Americans On The Continent: Locked Down

Carlos Bocanegra started and played the entire match for Rennes as the resurgent 30-year-old seems to have locked down his customary left back position again for les Rouges et Noir.  The California native went the full 90 for the fourth match in succession as Rennes defeated Ligue 1 holders Bordeaux 4-2 at home.

Two first half goals and one just after the break set the tone for Rennes as they staved off a five-minute brace from Bordeaux to ride out a monumental victory in French Ligue 1 play. 

Carlos Bocanegra, Rennes (France)

Vs. Bordeaux, 4-2, 90 minutes 

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Next up: Away to US Quevilly, Tuesday, February 9

Eddie Johnson, Aris Thessaloniki (Greece)

Vs. Panthrakikos, 0-2, 90 minutes 

Eddie Johnson started and played the full 90 minutes of a match that was played over two days due to inclement weather.  Despite his efforts, Aris was defeated 2-0 in the American striker’s first start.  Freddy Adu was not brought off the bench in the loss.

Next Up: Vs. Ergotelis, Sunday, February 14

Freddy Adu, Aris Thessaloniki (Greece)

Vs. Panthrakikos, 0-2, Did Not Play

See above.

Next Up: Vs. Ergotelis, Sunday, February 14

Michael Bradley, Borussia Monchengladbach (Germany)

Away to Mainz, 0-1, 90 minutes 

Michael Bradley and Borussia Monchengladbach missed their chance to move up in the Bundesliga standings as they fell 1-0 to strugglers Mainz thanks to a 44^th minute Bo Svensson goal.  Bradley played the full 90, but was unable to help his side secure any points on their away trip.

Next up: Vs. Nurnberg, Friday, February 12

Steve Cherundolo, Hannover 96 (Germany)

Away to TSG Hoffenheim, 1-2, Did Not Play (Injury)

Steve Cherundolo was sidelined with a shoulder injury as Hannover fell 2-1 away to Hoffenheim.

Next up: Vs. Werder Bremen, Saturday, February 13

Daniel Williams, SC Freiburg (Germany)

Vs. FC Schalke, 0-0, 90 minutes, Yellow Card

Daniel Williams started his third game in succession for Freiburg, playing the full 90 at right back and picking up a yellow card as his side secured a surprised draw against powerhouses Schalke.  Jermaine Jones continues to recover and was not in Schalke’s gameday squad.

Next up: Away to Eintracht Frankfurt, Sunday, February 14

Ricardo Clark was sidelined with a calf injury for Eintracht Frankfurt’s 3-2 victory over Dortmund. 

Goalkeeper Luis Robles was on the bench as Kaiserslautern ran through Paderborn 3-0.

Goalkeeper David Yelldell continued his extended spell in the stands with an MCL injury as TuS Koblenz drew with Cottbus 1-1.

Matt Taylor did not dress for FSV Frankfurt’s 1-1 draw with Aachen.

Aaron West's feature "Americans On The Continent" appears every Monday on Goal.com.