US defender John Brooks returns to Hertha Berlin
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US defender John Brooks to leave German club Hoffenheim
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Set for selection Brooks is available for Sunday's clash with Augsburg after serving a two-match ban.
Impact Brooks was left on the sidelines for two matches due to a bad sending off before the international break, but he is now ready to return. Brooks should give Kevin Vogt a consistent partner in central defense for the remainder of the Bundesliga season as Hoffenheim look for a place in Europe in 2024/25.
APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE
Sent off in loss Brooks scored and was sent off during Sunday's 3-1 loss to Frankfurt.
Impact Brooks opened the scoring inside the first half before being shown a straight red card and being sent off against Frankfurt. The defender could be set for an extended period on the sideline, with at least two matches already guaranteed. Brooks won't be back until an April 7 clash with Augsburg at the earliest.
MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE
Suspension served Brooks served a one-match ban against Koln and is now eligible to return for Saturday's match against Union Berlin.
Impact Brooks picked up an accumulation ban that saw him sidelined for a single match. He's now available to get back in the starting XI, with an immediate return to the starting XI more likely than not, especially if Hoffenheim revert to a back-four.
FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE
Scores in win against former team Brooks scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 3-1 win versus Wolfsburg.
Impact Brooks' latest performance indicated a measure of revenge from him. He transferred from VfL Wolfsburg to 1899 Hoffenheim in January and lost when both teams played each other for the first time since his move. Saturday marked their rematch, and Brooks celebrated the occasion by logging his first Hoffenheim goal en route to a win.
SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Earns starting job Brooks started the final 11 Bundesliga matches and made 15 starts total after joining Hoffenheim in January.
Impact Brooks was a mid-season addition who quickly cemented himself as a nailed-on starter. The defender was handed a two-year contract and is now expected to anchor the defense heading into 2023/24. Brooks formed an especially impressive partnership with Kevin Vogt in a back-three alongside Kevin Akpoguma. Brooks finished the season with an astounding 104 clearances, though only a single clean sheet.
JUNE 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
15 clearances in win Brooks registered one tackle (one won) and 15 clearances in Saturday's 4-2 victory versus Union Berlin.
Impact Brooks recorded 15 clearances Saturday, six more than his previous season high. He also won one tackle and blocked one shot in his full 90 minutes of action.
MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Seventh straight start Brooks registered one tackle (one won) and six clearances in Saturday's 1-0 defeat to RB Leipzig.
Impact Brooks started for the seventh straight match during a 1-0 loss, putting together strong defensive volume once more. The center-back has done well to establish a major role in the starting XI and has become a crucial part of a defensive unit with 11 starts since joining the club. Brooks will continue in the starting XI with Kevin Akpoguma suspended and Kevin Vogt (knee) out once more.
MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
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FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • SKY.COM
Hoffenheim brings American John Brooks back to Bundesliga
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Transfers to Hoffenheim Brooks has completed a transfer from Benfica to Hoffenheim, Hoffenheim announced Thursday.
Impact Brooks completed a move back to Germany on Thursday. The defender is a mainstay of the Bundesliga after a long-term run with Wolfsburg, and should have no issues adjusting to the pace of the league. Brooks will likely begin as a depth option while he gets accustomed to his new team.
JANUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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Benfica signs US defender Brooks, German midfielder Draxler
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SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 • WINNIPEGFREEPRESS.COM
American defender John Brooks signs with Portugal's Benfica
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Makes eight clearances in win Brooks made one tackle (won), eight clearances and one interception while helping his side to keep a clean sheet during Saturday's 1-0 win over Koln.
Impact Brooks was an imposing presence at the heart of the defense for Wolfsburg, racking up eight clearances for the second consecutive match and being key for his side to shut the opposition down for the third time over the last five matches. Next Saturday the centre back will have a much tougher challenge to close his campaign though as his side hosts Bayern Munich.
MAY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Scores in road draw Brooks scored one goal from two shots, made one interception and eight clearances in Saturday's 1-1 draw at Sttutgart.
Impact Brooks scored in the 13th minute to give them the early lead, but they conceded late and settled for the road draw. The centerback also had a good defensive outing, making the second-most clearances for his side. He will now look to keep the momentum at Koln on Saturday.
MAY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Bayern, Dortmund lose; relegation keeps Bundesliga exciting
Hertha Berlin thought it had Bundesliga survival secured until it conceded in injury time to draw at Arminia Bielefeld 1-1APRIL 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Should John Brooks be included on USA roster? Wolfsburg defender responds harshly to USMNT World Cup qualifier exclusion John Brooks was a regular at center back for the USA for years, but he has lost his place in the roster. He says his "American identity is a...
MARCH 18, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
