Americans Abroad: Yanks Thrive in FA Cup, Mexican League Kicks Off

Filed under: European Soccer, English Premier League, La Liga (Spain), U.S. Men's National Team

If there's a surefire cure for a lack of playing time, it's cup competition. Just ask Jonathan Spector.

In November, the American utility man returned from the furthest end of West Ham's bench to notch a brace during the Hammers' 4-0 upset of Manchester United in the English League Cup quarterfinals.

Saturday, Spector accomplished a similar feat, making his first start since Dec. 18 and scoring the winning goal as West Ham defeated Barnsley, 2-0, in the FA Cup third round. The three goals have been the only tallies of Spector's professional career.

The 24-year-old's strike highlighted a fruitful weekend for Americans in FA Cup play.

 

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