Joe Enochs in MLS?

With Osnabrück's quest for promotion to the second Bundesliga hitting its final strides, club captain Joe Enochs has found little time available to plan his future as Regionalliga commitments consume the loyal club servant.

The veteran midfielder, who turns 36 in September, finds himself out of contract in the summer and remains unsure of what his future might hold - apart from the fact that he'll still be getting his soccer action somewhere.

According to Yanks Abroad, Enochs is considering returning to MLS.

"I'm 35 now, and I'm just not sure if anyone in America wants to take a risk on me at this time," said the San Francisco Bay Area native.

"I would love to go back to the States, and have always wanted to go back home, but just don't think it's realistic."

Personally I hope a team like DC United would take a chance on Enochs. He has played in Germany for years and would be a great addition to MLS.

US National Team Update!!!

US players have stated that winning the Gold Cup is of more importance to the National Team than any possible glory at the 2007 Copa America.

Despite carrying an interim tag, Bob Bradley is steaming ahead with preparations for both summer tournaments.

The US head coach was in Europe recently checking on the status of players and the initial Gold Cup roster was released to clubs last week; it is expected that Bradley will select a stronger squad for that tourney.

Any national team coach must unsurprisingly tread a fine line with his players' clubs, but according to DaMarcus Beasley, the former contest is the one of more importance to the 'Nats.

"I might play a couple in the Copa America as well," the Manchester City loan ace told Yanks Abroad. "There is better competition, of course, in the Copa America and you get more exposure - but at the same time, the Gold Cup is very important for the US because we want to get to the Confederations Cup next year."

The States' next date is a friendly with China at San Jose's Spartan Stadium on June 2nd, mere days before Gold Cup play begins against Guatemala on June 7th at the Home Depot Center in Carson, California.

US National team article - a must read!!!

I urge you to read Kenya Brown's most recent post on Yanks Abroad.

I personally think that his idea about facing more European teams by engaging a European training camp is a great idea of getting out of our national team funk. Read it and let me know what you think.

Enfield Signs two-year Contract Down Under!

Former Los Angeles Galaxy forward Michael Enfield has signed a two-year deal with Australian A-League runners up Sydney FC.

The 23-year old officially joined up on Saturday after a month-long trial, but will not be eligible to suit up until the new season begins in August.

The club are currently busy in the group stage of the Asian Champions League, which Enfield could only take part in if they reach the knockouts.

While it is too early to tell exactly where he might fit in the depth chart, Bling FC coach Branko Culina will expect the Yank to battle for playing time.

"We signed for next season and the season after that," Sydney press officer Mark Worwood told YA. "We have a small squad, so anyone we sign should be in contention for the first team."

During the trial, Enfield made a big impact in each of his friendly substitute appearances, including the goal that put them ahead to stay against Wollongong on March 14th.

"He played the second half of each game," reported Worwood. "He scored a very good individual goal in the first game and had a hand in all three goals against Marconi (on April 3rd)."

Enfield, who was a UCLA teammate of Hamburg midfielder Benny Feilhaber, scored once in 11 games over two seasons with the Galaxy.

(From Yanks Abroad)