Altidore gets first call-up to U.S. national team

Soccer Betting Lines

11/09/2007 - Secaucus, NJ (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - U.S. Men's national team coach Bob Bradley announced Friday that New York Red Bulls forward Jozy Altidore is part of the 17-man initial roster that will travel to face South Africa in Johannesburg on Nov. 17. The complete roster will be finalized following this weekend's matches and players will report to camp on Nov. 12 in Johannesburg.

"Playing for the U.S. national team has always been a goal of mine," Altidore said. "I'm thrilled about this opportunity and I hope that I can use this experience to help further my growth as a player."

This is the first time the 18-year-old has been called up to the senior side. In his first full season with the Red Bulls, Altidore followed up an impressive 2006 campaign with nine goals and four assists. His nine goals were good for second on the team and eighth in Major League Soccer. The Boca Raton, Fla., native featured in 22 games (15 starts) and was in the starting 11 for both of the Red Bulls' playoff matches against the New England Revolution.

On the international stage, Altidore has competed at the U.S. U-17 and U-20 levels. Over the summer, Altidore took part in the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Canada, playing a key role in the team's run to the quarterfinals. Altidore scored four goals in five matches, including a pair to defeat Brazil, 2-1, in the group stage.

Casnogames Soccer Betting News

<< Sutter's Devils struggling to find consistency
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - New Jersey Devils head coach Brent Sutter has discarded the club's traditional trap style of play, but his new ideas have yet to result in a great deal of success. Sutter, who is in his first season as an NHL head coach,

<< Falcons Vying to Extend Panthers' Home Woes
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - It's been nearly one full year since Carolina Panthers fans have witnessed the home squad emerge victorious at Bank of America Stadium. The team will attempt to end that lengthy winless drought when the last-place Atlanta Fal

<< Bills Look to Stay Hot in Miami
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - OK...who saw this coming? When the Buffalo Bills dropped a season-opener to Denver at the final whistle, then stumbled through successive blowout losses while incurring myriad injuries against Pittsburgh and New England ov

<< Fading Raiders, Bears, Both Desperate for Wins
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - An Oakland Raiders season that began with such promise has given way to an all too familiar sense of despair. The Raiders, who will begin the second half of their 2007 campaign when they host the Chicago Bears on Sunday, h

<< Struggling AFC North Foes Square Off in Ravens-Bengals Clash
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The lights continue to burn bright on Cincinnati Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis and his struggling team this season. The Bengals are mired in a disappointing campaign and will take on one of the two teams they have beaten th

Bruins place Fernandez, Thornton on IR >>
Boston, MA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Boston Bruins placed goaltender Manny Fernandez and forward Shawn Thornton on injured reserve Friday. Fernandez is out of action with a left knee strain, while Thornton is expected to miss 4-to-6 week

Penguins still trying to play up to potential >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Pittsburgh Penguins came into this season with designs on making a run at a Stanley Cup title, but the team hardly seems headed in that direction so far. Obviously, it's very early in the season, but the Pens have bee

DiPietro leading the Isles with steady play >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The New York Islanders have exceeded expectations in the early part of the 2007-08 season, and goaltender Rick DiPietro has been a big reason for their success. The were picked by most hockey experts to finish last in th

Hornish Jr. to drive full-time in Nextel Cup >>
Phoenix, AZ (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Three-time IndyCar Series champion Sam Hornish Jr. will drive a third Penske Dodge for the 2008 Sprint Cup (Nextel Cup) season. Roger Penske will officially make the announcement on Saturday night at the

Bradley names initial roster for South Africa friendly >>
Chicago, IL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - U.S. men's national team coach Bob Bradley has named a 17-man initial roster that will travel to face 2010 FIFA World Cup hosts South Africa on Nov. 17 in Johannesburg. Kickoff for the 2007 Nelson Mandela

Dallas Cowboys Super Bowl Odds

Will he or won't he?  Now that the Dallas Cowboys have a new head coach in Wade Phillips, the big question will be: Does Terrell Owens stay with the team.

Jerry Jones continues to suggest that Terrell Owens will remain with the team.

"I've said that he's back, he's here, he's under contract," Jones said. "In the interviews I've just been through (to hire a new coach), it was very clear to me how highly he's thought of and how much of an impact he had on our offensive success."

Just to be sure though, Terrell Owens cleared out his locker and removed his name plate.

Terrell Owens was among the Cowboys most productive players this past season, catching 85 passes for 1,180 yards and a league-best 13 touchdowns.

But T.O. is due a $3 million roster bonus in June, then a $5 million salary this season. Cutting him before then would save a lot of money and headaches.

Aside from the questions surrounding Terrell Owens, the oddsmakers at MySportsbook.com have concerns over starting quarterback Tony Romo's state of mind and whether he will remain a starting quarterback.  It is also not known how players will adjust to new head coach, Wade Phillips.

Here are the football odds as seen at MySportsbook.com and subject to change after February 10, 2007 if not locked in prior to that date.
Arizona Cardinals 60-1


Atlanta Falcons 50-1


Baltimore Ravens 15-1


Buffalo Bills 50-1


Carolina Panthers 18-1


Chicago Bears 10-1


Cincinnati Bengals 15-1


Cleveland Browns 100-1


Dallas Cowboys 15-1


Denver Broncos 15-1


Detroit Lions 100-1


Green Bay Packers 50-1


Houston Texans 100-1


Indianapolis Colts 6-1


Jacksonville Jaguars 30-1


Kansas City Chiefs 30-1


Miami Dolphins 40-1


Minnesota Vikings 75-1


New England Patriots 10-1


New Orleans Saints 18-1


New York Giants 20-1


New York Jets 30-1


Oakland Raiders 100-1


Philadelphia Eagles 18-1


Pittsburgh Steelers 10-1


Saint Louis Rams 60-1


San Diego Chargers 6-1


San Francisco 49ers 75-1


Seattle Seahawks 20-1


Tampa Bay Buccanneers 75-1


Tennessee Titans 40-1


Washington Redskins 50-1

To visit this online sportsbook got to MySportsbook.com for all your Sportsbook credit cards needs.