12.19.12
Morning Read: Jozy Altidore Going Nuclear
The young American striker finds the back of the net again for his club side, tying an English superstar on the year; a central defender hits the back of the net; a young star returns to action.
BY
Noah Davis
Posted
December 19, 2012
3:09 AM
Jozy Altidore netted another goal in AZ Alkmaar's 4-2 victory over FC Dordrecht. He seems destined for one of his patented "scoring runs." (Video here.) He has 21 league goals on the year, which puts him in a tie with Wayne Rooney and Michu. Is 2013 the year for Altidore? We certainly think so.
Also on the scoresheet: Oguchi Onyewu. The big centerback netted the game-tying goal deep into injury time as Malaga escaped Eibar with a 1-1 draw in the fifth round of the Copa del Rey.
Michael Parkhurst's agent Lyle Yorks tweeted that his client will join Bundesliga side Augsburg after the winter break. The squad, led by manager Markus Weinzierl, currently sits in 17th in the German league.
One of the best stories of 2012 is the return of Bobby Wood, and the New York Times Goal blog takes a look at the road back. The winger played in Munich 1860's last five 2.Bundesliga matches and looks to be an important part of the squad going forward.
The United States falls one spot to 28th in the FIFA World Rankings. Brazil, however, fell five places to 18th, the country's worst ranking ever. Panic ensues.
Here's Michael Bradley being Michael Bradley.
