Americans Abroad Wrap: John Brooks and Jonathan Spector Return from Injury

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Published: February 23, 2014

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After a horror show of injuries over the past few weeks, a number of Americans abroad, including John Anthony Brooks and Jonathan Spector, returned to action this weekend. With the United States men's national team set to play a friendly against the Ukraine in just 10 days, this has to come as welcome news to American fans and U.S. head coach Jurgen Klinsmann.

Besides Brooks and Spector, Eric Lichaj and Oguchi Onyewu also returned to action. Fabian Johnson also played his second game in a row at right-back, perhaps giving the USMNT more options than previously thought at the position.

Finally, USMNT assistant coach Andi Herzog was watching Birmingham this weekend, possibly giving away some information about who might be included on the U.S.'s roster for their March friendly.

Here's a recap of all the action.

 

The English Premier League Boys

Jozy Altidore started for Sunderland, but was withdrawn at the half of their 4-1 drubbing at the hands of Arsenal. Worse for Altidore was that his substitute scored the Black Cats' lone goal.

Clint Dempsey was not in the squad for Fulham.



Geoff Cameron started and went the distance in Stoke City's 1-0 loss to Manchester City.

Tim Howard made a number of strong saves in Everton's match against Chelsea, but was unable to keep out a last-minute effort by John Terry and the Toffees lost 1-0.

Brad Guzan and Aston Villa lost 1-0 to Newcastle.

 

Ze Germans

Steve Cherundolo's Hannover 96 plays Bayern Munich later today.

Timmy Chandler is still out injured and missed Nurnberg's match on Saturday.



Fabian Johnson played 90 minutes, again at right-back, in Hoffenheim's 2-2 draw with Borussia Monchengladbach.

John Anthony Brooks returned from injury and played the final five minutes of Hertha Berlin's 2-1 win over Stu...
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