In the summer of 2004, Arsenal signed a young Iranian-American footballer from amateur club Roanoke Star by the name of Daniel Karbassiyoon, the free scoring striker soon dropped back and proved a superb addition at left back as well as on the left wing, but injuries soon took their toll a series of hamstring and knee problem’s soon followed but he did make a three first team appearance’s for the Gunners, scoring against Manchester City in the Carling Cup on his debut, and the future looked very bright for young Danny.
But the injuries continued, and in November 2004 in a bid to get him some experience he was loaned to Championship side Ipswich for three months, where he featured in six matches, but still the injuries kept holding him back, and he returned to Arsenal, but in the summer of 2005, his contract was cancelled with the Gunners.
Clubs from all over America were keen to take him home, but he decided to take up the offer of Burnley, and try and prove himself in English football. but he never gained a regular place at Turf Moor and he was placed on the transfer list at the end of his first season at the club. His contract was terminated by mutual consent in August 2006, after a failed trial with AZ Alkmaar, he decided to call it a day and announced his retirement from football a year ago this month.
But Arsenal would again play a large part in Karbassiyoon’s life, with the American market becoming more and more lucrative, and with standards of play improving all the time, Arsenal offered Danny the position of American scout, where he would send regular reports on talented players to Chief scout Steve Rowley, he currently works all over his homeland, from Canada to Mexico and all the places in-between searching for young prospects the club could be interested in, and stars for the future.
I for one, just thought this job would be a kind way of keeping Danny in football as we felt sorry for him, but Arsenal are making real strides in American soccer (Football) firstly setting up partnership with MLS side Colorado Rapids, which Managing Director Keith Edelman enthused:
“We are delighted to be able to announce our partnership with Kroenke Sports Enterprises and the Colorado Rapids. This is a very important step for Arsenal Football Club as this becomes our first venture into the United States marketplace. We are approaching this as a long term development partnership that will benefit both clubs significantly.”
The Rapids have already been over to England and trained with our players and used the superb facilities at London Colony, and with fresh news this month, we are to build a centre of excellence in North America, which Danny will use as a main base and also the perfect place to trial prospective new signings from America.
Former Watford reserve team coach Gary Smith has been given the task of establishing the centre in Commerce City in the state of Colorado, with Karbassiyoon helping oversea the plans as well as helping with a new tournament which will be known as the “Arsenal Cup” in which the top sides from the MLS and America will take place, the perfect opportunity for Arsenal to establish themselves as a household name, and get an exclusive look on the latest crop of USA’s talent.
Article By – J.Sanderson
Quality article. I still remember Danny’s goal against Man City in the League Cup.. what a strike!!!
You are the best. Am from Uganda and i followed Kabasiyoon through internet articles. i thought he would make it at arsenal but injuries hindering he didnt i was so disappointed and then i had what injuries had done to him and i thought good God what have u done to that talented boy. This really affirms why i love and cherish Arsenal with all my heart. Mate u just made my day. I wish Ryan would be sorted out the same way. keep these articles coming
Not a problem Segujja, its nice to know the news and articles here and appreachated by fans, thanks for your support.
Will you wright anything about other our scouts?
You are welcome young Guns. please keep these articles coming. They are very good and to think Arsenal looks out for its former players is just out of this world. Grimandi, Keown, Dixon among others is very positive for Arsenal’s growth.
Gunner till i die
That is a great idea by Arsenal to open the American centre as well as hosting an Arsenal Cup. I’m from America and Arsenal isn’t nearly as well known as Chelsea, Liverpool, or Man United, so it’s great to have these things and spread the word about the mighty Gunners!
Good shout Arsenole, im impressed the club are always looking to continue the devlopment of the club all over the world
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Thanks for the update on Karbassiyoon. It is great to see a player working in a football capacity even after serious injury. The fact that Arsenal has helped him many years after his contract ended gladdens me.
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any news on the arsenal cup j
Hope everything works out for you Danny. Miss playing those indoor tournaments with you back in the day. :) good luck man.
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danny is a selfish dude man,i played with him in a team and he only think to score..if i see player better than me open i slide ball to him but he never do that and had 3 defence front of hem and no one on me and he still wanted to shoot and score,,good to hear that you retire retard,is good to wont have you on the field because you not a finisher like me,ask about G,what kind of a player i am..better recognize
Danny this is Goran Known as G just wanted 2 let u know that that post was not me some idiot has 2 much time on his hand and writtes shit in other peoples name. what I think is you opend the door for alot off soccer players and im sorry everything didnt go 2 great with your helth. But you did it you scored a premir league goal and played with the pros dosent matter what anyone says or thinks you should be proud of yourselve …. see you around peace