Josh Saunders [Goalkeeper]

[einwindir]

Name: Josh Saunders
Joined Club: 07/10/2014
Position: Goalkeeper
Number: 12

Acquired via Free Transfer from Real Salt Lake.

Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Josh_Saunders
MLS Stats: http://www.mlssoccer.com/players/josh-saunders

 

[MagnusPax]

He was a decent GK but I am doubtful he is the starting GK you want come March. He'll probably be a backup.

 

[Drainyoo]

What was deal with him before 2011? Why didn't he play much?

 

[MagnusPax]

He was the starter at LA from 2009 until 2012. He shared it in 2009/2010 with Donovan Ricketts.

 

[Drainyoo]

And before 2009?

 

[MagnusPax]

Miami FC and Puerto Rico Islanders of the 2nd division.

 

[Samuel Youn]

Here's an interview he did with MCFC TV in Scotland. Skip to the 2:00 mark:

http://www.mcfc.co.uk/citytv/Tour-2014/July/Today-on-Tour-11-July

 

[BlueWarrior]

TBH I would have rather signed Bill Gaudette now that I think about it. Anyone watch that puerto rico vs spain game couple years back? Gaudette was exceptional.

 

[Paul]

TBH I would have rather signed Bill Gaudette now that I think about it. Anyone watch that puerto rico vs spain game couple years back? Gaudette was exceptional.

I saw that match and was thoroughly impressed by Gaudette. BTW, Saunders is a member of Puerto Rico's team and Gaudette is ahead of him in the GK pecking order. I think Saunders only has a few caps with PR as well.

 

[MagnusPax]

Where is Gaudette nowadays?

 

[einwindir]

Just a reminder guys, lets keep the discussion on topic. If you'd like to talk about other goalkeepers you can either start a new thread or use any of the already existing threads.

 

[BxLio91]

@MagnusPax Could you post the highlight vid here so that a mod can put it in the first post? That way anytime there's a new addition to the squad and we make a "getting to know" thread there's a highlight vid especially for the less known guys.

 

[MagnusPax]

Sure

 

[einwindir]

 

[NYJaguar]

Josh Saunders [San Antonio Scorpions, NASL] Fall Season.
07/26 against Tampa Bay Rowdies. A 2-0 victory.
He played the whole game, was tested several occasions.
Highlights here:

San Antonio Scorpions, current leaders of the NASL Fall Season, will play Edmonton FC on 08/03..

Jeb Brovsky [Strømsgodset, Norway].
07/26 against Sandnes Ulf. A 3-1 win.
He was sub in at 76'.
Strømsgodset is 2nd on the Eliteserien table and is playing Sogndal on 08/02.

 

[CornellBigRed]

Ha! At 2:56 they showcase the old Yankee Stadium instead of the new one, where the will actually play. Silly Euros.

 

[NYCFC 12th man]

Great job today Josh! No shoves into the post, nor laser shots, nor kicks to the head are stopping you! We have a chance at a point thanks to you and good team defending!

 

[Gavin23]

Didnt use to think much of him but this match has etched him as one of my favorites. Bravo Saunders

 

[Mario]

had an unbelievable game, unlucky goal let up. nothing he could to about it.

 

[The Footy Diary]

Fantastic game for him and, as 12th man said, nothing was going to stop him tonight.