Town honors vets Nov 14, 2008
Lt. Col. Gary Grossi, of the US Army, left, looks on, while World War II veteran Cyril Perkin, center, explains a souvenir that he kept from being in World War II to Douglas Elementary School student Danny Szetela, 11, after the Veterans Day program at the school Thursday. Town honors vets. (Acton Beacon, MA)
Sorprenden a EE.UU. Oct 16, 2008
Danny Szetela por (85). Khaleem Hyland por (76). (ESPN -- Deportes)
Nigeria eliminates U.S. men's soccer Aug 14, 2008
In the 35th, Marvell Wynne got free down the right side, but he hesitated, allowing Nigeria to keep his cross from reaching Brian McBride, with midfielder Danny Szetela free at the top of the area. Ogbuke Obasi beat Parkhurst again with a quick sweeping move to go free along the goal line and find Isaac for the goal. (News & Observer -- Sports)
RESULTS: Nigeria defeats USA 2-1 Aug 13, 2008
Soccer Results - 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics - USATODAY.com. Men's Preliminary Round Group B, Nigeria vs. United States. (USA Today -- Sports)
American-born Rossi shines for Italy Aug 10, 2008
They had the early match, won 1-0 and are first in the group now, which is always nice because first of all I have a few friends on that team, Danny Szetela, for one, and now I have my new teammate Jozy Altidore,'' Rossi said. Altidore recently signed a six-year deal with Rossi's club, Villarreal, which finished runner-up to champion Real Madrid last season and will play in the Champions League this year. (India Times)
Olympics SPort by Sports Aug 8, 2008
US entries: Men - M Freddy Adu, F Jozy Altidore, M Michael Bradley, F Charlie Davies, M Maurice Edu, M Benny Feilhaber, GK Brad Guzan, M Stuart Holden, D Patrick Ianni, M Sacha Kljestan, F Brian McBride, M Dax McCarty, D Michael Orozco, D Michael Parkhurst, F Robbie Rogers, GK Chris Seitz, M Danny Szetela, D Marvell Wynne; Women - GK Nicole Barnhart, M Shannon Boxx, D Rachel Buehler, D Laurie Chalupny, F Lauren Cheney, D Stephanie Cox, M Tobin Heath, M Angela Hucles, F Natasha Kai, M Carli... (Boston Globe)
Nowak Names Roster for 2008 Olympic Games Jul 19, 2008
MIDFIELDERS (7): Freddy Adu (SL Benfica), Michael Bradley (SC Heerenveen), Maurice Edu (Toronto FC), Benny Feilhaber (Derby County), (Houston Dynamo), Sacha Kljestan (Chivas USA), Danny Szetela (Brescia Calcio) ... Former U.S. Under-20 standout Danny Szetela, who has since earned two caps with the full team, rounds out the strong midfield contingent. (Clemsontigers.com)
McBride returns to U.S. squad for Beijing Jul 18, 2008
Midfielders: Freddy Adu (Benfica), Michael Bradley (Heerenveen), Maurice Edu (Toronto FC), Benny Feilhaber (Derby County), Stuart Holden (Houston Dynamo), Sacha Kljestan (Chivas USA), Danny Szetela (Brescia). Forwards: Jozy Altidore (Villarreal), Charlie Davies (Hammarby), Brian McBride (no club), Robbie Rogers (Columbus Crew). (MSNBC -- Sports)
BU grads banking on revival of soccer's Tampa Bay Rowdies Jun 24, 2008
Defenders Jay DeMerit (Watford) and Drew Moor (FC Dallas) and midfielders Sacha Kljestan (Chivas USA) and Danny Szetela (Brescia) were in the starting lineup for the US. The Chicago Fire's Chad Barrett, Chris Rolfe, and John Thorrington made their qualifying debuts as second-half substitutes. Brek Shea, an 18-year-old FC Dallas left wing-forward, was on the US bench. (Boston Globe)
US moves to regional semis of World Cup qualifying Jun 23, 2008
Three of the U.S. starting midfielders - Bradley, Danny Szetela and Sacha Kljestan - could be part of the American Olympic team this summer, along with Adu. It was 88 degrees on the field at Kensington Oval, a cricket ground. (MSNBC -- Sports)
In the end, U.S. gets its kicks in qualifier Jun 23, 2008
Three of the U.S. starting midfielders Bradley, Danny Szetela and Sacha Kljestan could be part of the American Olympic team this summer, along with Adu. In games involving other teams in the Americans' regional semifinal group, Trinidad and Tobago beat Bermuda 2-0 on goals by Darryl Roberts (10th minute) and Stern John (69th). (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
EE.UU. derrot 1-0 a Barbados y pas Jun 23, 2008
Chris Rolfe por Danny Szetela (66). Malcolm Marshall por (81). (ESPN -- Deportes)
U.S. adds youth for World Cup qualifier at Barbados Jun 21, 2008
Midfielders Danny Szetela and John Thorrington have appeared in just one match apiece with the national team ... Midfielders: DaMarcus Beasley (Glasgow Rangers, Scotland), Michael Bradley (Heerenveen, Netherlands), Sacha Kljestan (Chivas USA), Eddie Lewis (Derby County, England), Danny Szetela (Brescia, Italy), John Thorrington (Chicago). (MSNBC -- Sports)
AMERICANS ABROAD: U.S. players stuck on bad EPL teams Mar 4, 2008
And Danny Szetela has started seeing some playing time with Serie B side Brescia. So here's a theory, entirely unscientific and probably impossible to prove. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Altidore headlines U.S. Olympic camp roster Nov 29, 2007
Freddy Adu, Michael Bradley and Danny Szetela, also members of the U-20 quarterfinalists, were not laced on the 22-player roster because of scheduling conflicts with their European clubs. Altidore made his international debut with the United States in a 1-0 victory over South Africa on Nov. 17. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Wahl's Mailbag Oct 24, 2007
With national teams the process never happens as quickly as you'd like, however, and the emphasis in Altidore's first camp experience (as it was with Freddy Adu, Danny Szetela and any other newbies) will be more on how he performs in training every day than on his likely 15-minute debut on the field. As for Altidore's overseas prospects, I think chances are he'll be in MLS next season unless he lights up the playoffs and a perfect opportunity comes his way. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Men's soccer: U.S. beats Switzerland 1-0 to stop losing streak at 5 Oct 18, 2007
The coach's son knocked in a loose ball from close range after Clint Dempsey deflected a cross into the air from Danny Szetela, who entered two minutes earlier in his national team debut. That's soccer sometimes, said Bradley, who made his 13th international appearance. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
In Brief: Cabrera knows how to close the deal Oct 18, 2007
Bradley, son of U.S. coach Bob Bradley, knocked in a loose ball from close range after Clint Dempsey deflected a cross into the air from Danny Szetela, who entered two minutes earlier in his national team debut. After a 10-0-1 start under Bob Bradley, U.S. lost to Argentina, Paraguay, Colombia, Sweden and Brazil. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Now playing for Benfica in Portugal, Freddy Adu will earn his second cap with the U.S. Oct 16, 2007
Eleven players on the roster are 23-years-old or younger, including such stars from this past summer's under-20 World Cup as Danny Szetela, Sal Zizzo and Michael Bradley. But Bob Bradley's biggest tinker of all has to be Freddy Adu. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Adu back on U.S. roster for game vs. Swiss Oct 10, 2007
Seven players on the roster have never played for the national team: forwards Preston Zimmerman, Sal Zizzo and Robbie Findley; midfielders Maurice Edu and Danny Szetela; defender Steve Purdy; and goalkeeper Tally Hall ... Midfielders: Freddy Adu (Benfica, Portugal), DaMarcus Beasley (Glasgow Rangers, Scotland), Michael Bradley (Heerenveen, Netherlands), Maurice Edu (Toronto), Benny Feilhaber (Hamburg SV, Germany), Eddie Lewis (Derby, England), Danny Szetela (Racing Santander, Spain). (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Garden (State) of riches Sep 19, 2007
Danny Szetela, Clifton. Another player who signed with Major League Soccer at 16, Szetela has endured a rough start to his pro career. (NorthJersey.com, NJ)
Spanish team signs U.S. midfielder Szetela Sep 2, 2007
MADRID, Spain (AP) -- Racing Santander has signed United States under-20 midfielder Danny Szetela from Major League Soccer's Columbus Crew. The deal for Szetela, who has signed a two-year contract, was completed just before the transfer deadline Friday. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Sevilla's Alves, Villa's Riquelme staying put Sep 1, 2007
Elsewhere, Real Betis agreed a deal for Villarreal forward Jose Mari and Racing Santander landed Congolese striker Mohamed Tichte from Anderlecht and US youth international midfielder Danny Szetela from Columbus Crew. Real Madrid released youth-team midfielders Javi Garcia to Osasuna and Esteban Granero and Ruben de la Red to Getafe, Granero on loan. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
United beats Crew behind Emilio's 14th goal Aug 19, 2007
Columbus struck first out after halftime when Guillermo Barros Schelotto set up midfielder Danny Szetela for a 20 yard try on goal that was stopped by goalkeeper Troy Perkins in the 51st minute. Less than a minute later, United pressed inside the Crew penalty area, sent a shot off the left post and took the lead when Fred took advantage of lax Crew defense. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Roma orchestrating transfer for MLS' Szetela Aug 8, 2007
NEW YORK (AP) -- U.S. under-20 and Columbus Crew midfielder Danny Szetela is in discussions with AS Roma about possibly transferring to the Italian club after the Major League Soccer season when his contract expires. Agent Shep Messing denied a report in a New York area newspaper Tuesday that said Szetela had reached an agreement with the Serie A club. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
A great start for SuperLiga, the Guille Show and the latest Power Rankings. Jul 26, 2007
Columbus Crew (6-5-7) Danny Szetela looked good in his return from the U-20s. 8. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Blanco may make great impact on MLS Jul 24, 2007
Clifton native Danny Szetela has a major decision to make in the coming weeks. Will he take advantage of the pile of offers from European clubs following his solid three-goal showing at the Under-20 World Cup, or will Szetela sign a new contract with MLS and stay with the Crew. (NorthJersey.com, NJ)
Austria venci a Estados Unidos y est en semis Jul 15, 2007
Danny Szetela recibe una tarjeta amarilla. 1. (ESPN -- Deportes)
U-20 Men's National Team Advances To Quarterfinals With 2-1 Win Against Uruguay Jul 13, 2007
Danny Szetela got to the ball and fired a shot from a hard angle from about six yards out. The ball dribbled in right in front of the goal line and Mathias Cardaccio and Andre Akpan from the US got to the ball. (Umterps.com)
U.S. rallies, reaches U-20 World Cup quarters Jul 12, 2007
Team USA midfielderMichael Bradley leaps to celebrate a goal with midfielders Danny Szetela, and Dax McCarty, left ... The United States tied the score in the 87th minute when Danny Szetelas cross intended for Andre Akpan was deflected into the net by Uruguayan defender Mathias Cardaccio. (MSNBC -- Sports)
United States, Uruguay Clash in FIFA U-20 World Cup Round of 16 Jul 12, 2007
Three Americans: Freddy Adu, Josmer Altidore and Danny Szetela, are currently all tied for second-place in the race for the Golden Boot with three goals apiece ... U.S. Under-20 Men's National Team Roster by Position: GOALKEEPERS (3): Brian Perk (UCLA), Steve Sandbo (SMU), Chris Seitz (Real Salt Lake) DEFENDERS (6): Tony Beltran (UCLA), Amaechi Igwe (New England Revolution), Ofori Sarkodie (Indiana University), Nathan Sturgis (L.A. Galaxy), Julian Valentin (Wake Forest), Tim Ward (Columbus Crew)... (Mac-Sports.com)
Uruguay pushes US to the limit Jul 12, 2007
The U.S. tied the game at 1-1 in the 87th minute, when midfielder Danny Szetela sent the ball back toward goal off a cross. Akpan charged the net, was tackled as the ball approached and watched it get tipped into the net by his assailant Uruguay forward Mathias Cardaccio. (Canada.com)
U.S. relies on own goal, extra time to advance Jul 12, 2007
From the left side, Danny Szetela shot the ball across the goal and it went in on what was charged as an own goal to Mathias Cardaccio, who was sliding toward the ball with U.S. forward Andre Akpan. In the 90th minute, Perk made one save and Juan Manuel Diaz's header hit the post and the game went to extra time. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Debate over artificial turf heating up at U-20 Jul 6, 2007
"Yeah, I think the game should be played on grass, but the game's played on turf, so we just have to put that aside and play," U.S. midfielder Danny Szetela said Thursday, who has scored in both of the U.S. matches and has three goals in the tournament. Of the six venues playing host to the tournament, three -- Victoria and Burnaby in the western province of British Columbia, and Edmonton -- are natural-grass surfaces, while the others -- Ottawa, Toronto and Montreal -- use FIFA-approved... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Bruins Play Key Roles In U.S. U-20 Win Over Poland Jul 5, 2007
Beltran's cross to Danny Szetela in the box tied the score at 1-1 in the 10th minute, then Zizzo connected twice in a row with Freddy Adu to put the U.S. ahead 3-1 at halftime. Beltran's assist came with the U.S. down 1-0 after a quick sixth-minute goal by Poland's Dawid Janczyk. (Pac-10.org)
Adu scores three; U.S. U-20 team rips Poland 6-1 Jul 4, 2007
Danny Szetela, whose parents were born in Poland, scored twice and New York Red Bulls striker Jozy Altidore added another to put the United States atop Group D.. The 18-year-old Adu, the Real Salt Lake midfielder who is in his fourth season in Major League Soccer and is playing in his third U20 World Cup, has said he would like to showcase his skills at the youth championship to impress European clubs. (USA Today -- Sports)
Argentina cruises, Brazil holds on Jul 4, 2007
In the other Group D match, Adu scored three goals and Polish-American Danny Szetela had two goals for the United States. Poland is known for counterattacking and gave a brilliant demonstration as a turnover at centerfield allowed Patryk Malecki to slip a pass to Dawid Janczyk, who got behind the U.S. defense, made a stutter step and beat goalkeeper Chris Seitz at the near post. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Rogers Records Two Assists As U-20 National Team Dominates Poland Jul 4, 2007
The United States responded quickly when Danny Szetela headed home a Tony Beltran cross from 15 yards out. The shot hit the underside of the crossbar and slipped in for the equalizer. (Umterps.com)
Kassel's pro future coming into focus Jul 3, 2007
Clifton native Danny Szetela is back on the radars of European clubs and has helped his cause after scoring the U.S. Under-20 national team's lone goal in its 1-1 tie against South Korea on Saturday. Italian club Parma, Scottish club Glasgow Rangers and Turkish club Galatasaray have made contact with Szetela's representatives and the Columbus Crew midfielder looks like a safe bet to sign a pre-contract at some point this summer. (NorthJersey.com, NJ)
* Poles defeat Brazil at U20 World Cup Jul 2, 2007
Midfielder Danny Szetela scored from an athletic header for the US while Shin Young-rok replied for South Korea, with both goals coming in the first half. This story has been viewed 139 times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
U.S. Under-20 Men Draw, 1-1, Against South Korea Jul 2, 2007
Midfielder Danny Szetela opened the scoring for the U.S. in the 16th minute, but South Korea was the more active team on the night and eventually tallied the equalizing goal in the 38th minute. The U.S. is tied for second place with one point, while Poland sits atop the group with three points after a surprising victory over group favorite Brazil. (Mac-Sports.com)
Chivas USA keeps Revolution at bay Jul 1, 2007
Under-20 World Cup -- Columbus Crew midfielder Danny Szetela scored on a 16th-minute header and Real Salt Lake goalkeeper Chris Seitz made five saves in the United States' 1-1 draw with South Korea in the opener for both teams in Montreal. The South Koreans equalized in the 38th minute on a goal by Shin Young Rok. (Boston Globe)
EEUU 1-1 Corea Jul 1, 2007
com - Corea del Sur vs. Estados Unidos. Portada ESPN.com ESPNsoccernet ESPN.com. (ESPN -- Deportes)
Sports briefs Jul 1, 2007
Columbus Crew midfielder Danny Szetela scored on a 16th-minute header and Real Salt Lake goalkeeper Chris Seitz stopped 12 shots in the United States' 1-1 draw against South Korea in the Under 20 World Cup opener for both teams in Montreal. Swimming. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Bruin Trio Selected To Final U.S. Roster For FIFA Under-20 World Cup Jun 16, 2007
GOALKEEPERS (3): (UCLA), Steve Sandbo (SMU), Chris Seitz (Real Salt Lake) DEFENDERS (6): (UCLA), Amaechi Igwe (New England Revolution), Ofori Sarkodie (Indiana University), Nathan Sturgis (L.A. Galaxy), Julian Valentin (Wake Forest), Tim Ward (Columbus Crew) MIDFIELDERS (6): Freddy Adu (Real Salt Lake), Bryan Arguez (D.C. United), Michael Bradley (SC Heerenveen), Dax McCarty (F.C. Dallas), Danny Szetela (Columbus Crew), Anthony Wallace (F.C. Dallas) FORWARDS (6): Andre Akpan (Harvard), Josmer... (Pac-10.org)
Adu, Altidore to lead U.S. at U-20 World Cup Jun 16, 2007
The Columbus Crew have Tim Ward, Robbie Rogers and Danny Szetela on the squad, the most by any club ... Midfielders: Freddy Adu; Bryan Arguez; Tony Beltran; Michael Bradley; Dax McCarty; Danny Szetela. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Galaxy eliminate Crew from U.S. Open Cup Apr 25, 2007
Crew midfielder Danny Szetela nearly evened the score with a solid strike from 20 yards in the 21st minute, forcing Steve Cronin to make a diving save. Forward Andy Herron bent a free kick around the Galaxy defensive wall and toward the right goal post in the 36th minute, but Cronin pounced on the shot to keep the Crew scoreless. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Incoming Freshman Jalil Anibaba And Former Bronco Amaechi Igwe Named To U.S. U20 Roster Apr 24, 2007
Bryan Arguez (D.C. United), Rodrigo Lopez (Chivas USA), Danny Szetela (Columbus Crew) FORWARDS: (4): Josmer Altidore (N.Y. Red Bulls), Jesus Padilla (Chivas de Guadalajara), Robbie Rogers (Columbus Crew), Johann Smith (Carlisle United). . (Santaclarabroncos.com)
MLS team-by-team previews Apr 5, 2007
The Crew is also hoping M Ricardo Virtuoso lives up to that last name and M Danny Szetela, F Kei Kamara and F Jason Garey live up to their hype. M Duncan Oughton appears healthy after major knee surgery following the 2004 season. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Valentin Helps U.S. U-20 National Team to Berth in FIFA World Cup Jan 23, 2007
Up a man, the U.S. didn't let off the gas as Danny Szetela looped in long ball over the backline from the center circle to second-half substitute Jonathan Villanueva. The Virginia midfielder's first shot from the top of the box was saved, but the rebound fell directly back to him and he headed it home for the fourth goal. (Wakeforestsports.com)
Adu heads U.S. under-20 World Cup roster Jan 9, 2007
Midfielders: Freddy Adu (Real Salt Lake), Bryan Arguez (West Kendal Optimists), Tony Beltran (UCLA), Amaechi Igwe (Santa Clara), Danny Szetela (Columbus Crew), Jonathan Villanueva (Virginia). Forwards: Andre Akpan (Harvard), Josmer Altidore (N.Y. Red Bulls), Robbie Rogers (Heerenveen, Netherlands), Johann Smith (Bolton, England), Preston Zimmerman (Hamburg SV, Germany), Sal Zizzo (UCLA). (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
