I recently thought about all the Americans abroad per say, Europe, South America, or any other league that is better than the MLS. To clarify 1 thing, I am not a MLS basher, but the level of soccer is different here than else where. Here is a list of American field players who have seemed to have found success abroad:

Here are 4 players who are successful in my mind as for field players-this is however “now” not then or has ever been:

• Clint Dempsey: The Revolution and US MNT star has found a home in the premiership with Fulham. An interesting story if one is ever so fortunate as to read it, his Mom drove him 2 hours one way just to get to a better club team than the one in his home town.
• Freddy Adu: The 15 year old that we all heard sooo much about transferred to Benfica in Portugal to experience European soccer for himself. His story is yet to begin as we will watch what he does with his opportunities in Europe.
• DaMarcus Beasley: Many people love him for his speed and many talents however Manchester City thought different–no not that he didn’t have talent-just he wasn’t right for them right now…interesting. Watch him with Rangers.
• Sal Zizzo: A former UCLA player that jumped from college to the Bundesliga, Zizzo definitely has attracted the attention of many people other than those in the MLS. This will be an interesting story to follow as he avoided the MLS for some reason and made the jump directly to Europe. This is also interesting because he is a production of the next generation’s youth soccer programs, academies, camps etc. etc. He currently plays for Hannover 96.

All these players are young, full of talent, and ready to test the waters abroad. Keep up with all of them as surely some will shine, flourish, or fade away. View all of the “Yanks Abroad“.