SV Kapfenberg was not the best experience for you. There you learned the other side of the soccer business!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">PRESTON ZIMMERMAN:</span> Yes, it was not the best time for me in Austria and I would like to forget about it. I couldn’t understand the reaction, after I refused to extend my contract with the club. I never had the intention to stay in Austria. I always wanted to go back to Germany, where I felt much more comfortable. It was a hard time for me. But I am very happy that I won the legal battles that ensued against the club. I came back and it made me much stronger. <br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">GERMANY SOCCER TRAVELER:</span> You signed a deal with the 1. FSV Mainz 05 after Austria. What kind of a feeling was it to let everything behind?<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">PRESTON ZIMMERMAN:</span> It was a great feeling to be back in Germany. I played for a club, who is/was represented by great people. They have good hearts, treated me with respect, and just wanted the best for me and I was never worried about a similar situation like the SV Kapfenberg incident. It was good to be back in a professional environment. <br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">GERMANY SOCCER TRAVELER:</span> I saw your interview after the big win against Preußen Münster on German TV. The interview was in fluent German. How important is it to learn the language and adapt to the new culture?<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">PRESTON ZIMMERMAN:</span> It is very important to learn the language and adopt to the culture. You show your respect to the country and the people. They will respect you if you respect them and their culture. It makes everything so much easier. I couldn’t speak German when I arrieved in Germany. But now I speak German fluently and through that I have been able to make a lot of new friends.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">GERMANY SOCCER TRAVELER:</span> More and more american players are playing in Europe and in Germany. I read that you played with Neven Subotic (BVB Dortmund) in the US youth national team. Do you have contact to other american players in Germany? <br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"><br />PRESTON ZIMMERMAN:</span> Yes, I do. I have a lot of contact to other americans in Germany. But I talk a lot to Jared Jeffrey from Mainz 05 and Amaechi Igwe from SV Babelsberg 03 (3. Bundesliga). <br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">GERMANY SOCCER TRAVELER:</span> Famliy and friends are very important in life. It’s kind of hard in your situation. Most of them are living in the USA. Are your parents or friends coming often to “Good old Germany”?<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">PRESTON ZIMMERMAN:</span> My parents come twice a year to Germany. I fly to the Staates twice a year. My best friend also comes sometimes to Germany. It is all good!<br /> <br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">GERMANY SOCCER TRAVELER:</span> What are you doing in your free time? Are you still following hockey (another interview mentioned the past of P.Zimmerman’s super hockey career)?<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">PRESTON ZIMMERMAN:</span> In my free time I hang out with my girlfriend, play Xbox 360, go shopping, or meet friends in Mainz, Wiesbaden or Frankfurt am Main or just relax at home.<br /><br />Yes, I still watch a lot of NHL and I follow my favourite team, the Pittsburgh Penguins. <br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"><br />GERMANY SOCCER TRAVELER:</span> Do you also follow the MLS (Major League Soccer). What do you think about the transfers from the older european stars like (David Beckham, Thierry Henry, Frank Rost, Torsten Frings)? <br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"><br />PRESTON ZIMMERMAN: </span>I think it doesn’t show any respect towards the young and talented American players. It doesn’t help anybody, if a young, good player sits on the bench. They cannot get anything out of it. I would like to see more money in the youth development.<br /><br />I could understand, if some Germans say the same about my situation in Germany. But the salary is the big difference between these guys and me. I don’t earn millions of dollars and the German Soccer Association has some rules to protect young local players so that they aren’t stuck sitting on the bench having to surrender their spots to older foreign imports. <br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">GERMANY SOCCER TRAVELER:</span> Last question for you? What was your funniest moment in your career so far?<br /> <br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">PRESTON ZIMMERMAN:</span> Well, one game (I wouldn’t like to say which one) I fell on the way from the locker room to the pitch. It was infront of the whole supportes and super embarrassing. At the end, I laughed about it. It must have looked very funny.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">GERMANY SOCCER TRAVELER:</span> Thank you for the interview and we wish you all the best.Sebastianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12836303415764751276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508996293830126783.post-12533396103713449292011-09-22T01:44:00.000-07:002011-09-22T01:52:53.003-07:00Klinsmann with more injury issues?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-G0iIg3ACd0A/Tnr3RA-v2AI/AAAAAAAAAD8/9Ye0sFCRVdI/s1600/usa.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-G0iIg3ACd0A/Tnr3RA-v2AI/AAAAAAAAAD8/9Ye0sFCRVdI/s200/usa.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5655104153810098178" /></a><br />US National coach Jürgen Klinsmann cannot count on Jose Torres for the next http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.giftwo month. CF Pachuca midfielder Jose Torres broke is foot and will miss the two matches against (8. Oktober) and Ecuador (11. Oktober). <a href="http://germany-soccer-traveler.com">German Coach</a> J.Klinsmann wants to test a lot of players to find the right squad for the world cup qualifier.Sebastianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12836303415764751276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508996293830126783.post-47460632785023069112011-09-21T07:36:00.000-07:002011-09-21T07:54:30.346-07:00Big win for SV Darmstadt 98 - Preston Zimmerman<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ilzR-M5wo7o/Tnn6nhIxg5I/AAAAAAAAAD0/Towmtjls1GQ/s1600/d145ab7183.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 143px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ilzR-M5wo7o/Tnn6nhIxg5I/AAAAAAAAAD0/Towmtjls1GQ/s200/d145ab7183.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5654826363957379986" /></a><br />Preston Zimmerman scored in the 27th minute his first goal for his new team (SV Darmstadt 98). It was def. a big win for the "Lilien" (The Lily Flower) against the game favourite Preußen Münster. But the goals from the in Auburn born P.Zimmerman and Danny Latza saved the win. SV Darmstadt 98 is ranked on the 16th place in the 3. Bundesliga.Sebastianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12836303415764751276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508996293830126783.post-12339911900961659422011-09-15T13:01:00.000-07:002011-09-15T13:07:02.421-07:00Alfredo Morales - Speed - Skills - Attitude = Hertha BSC Berlin<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--bEE7W7RYTI/TnJa4dlpbAI/AAAAAAAAADs/16479g_nS6Q/s1600/s_58500_45_2010_1.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 100px; height: 130px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--bEE7W7RYTI/TnJa4dlpbAI/AAAAAAAAADs/16479g_nS6Q/s200/s_58500_45_2010_1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652680408365100034" /></a><br />Hertha BSC Berlin youngstar Alfredo Morales earned his first minutes in the German Bundesliga. Morales (who holds an american passport) was substituted against the Hamburger SV. The game time must have give Morales good confidence for the reserve team. He scored for the Hertha BSC Berlin reserve team (Regionalliga) against Energie Cottbus II his first goal.<br /><br />Pro Team Head Coach Markus Babbel likes the youngsters skills, speed and attitude.<br /><br />We might see him more often in the 1.Bundesliga or in the cup games.Sebastianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12836303415764751276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508996293830126783.post-9151422676576189252011-08-12T08:36:00.000-07:002011-08-12T08:50:39.071-07:00This is THE END - Birgit Prinz Superstar<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-oMaosyU-mt0/TkVLt97UtZI/AAAAAAAAADk/UvXd8dEuu-8/s1600/260x195_gJsgMRsfmd.jpeg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-oMaosyU-mt0/TkVLt97UtZI/AAAAAAAAADk/UvXd8dEuu-8/s200/260x195_gJsgMRsfmd.jpeg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5639997361440994706" /></a>
<br />A great soccer career is over! Brigit Prinz Germanys Super Star will not comeback this season and retire on the club and the international level.
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<br />The 33 year old super striker won 2 World Cups, 3 FIFA Players of the Years awards, 5 European Championships, 3 Olympic medals, 9 German Championships and 10 German Cups.
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<br />Birgit Prinz said: "Soccer was and is still her passion and it was necessary step in her life".
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<br />She earned 214 international caps, scored 128 goals and played in five World Cups. She scored 14 goals in just 24 World Cup games.
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<br />Brigit Prinz played a big role in Germanys Women Soccer development. He big star will step off the soccer stage. Sebastianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12836303415764751276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508996293830126783.post-62714017336759746142011-08-10T10:18:00.000-07:002011-08-10T10:23:02.877-07:00USA vs. Mexico - Klinsmann Show?This will be Jürgen Klinsmann's first game as a head coach, after Bayern Munich released him.
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<br />After just 9 days of signing his contract with the US Soccer Federation. Coach Klinsmann and his team will face Mexico in California.
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<br />Steve Cherundolo (Hannover), Jermaine Jones (Schalke) and Michael Bradley (Gladbach) are playing in the Germany Bundesliga. Edson Buddle (Ingolstadt) and Ricardo Clark (Frankfurt) play in the 2. Bundesliga.
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<br />We will see what he can do with the american boys tonight.Sebastianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12836303415764751276noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508996293830126783.post-4976201467670529152011-08-06T04:32:00.000-07:002011-08-06T04:39:38.036-07:00Tough times for Michael Bradley<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-SYnn22IyMCk/Tj0nw7M1VHI/AAAAAAAAADc/Ql8ZbesYw7Q/s1600/Bradley.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 100px; height: 130px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-SYnn22IyMCk/Tj0nw7M1VHI/AAAAAAAAADc/Ql8ZbesYw7Q/s200/Bradley.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5637706030016451698" /></a><br />Michael Bradley has to look for a new club! Borussia Mönchengladbach Coach Lucien Favre doesn't see Bradleys future on his team.<br /><br />Max Eberl (Team Manager) said: "It will be very hard to get a spot on the roster. He left us (on loan with Aston Villa) in a very difficult situation last year. Michael cannot pretend that everything is back to normal".<br /><br />Bradleys contract expires next year.Sebastianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12836303415764751276noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508996293830126783.post-17080796469040348312011-08-06T04:19:00.000-07:002011-08-06T04:28:43.532-07:00Ally Krieger signed a new contract with 1.FFC Frankfurt<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qmM6MTOxK_o/Tj0lZLsnSUI/AAAAAAAAADU/TtIM0Xl8Vzc/s1600/1.FFC%2BFrankfurt.png"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qmM6MTOxK_o/Tj0lZLsnSUI/AAAAAAAAADU/TtIM0Xl8Vzc/s200/1.FFC%2BFrankfurt.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5637703423104600386" /></a><br />Ally Krieger signed a new contract with the German powerhouse 1.FFC Frankfurt. <br /><br />Krieger canceled her contract in March before the FIFA World Cup 2011. Ally wanted the best preperation with the american national team for the tournament.<br /><br />During the prepration and the world cup. She realized, that she would like to continue to play for Frankfurt. <br /><br />Ally and the team will leave next monday to Poland and start their pre season.Sebastianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12836303415764751276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508996293830126783.post-23873326643221694502011-08-03T06:57:00.000-07:002011-08-03T07:31:57.038-07:00Womens Bundesliga Live on German TV<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PBrNeuzLObU/TjlbpFzFe-I/AAAAAAAAADI/GvIRMk_7-l8/s1600/150px-Frauen_bundesliga.svg.png"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 166px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PBrNeuzLObU/TjlbpFzFe-I/AAAAAAAAADI/GvIRMk_7-l8/s200/150px-Frauen_bundesliga.svg.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636637170120096738" /></a><br />Since the FIFA Womens World Cup 2011 was such a big success. The German Womens Bundesliga expect more attraction for their new campaign.<br /><br />The first step is already made. The Womens Bundesliga signed a new TV deal. The first game of the new season (1.FFC Frankfurt vs. SG Essen Schönebeck) will be broadcast live on the 21. August. <br /><br />The Favorite of this game is team from Frankfurt am Main. The team is peppered with many German national players like Lira Bajramaj, Kim Kulig, Birgit Prinz. But it was not enough for the club. They also signed World Champion Saki Kumagai from Japan.<br /><br />Frankfurt will face the former University Missouri standout Kat Tarr.Sebastianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12836303415764751276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508996293830126783.post-2083561487404788042011-07-27T07:53:00.000-07:002011-07-27T08:10:58.858-07:00Start of the German Bundesliga 2012/13<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SbRj39QtKMs/TjAqfsyJtyI/AAAAAAAAADA/njn4bMq_9x4/s1600/Bundesliga%2BPatch.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 162px; height: 200px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SbRj39QtKMs/TjAqfsyJtyI/AAAAAAAAADA/njn4bMq_9x4/s200/Bundesliga%2BPatch.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634049857926313762" /></a><br />Are you ready for the German Bundesliga season 2012/13?<br /><br />Seven american players are ready to kick off their club campaigns.<br /><br />The best chances to get a unexpected start for their team has <span style="font-weight:bold;">David Yelldell</span> (goalkeeper)from <span style="font-weight:bold;">Bayer Leverkusen</span>. Rene Adler (German National Goalkeeper Nr.2) was injured during the pre season and David is the current number one,now.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Steven Cherundolo</span> will lead his <span style="font-weight:bold;">Hannover 96</span> boys on the field. He will perform with his team in the UEFA cup this year.<br /><br />Former German National player <span style="font-weight:bold;">Jermaine Jones</span> came back from the EPL side Blackburn Rovers to <span style="font-weight:bold;">Schalke 04</span>.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Michael Bradley</span> is also back from the EPL. But his team <span style="font-weight:bold;">Borussia Mönchenglabach</span> is interested to sell him to FC Bologna (Italy).<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Timothy Chandler</span> from <span style="font-weight:bold;">1. FC Nürnberg</span> will also play a good role in his team. <br /><br />Both youngsters <span style="font-weight:bold;">Alfredo Morales</span> and <span style="font-weight:bold;">John Anthony Brooks</span> will probably earn their first game time in the reserve team from <span style="font-weight:bold;">Hertha BSC Berlin</span>. But you never know about their development under Coach Markus Babel.Sebastianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12836303415764751276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508996293830126783.post-60662960095083527702011-07-27T07:41:00.000-07:002011-07-27T07:53:39.796-07:00FIFA Womens World Cup 2011 in Germany<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8pTcno8LiKQ/TjAmD5Q_p2I/AAAAAAAAAC4/Z3dzArv1brU/s1600/frauen_wm_logo.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 174px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8pTcno8LiKQ/TjAmD5Q_p2I/AAAAAAAAAC4/Z3dzArv1brU/s200/frauen_wm_logo.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634044982194055010" /></a><br />What a great world cup campaign by the American Womens National Team. Unfortunately, it was not enough to bring the cup home. The Cup was taken by a very strong team from Japan. It is the first time that the cup will go to Asia. <br /><br />The FIFA Womens World Cup 2011 in Germany was a huge success for womens soccer. Full stadions, great TV rates (almost 15 million people watched the German games on TV) and a lot of fun.<br /><br />The standard was much higher than the last world cups. Japan and the USA both deserved to be in the final.<br /><br />The Organizer, FIFA, Players, Coaches and supporters were very happy about the tournament.Sebastianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12836303415764751276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508996293830126783.post-22644710794038284642009-10-30T21:24:00.000-07:002009-10-30T21:42:55.783-07:00U-17 World Cup in Nigeria<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_JKRQPfkyI4Q/SuvASFTiwWI/AAAAAAAAACU/ZHbLacmmzw0/s1600-h/Fifa_09_logo.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_JKRQPfkyI4Q/SuvASFTiwWI/AAAAAAAAACU/ZHbLacmmzw0/s200/Fifa_09_logo.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398619995227996514" /></a><br />The U-17 German national team made it into the second round. After beating Honduras 3:1. The current European Champion finished on the 3 place behind Argentina and host nation Nigeria.Sebastianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12836303415764751276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508996293830126783.post-11173160851686056332009-10-29T16:11:00.000-07:002009-10-29T16:13:13.914-07:00German Women National team lost against the US Women National team<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_JKRQPfkyI4Q/SuohgSliNeI/AAAAAAAAACM/x98agZvvW9E/s1600-h/120px-US_Soccer.svg.png"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 120px; height: 139px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_JKRQPfkyI4Q/SuohgSliNeI/AAAAAAAAACM/x98agZvvW9E/s200/120px-US_Soccer.svg.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398163941985760738" /></a><br />The German side was the better team. But they missed too many goal opportunities and got punished by Abby Wambach. But that’s the game.<br /><br />The European Champion dominated the game, especially at the beginning against the very fit looking US National team. Germany’s wing players put a lot of pressure on the US Defence. Coach Silvia Neid‘s team had a lot of goal opportunities but didn’t finish accurate enough. The crowd (28.367 – sold out) saw a good first half by the German side in the Augsburger Impuls Arena. <br /><br />But Abby Wambach scored out of nowhere the 0:1 lead for the girls from the USA. Germans goalie Nadine Angerer didn’t look too good. After the goal, Germany kept attacking. But the American side adapted to the German game. They even had a chance in the 76. Minute by Wambach. But she got pushed from behind, but the referee from Hungary didn’t call a penalty. The European Champion lost their strength and the US side finished confident.<br /> <br />It was a good game with a lot of speed. The German crowd was very happy about the performance of both teams.Sebastianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12836303415764751276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508996293830126783.post-89918927328344775412009-10-23T17:03:00.000-07:002009-10-23T17:32:41.852-07:00Congratulation to the US and German National Team<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_JKRQPfkyI4Q/SuJLHJ4zZ9I/AAAAAAAAACE/m3WqBKBk6Tw/s1600-h/260px-2010_FIFA_World_Cup_logo.svg.png"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 174px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_JKRQPfkyI4Q/SuJLHJ4zZ9I/AAAAAAAAACE/m3WqBKBk6Tw/s200/260px-2010_FIFA_World_Cup_logo.svg.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395957889828612050" /></a><br />The US national team and the team from Germany can book their flights and hotels for the World Cup 2010 in South Africa.<br /><br />The US team finished on the top of their group with 20 points ahead of mexico (19 points). The teams from the USA, Mexico and Honduras can go straight to South Africa. Costa Rica will face Uruguay for the last ticket to the World cup 2010.<br /><br />The German team won their group. Coach Jogi Löw teams dominated their group and beat hardest rival Russia twice.Russia will play Slovakia for the ticket to South Africa.Sebastianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12836303415764751276noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508996293830126783.post-90113789700789198822009-10-08T10:32:00.000-07:002009-10-08T11:01:15.435-07:00The story continues in Egypt - U-20 World CupDFB Coach Horst Hrubesch was in a difficult situation after he recieved 26 player cancelations. FIFA's timing for the U-20 World Cup in Egypt was a bit unlucky. The season in Germany and the rest of Europe already started and most of the Clubs didn't give their players the permission to play for their country. But Coach Hrubesch nominated the right players. The successful story of the DFB (Deutsche Fußball Verband) in youth soccer continues. The Team of "Newcomers" played a great tournament so far. They finished first in their group infront of the USA, South Korea and Cameroon. Yesteday, the team won with a great effort the eighth final game against Nigeria. In the 64 Minute, Germans Kempe saw with no reason the red card. The German team turned around a 1:2 deficit and won the game with 3:2. Bayern Munichs Kopplin was man of the match with two goals and one assist. Germany will face Brazil in the quarter finale.Sebastianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12836303415764751276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508996293830126783.post-33048168834427885092009-09-08T03:26:00.000-07:002009-12-10T22:56:06.553-08:00Interview with Gina Lewandowski (1.FFC Frankfurt - 1. Women Bundesliga))<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_JKRQPfkyI4Q/SqYy56rQlXI/AAAAAAAAAB8/udzQ5z-roSk/s1600-h/100px-FFCFrankfurt.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 100px; height: 117px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_JKRQPfkyI4Q/SqYy56rQlXI/AAAAAAAAAB8/udzQ5z-roSk/s200/100px-FFCFrankfurt.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5379042775525266802" /></a><br />Check out the interesting interview with american soccer player Gina Lewandowski. Gina plays with Ally Krieger for the German powerhouse 1.FFC Frankfurt. Gina won in her first year the tripple (German cup, women champions league and the German league). Before Gina came to Germany. She played for the Lehigh University and was named Patriot League Offensive Player of the Year (2004, 2005) and Patriot League Rookie of the Year (2003), she was led all scorers in League 2004 year with eight goals and 16 points.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.germany-soccer-traveler.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=83&Itemid=166&lang=us">Full Interview</a>Sebastianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12836303415764751276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508996293830126783.post-66699367702212442912009-09-08T03:05:00.001-07:002009-09-08T03:23:07.290-07:00The German Women National team will face England in the finale<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_JKRQPfkyI4Q/SqYwXCoFswI/AAAAAAAAAB0/WRTP3TnSbtM/s1600-h/135px-DFB-Logo.svg.png"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 135px; height: 135px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_JKRQPfkyI4Q/SqYwXCoFswI/AAAAAAAAAB0/WRTP3TnSbtM/s200/135px-DFB-Logo.svg.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5379039977340777218" /></a><br />The German women national team will face England in the finale of the UEFA European Championship 2009 in Finland, this thursday. The German team started very slow against Norway in the semi-finale. In the 10th minute, Herlovsen scored after a corner kick for Norway. German Coach Silvia Neid must found the right words during the half time. With more speed and higher intensity, the german team equalized in the 59th minute by Simone Laudehr. At the end the German team dominated the team from Norway and won 1:3.<br />Celia Da Mabi (62 min.) and Fatmire Bajramaj (90 min.) scored for Germany.<br /><br />Kick off: 18:00 in HelsinkiSebastianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12836303415764751276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508996293830126783.post-70494395879197483232009-09-04T04:35:00.000-07:002009-09-04T04:48:04.821-07:00UEFA Women's European Championship in Finland<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_JKRQPfkyI4Q/SqD-a7x5FwI/AAAAAAAAABs/q06fwq07TiM/s1600-h/135px-DFB-Logo.svg.png"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 135px; height: 135px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_JKRQPfkyI4Q/SqD-a7x5FwI/AAAAAAAAABs/q06fwq07TiM/s200/135px-DFB-Logo.svg.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5377577693757380354" /></a><br />The German Women's National team will face Italy in the quater final, today. Our German team looked very strong in the group stage. Germany beat France in their frist game with 5:1.Norway got beat 4:0 and Iceland 1:0. Three players already scored two goals in just three games (Inka Grings, Fatmire Bajramaj and Linda Bresonik). The GERMANY SOCCER TEAM wishes the National team good luck for the Italy game.Sebastianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12836303415764751276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508996293830126783.post-84948739765170799922009-09-04T04:23:00.000-07:002009-09-04T04:35:05.781-07:00Two GERMANY SOCCER TRAVELER partner teams are unbeatable<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_JKRQPfkyI4Q/SqD7Vh2g4II/AAAAAAAAABk/WqQZ_LAaPBE/s1600-h/200px-1._FC_Union_Berlin.svg.png"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 74px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_JKRQPfkyI4Q/SqD7Vh2g4II/AAAAAAAAABk/WqQZ_LAaPBE/s200/200px-1._FC_Union_Berlin.svg.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5377574302363213954" /></a><br />Two of the GERMANY SOCCER TRAVELER partner clubs are still unbeaten in their league. 1.FC Union Berlin are on the second place in the German 2. Bundesliga. "Eisern" Union won three out of their four games. One tied against league favorite FC. Augsburg.<br /><br />SC Westend 1901 are smashing their opponents and leading their league with four wins out of four games.<br /><br />LFC Berlin and BFC Preussen have to raise their game to accomplish their goals for the first round.Sebastianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12836303415764751276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508996293830126783.post-16224332318673181112009-07-20T15:26:00.000-07:002009-07-20T15:50:50.964-07:00Brandin McClay (SpVgg Weiden) - A young men alone in Bavaria<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_JKRQPfkyI4Q/SmTzb-yQflI/AAAAAAAAABc/NrVl2bRkC24/s1600-h/svdweiden95.gif"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 95px; height: 106px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_JKRQPfkyI4Q/SmTzb-yQflI/AAAAAAAAABc/NrVl2bRkC24/s200/svdweiden95.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360677118513544786" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;font-size:85%;" ><br /><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" >GERMANY SOCCER TRAVELER:</span></span><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" > Brandin, is this your first time in Germany? How do you like Bavaria, so far?<br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" >Brandin McClay:</span><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-family:arial;"> Yes this is my first time here in Germany, well besides coming here for trials in March 2008. Bavaria is very different from what I am used to from back home in the states.</span><br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" >GERMANY SOCCER TRAVELER:</span><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" > You are a very young player. You played for the University of Southern Connecticut in the NCAA DII. How comes that you signed with SpVgg Weiden. Who was in charge of your transfer?<br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" >Brandin McClay:</span><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" > I signed with SpVgg Weiden because I wanted to develop as a top level player and felt the college game and the whole college experience was holding me back. If I wanted to become a professional footballer I would need to dedicate all of my time to developing in the sport and it was hard for me to balance academics and soccer at the same time. Michael Carlson, Ronald Neumann, and Jesko Onken from FARA organization was in charge of my transfer and are now full time agents for me.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" >GERMANY SOCCER TRAVELER:</span><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" > I already mentioned your age! It is not common to leave home in this age and to play soccer in a different country. What did your parents said, when you told him about your plans?<br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" >Brandin McClay: </span><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" >Both my parents were all on board with pursuing my dream. My father had the chance to go professional but the league folded and never got his shot which is why he is so supportive of my career. I have a great family. All of them are wanting me to follow my dreams and to go as high as I can.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" >GERMANY SOCCER TRAVELER:</span><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" > How does the club support you? Are you just playing soccer or do you continue your studies here in Germany?<br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" >Brandin McClay:</span><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" > I am playing full-time soccer here at Weiden. I don’t plan to study here in Germany as I have dedicated my life to this sport but you never know what the future holds.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" >GERMANY SOCCER TRAVELER:</span><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" > College soccer in the USA is very different compare to the German soccer, especialy in the higher leagues. What is the main different?<br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" >Brandin McClay:</span><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" > In my opinion, the biggest difference between the styles of play is the pace, everyday intensity, and the technical ability.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" >GERMANY SOCCER TRAVELER:</span><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" > Your team is doing very well this year. You are on the top of the table and have 9 points ahead. Do you think that the SpVgg Weiden will get promoted and what is your personal goal for the rest of the season?<br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" >Brandin McClay:</span><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" > I have my high hopes on our team getting promoted into the Regionaliga and feel we have a great chance and the team to do it. My personal goal for the rest of this season is to continue to develop and keep growing as a person as well as a player. Specifically I will work on the mental aspect of the game, technical ball work, and the big one… my German!<br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" >GERMANY SOCCER TRAVELER:</span><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" > To have this kind of succes, the quality of players must be very good. How many times do you practice during the week? Are the practice sessions various here in Germany?<br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" >Brandin McClay:</span><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" > We usually train on average 7-8 times a week and match once a week. The training here is much more intense and much more is expected of you. Training is where you fight for your position on the team so everyone is competing every second.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" >GERMANY SOCCER TRAVELER:</span><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" > The soccer crowd in Germany is very different compare to the American spectators, especially on the collegiate level? Can you desrcibe us the German soccer culture!<br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" >Brandin McClay: </span><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" >The German soccer culture is amazing to see. To see all the fans every game supporting their teams decked out in scarves, face paint, jerseys, and the list goes on, is incredible to see. They are loud all the time singing their team chants, hooting and hollering the whole game.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" >GERMANY SOCCER TRAVELER:</span><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" > What are you doing after the practice sessions. How does your life looks like in Germany?<br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" >Brandin McClay:</span><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" > After training sometimes I will get a massage from our physical trainer, sit in the sauna, shower, and then drive back to my flat. In my free time I like to go to the gym, work on fitness, hang out with friends, and go to church.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" >GERMANY SOCCER TRAVELER:</span><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" > It is sometimes hard to adopt to any new culture. Do you have any problems with the food, music, humor or even TV?<br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" >Brandin McClay:</span><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" > At first the food was very difficult for me to get use to. Now my body has adjusted and actually grew to like the food. They actually listen to the same music as we do in the states, so that wasn’t an issue for me. I don’t watch much T.V but I do miss some of my favorite shows.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" >GERMANY SOCCER TRAVELER:</span><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" > Did you had the chance to see any other places in Germany? If you did, can you recommend any places?<br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" >Brandin McClay:</span><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" > I got to see very little but loved Nuremberg! The city was great and lots of fun.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" >GERMANY SOCCER TRAVELER:</span><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" > There are always funny things happen in a soccer team. Can you give us a story from your team or your personal experience!<br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" >Brandin McClay:</span><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" > During pre-season of this year we ended up having training indoors where there were basketball hoops set up. So for a warm up we split the team in half and played a game. To see them try and shoot the ball and dribble was hilarious. They would be all alone for a easy lay up and instead they would trip over the ball and then try and chuck the ball into the hoop where most, actually all of the time the ball would go into the bleachers. To be there and to see this was something else.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" >GERMANY SOCCER TRAVELER:</span><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" > Thank you for your time and good luck for you and your team?Do you have any reommondation for players from the US, who wants to play in Germany or even turn pro?<br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: arial;font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" >Brandin McClay:</span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" > If you have the dream of playing professional soccer in Europe or anywhere in the world, I would tell you to fight for you dream. As a professional and living the dream as we speak, I can tell you it is not easy. But if you want it that bad you have to fight for it everyday. You must train everyday, eat properly, and most importantly stay mentally fit. I hope I can be an inspiration to young players who want to become professional themselves. I want to reach out to young Americans who have the same passion for the sport as I have and help them reach their goal as well. Every player must find their own way of dealing with adversity as it comes often in this business. What has been keeping me strong through is my faith in Christ. </span><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" ><br /><br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" >Brandin, thank your for the interview. The GERMANY SOCCER TRAVELER Team wish you all the best for your future.</span><br /></span>Sebastianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12836303415764751276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508996293830126783.post-71106468225467611602009-07-01T07:26:00.000-07:002009-07-01T07:39:21.809-07:00EUROPEAN CHAMPION U-21 - GERMANY<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_JKRQPfkyI4Q/Skt0lf7N8JI/AAAAAAAAABU/zt5_Suct40A/s1600-h/135px-DFB-Logo.svg.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 135px; height: 135px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_JKRQPfkyI4Q/Skt0lf7N8JI/AAAAAAAAABU/zt5_Suct40A/s200/135px-DFB-Logo.svg.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353500769633824914" /></a><br />With a 4:0 victory over long term rival, England. The German U-21 National team won the European Championship in Sweden,this Monday. The DFB (German soccer association) is the first european soccer association, which currently holds the European Champion in the U-21, U-19 and U-17 at the same time. Gonzalo Castro (23.min), Mesut Özil (48.min) and Sandro Wagner (79.min/84.min) scored the German goals. With one goal and two assist, Mesut Özil (SV Werder Bremen) was the player of the game. What a great success for the German soccer.Sebastianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12836303415764751276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508996293830126783.post-56815023673459218062009-07-01T07:17:00.000-07:002009-07-20T15:18:46.085-07:00Interview with Goaly Luis Robles (1.FC Kaiserslautern,2.Bundesliga and US National player)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_JKRQPfkyI4Q/Sktxf2mfWTI/AAAAAAAAABM/GkAxHJ117W8/s1600-h/110px-Logo_1_FC_Kaiserslautern.svg.png"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 110px; height: 110px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_JKRQPfkyI4Q/Sktxf2mfWTI/AAAAAAAAABM/GkAxHJ117W8/s200/110px-Logo_1_FC_Kaiserslautern.svg.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353497374106802482" border="0" /></a>
<br /><meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><meta name="ProgId" content="Word.Document"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 10"><meta name="Originator" content="Microsoft Word 10"><link rel="File-List" href="file:///C:%5CDOKUME%7E1%5Cbasti%5CLOKALE%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml"><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:hyphenationzone>21</w:HyphenationZone> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><style> <!-- /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0cm; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";} @page Section1 {size:595.3pt 841.9pt; margin:70.85pt 70.85pt 2.0cm 70.85pt; mso-header-margin:35.4pt; mso-footer-margin:35.4pt; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> </style><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Normale Tabelle"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0cm; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman";} </style> <![endif]--> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 16pt;font-family:times new roman;"><b><span lang="EN-GB">GERMANY SOCCER TRAVELER:</span></b><span lang="EN-GB"> C</span><span lang="EN-GB">ongratulation to your success with the team! Your team, the 1.FC Kaiserslautern still has the chance to be promoted to the Bundesliga. What are the reasons for the team’s success this year? I ask, because you didn’t finish last season, too well?<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 16pt;font-family:times new roman;"><b><span lang="EN-GB">Luis Robles:</span></b><span lang="EN-GB"> We have a very good team spirit. Everybody gets along with each other and we have a lot of fun. The coach is also a very important. But I give also a lot of credit to Stefan Kunz, our Manager. The coach and Stefan Kunz did a really good job during the summer. The Manager brought in the right player and the right sponsor. It is a very good combination.</span><span lang="EN-GB"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 16pt;font-family:times new roman;"><b><span lang="EN-GB">GERMANY SOCCER TRAVELER:</span></b><span lang="EN-GB"> </span><span lang="EN-GB">You also did a good job in the season so far (16 games)! I believe you had your best game against 2. Division Powerhouse SC Freiburg in the middle of December 2008? Do you remember the game?<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 16pt;font-family:times new roman;"><b><span lang="EN-GB">Luis Robles:</span></b><span lang="EN-GB"> I remember the game, because it was very important for us. It was the last game in the first round. The team wanted to finish strong and wanted to give our great supporter a nice present for Christmas. It was very cold but the Fritz Walter stadium was almost with 55.000 people packed. SC Freiburg had at the beginning a couple of chances, which I saved. I had a good game, but I will give most of the credit to our defense. Our defense is very strong and they made it very easy for me to perform well.</span><span lang="EN-GB"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 16pt;font-family:times new roman;"><b><span lang="EN-GB">GERMANY SOCCER TRAVELER:</span></b><span lang="EN-GB"> </span><span lang="EN-GB">The 1. FC Kaiserslautern is a very big club with a lot of tradition in the German soccer history. The supporter base is huge. How is it to play for a big club like 1.FCK?<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 16pt;font-family:times new roman;"><b><span lang="EN-GB">Luis Robles:</span></b><span lang="EN-GB"> <span style=""> </span>The fans are just great. It is a lot of fun to play in front of them. It is in general a great atmosphere in the town. People start to recognize me more often and I have to sign some autograph while I am having a schnitzel. I think the fans appreciate my hard work and my attitude.</span><span lang="EN-GB"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 16pt;font-family:times new roman;"><b><span lang="EN-GB">GERMANY SOCCER TRAVELER:</span></b><span lang="EN-GB"> </span><span lang="EN-GB">You were drafted in the 2007 MLS Super Draft by D.C. United! But you decided to sign with the reserve team from 1.FC Kaiserslautern and to play overseas? What did your parents, coaches and friends think about your decision?<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 16pt;font-family:times new roman;"><b><span lang="EN-GB">Luis Robles:</span></b><span lang="EN-GB"> My parents are always the first to talk to. They always supported me and backed my decisions up. They knew that I always wanted to go to Europe to play professional soccer. I also have a good relationship to my old college coach Bill Irwin from the University of Portland. He played professional soccer in the UK, so he knows what he is talking about. My old club coach is from Aachen, Germany. He is also an important impact for my decisions concerning soccer.</span><span lang="EN-GB"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 16pt;font-family:times new roman;"><b><span lang="EN-GB">GERMANY SOCCER TRAVELER:</span></b><span lang="EN-GB"> </span><span lang="EN-GB">Did you only try out for 1.FC Kaiserlautern or did you have some other German teams lined up?<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 16pt;font-family:times new roman;"><b><span lang="EN-GB">Luis Robles:</span></b><span lang="EN-GB"> It is kind of a funny story. A Day after D.C. United drafted me. I received a call, if I wanted to try out for Carl Zeiss Jena, who played at this time in the 2. Division. I arrived on a Tuesday in Kaiserslautern, because my agent is from there. I wanted to practice with any team, because the try out with Jena was until Friday. I practiced with the Kaiserlautern reserve team to stay in shape and after the session, they offered me a contract.</span><span lang="EN-GB"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 16pt;font-family:times new roman;"><b><span lang="EN-GB">GERMANY SOCCER TRAVELER:</span></b><span lang="EN-GB"> </span><span lang="EN-GB">Who was responsible for your transfer to Germany and how did you get in contact with him or her?<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 16pt;font-family:times new roman;"><b><span lang="EN-GB">Luis Robles:</span></b><span lang="EN-GB"> I was in contact with Josh Simpson, my old teammate from the University of Portand. Josh played for Millwall in England and signed with 1.FC Kaiserslautern. He basically was my connection to my current agent.</span><span lang="EN-GB"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 16pt;font-family:times new roman;"><b><span lang="EN-GB">GERMANY SOCCER TRAVELER:</span></b><span lang="EN-GB"> </span><span lang="EN-GB">You left the USA after you had a great college career at the University of Portland? Was it a big adjustment for you to a different culture and a different style of soccer?<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 16pt;font-family:times new roman;"><b><span lang="EN-GB">Luis Robles:</span></b><span lang="EN-GB"> Germany is a big difference compare to the US. I am really blessed with all the support. Josh is a great help and the club did also a great job. There is also a big American military base in the Kaiserlautern area, which makes it even easier for me. But I am in a great situation to have already a friend here. The people are very nice here.</span><span lang="EN-GB"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 16pt;font-family:times new roman;"><b><span lang="EN-GB">GERMANY SOCCER TRAVELER:</span></b><span lang="EN-GB"> </span><span lang="EN-GB">Josh Simpson (Canadian National player and former University of Portland team mate) signed a 3-year contract with 1. FC Kaiserslautern in 2006. Did you talked to him before you decided to play in Germany?<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 16pt;font-family:times new roman;"><b><span lang="EN-GB">Luis Robles:</span></b><span lang="EN-GB"> Yes, we always stayed in contact even if he just played two years for the University of Portland. He played for Millwall in England before he signed with 1.FC Kaiserslautern. He introduced me to his agent, who organized the try out in Germany.</span><span lang="EN-GB"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 16pt;font-family:times new roman;"><b><span lang="EN-GB">GERMANY SOCCER TRAVELER:</span></b><span lang="EN-GB"> </span><span lang="EN-GB">By the way, the Kaiserlautern region is very famous for their great wine. Do you have any Germany food or wine recommendation?<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 16pt;font-family:times new roman;"><b><span lang="EN-GB">Luis Robles:</span></b><span lang="EN-GB"> I tasted wine, before I came to Germany. But you are right the wine in the Kaiserlautern region is great. I really like the wine fest, because the weather is nice, the people are in a great mood and the food is fine. It is a very nice atmosphere during this time.</span><span lang="EN-GB"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 16pt;font-family:times new roman;"><b><span lang="EN-GB">GERMANY SOCCER TRAVELER:</span></b><span lang="EN-GB"> Heath Pearce (Hansa Rostock) is also a former University of Portland player; do you have any contact to him or other American players in Germany?<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 16pt;font-family:times new roman;"><b><span lang="EN-GB">Luis Robles:</span></b><span lang="EN-GB"> Since Heath played for the same school. We were via facebook in contact. The school network also helps us out to stay in contact with other American players.</span><span lang="EN-GB"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 16pt;font-family:times new roman;"><b><span lang="EN-GB">GERMANY SOCCER TRAVELER:</span></b><span lang="EN-GB"> Thanks a lot for the interview. Do you have any tips for young American players who would like to play on a professional level in Germany?<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:times new roman;"><b><span lang="EN-GB">Luis Robles:</span></b><span lang="EN-GB"> My only advise for other players are to work hard and use every opportunity. Even if you don’t sign with a big team sign with a smaller team and work your way up. It might take some time and it will be not always easy, but trust me it will be worth it.</span><span lang="EN-GB"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Thanks a lot Luis for this interviiew. Have a lot of fun in Germany and good luck with your carrier.</span><o:p></o:p></span></p> Sebastianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12836303415764751276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508996293830126783.post-34141873327107955712009-06-13T06:40:00.000-07:002009-06-13T06:56:30.519-07:00Jermaine Jones for the US national team??Jermaine Jones doesn't want to play for Germany anymore! After national coach Jogi Löw passed on Schalke 04 midfielder Jermain Jones for the Asia Tour, 2 weeks ago. Jermaine Jones was not amused about Jogi Löws decision. The midfielder from Schalke 04 took action and retired from the german side. Since Jones has also an american passport, he wants to play for the US national team. Jermaine already played three games for the German national team. But these were just friendly games so he can play for the USA. Jones played 91 Bundesliga games, 8 Champions League games and 3 caps for Germany. I personally think: "That Jermaine did the correct step. If he didn't feel the support from the staff from the German Team, why should he stay with them!" It was a brave move and good luck with the US Team in South Africa.Sebastianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12836303415764751276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508996293830126783.post-53500262915043080162009-06-13T06:24:00.001-07:002009-12-10T22:57:00.556-08:00Interview with Coach Sven Thoss (Lokomotive Leipzig)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_JKRQPfkyI4Q/SjOpTD0Fz7I/AAAAAAAAABE/KAEwegmmB-s/s1600-h/130px-Lok-logo.svg.png"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 130px; height: 130px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_JKRQPfkyI4Q/SjOpTD0Fz7I/AAAAAAAAABE/KAEwegmmB-s/s200/130px-Lok-logo.svg.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346803327525310386" border="0" /></a><br />Check out the new interview with Coach Sven Thoss on www.germany-soccer-traveler.com. Thoss is a well known soccer coach in the Germany women's soccer business. He is the Head Coach of 2. Women Bundesliga Team, Lokomotie Leipzig. GERMANY SOCCER TRAVELER talked with him about his experience with american soccer players, training methods and the development of women soccer in Germany.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.germany-soccer-traveler.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=83&Itemid=166&lang=us">Full Interview</a>Sebastianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12836303415764751276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508996293830126783.post-22673808671026670892009-06-11T09:49:00.000-07:002009-06-11T09:59:07.751-07:00Why should I travel with GST to Germany and play soccer?This is a good question, but very easier to answer!<br /><br />The GERMANY SOCCER TRAVELER will provide you and your team a complete service. The GST Team will book the hotel, flight, restaurants, game tickets, daily training session with German coaches, culture program and a lot of activities with local teams. We try to create a program with a mix of soccer and culture. Travel to Germany, is always great. But to travel to the capital and play soccer against great teams from Berlin is somthing different. Just check out the germany-soccer-traveler.blogspot.com or our website www.germany-soccer-traveler.com. This blog will give you interesting facts about the German soccer and our partners.Sebastianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12836303415764751276noreply@blogger.com0