Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Postcard from Europe: Taylor toughing it out in Germany

Postcard from Europe: Taylor toughing it out in Germany

AMSTERDAM — Since leaving Chivas USA in 2007, SC Paderborn 07 attacker Matt Taylor has logged plenty of miles in western Germany trying to establish a career for himself in one of the world's most competitive soccer countries. Now at his fourth stop abroad, the 29-year-old may have finally found the club to match his ambitions and playing attitude. Down as low as the fourth flight only 11 years ago, second-division Paderborn are also trying to blaze paths. Led by manager Roger Schmidt, they go after tasks in a very American way. To put it politely, the team is expected to play in a manner that will draw groans from opponents spotting the