only in fucking america... 'boy i hope we'll still be able to play soccer in all this rain'
They played in the rain until it started lightning close by, to be fair. A huge bolt struck by the field and they called it off.
There had been talk of him getting a call-up for the U.S. a few years ago. Died off when he stopped playing regularly for Middlesbrough.
Probably over here to try and get a look in to the USMNT. English accent and American citizenship will almost seal it for him if he can play well.
It'll be a great chance for us to win some games
Didn't even think of that. Most of our dudes won't be off on duty while most of Man U/Chelsea/Arsenal type squads will be away. Bonus.
There were interesting comments by the American pundits. Whoever the color guy was spoke to Garde before the match and asked him why he was at another Newcastle match to which Garde said "coincidence" but the way the story was told was that Garde said that with a wink.
The truth is definitely somewhere in between. Of course he wanted the money/prestige. But the club isn't blameless either. Both parties are to "blame" in this situation. It was a situation that benefited everyone involved.