American Exports: Michael Stephens starts for Bob Bradley in Stabaek's 2-1 league loss

Bob Bradley, Stabaek

AMSTERDAM – Bob Bradley's Stabæk failed to gain ground in Norway's Tippeligaen after a 2-1 loss at Sandnes Ulf on Wednesday.


Michael Stephens started in the Stabæk midfield for the sixth straight time, departing from a tie game in the 67th minute.


Sandnes bagged the winner eight minutes later, leaving Bradley and the Blue Ones chained to fifth place. They currently sit at .500 for the season, with a 3-0-3 record.