Absolute massive win for the United States in Guatemala with our boy Carlos Bocanegra scoring the winner in the 60th minute.

While Brian Ching won’t get credit for the assist, you have to acknowledge what a big time pick that was to clear Los from his defender.

Massive props to the boys for not biting on the Guatemalan tactics.

Next up - Cuba on the road Sept. 6th in Havana on ESPN2

What an absolute bust by Grenoble’s Akrour.  You just can’t do anything about that.

Great PK save by Douchez to keep Rennes in the match.

An amazing and exciting match for the opening round of Ligue 1 between Rennes and Marseille.

Our boy Carlos Bocanegra got a 90 minute run out as Stade Rennais put away Nantes 1-nil.

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I headed out to The Ranch to meet up and celebrate my boy Andy’s B-day.

That’s Andy with the yellow reservoir tip on and it was also the last night in Cali for Carlos Bocanegra (white shirt) as he’s heading out tomorrow for pre-season with Rennes FC.

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UPDATE - Done deal as I just got confirmation from Los and should be on Sky Sports tonight.

Peep the grey BP shirt. Good looking out man!

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According to L’Equipe US National Team Captain Carlos Bocanegra has signed a three year deal with Ligue 1 side Rennes, but I’d hold off as an official announcement has yet to be made by the club or the player (whom I spoke with).

Stade Rennais FC finished the 2007/08 campaign in the 6th spot, 21 pts behind runaway leaders Lyon and 17 pts behind second place Bordeaux.

I would be extremely excited to see an American International playing in one of the most athletic leagues in the world and think this could be a great fit for a player with Bocanegra’s abilities.

With guys like Wiltord, M’Bia, Ekoko and Sorlin, Rennes is a team that could definitely push for a Champions League spot, one they missed out on by just a goal in the 2006/07 season.

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