USMNT newcomer Starikov eager to fit into U.S. system after first call-up

BY ADAM SERRANO CARSON, CALIF -- Eugene Starikov's journey has been a winding road that is not typical among American soccer players. A search for soccer success that has taken him from the heat of Central Florida to the chill of Siberia and finally to the sunny fields of Carson, California. Starikov was called into camp by Bob Bradley ahead of the January 22nd match with Chile after an impressive showing with Russian Premier League club, Tom Tomsk based in Siberia. On loan from Zenit St. Petersburg for half of the 2010 season, Starikov made only scant four appearances until...

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