Josmer Altidore scores a blaster to earn Red Bull NY the win...
If you haven't seen it yet, make sure you watch the highlights of Josmer Altidore's game winner from this past weekend. The New York Red Bulls' rookie, 16 year old, striker was a little awkward with his first touch, but the shot had enough pace, height and then dip to elude Crew keeper Bill Gaudette. I'm sure no one on the field for the Crew actually thought the kid would shoot from that range and certainly no one thought he'd score from that range.
Altidore wasn't even sure he scored the goal. After the game he admitted he felt like he may have been day dreaming that he scored the goal. The 16 year old isn't the youngest in the league to score a goal but that has to be one of the most stunning goals by a rookie, let alone a 16 year old rookie.
Go to mlsnet.com to vote for Altidore's goal for MLS Goal of the Week. 62% of voters already have, so there is a great chance he'll win the award. Maybe he'll be the youngest to do that.
Josmer Altidore has been on the American soccer radar for a few years now. He started playing high school soccer in his Florida hometown in 7th grade. In 2002, at the age of 12, he was named the team's MVP. In the fall of 2004 he started his two year residency with the U-17 team in Bradenton, Florida. Last year he participated in the adidas ESP camp and was named an All*Star of the camp. In 2005 he played 25 times for the U-17's, scoring 19 goals.
Altidore was picked by New York with the 17th pick in the SuperDraft, behind a number of guys who didn't make any MLS rosters. Next year teams like New England will look at taking the next Josmer as opposed to Leandro de Oliveria.
Altidore will no doubt be one to watch in the coming years.
Altidore wasn't even sure he scored the goal. After the game he admitted he felt like he may have been day dreaming that he scored the goal. The 16 year old isn't the youngest in the league to score a goal but that has to be one of the most stunning goals by a rookie, let alone a 16 year old rookie.
Go to mlsnet.com to vote for Altidore's goal for MLS Goal of the Week. 62% of voters already have, so there is a great chance he'll win the award. Maybe he'll be the youngest to do that.
Josmer Altidore has been on the American soccer radar for a few years now. He started playing high school soccer in his Florida hometown in 7th grade. In 2002, at the age of 12, he was named the team's MVP. In the fall of 2004 he started his two year residency with the U-17 team in Bradenton, Florida. Last year he participated in the adidas ESP camp and was named an All*Star of the camp. In 2005 he played 25 times for the U-17's, scoring 19 goals.
Altidore was picked by New York with the 17th pick in the SuperDraft, behind a number of guys who didn't make any MLS rosters. Next year teams like New England will look at taking the next Josmer as opposed to Leandro de Oliveria.
Altidore will no doubt be one to watch in the coming years.
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