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U.S. National Team striker Jozy Altidore is set to join Hull City of the English Premier League for the 2009/2010 season.  Altidore is on loan for the season from Spanish giant Villarreal, who bought his rights from the MLS for $10 million.

Altidore appeared in six matches last season with Villarreal scoring one goal before he was loaned to Spanish second division squad Xeres.  At Xeres, Altidore suffered from a nagging injury to his toe that eventually ended his season.

Before joining Villarreal,  Altidore scored 15 goals in 27 matches with the New York Red Bulls.

This is exactly what Hull City needs to improve their squad.  After a great start last year in the Premier League, Hull found themselves in a downward spiral throughout the remainder of the season.

Their main problem was not finding the back of the net.  With Altidore in great form, and only being 19 years old, he should provide that goalscorer mentality to the club.

This is great news for USA soccer fans.  Altidore will be playing in arguably the best league in the world with the opportunity to get a ton of minutes.  Good luck Jozy!