Fulham's European Tour

We're going on a European Tour!!

That would also be a picture of the Stadio Olimpico in Rome, just one of several places you will see Fulham play before the end of the year.

You have absolutely no idea how excited I am!

Fulham: From Russia with Love

Fulham are playing the second leg of their Europa League tie against Russian side Amkar Perm after winning the home tie 3-1 last week. Now...they travel to Russia. Fulham doesn't exactly like this team so much - a defender levelled Andy Johnson in the first game and dislocated his shoulder, keeping him out for 5 weeks (the defender received a yellow card, nothing more). Also, Perm plays on an artificial turf, which will prove tough to play on.

When Fulham arrived at the airport, there were some friendly Russians who met them:



Uh oh...

Fredy Montero to Europe; Fulham?

The British media is known for fabricating rumors and nonsense in all matters relating to soccer and transfers. This rumor, which I stumbled across this morning, seems much more plausible (mostly because the coach was quoted, but I suppose that could be fabricated as well).

Fredy Montero, the 21-year-old scoring sensation with the Seattle Sounders (he's the second leading scorer in all of MLS with 9 goals, only behind Columbus' Guillermo Barros Schelotto with 10) is being linked with a move to Europe, and Fulham seems to be a likely destination.

As a young player who has made such an impact in MLS, the sky seems to be the limit for him. That said, I'm surprised that he's being linked with England, Europe's undisputed top soccer league. He is explosive and is capable of making special plays whenever he's on the ball, but as I was also reminded yesterday, he's prone to making silly mistakes and be selfish with the ball.

He's young and that can change, but he's certainly capable of making a switch to Europe.

Fulham Concludes Pre-Season Trip to Australia

Fulham recently finished up a pre-season tour of Australia, where they played three teams out of the Australian A-League. Below, I've posted their goals from their last game, a 5-0 thrashing of the Perth Glory. Eddie Johnson had two assists that this short video shows (he is wearing #21). Maybe he'll be able to make the team a second time around?



Come on Fulham!

Also, Erik Nevland had a hat trick for the Superwhites (goals 2-4 on the video).

Fulham Pre-Season Training Begins

Fulham's first competitive game of the season will be in the third round of the Europa League at the end of August, a good 2-3 weeks ahead of the first Premier League game. Add on their pre-season trip to Australia, and you see why they are starting pre-season training camps so early.

Photos from Fulham's first pre-season training session today in London can be seen here.

I'm excited, not gonna lie.