Dempsey passes Fulham medical

Fulham target USA midfielder Clint Dempsey has passed a medical at Craven Cottage and awaits the outcome of a work permit application next week. The Cottagers’ boss Chris Coleman is not taking the tribunal decision for granted, saying: “We’ve been...

Bocanegra happy to fill midfield berth

Carlos Bocanegra is happy to fill in for Fulham as a makeshift midfielder – despite never having played there as a professional. The American defender has been drafted into Chris Coleman’s midfield as six first-team midfielders are missing with injury. The...

Cookie’s American scouting mission

Fulham manager Chris Coleman undertook a scouting mission to the United States on Saturday. He was spotted watching DC United take on New England Revolution making copious notes. But the million dollar question is which potential signing caught his eye? The obvious...

Brian McBride: Fulham’s humble hero

When Brian McBride stalked from the pitch after the USA’s World Cup tie against Italy, it was with a nod of recognition that Fulham fans viewed their bloody but unbowed hero. McBride had been viciously elbowed by Daniele de Rossi, resulting in dismissal for the...

McBride confirms international retirement

Fulham forward Brian McBride has confirmed his retirement from international football. Following the USA’s elimination from the World Cup in Germany, McBride opted to call time on a glittering career with his country’s senior side. In a statement on the US...