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Pinoy Footballers Abroad - (August 23-29)

Jason De Jong vs Nepal

This is a weekly post devoted to following up on all the overseas-based footballers who have played for the Philippines. Like what the title stated, this is a recap of games of a team that has a Filipino in the lineup. And again, for him to be included in the tracking process, either he has to have capped for the Philippines or been named to the lineup as a reserve, or has been locked to or agreed to play for us (as with the case of the likes of Kevin Ingreso). So, if you are looking for David Alaba, Jonathan De Guzman and Alphonse Areola, you will not find him here (and in the case of Areola, not yet, anyway).

If you feel that there is a name missing on the list that you would like me to monitor as well, or even correct me on some things, you may do so by sending me an email to john.paul.manahan@soccercentral.ph or by contacting me on my twitter handle (@misterjpmanahan) for questions. You can also tweet Soccer Central Philippines (@soccercentralph) You may also write them on the comments page below.

Again, do take note they have to qualify to the parameters set above. Major thanks to the people involved with and in Usapang Football for their assistance in detailing the info.

Now onto the players:

Neil Etheridge - Fulham (Barclays Premier League)

It was not a good week for Fulham, as they suffered a 3-2 defeat to Manchester United in league action, while they exited the Capital One Cup with a 1-0 loss to Sheffield Wednesday. In addition, their U21 team went down, 2-1, to Wolverhampton in the first action of the Barclays Under-21 Development League.

Neil was not listed in all three matches concerned.

The first team is scheduled to face newly promoted West Ham on September 1, while the U21 team faces Crystal Palace on September 2.

Rob Dazo Gier - Ascot United (Hellenic League)

Ascot United had to abandon their FA Cup tie with Bishops Cleeve after 85 minutes due to the unplayability of the pitch. The score had been tied at 2-2. The league match against Binfield also was postponed to a later date.

Rob was not listed as being a participant in the FA Cup match against Bishops Cleeve.

FA Vase action will kick off on September 1 with the team hosting Slimbridge. The FA has rescheduled the Bishops Cleeve tie to September 4.

Kevin Ingreso - Hambruger SV (1. Bundesliga) - Hamburger SV II (Regionalliga Nord)

HSV kicked off their Bundesliga campaign with a 1-0 defeat to Nürnberg. Kevin was not in the lineup, but he started and played the first 72 minutes in their 5-0 drubbing of ETSV Weiche Flensburg for HSV II in the Regionalliga, which they are tied at 4th as of the moment.

Bundeliga action continues, with Werder Bremen scheduled on September 1, while the second team faces Hannover 96 II on the same date.

It is important to note that Kevin has an elder brother, Ricky, who is in the Landesliga Hammonia currently playing with the third team.

Stephan Schröck - TSG 1899 Hoffenheim (1. Bundesliga)

Hoffenheim suffered a 2-1 defeat against Borussia M'Gladbach to kick off their Bundesliga season.

Stephan was an unused substitute for this fixture.

They are to face Eintracht Frankfurt on September 1 for their next Bundesliga match.

Roland Müller - MSV Duisburg (2. Bundesliga) - MSV Duisburg II (NRW-Liga)

With a 3-1 defeat to Dynamo Dresden, MSV Duisburg now occupying the cellar. Roland remains to be chief back-up keeper in this match.

League action continues on September 1 against 1860 München.

Dennis Cagara - Karlsruher SC (3. Bundesliga)

After securing a goalless draw against Alemmania Aachen, Karlsruher secured a 3-0 victory over Borussia Dortmund II. No Dennis sighting, but at least he was listed as an unused substitute in their victory.

League action resumes against Saarbrücken on September 2.

Denis Wolf - Global FC (UFL)

He has announced on his twitter handle that he will be joining Global FC in the UFL for the upcoming season. If so, his name will be removed from the list once this is made official akin to how Penson Stallion Gilligan's made their announcement and officially introduce their new players.

Manny Ott - FC Ingolstadt II (Regionalliga Bayern)

Ingolstradt II suffered a 1-0 defeat to Greuther Fürth II, which featured Manny (as a starter) being sent off with a straight red card in the 77th minute. 

He will miss their fixture against Viktoria Aschaffenburg on September 1.

He also has a younger set of twins who are playing football as well in Germany. Mike and Marco. Mike is currently an U-17 selection with TSV 1860 München in the U-17 Bundesliga, while his twin Marco plays for S.C. E. Friesing in the U-17 Bayernliga. Coach Hans Michael Weiss has mentioned Mike as someone he is keeping his eyes on.

Patrick Hinrichsen - SV Darmstadt 98 II (VL Gr.Süd)

SV Darmstadt secured a couple of draws this week, a 1-1 draw against Spvgg. 05 Oberradand a 2-2 result against SG Rotweiss Ffm.

Patrick was an unused substitute for both matches.

They will face SG Anspach on September 1.

Oliver Pötschke - BFC Preussen Berlin (1./2. Herren Landesliga St.2)

BFC Preussen secured a 4-2 victory against 1 F.C. Galatasaray Spandau. Oliver played the entirety of the match.

They are scheduled to face B.W. Hohen Neuendorf on September 1.

Mark Drinkuth - DJK Agon 08 Dü-dorf (Bezirksliga Gruppe 1)

Mark's team began the season with a 2-0 defeat against TV Kalkum-Wittlaer.

They will face SG Unterrath on September 2.

Ray Anthony Jónsson - Grindavík (Úrvalsdeild)

Grindavik continue their struggling form with a 2-1 defeat to ÍA , keeping them at the bottom of the league. Ray played the entirety of the match.

They have a chance to bounce back against Breidablik on September 4.

Jerry Lucena - Esbjerg FB (Danish Superliga)

Jerry played the entirety of their 1-1 draw with Brøndby, which still keeps them at the bottom of the Superliga.

They will face Midtjylland on September 2.

Based on his Twitter conversations, it looks like he will be available for some of the friendlies in September.

Paul Mulders - ADO Den Haag (Eredivisie)

ADO Den Haag secure their first victory in the league, a 4-2 result against VVV, with Paul being left off the lineup for this particular fixture.

They will be facing Groningen on September 1.

Jason de Jong - Penson Stallion Gilligan's FC (UFL)

Ernie Nierras has officially announced that Jason de Jong will be joining the UFL club for the upcoming season. Once the official press conference has been made (which will be scheduled on August 31), he will be removed from the list.

Jacques Van Bossche - Koninklijke Standaard Wetteren (Division III)

Standaard Wetteren played a couple of matches recently, with a 2-0 defeat to Geel-Meerhout and a 1-1 draw against Temse.

Jacques was an unused substitute for the second match, while he was not listed in the first one.

They will face on Coxyde on September 2, as well as a reserve match against Racing Gent on August 31.

Jeffrey Christiaens - Global FC (UFL)

Jeff sent out a tweet earlier this year that he will be playing with Global FC this upcoming season, and has already joined their practices since his arrival from their US training camp. Once the team has made the formal announcement akin to how Penson Stallion Gilligan's FC made their announcement with regards to Jason de Jong, then his name will be removed from the list.

Angelo Marasigan - clubless

Angelo is still looking for a new club, although he is currently in talks with a couple of Belgian Division I and II clubs.

Chris Greatwich - Morris County Colonials (National Premier Soccer League)

The Morris County Colonials finished their regular season campaign in the NPSL as the 2nd place team in the Keystone Conference. Chris has been maintaining a dual role as both player and coach for them.

His name has been linked with moves to play in the United Football League.

Simon Greatwich - Loyola Meralco Sparks FC (UFL)

This note is to reflect the announcement made by Harwick College that Simon will be rejoining the Loyola Meralco Sparks for the upcoming UFL season and that he is foregoing his remaining NCAA eligibility.

He is now based in Manila already.

OJ Porteria - Kaya FC (UFL)

OJ had announced earlier this year that he will be joining UFL side Kaya FC. He has already participated with the team's practices. His name will be removed from this list once it is made official by team representatives akin to how Penson Stallion Gilligan's will announce their signings.

He is already training with the team and he announced on Twitter that the national team will departing for Cambodia on September 3.

Leigh Gunn - Fraser Park FC (NSW Super League)

Fraser Park finished their campaign 9th out of 12 teams in the League.

He has plans on returning to the Philippines by December this year, which might then lead to a return by March 2013 to possibly play local football by that time.

Juan Luis Guirado - Racing Lermeño (Tercera Division Group 8)

Racing's campaign kicked off with a 2-1 controversial defeat to CF Palencia, with Juani remaining unavailable as he is still rehabbing the knee injury, although he has been training with the team.

They will face Atlético Astorga on September 1, hopefully with Juani ready to help in the cause.

Note that in a tweet, Juani indicated that he would be available come November.

Angel Guirado - Salgaocar FC (I-League)

The former I-League champions lost to Dempo SC, 2-1. The are scheduled to face SCC Cavelossim on September 6 in the Goa Professional League.