Other MLS teams news/transfers/rumours thread: Jan 2011

[Yohan]

Because I rather like to know what the opposition is doing. lol

-DC United is tracking 25 yr old Uruguayan CB/RB Rodrigo Brasesco, looking to acquire him via loan with option to purchase. He currently plays for Racing (Montevideo)

-City of Baltimore is making a serious pitch for a new home for DC United near Baltimore.

http://voices.washingtonpost.com/soccerinsider/

[Yohan]

-Rapids add former TFC defender Tyrone Marshall to their squad. The 36 yr old defender looks to provide depth.

http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/01/03/1998722/rapids-sign-defender-marshall.html

-Chivas USA names former RSL assistant Robin Fraser as head coach, with former US international Greg Vanney as assistant

http://www.soccerbyives.net/soccer_by_ives/2011/01/chivas-usa-appoints-fraser-as-head-coach.html

-Good read on RSL residency program

http://www.soccerbyives.net/soccer_by_ives/2011/01/real-salt-lake-academy-arizona-mls-youth-development.html#more

[Yohan]

-Patrick Vieira says he wants to play with Henry at New York. Looking to sign this summer at the end of his Man City contract.
Apparently Roberto Carlos is interested in MLS as well.

http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/vieira-says-after-man-city-move-mls

-Rumour: Colorado in talks with versatile Danish defender Ulrik Lindkvist from AGF in Denmark

-In case people missed it, FC Dallas signed MF David Ferreira to a permanent deal. Before he was only on loan.

[jloome]

-Patrick Vieira says he wants to play with Henry at New York. Looking to sign this summer at the end of his Man City contract.
Apparently Roberto Carlos is interested in MLS as well.

http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/vieira-says-after-man-city-move-mls

Yeah, a 38-year-old offensive fullback. LOTS of people biting on that one, I'm sure.

[Torontotonto]

-Patrick Vieira says he wants to play with Henry at New York. Looking to sign this summer at the end of his Man City contract.
Apparently Roberto Carlos is interested in MLS as well.

http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/vieira-says-after-man-city-move-mls

-Rumour: Colorado in talks with versatile Danish defender Ulrik Lindkvist from AGF in Denmark

-In case people missed it, FC Dallas signed MF David Ferreira to a permanent deal. Before he was only on loan.

Good move by Dallas, didn't know he was on loan.
We sure could use him.

[Yohan]

-NY to sign Norwegian midfielder Jan Gunnar Solli from SK Brann

-Eddie Hejduk signs one year deal with LA Galaxy. I hate that guy

[Stiggy]

please keep this up guys.
i actually want to know how the rest of the league acquires and deals with new acquisitions.
it's interesting to contrast TFC's strategy in wheeling and deeling, and those of the winning teams.

[ensco]

Yeah, a 38-year-old offensive fullback. LOTS of people biting on that one, I'm sure.

Well you are probably right but he is at Corinthians. No matter how much he's slowed down, he can't be that bad even if he's only a sub there. That's a good team.

I mean, face it, we're endlessly hearing about guys from Dayton Dutch Lions...

[Yohan]

-LA Galaxy resign 37 yr old former US international defender Gregg Berhalter to one year extension as player-assistant coach.

-LA Galaxy resign 34 yr old former US international and ex Man U youth academy striker Jovan Kirovski to one year extension

[Yohan]

-Guillermo Franco apparently wants to play in MLS. 34 yr old Mexican international striker who last played for West Ham

http://www.major-league-soccer.com/incoming-mexican-international-guillermo-franco-to-mls/

-A bit old rumour, but Giovanni dos Santos rumoured to be targeted by Houston as DP, who is currently out of favour at Tottenham

http://www.examiner.com/houston-dynamo-in-houston/houston-dynamo-linked-to-mexican-international-gio-dos-santos

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/sports/7281819.html

[Yohan]

-Vancouver looks to have signed two Honduran wingers Hector Garcia and Nelson Castillo from their residency program

http://translate.google.ca/translate?js=n&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&layout=2&eotf=1&sl=es&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.laprensa.hn%2FSintesis%2FLo-ultimo%2FEdiciones%2F2011%2F01%2F04%2FNoticias%2FD os-hondurenos-con-la-meta-de-debutar-en-la-MLS

http://club.whitecapsfc.com/pdl/roster/players/hector_garcia.aspx

http://club.whitecapsfc.com/pdl/roster/players/nelson_castillo.aspx

[Waggy]

Thanks for this Yohan

[Yohan]

-Former Lazio and Man City midfielder Ousmane Dabo, 33, says he expects to join MLS soon. Team not mentioned. interesting. sounds like he'll play for non DP money

http://fourfourtwo.com/news/restoftheworld/71090/default.aspx (http://www.soccerbyives.net/soccer_by_ives/2011/01/wednesday-kickoff-dempsey-scores-again-argentina-portugal-canceled-and-more.html)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ousmane_Dabo

[Yohan]

Portland in hunt for 1869 Munich and former FC Dallas striker Kenny Cooper

http://voices.washingtonpost.com/soccerinsider/2011/01/mls_expansion_portland_timbers.html

I'd be really pissed if Cooper is available, and TFC did not make an effort to get him

[sidvan]

Portland in hunt for 1869 Munich and former FC Dallas striker Kenny Cooper

http://voices.washingtonpost.com/soccerinsider/2011/01/mls_expansion_portland_timbers.html

I'd be really pissed if Cooper is available, and TFC did not make an effort to get him
Who has his "McBride" rights?

[Yohan]

Who has his "McBride" rights?
apparently Dallas doesn't own Cooper's rights because 1860 Munich paid a transfer fee. though who knows. since Cooper is USMNT, he might go through allocation draft if he is coming back

[Yohan]

-Philadelphia is linked with Colombian international defender Carlos Valdez, 25, who currently plays in Santa Fe in Colombia

[Yohan]

-Former DC United and Union attacking midfielder Fred not going to sign with the Revs who picked him up at re entry draft.
Former Quakes and Dynamo defender Ryan Cochrane, however signed with the Revs

http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/veteran-fred-pursuing-other-career-opportunities

[ag futbol]

I agree, Cooper has to be as close to a "sure thing" that you'll get for a MLS transfer. We should definitely be chasing this.

Slight issue being he would take up Santos' spot, who i like and comes rather cheaply. But on the other hand, depth never hurts considering Santos seems to play hard enough to pick up the occasional injury.

[Pigfynn]

He has a link to Mariner from a stint at Plymouth I believe. So maybe there's a chance

[oxygenatedbrain]

Cooper is USMNT, he might go through allocation draft if he is coming back

"Might"?

[Yohan]

"Might"?
nobody really knows how MLS rules suppose to work. and MLS FO will 'bend' its own rules if it thinks it's necessary for parity or whatever purpose

example. Brian McBride and Heath Pearce both had to go through MLS allocation process b/c they were former MLS players and USMNT players returning to MLS. Vancouver apparently used their no1 in allocation to sign Jay DeMerit.

so it makes sense that Portland is in lead to sign Kenny Cooper, if Cooper is indeed part of allocation process, as they are now no1 in allocation order. any team can trade with portland for their spot in order to have a shot at signing cooper.

here's an allocation that does decent job of explaining 'allocation'
http://www.portlandmls2011.com/news/2010/12/mls-101-allocation-and-discovery

[Detroit_TFC]

-Former Lazio and Man City midfielder Ousmane Dabo, 33, says he expects to join MLS soon. Team not mentioned. interesting. sounds like he'll play for non DP money

http://fourfourtwo.com/news/restoftheworld/71090/default.aspx (http://www.soccerbyives.net/soccer_by_ives/2011/01/wednesday-kickoff-dempsey-scores-again-argentina-portugal-canceled-and-more.html)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ousmane_Dabo

His comments made it sound like he was going to Devil's Island. wtf.

[Brooker]

Portland in hunt for 1869 Munich and former FC Dallas striker Kenny Cooper

http://voices.washingtonpost.com/soccerinsider/2011/01/mls_expansion_portland_timbers.html

I'd be really pissed if Cooper is available, and TFC did not make an effort to get him

Sign him the fuck up NOW! We can outspend Portland. Bribe him! Huge DP!

[Ossington Mental Youth]

yeah id be pretty content with cooper here even if he is a bit rusty, im sure he'd be killing it in no time. maybe mariner can convince him seeing as he's who brought him to plymouth (then again that might be a turn off, i dunno... plymouth fans care to voice in?)

[Yohan]

-The Dynamo is being linked with Santos Laguna midfielder Daniel Ludena as potential DP

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel_Ludue%C3%B1a

-Italian international striker Luca Toni is being linked to LA Galaxy

http://espn.go.com/blog/los-angeles/soccer/post/_/id/5514/galaxy-interest-in-luca-toni

-Sporting Kansas City is interested in 21 yr old Nigerian midfielder Joseph Atang Thompson, but having difficulties due to visa issues.

http://supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/110106/MLS_side_eye_Pillars_midfielder

-FC Dallas sign MF Marvin Chavez to one year extension

http://www.bigdsoccer.com/2011/1/6/1919520/breaking-marvin-chavez-returning-to-fc-dallas-dallas-in-2011

-Interesting interview with Jason Kreis talking about Chivas USA new head coach Robin Fraser, who was his assistant in RSL

http://espn.go.com/blog/los-angeles/soccer/post/_/id/5496/jason-kreis-on-robin-fraser

[__wowza]

i started up a thread like this sometime back. just let it die because MLS has a page specifically devoted to offseason moves.

[Whoop]

- Columbus signs 6'4" forward Tom Heinemann from Charleston

http://www.soccer365.com/us_news/story_7111214233.php

[Yohan]

-Vancouver adds former Chicago Fire coach Dennis Hamlett to their staff.
Not as 'flashy' as TFC coaching staff, but Vancouver has a lot of solid MLS experience on their staff now

http://communities.canada.com/theprovince/blogs/backofthenet/archive/2011/01/07/whitecaps-add-hamlett-to-coaching-staff.aspx

[Yohan]

-Edson Buddle reported signs with FC Ingolstadt in German 2nd div

[Detroit_TFC]

-Edson Buddle reported signs with FC Ingolstadt in German 2nd div

This is absolutely mental. Ingolstad is 17th in 2.Bundesliga on 12 pts in 17 matches. "Europe at any cost" aka the Freddy Adu Disease. Well what do you know, Adu and Buddle have the same agent - Richard Motzkin (Landon Donovan's agent too).

Edit:
Sorry - had my USMNT hat on there, LAG w/o Buddle - a-ok by me.

[rocker]

good, so LA loses Buddle, and they still haven't come to an agreement on Juan Pablo Angel. AND Beckham is a year older. AND they traded their young striker... AND Frankie Heyduk is old and losing a step. I like this. :)

[Yohan]

good, so LA loses Buddle, and they still haven't come to an agreement on Juan Pablo Angel. AND Beckham is a year older. AND they traded their young striker... AND Frankie Heyduk is old and losing a step. I like this. :)
I don't underestimate LA's depth. They'll just play Donovan up top and bring in a winger

[Oldtimer]

Whitecaps have narrowed down their draft pick to two possible choices:

http://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/story/2011/01/07/sp-whitecaps.html

[Phil]

The Buddle move has bad news written all over it.

The clincher was that FC Ingolstadt is offering him double the wage he is making at the Galaxy.

Oh MLS.....what happens if this trend continues?

[ManUtd4ever]

The Buddle move has bad news written all over it.

The clincher was that FC Ingolstadt is offering him double the wage he is making at the Galaxy.

Oh MLS.....what happens if this trend continues?

Absolutely. While the departure of Buddle will benefit LA's rivals, it is definitely a negative reflection of the league. If MLS is to gain global crediblity on a competitive scale, the top players cannot be lost to 2nd and 3rd division European clubs because of a discrepancy in salary...

[Phil]

This is what caught my eye this morning:

Edson Buddle Signing with FC Ingolstadt a Disgrace for MLS

http://www.majorleaguesoccertalk.com/edson-buddle-signing-with-fc-ingolstadt-a-

[ManUtd4ever]

The article states the key issues regarding Buddle's departure. Sound familiar? I recognize that Buddle's situation is not completely analagous with TFC's current scenario involving DeRo because of their contract status but the crux of the issues are similar in nature.



The Fox Sports article nails the issue — Ingolstadt offered Buddle twice his salary after Galaxy would not give Buddle a designated player contract. Now with two designated players already, LA had some choices to make but on any other club Buddle would be considered DP-status. And he should be — as I said, he raises both MLS’s and the national team’s profile, as well as any club on which he would play (as well as being a really good player). But again an American goes overseas because MLS will not fork over the money to keep them in the U.S. In this way, Buddle is very similar to his possible teammate Freddy Adu — Adu’s career is stuck in neutral but he is not going back to MLS, a logical place to jumpstart his career, because he is making more overseas playing for second division clubs.

MLS has made good progress in keeping talented players in the U.S., both experienced and star players (designated player rule) as well as young college stars (Generation adidas). But now MLS needs to consider how it can keep the Buddle-type players (who are successful) and the Adu-players (who could be successful) in the United States. I would recommend a new designated player category for American players, which similar to other designated players would only have part of their salary count against the cap. This would allow teams financial flexibility to bring these players home and not only give them exposure to U.S. audiences, but allow them to compete against good competition. Ultimately, the answer may be a system like in Europe of free agency and academies, but until MLS is as lucrative as those leagues an American DP slot is the best way to keep American stars in the most beneficial place — here.


I wholeheartedly agree with the concept of implementing additional DP slots for domestic players. As it is unlikely that the salary cap will increase significantly in the immediate future, domestic DP slots will prevent MLS from enduring this type of embarassing publicity in the interim...

[pdogg]

I wholeheartedly agree with the concept of implementing additional DP slots for domestic players. As it is unlikely that the salary cap will increase significantly in the immediate future, domestic DP slots will prevent MLS from enduring this type of embarassing publicity in the interim...

Possibly something similar to the NBA's Larry Bird exception - where a team who has held on to a player for x number of years can then increases the player's salary by % amount without it going against the cap - providing they aren't traded/waived. DeRo/Buddle/whomever play out 3 years on their initial contract and then be in line for a significant pay bump - the players get paid, teams get to keep their talent without another team poaching their "Domestic DP", and the additional cap hit is nullified/minimal.

[Ossington Mental Youth]

ill be amazed if Buddle continues his form at Ingolstadt, the situation has not worsened for the MLS btw, if anything its gotten better, fact of the matter is dudes will always leave to play in europe for the prestige and if they offer more money than its all the sweeter. we're prob losing less players now but we are still losing players, we are not a number one league at this point and still have a long way to go.

[[NBF]]

Luke Rodgers, England, will be signing with the NYRB after getting all the paperwork together which included references of good character so that the team would sign him after he was refused last season because of his criminal past. ref= skysport

[anto7]

I was just watching Sky Sports news and there was a feature on a guy called Luke Rodgers from Notts County who has just signed with LA Galaxy. Apparently he signed with them last year but was denied a visa due to his criminal record. Hans Becke was his former coach at Notts County. I looked up his Wiki, sound likes like he is a bit of a head case.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luke_Rodgers

[anto7]

;1197885']Luke Rodgers, England, will be signing with the NYRB after getting all the paperwork together which included references of good character so that the team would sign him after he was refused last season because of his criminal past. ref= skysport
Just beat me to it :)

[Brooker]

former Port Fail? former Crwho?

Hate him already.

[J .]

I dont feel it is a disgrace for MLS, but a little bit of economic reality. In other cities they do not have to pay Toronto pricing for the seeing for what many consider Division 2/3 caliber of football. Just because in Toronto and LA we pay like Manchester United fans pay, doesn't mean the quality of the game is the same.

The truth is MLS is Division 2/3 and Buddle just went for the pay raise. The league isn't any lesser for it.

[anto7]

I was just watching Sky Sports news and there was a feature on a guy called Luke Rodgers from Notts County who has just signed with LA Galaxy. Apparently he signed with them last year but was denied a visa due to his criminal record. Hans Becke was his former coach at Notts County. I looked up his Wiki, sound likes like he is a bit of a head case.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luke_Rodgers
Sorry, signed for Red Bull not Galaxy.

[Nuvinho]

SoccerInsider (http://twitter.com/SoccerInsider)

D.C. United has traded reserve forward Adam Cristman to the LA Galaxy for a first round pick in next week's supplemental draft #dcu (http://twitter.com/search?q=%23dcu) #mls (http://twitter.com/search?q=%23mls)

[tfcmanu]

TORONTO FC. Coach Aron Winter has just come aboard, the fate of Dwayne De Rosario has yet to be resolved, and there’s no pick until the middle of the second round because TFC sent its first-round pick, No. 8 overall, to Vancouver in exchange for midfielder Nathan Sturgis. This team has more needs than it has picks. The MLS acumen of Paul Mariner can prove to be invaluable, but in this draft there’s not much for him to work with unless a higher pick is secured.

TFC is painfully short on tradable commodities, other than allocation money, should it choose to deal. Alabama-Birmingham defender Curtis Ushedo, a native of Ontario, is an obvious candidate, but a studly striker like C.J. Sapong makes sense, too. Scottish forward Ashley McInnes is one of those sleepers who might find the right fit north of the border.
SuperDraft picks: Nos. 26, 43, 44.

http://www.socceramerica.com/article/40976/superdraft-preview-east-teams-have-many-holes-to.html

[Nuvinho]

This is what caught my eye this morning:

Edson Buddle Signing with FC Ingolstadt a Disgrace for MLS

http://www.majorleaguesoccertalk.com/edson-buddle-signing-with-fc-ingolstadt-a-


I think Buddle will have a familiar face there....isn't Ricketts there as well now.

[Whoop]

LOL... Ricketts isn't good enough for 2nd division Bundesliga.

Last we heard from him he was playing in Moldova. Though I don't think he's there any longer.

EDIT: He's no longer in Moldova. Only played 4 games there.

[Yohan]

I think Buddle will have a familiar face there....isn't Ricketts there as well now.
Freddy Adu is on trial there. there is some other yank in that squad as well

[Nuvinho]

Freddy Adu is on trial there. there is some other yank in that squad as well

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[Yohan]

-LA acquired forward Adam Cristman froom DC for 1st rd pick in supplemental draft

-Chicago Fire signs CM Daniel Platini from Carolina Railhawks and Croatian defender Josip Mikulic from N Zagreb

-LMAO. Philly has a shirt sponsor. Bimbo Bakeries
http://www.philly.com/inquirer/front_page/20110111_Union_soccer_team_wins_sponsorship_from_B imbo_bakery.html

[Yohan]

-New England signs 32 yr old French LB Didier Domi. He last played for Olympiakos. Pretty decent playing career

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Didier_Domi

[menefreghista]

-Edson Buddle reported signs with FC Ingolstadt in German 2nd div

Interesting. I'm curious as to what is the connection between this club and North America.

Ali Gerba played there too.

[Yohan]

-NY signs 20-year-old Brazilian attacker Marcos Paullo from Atletico Paranaense

[Yohan]

-Derby CM Robbie Savage keen on a move to Vancouver

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/d/derby_county/9359949.stm

[Kooper]

Vancouver is making a move for Robbie Savage.

http://www.whoateallthepies.tv/transfer_talk/61440/robbie-savage-to-join-vancouver-whitecaps.html

Past his prime, never terribly talented but will add some toughness to their midfield.

[Yeoman]

maybe it's because i've seen him play for the last six years, but he's still capable at the level he's at.
birmingham city last year in the FA Cup is a good example of him being able to play at a high level still.
he still does quite well for derby as it is.
though i won't deny he's got a year maybe two left in him at a decent level.

[ensco]

-NY signs 20-year-old Brazilian attacker Marcos Paullo from Atletico Paranaense

LA and Dallas succeeded last year in large part because of their young Brazilians.

This is interesting, as there is a large Portuguese (and Portuguese speaking) community very close to Red Bull Stadium (the Ironbound in Newark). With the right person from that community on your staff, you could really build something (ie billets, language coaches) for kids to come in.

We have to figure this out. It would take time, but TFC has our own Little Portugal on its doorstep, and could compete for young Brazilian players. They could come here to perfect their game under an Ajax-trained guy, one of the alltime most-capped players in Dutch history, who is originally from South America, and still be in a Portuguese-speaking environment off the field.

[Davenport]

maybe it's because i've seen him play for the last six years, but he's still capable at the level he's at.
birmingham city last year in the FA Cup is a good example of him being able to play at a high level still.
he still does quite well for derby as it is.
though i won't deny he's got a year maybe two left in him at a decent level.

This would be a brilliant signing for Vanna White. A very experienced pro who can give them 2 good years on the field and then move into a coaching/manager's position.
He knows the game inside out, speaks well and will be able to pass on a lot to the youngsters.
Just what TFC need.

[anto7]

Today, 3:28 pm ET

Baltimore, MD (Sports Network) - The San Jose Earthquakes acquired forward Steven Lenhart and allocation money from the Columbus Crew on Thursday for the 15th overall pick in Major League Soccer's SuperDraft.

Lenhart was second on the Crew last season with six goals. He also had a pair of assists in 27 appearances, including 17 starts. He was selected by the Crew with the 48th pick in the 2008 SuperDraft.

In three seasons in Columbus, he made 69 appearances - including six playoff games - and had 14 goals and four assists.

Columbus selected Michigan forward Justin Meram with the 15th pick.

[Yohan]

Big Bird would do well in SJ I think. Big, target man striker fits well with Yallop's long ball style

[Razcle]

Will Johnson re-uped with RSL. I was hoping TFC could snatch him with our new Dutch football mentality, Good for him though. Great Canadian doing well in this league.

http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/real-salt-lake-re-sign-johnson-through-2014

[Yohan]

Shitlicker signs with Gimnasia in Argentina. No more of his twatty diving twatness!

http://www.goal.com/en-us/news/1110/major-league-soccer/2011/01/13/2304610/report-guillermo-barros-schelotto-joins-hometown-club

[Yohan]

-Kenny Cooper signs for Portland.

[anto7]

Nottingham Forest granted permit for Robbie Findlay

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11095_6663525,00.html

[boban]

Nottingham Forest granted permit for Robbie Findlay

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11095_6663525,00.html
Don't know what he is going to do there.
Seems like a waste of a move being stuck in a lower level club.

[anto7]

Don't know what he is going to do there.
Seems like a waste of a move being stuck in a lower level club.
I don't know Boban, some pretty good soccer played in the Championship and Forest are a decent side with a big following. It will also put him in the shop window if he does well to get noticed by Prem clubs.

[boban]

I don't know Boban, some pretty good soccer played in the Championship and Forest are a decent side with a big following. It will also put him in the shop window if he does well to get noticed by Prem clubs.
So then Edson's move to 2nd Bundesliga is good then?

[anto7]

So then Edson's move to 2nd Bundesliga is good then?
I have never seen B2 but my guess would be that the Championship would be a far superior league and let's not forget that Forest are past European Cup champions. I have never even heard of this German team before the transfer news.

[Ossington Mental Youth]

the team themselves are no big deal but the Bundesliga 2 is hardly a crap league

[Gazza_55]

The Buddle move has bad news written all over it.

The clincher was that FC Ingolstadt is offering him double the wage he is making at the Galaxy.

Oh MLS.....what happens if this trend continues?

You mean the trend of European clubs overpaying for marginal players? What will happen is UEFA clubs will be $15 billion in debt instead of $7b.

[UltraSuperMegaMo]

Don't know what he is going to do there.
Seems like a waste of a move being stuck in a lower level club.

Forest are a promotion pushing side this year. They're just out of the playoffs, with games in hand on everyone ahead of them.

[boban]

Forest are a promotion pushing side this year. They're just out of the playoffs, with games in hand on everyone ahead of them.
Still a gamble. Nothing is certain.
Both clubs are 2nd div clubs. All I am saying people can't say Edson's move is silly but praise or accept Findlays.
They are in the same boat is all I am saying.

But I feel both would be served better by playing in 1st division leagues (with the top teams) in other countries. They would get more exposure and playing time with Champ League and Euro League games.

[polak9pete]

anybody know the dates for preseason for all teams like when they are reporting for it and all that

[ag futbol]

(pure speculation) Franklin Salas has apparently had interest from a bunch of MLS teams. Talented, but has been recently derailed by injuries and supposedly losing time on a very talented LDU Quito team.

I'd wonder if we're one of the teams interested? Seems to fit the profile of the type of player we'd want in a 4-3-3

[ag futbol]

You mean the trend of European clubs overpaying for marginal players? What will happen is UEFA clubs will be $15 billion in debt instead of $7b.
While I agree with the overall point of your post, Germany has strict financial controls on it's clubs (that actually make sense). The rest of UEFA would be smart to follow their lead.

[UltraSuperMegaMo]

Still a gamble. Nothing is certain.
Both clubs are 2nd div clubs. All I am saying people can't say Edson's move is silly but praise or accept Findlays.
They are in the same boat is all I am saying.

But I feel both would be served better by playing in 1st division leagues (with the top teams) in other countries. They would get more exposure and playing time with Champ League and Euro League games.

In terms of Findlay, I'd say yes with a but - the Championship is as big a lot of first divisions. For example is Findlay better playing top flight in somewhere in Scandinavia instead of the Championship? I can't think of many teams in Sweden, Norway, or Denmark who I'd describe as bigger than Forest or too big for the Championship.

[Razcle]

Finnish Toni Stahl got released by Philly yesterday. Picked 2nd round (17th overall) in 2010 Superdraft. Didn't play much but I remember his name going around the draft as being a player with some upside.

Maybe not good enough at this level. Anyone know anything about him?
http://www.goal.com/en-us/news/1110/major-league-soccer/2011/01/15/2307812/philadelphia-union-decline-option-on-toni-stahl

[Yohan]

-Villa is looking seriously into a loan deal for Omar Cummings, with 2 million pounds to make the move permanent.

http://www.goal.com/en-us/news/85/england/2011/01/17/2310123/aston-villa-boss-gerard-houllier-weighing-up-move-for

If Kandji finally turns his potential into a good MLS striker, Colorado would like the allocation money that comes from sale of Cummings.

[levyashin]

:drum:very interesting forum going here.every player i.e.buddle.cummings etc,leaving mls to try europe makes our opposition that much more beatable,as for cooper signing for portland he has been out for most of last season with a broken ankle,one shot over the top and hes done for another season.have faith in our new hierachy,marriner will be the glue that puts things together and the dutch twosome will make it work.:scarf:

[Nuvinho]

List of all offseason acquisitions:

http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/transactions

[Serb_Star]

I have never seen B2 but my guess would be that the Championship would be a far superior league and let's not forget that Forest are past European Cup champions. I have never even heard of this German team before the transfer news.

That's not true, the 2 Bundesliga is at least on par or better than the Championship.

[Ossington Mental Youth]

That's not true, the 2 Bundesliga is at least on par or better than the Championship.

yep, id definitely agree here. the bundesliga is already underrated as a league, the Bundesliga 2 isnt that far from it, especially when you have underperforming top B2 teams stacked with players but headed to relegation *ahem* Stuttgart *cough* Wolfsburg. Yes the bottom part of the Bundesliga 2 is not that good, but few leagues are good on the bottom, id still say the mid to top could easily compete in the championship and have no problem playing the best teams in the MLS

[Yohan]

Sven wants Henry on loan

http://www.goal.com/en-us/news/85/england/2011/01/18/2311444/report-leicester-city-boss-sven-goran-eriksson-looks-to-pull-off-

[Yohan]

-Rapids ST Omar Cummings fail to get work permit for Villa loan

http://www.soccerbyives.net/soccer_by_ives/2011/01/mid-day-ticker-cummings-loan-falls-through-jones-loan-completed-and-more.html

[Yohan]

-Fire DP forward Nery Castillo set to join Greek superleague side Aris on loan for rest of European season. Funny, I thought Castillo was on loan to Fire from Shaktar

[TFCDP]

I know it doesn't really mean anything, but there seems to be a new rumour every day about players going to KC.. It's amazing what a nice new stadium will do to a team.

[Yohan]

-Veteran defender Carey Talley retires. Last played for DC and NY. Was a pretty good MLS defender in his day

-KC resigns RB Michael Harrington, Columbus resigns French winger Leandre Griffit

-Houston adds two more homegrown players to their squad, M Josue Soto and F Alex Dixon

[Yohan]

I know it doesn't really mean anything, but there seems to be a new rumour every day about players going to KC.. It's amazing what a nice new stadium will do to a team.
Their new DP, ST Omar Bravo can play a little...

[Yohan]

-Philadelphia signs GK Farid Mondragon, 39, from Cologne and D Carlos Valdes, 25, from Santa Fe in Columbia

[rocker]

-Philadelphia signs GK Farid Mondragon, 39,a

great name... UNLEASH THE MONDRAGON!

[Yohan]

-Vancouver signs 27 yr old defender Alain Rochat from FC Zurich... formally this time.

[Yohan]

-Ze Roberto, 36, is linked to NYRB move this year, on a two year contract

http://www.nypost.com/p/blogs/soccerblog/report_ze_roberto_mulling_summer_jvfojryXkVwgxWycU SFkcK

[Yohan]

-Probably nothing to this, but Diego Forlan received an offer from Seattle Sounders. He has expressed desire to want to play for Seattle recently. Dunno how this will work out, as he is under contract with Atletico Madrid

http://translate.google.com/translate?js=n&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&layout=2&eotf=1&sl=auto&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fastweb.it%2Fportale%2Fcanali%2 Fsport%2Fcalcio%2Fcontenuti%2Fnotizia%2F%3Fid%3D_2 50881

[Ossington Mental Youth]

dunno why he'd express a desire to play for seattle

[Yohan]

-Portland signs former New England and Aalesund keeper Adin Brown

http://nesoccertoday.com/?p=2662

[Yohan]

-Carl Robinson apparently signed a new two year deal with NY

http://www.herefordtimes.com/sport/8799606.New_York_Red_Bulls__Carl_Robinson_tipped_f or_coaching_role/

[David_Oliveira]

-Carl Robinson apparently signed a new two year deal with NY

http://www.herefordtimes.com/sport/8799606.New_York_Red_Bulls__Carl_Robinson_tipped_f or_coaching_role/

To this day, Robbo is the only player I feel bad for when Mojo screwed him over.

[Yohan]

-Rafa Marquez in Atlas for a week for 'training'

http://www.goal.com/en-us/news/114/mexico/2011/01/24/2321266/red-bulls-marquez-reports-to-atlas-for-week-long-stint

[Whoop]

NYRB confirms signing, as reported by Yohan earlier in the month, of former Norwegian international Jan Gunnar Solli.

http://www.newyorkredbulls.com/news/2011/01/red-bulls-sign-norwegian-international-jan-gunnar-solli

We'll see if this is as shrewd a signing as Joel Lindpere was last year for NYRB. Erik Soler using his connections.

[Yohan]

-Former Mexico striker, Kikin Fonseca, 31, says he's willing to play for MLS. Currently free agent
http://www.soccerbyives.net/soccer_by_ives/2011/01/former-el-tri-striker-kikin-fonseca-eyes-mls-move.html

-According to Goff... Celtic striker Giorgio Samaras to MLS?
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/soccerinsider/2011/01/tuesday_kickaround_los_angeles_galaxy_dc_united_ml s_robbie_keane_georgios_samaras_maryland_terrapins _aston_villa_local_hall_of_fame.html#more

[prizby]

stuff I have been seeing around is LA Galaxy are about to sign an academy kid, 16-year-old Jack McBean; just another young American striker that will likely find his way ahead of Bunbury :D

[Yohan]

-Chivas USA apparently has Chivas winger Francisco Mendoza, 25, on trial. He played for Chivas USA for 3 seasons.

-Chivas USA is also looking at former Juventus and Birmingham City midfielder Olivier Kapo, 30

http://www.mls-rumors.net/14349/2011/01/incoming-french-international-winger-olivier-kapo-to-chivas-usa/

[Yohan]

-San Jose scores a free GA keeper David Bingham

http://www.soccerbyives.net/soccer_by_ives/2011/01/earthquakes-win-bingham-lottery.html

[Yohan]

-So that former La Liga defender KC is trialing is indeed Julio Cesar Santos. his playing resume is... extensive. and interesting. so many clubs! but at least he played for Real Madrid for 3 years
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J%C3%BAlio_C%C3%A9sar_Santos_Correa

-KC is also being linked with LDU Quito winger/forward Franklin Salas, 29

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Franklin_Salas

http://www.kansascity.com/2011/01/27/2614253/a-quiet-day-at-sporting-kc-camp.html

[Batman]

Crew Sign Cunningham

http://www.thecrew.com/news/2011/01/cunningham-signs-crew


Bring it on!

[Yohan]

-Former Notts County ST Luke Rodgers officially announced by NYRB

-LA Galaxy adds M Miguel Lopez on loan from Quilmes, Argentina

http://www.goal.com/en-us/news/1110/major-league-soccer/2011/01/28/2328032/red-bulls-and-galaxy-add-a-player-each

[TFCRegina]

And TFC is gonna add Bas Ent! Whoo!

I kid, I kid.

[TFC14]

American goalie Marcus Hahnemann contract ends this summer with the Wolves. I remember watching an interview with him leading up to the World Cup this summer and he expressed interest in returning to the MLS once he playing days in England were up, specifically returning to Seatle. He's 38 and still a very good keeper. Something to watch for come April.

[anto7]

Earthquakes sign Donatelli from Impact

San Jose, CA (Sports Network) - The San Jose Earthquakes announced Friday night they have signed midfielder Tony Donatelli.

Donatelli has played in the USL First Division with both the Montreal Impact and Vancouver Whitecaps. He was part of two championship teams, in 2006 with Vancouver and 2009 with Montreal.

Donatelli most recently played with Montreal from the middle of 2008 through 2010. He also helped the team to the semifinals in 2008 and 2010.

"Tony has had a great career in USL First Division and was a part of two championship teams," said San Jose General Manager of Soccer Operations John Doyle. "He also did well in CONCACAF Champions League games against very good competition.

"We think he will be a solid addition to our team."

Donatelli appeared in 30 games (27 starts) in 2010, scoring seven goals with three assists. In his five years in the USL First Division and USSF Division 2, Donatelli made 134 appearances, 84 of which were starts. He scored 19 goals and had 12 assists.

Donatelli played in the Major Indoor Soccer League during the USL offseason from 2006-2008 with the Philadelphia KiXX. He scored 35 goals in 59 games and helped the KiXX to a title in 2006.

[Oldtimer]

Matt Jordan retires from the Impact:

http://www.cbc.ca/canada/montreal/story/2011/01/31/sp-matt-jordan.html

for a FO role.

[Yohan]

-Chicago releases GK Andrew Dysktra, 25.

-Portland has Columbian striker Jorge Perlaza, 25, on trial

[Smokecell]

Amadou Sanyang on trial for the Fire

[mastermixer]

Charlie Davies might join DC United on Loan.

[Razcle]

Amadou Sanyang on trial for the Fire

Beat me to it.

[rocker]

-Chicago releases GK Andrew Dysktra, 25.


what a drop in his career... he was the replacement for Jon Busch.. then lost his job to the younger kid. I remember Dykstra got killed at BMO field on that windy day (Labrocca scoring that Dichio-aided goal).

[Whoop]

NYRB sign academy product Šaćir Hot

http://www.newyorkredbulls.com/news/2011/01/red-bulls-sign-red-bull-academy-product-sacir-hot

[rocker]

Amadou Sanyang on trial for the Fire

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_cudK8MwW64I/STexlRp3A9I/AAAAAAAAIo8/7arqnpdWeo4/s400/fire.jpg

[TFCRegina]

Andrew Ornoch on trial with Yallop's Earthquakes.

[jloome]

Arsenal eyes Salgado


http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Arsenal-transfer-news-Nasri-close-to-five-year-contract-Keeping-tabs-the-new-Chicharito-Omar-Salgado-Vancouver-Whitecaps-striker-article687441.html

[TFCRegina]

Wouldn't that be a welcome kick in the balls for Vancouver?

[Yohan]

Wouldn't that be a welcome kick in the balls for Vancouver?
pending on how much is the transfer fee... which could turn into quite a bit of allocation money

[TFCRegina]

pending on how much is the transfer fee... which could turn into quite a bit of allocation money

Oh right, he's Gen A isn't he...

[Brooker]

Arsene Wenger will whine until he gets him.

[dimops]

Red Bulls looking to add Nicolas Anelka to partner up with Henry.
Can't post the link because my post gets deleted!!!

[McBrace]

http://msn.foxsports.com/foxsoccer/premierleague/story/Report-Chelsea-striker-Anelka-could-join-France-legend-Henry-at-the-New-York-Red-Bulls

http://www.goal.com/en/news/11/transfer-zone/2011/02/03/2335799/chelseas-nicolas-anelka-could-join-thierry-henry-at-new-york-red-

[ManUtd4ever]

Great, another high profile European striker is being linked to the club that can't even sell out their fucking state of the art stadium. Maybe one of these years TFC will actually have a shot at landing a player of that caliber...

[jloome]

Beat me to it.

Given his age and upside, either his release was really, really stupid, or the religious fervor was difficult to deal with or something.

[Whoop]

New York Red Bulls sign Brazilian MF Marcos Paullo

http://www.newyorkredbulls.com/news/2011/01/midfielder-marcos-paullo-signs-new-york

[boban]

Great, another high profile European striker is being linked to the club that can't even sell out their fucking state of the art stadium. Maybe one of these years TFC will actually have a shot at landing a player of that caliber...
:facepalm:

[Nodoubtguy]

Chicago Fire sign Uruguayan Striker Gaston Puerari

http://www.chicago-fire.com/news/2011/02/fire-sign-gaston-puerari

[J .]

Other teams look at big names and internationals, we look at trialists and cast offs.

[menefreghista]

Other teams look at big names and internationals, we look at trialists and cast offs.

Its okay. We've got total football.

[Ossington Mental Youth]

meh ill take a bunch of nonames who can do the job right anytime.
i havent seen any big names signed this window anyways. Anelka is only a rumor and you guys should know theyre always big names with NY and LA

[Yohan]

meh ill take a bunch of nonames who can do the job right anytime.
i havent seen any big names signed this window anyways. Anelka is only a rumor and you guys should know theyre always big names with NY and LA
well, big name for MLS, a few. Kenny Cooper, Farid Mondragon, Omar Bravo, Jay DeMerit. I think Charlie Davis is going to be coming on loan.

Plus it's early in pre season. Teams have a few names in the works

[McBrace]

Henry was a rumor...If Anelka actually does go to NY watch out.. He's quick and I think he'd be more a threat then Henry...

[ManUtd4ever]

meh ill take a bunch of nonames who can do the job right anytime.
i havent seen any big names signed this window anyways. Anelka is only a rumor and you guys should know theyre always big names with NY and LA

True. Hopefully, there's a Chris Wondolowski in our midst at training camp just waiting to be discovered...

[Ossington Mental Youth]

well, big name for MLS, a few. Kenny Cooper, Farid Mondragon, Omar Bravo, Jay DeMerit. I think Charlie Davis is going to be coming on loan.

Plus it's early in pre season. Teams have a few names in the works


Kenny Cooper came on an allocation, nothing we could do there
Bravo, sure, if im not mistaken DeMerit was an allocation along with CD (who also has previosuly stated he'd only play for NE and DCU).

Once again im not saying we dont deserve a big name, im just not worried or upset when it doesnt happen

[Juanito]

Anelka, la tentation américaine
L'Equipe révèle jeudi l'intérêt des New York Red Bulls pour Nicolas Anelka. Les travaux d'approche du joueur de Chelsea ont commencé.

Anelka, the american temptation

L'Equipe reveals Thursday that the New York Red Bulls are interested in Nicolas Anelka. The work to approach the Chelsea player (to sign for Red Bulls) has only just begun.


http://img.lequipe.fr/Medias/Football/201102/650x475/nicolas-anelka-et-thierry-henry-ici-en-marge-d-un-chelsea-ba.jpg

http://www.lequipe.fr/Football/breves2011/20110203_100000_anelka-la-tentation-americaine.html

[Juanito]

^^

This is interesting. Anelka is in his last year of his contract with Chelsea. Reuniting with Henry may be a motivating factor for him (as well as the truckloads of cash).

[rocker]

we dont deserve a big name,

We already have a big name: the world class Dwayne De Rosario!!!!!! Who needs more than that to lead us to MLS Cup?

[McBrace]

"It is reported in France that Anelka could now be sought in the USA, where his friend Thierry Henry already plays with the MLS club. Additionally, the Chelsea forward’s brother, Claude Anelka, is a coach at a second tier club in the country."

Check that, sounds like he was axed June 2010...

[BeerBaron95]

With Torres there... Anelka is out the door regardless.

His brother Claude Anelka, is a coach at a second tier club in the country

[Juanito]

Anelka has lots to offer ..... feck you Red Bulls.

[Yohan]

Kenny Cooper came on an allocation, nothing we could do there
Bravo, sure, if im not mistaken DeMerit was an allocation along with CD (who also has previosuly stated he'd only play for NE and DCU).

Once again im not saying we dont deserve a big name, im just not worried or upset when it doesnt happen
i wasn't looking at this TFC centric, but MLS centric

and TFC could have traded for the top allocation slot ;)

[bigtfcfan]

I hate to say this, but I envy the NYRB.

[kodiakTFC]

Anelka has been talking about this for almost two years. He's coming and New York is going to be a monster.

[flatpicker]

Anelka has been talking about this for almost two years. He's coming and New York is going to be a monster.

When will Toronto be a monster?

[jloome]

well, big name for MLS, a few. Kenny Cooper, Farid Mondragon, Omar Bravo, Jay DeMerit. I think Charlie Davis is going to be coming on loan.

Plus it's early in pre season. Teams have a few names in the works

Also known as: Crocked for two years, 39 years old, 17 year old, knees shot and constantly injured and a shadow of his former self, respectively,


Frighteningly, these ARE names by MLS standards.

[Pinkie]

hes a twat and i sincerely hope this is pure speculation...

[TFC/Everton]

When will Toronto be a monster?

One day, I just know it!

[ensco]

When will Toronto be a monster?

I always thought Neil Peart was a monster on the drums. Does that count?

[BeerBaron95]

hes a twat and i sincerely hope this is pure speculation...

lol... wow.

You will hate him even more if he and Henry become a crazy 1-2 scoring punch for NYRB and pot a couple on us eh?

:hide: hehehe

[Juanito]

hes a twat and i sincerely hope this is pure speculation...

He's a twat that can score goals by the truckloads. I would rather take him than the twats we have and DON'T score goals!!

[Yohan]

Also known as: Crocked for two years, 39 years old, 17 year old, knees shot and constantly injured and a shadow of his former self, respectively,


Frighteningly, these ARE names by MLS standards.you're mistaking Omar Salgado for Omar Bravo. Bravo is KC's new DP

[ag futbol]

When will Toronto be a monster?
When they ask for your renewal deposit? *zing!*

[Yohan]

Miroslav Klose reported linked to NY. Seriously. Who is NYRB not linked to? lol

[TFCDP]

^ It really is getting a little ridiculous.. I suppose when any player in the world mentions plans about one day playing in MLS they are really referring to NY or LA..

[rocker]

i'm sure those are the only 2 cities they know off the top of their heads. heheh

little do they know that NY doesn't play in the the city of New York and LA doesn't play in the city of Los Angeles.

[Ageroo]

Here's the Klose article.....but as everyone says...pure speculation and any older star at the end of their contract will probably make this claim to come to America.....all looking for a big paycheck........come on Jurgen, get the wheels in motion on Klose...:)

http://www.goal.com/en-us/news/1110/major-league-soccer/2011/02/07/2342655/report-new-york-red-bulls-tracking-bayern-munich-striker

[bigtfcfan]

I hope Jurgen convinces klose to come here instead

[ensco]

Klose doesn't make obvious sense for MLS. Same for Anelka. These guys probably want Henry money but wouldn't really sell tickets.

Del Piero makes a lot more sense for NY (or us). Much bigger splash.

[Nuvinho]

MLS_Insider (http://twitter.com/MLS_Insider)

Philadelphia Union announced today that the club has waived defender Cristian Arrieta.

[Pachuco]

MLS_Insider (http://twitter.com/MLS_Insider)

Philadelphia Union announced today that the club has waived defender Cristian Arrieta.

Interesting. I didn't follow Philly much last year. But when I've seen him play, I've been impressed with him. Easily better than a lot of defenders that have come through TFC's system. I wonder what happened in Philly?

[Stryker]

Del Piero makes a lot more sense for NY (or us). Much bigger splash.

Juve has recently said they want to sign him to a new contract so any dreams of Del Piero can finally be laid to rest.

[Azerban]

anelka is a petulant cunt and i wish him on nyrb with all of my soul

would kill for klose though, we'd just play in white and hypnotise him into thinking he's playing for germany and wham 40 goals a season

[SuperTCP]

Juve has recently said they want to sign him to a new contract so any dreams of Del Piero can finally be laid to rest.

All TFC has to do is convince Juve to give up Del Piero on a loan deal. Even if just for 1/2 the season, then you will see how many of the new kits MLSE will sell.

[Whoop]

The not-yet MLS team Montreal Impact signed Senegalese players Hassoun Camara from SC Bastia. Likely for next year's team

http://www.impactmontreal.com/News/News.aspx?language=EN&ArticleID=1550&Focus=0

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hassoun_Camara

[boban]

The not-yet MLS team Montreal Impact signed Senegalese players Hassoun Camara from SC Bastia. Likely for next year's team

http://www.impactmontreal.com/News/News.aspx?language=EN&ArticleID=1550&Focus=0

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hassoun_Camara
You mean they aren't going to play this year?

[bman27]

The not-yet MLS team Montreal Impact signed Senegalese players Hassoun Camara from SC Bastia. Likely for next year's team

http://www.impactmontreal.com/News/News.aspx?language=EN&ArticleID=1550&Focus=0

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hassoun_Camara

In other montreal news- Watching the leaf game right now and the montreal MLS 2012 franchise has bought advertising space on the boards in of all places, long island! wondering if it might be a league round deal? but it seems like the MLS might be trying to reach out to hockey fans when it comes to montreal

[Yohan]

In other montreal news- Watching the leaf game right now and the montreal MLS 2012 franchise has bought advertising space on the boards in of all places, long island! wondering if it might be a league round deal? but it seems like the MLS might be trying to reach out to hockey fans when it comes to montreal
surprised that Impact gets regular space in newspaper. almost entire page devoted to Impact in today's La Presse, incl Camara signing

[Whoop]

You mean they aren't going to play this year?

LOL

I meant they're signing guys in preparation for entry to the MLS for next season. I mean will the NASL even be off the ground this season? LOL

[boban]

LOL

I meant they're signing guys in preparation for entry to the MLS for next season. I mean will the NASL even be off the ground this season? LOL
My comment was sarcastic.
Unless you are Messi or someone of that calibre, you sign players for the current season. You worry about next season , well - next season.
Hassoun Camara is a dime a dozen player. I am sure players like him are around in 2012.

[Oldtimer]

The not-yet MLS team Montreal Impact signed Senegalese players Hassoun Camara from SC Bastia. Likely for next year's team

http://www.impactmontreal.com/News/News.aspx?language=EN&ArticleID=1550&Focus=0

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hassoun_Camarawould include

It's actually for this season. "Prochaine" translates literally into "next" when translated into English, but the thought includes the season that you are just starting.

This article (in French) points out that he's a dead-ball specialist, great in keeping possession, and that not just any player could spend two years with Marseille (I guess it's like RR spending some time with Arsenal :D ).

http://blogues.cyberpresse.ca/soccer/2011/02/07/camara-seduit-par-le-projet-montrealais/

The real good news is that Montreal is getting good press.

[Yohan]

-Chivas USA sign two Kiwis, DM Simon Elliott and CB Andrew Boyens

http://www.goal.com/en-us/news/1110/major-league-soccer/2011/02/09/2345906/chivas-usa-signs-new-zealand-internationals-simon-elliott

-Hull ST Caleb Folan reported on trial at Colorado

http://sportifi.com/news/Hull-striker-Caleb-Folan-on-trial-with-Colorado-698008.html

[Azerban]

carlos ruiz to flipadelphia? lol

[Whoop]

would include

It's actually for this season. "Prochaine" translates literally into "next" when translated into English, but the thought includes the season that you are just starting.

This article (in French) points out that he's a dead-ball specialist, great in keeping possession, and that not just any player could spend two years with Marseille (I guess it's like RR spending some time with Arsenal :D ).

http://blogues.cyberpresse.ca/soccer/2011/02/07/camara-seduit-par-le-projet-montrealais/

The real good news is that Montreal is getting good press.

I also know it's for this season. LOL

But they're likely starting to sign guys this season in preparation for next season, like the Whitecaps did with guys like Rochat.

[Whoop]

Vancouver officially signs Ghanaian U-20 Gershon Koffie and Tanzanian Nizar Khalfan.

http://www.whitecapsfc.com/news/2011/02/whitecaps-fc-sign-khalfan-and-koffie

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gershon_Koffie

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nizar_Khalfan

[rocker]

My comment was sarcastic.


that's a first!

[Yohan]

-Ajax and former Spurs midfielder Teemu Tainio, 31, in talks with NYRB

http://www.goal.com/en-us/news/1110/major-league-soccer/2011/02/11/2348091/ajax-midfielder-teemu-tainio-in-talks-with-new-york-red

[Pigfynn]

^^fucking red bulls.

[Razcle]

Whitecaps Cody Arnoux gets picked up by RSL due to an MLS weighted Lottary

http://www.canadiansoccernews.com/content.php?1171-Whitecaps-lose-Arnoux-to-Real-Salt-Lake

[anto7]

Revs sign former Man City midfielder Dabo

http://sportstap.mobi/mls/news/story?file=/opt/feedfetcher-db1/archive/2011/02/11/l.mlsnet.com/news/xt.13070811-DABO-NER.xml

[sidvan]

Revs sign former Man City midfielder Dabo

http://sportstap.mobi/mls/news/story?file=/opt/feedfetcher-db1/archive/2011/02/11/l.mlsnet.com/news/xt.13070811-DABO-NER.xml

Isn't he the guy in "Be Cool"

[Detroit_TFC]

FCD move Heath Pearce to Chivas USA for a 1972 pop-up camper and box of old magazines (allocation $ actually).

http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/depth-defense-fcd-deal-pearce-chivas-usa

[Detroit_TFC]

Here's the league's list of moves, through 2/15/11.

http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/transactions

[Yohan]

FCD move Heath Pearce to Chivas USA for a 1972 pop-up camper and box of old magazines (allocation $ actually).

http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/depth-defense-fcd-deal-pearce-chivas-usa
Probably the best fullback in the league... ugh. I wish TFC went after him

[Detroit_TFC]

Probably the best fullback in the league... ugh. I wish TFC went after him

Yep - I bet Chivas had to think for 10 or 15 seconds before saying yes on that one.

[Yohan]

Charlie Davis joins DC United on 12 month loan

[Whoop]

Wasn't Davies the one who got into that car accident last year or two years ago?

[Ossington Mental Youth]

Yep, year and a half ago

[Yohan]

http://voices.washingtonpost.com/soccerinsider/2011/02/dc_united_acquires_charlie_dav.html#more

Apparently DC United is paying 180k of Davies's salary, plus an option to buy him at the end of the loan. I don't know how that option is going to used, but this is a good deal for DC. Davies sounds very hungry and motivated to play, and before his car accident, he was like the 2nd best striker the Yanks had on their team

[tfcmanu]

http://www.dcunited.com/press-release/2011/02/dc-united-waives-defender-julius-james

Washington, D.C. - D.C. United announced today that it has waived defender Julius James (http://www.dcunited.com/player/julius-james). In one and a half seasons in Washington, James played in 31 MLS contests (24 starts), recording two goals in 2,388 minutes on the pitch. In a separate transaction, United has acquired allocation money from the LA Galaxy in exchange for an international roster spot.
“We would like to thank Julius for his contributions to D.C. United and we wish him well in the future,” said General Manager Dave Kasper.
Kasper continues, “We are also pleased to have acquired allocation money that provides us with an additional asset for future player moves.”
James joined the Black-and-Red in a trade with Houston on August 14, 2009. The central defender made nine appearances (eight starts) for United during his first season, scoring in the club’s season finale on October 24 in Kansas City. In 2010 James logged 1,682 minutes for the Black-and-Red, appearing in 22 League contests (16 starts). The Trinidad and Tobago National Team member scored his lone goal of the campaign in a 1-0 win over Toronto FC on September 11.
James was selected ninth overall in the 2008 MLS SuperDraft by Toronto FC from the University of Connecticut. During his rookie campaign the defender played 13 matches (10 starts) for Toronto, scoring in his MLS debut on May 31 against the LA Galaxy.

[dantdot]

Onstad coming out of retirement to play for D.C.!

http://www.soccerbyives.net/soccer_by_ives/2011/02/onstad-coming-out-of-retirement-to-play-for-dc-united.html

There's a joke in there somewhere.

[Chevy]

^ Somewhere, in a small village in Jamaica, a man rejoices.

"He's back" they whisper, the word quickly spreading through the countryside....

[rocker]

http://www.dcunited.com/press-release/2011/02/dc-united-waives-defender-julius-james

Washington, D.C. - D.C. United announced today that it has waived defender Julius James (http://www.dcunited.com/player/julius-james). In one and a half seasons in Washington, James played in 31 MLS contests (24 starts), recording two goals in 2,388 minutes on the pitch..

not really surprising. James' best skill was heading balls (on offense, that is).. not exactly the calling card of a great defender.

[ag futbol]

Onstad coming out of retirement to play for D.C.!

http://www.soccerbyives.net/soccer_by_ives/2011/02/onstad-coming-out-of-retirement-to-play-for-dc-united.html

There's a joke in there somewhere.

You are not serious!:hump:

[Yohan]

-Fred resigns with DC

-Chicago signs 25 yr old striker Diego Chavez from Nacional in Uruguay

[Whoop]

Crew signs four of their draftees - defender Rich Balchan, forward Justin Meram and midfielders Cole Grossman and Bernardo Anor - and offer contract to Serbian midfielder Dejan Rusmir.

http://www.thecrew.com/news/2011/02/columbus-roster-taking-shape-ahead-ccl

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dejan_Rusmir

[sashavukelich]

Chicago - Linked to Former Croatia International Marko Babic
Philly - Linked to Former FCD,TFC,LAG and Guatemalan International Carlos Ruiz

http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/kick-revs-send-captain-home-ruiz-reports

[Detroit_TFC]

Carlos Ruiz :0

If Philly goes there, they'll get what they deserve.

[Yohan]

Carlos Ruiz :0

If Philly goes there, they'll get what they deserve.
he may be a dink, but still one of best strikers to play in MLS...

[Ossington Mental Youth]

we will see what kind of shape hes in now. should be interesting

[tfcmanu]

Carlos Ruiz :0

If Philly goes there, they'll get what they deserve.

UNION TO ANNOUNCE CARLOS RUIZ SIGNING.

The Philadelphia Union are expected to announce the signing of Guatemalan forward and former MLS Golden Boot winner Carlos Ruiz early this week. Ruiz, who has 90 career goals in 164 games over seven seasons in Major League Soccer, returns to the league after stints with Olimpia Asunción in Paraguay, Puebla FC in Mexico, and most recently, Aris Thessaloniki in Greece.
Ruiz has been in training camp in Orlando as a trialist with the Union since February 1st, but the club has been very tight lipped about any information on unsigned players in camp. Ruiz, who won the MLS Golden Boot and Most Valuable Player Awards in 2002 with the Los Angeles Galaxy, also spent time with FC Dallas and Toronto FC over his career. He joins Faryd Mondragón, Carlos Valdés, and Brian Carroll as key additions for the Union this off-season. Ruiz is also a member of the Guatemalan National team, and he is their all-time leading scorer with 43 goals since his debut in 1998.

http://worldsoccerreader.com/2011/02/philadelphia-union-to-announce-signing-of-carlos-ruiz/

[Oldtimer]

Ruiz was TFC's worst ever player deal by MoJo (I think he played part of 1 game). His "best before" date expired years and years ago.

[Razcle]

I don't disagree, however maybe he wasn't a fit in the system (if you can call it that) that we had set-up. I hate the wanker and in the first season I chirped him at BMO for the whole game after Canada knocked out Guatemala in the Gold Cup.

However he did make stops in Mexico and Greece after TFC so maybe he has something left in the tank. Just was dry when he was passing through Toronto.

[Yeoman]

julius james signed by the crew
one of the assistant coaches and the gk at nyrb, got fired

[Whoop]

http://voices.washingtonpost.com/soccerinsider/2011/02/new_york_red_bulls_fire_assist.html

[Keystone FC]

julius james signed by the crew
First Cunny and now James? They're just doing this on purpose to keep our attention cause they know we have a 'in country' rival with the Caps and next season we'll forget all about the shortBus when Montreal comes into the league.

[sashavukelich]

http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/real-salt-lake-release-brazilian-campos

rsl release campos

[Artur3575]

Mauro Rosales on trial with Seattle ,why cant we trial player like that lol

[anto7]

This is a pretty good and up to date summary of what's transpired so far

http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/transactions

[CoachGT]

Vancouver signs a DP - Eric Hassli from FC Zurich.

http://www.vancouversun.com/sports/Zurich+striker+signs+first+designated+player/4389263/story.html

[Whoop]

Never heard of him.

[Serb_Star]

They actually signed someone decent from Europe, I'm jealous.

[ArmenJBX]

"He's strong, can hold balls and his ability to spin defenders is unique. For a big guy to have good feet like he does is pretty rare"


LOL good for him :)

[LesH]

I'm not impressed at all with this Eric Hassli signing of Vancouver.

Yes if paid the maximum for a non DP player, then would be a great signing.
But for a DP he's not much of a world beater... looking at his resume. I would be pissed if TFC would've signed this guy as a DP.

[Serb_Star]

It's not all about resume, just look at JDG......

[LesH]

It's not all about resume, just look at JDG......

I agree, but at this point nobody seems to know much about this guy, so our opinion can be based just on his resume.

[rocker]

It's not all about resume, just look at JDG......

what can you tell me about Hassli's play?

[TFCDP]

I'm not impressed at all with this Eric Hassli signing of Vancouver.

Yes if paid the maximum for a non DP player, then would be a great signing.
But for a DP he's not much of a world beater... looking at his resume. I would be pissed if TFC would've signed this guy as a DP.

I honestly would be happy if we had signed this guy as DP... Afer all, we gave Mista DP money ffs.

[menefreghista]

Hassli has a decent playing career in professional leagues. In trying to find out more about him I noticed 5 Italian teams were chasing him last summer (Catania, Cesena, Bologna, Cagliari, Brescia).

It will be interesting to see how he performs.

[Whoop]

I honestly would be happy if we had signed this guy as DP... Afer all, we gave Mista DP money ffs.

Mista's "resume" was better than Hassli's.

Too bad he was slow as molasses.

[swan]

Mista's "resume" was better than Hassli's.

Too bad he was slow as molasses.

and never played...

[Yohan]

Hassli has a decent playing career in professional leagues. In trying to find out more about him I noticed 5 Italian teams were chasing him last summer (Catania, Cesena, Bologna, Cagliari, Brescia).

It will be interesting to see how he performs.
interesting article on Hassli

http://www.goal.com/en-us/news/1589/canada/2011/03/06/2382965/canada-commentary-forget-the-money-vancouver-whitecaps-need

Looks like MLS teams are looking to spend some transfer funds (with allocation money)

http://www.goal.com/en-us/news/1110/major-league-soccer/2011/03/07/2383011/report-portland-timbers-monitoring-adelaide-united-playmaker

http://www.goal.com/en-us/news/1110/major-league-soccer/2011/03/07/2382982/report-colombian-u20-foward-fabian-castillo-to-join-fc

[rocker]

Whether a guy's resume is good or not, what matters is performance.

Guys with better resumes and worse resumes have failed in this league. There's no guarantee.

We'll see how he plays.

[Yohan]

Everyone is upgrading their squad... UGH!

http://www.soccerbyives.net/soccer_by_ives/2011/03/mls-ticker-fc-dallas-signs-castillo-portland-signs-perlaza-and-red-bulls-add-tainio-1.html

[Whoop]

Ugh, is right.

I mean TFC hasn't even announced, officially, if they've signed Martina, Soolsma or whoever else.

[DangerRed]

I'm getting really worried here. Does anyone know how many players we actually have under contract? I've read 14 somewhere. That can't be right, can it?

How can we be going into the season without a proven goal scorer beyond D-Money (and Santos, if you want to be generous)? Barrett and White were less than prolific, but fuck, we literally don't have anyone else (with all due respect to Plata). :confused:

[Pigfynn]

Everyone is upgrading their squad... UGH!

http://www.soccerbyives.net/soccer_by_ives/2011/03/mls-ticker-fc-dallas-signs-castillo-portland-signs-perlaza-and-red-bulls-add-tainio-1.html

F M L !!!!!!

:facepalm:

[BayernTFC]

I'm getting really worried here. Does anyone know how many players we actually have under contract? I've read 14 somewhere. That can't be right, can it?

How can we be going into the season without a proven goal scorer beyond D-Money (and Santos, if you want to be generous)? Barrett and White were less than prolific, but fuck, we literally don't have anyone else (with all due respect to Plata). :confused:
14 sounds about right once you add the two academy kids signed last year (Lindsay and Henry):

http://www.torontofc.ca/news/2011/03/toronto-fc-squad-list-carolina

Too bad Cann has left camp and both Lindsay and Henry are injured. There have been reports that Nick Soolsma, Javier Martina and Elbekay Bouchiba have been signed. Although, TFC hasn't confirmed those reports. With all due respect, I haven't heard anything about Plata being signed.

[BayernTFC]

Whitecaps have signed Swiss midfielder/striker Davide Chiumiento (http://whitecapsfc.com/news/2011/03/whitecaps-fc-sign-midfielderstriker-davide-chiumiento)

[tovan]

Montreal gets a roof

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/196940_10150147441590979_116861190978_8583026_1554 340_n.jpg

From the Impact's Facebook page...

[TFCDP]

^^ Eff them... Why not us?

[BayernTFC]

Columbus have signed Serbian midfielder Dejan Rusmir (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dejan_Rusmir):

http://www.thecrew.com/news/2011/03/crew-signs-serbian-midfielder-dejan-rusmir

[werewolf]

that roof looks cool, but that really limits them for possible expansion in the future. Other then just the one end behind the net that used to be "hospitality suites".

[tfcmanu]

Montreal gets a roof

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/196940_10150147441590979_116861190978_8583026_1554 340_n.jpg

From the Impact's Facebook page...

MAYBE ONE DAY!!!!
http://www.mls-rumors.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/BMO3.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v313/wyliepoon/2605886199_711bea32a5_o.jpg

http://www.mls-rumors.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/BMO.jpg

[mastermixer]

^ Still the best mock up of BMO I've seen.

[BayernTFC]

Chivas USA signed midfielder Francisco 'Panchito' Mendoza and goalkeeper Sergio Arias:

http://www.goal.com/en-us/news/1110/major-league-soccer/2011/03/09/2387588/chivas-usa-signs-mexican-duo-francisco-mendoza-and-sergio


RBNY signs defender Stephen Keel:

http://www.newyorkredbulls.com/news/2011/03/red-bulls-sign-teemu-tainio-and-stephen-keel


EDIT: Chicago signs Forward Orr Barouch and midfielder Mike Videira:

http://www.chicago-fire.com/news/2011/03/fire-ink-two-trialists

[drexel10]

Vancouver and Portland promos. Not really news, but I think some might find the Vancouver promo interesting.

http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/2011/3/9/2040334/vancouver-whitecaps-body-painting-promotion

[Whoop]

Portland had some great commercials leading up to the unveiling of their new badge.

[BayernTFC]

Whitecaps sign defender/midfielder Blake Wagner and striker Long Tan:

http://www.whitecapsfc.com/news/2011/03/whitecaps-fc-sign-defendermidfielder-blake-wagner-and-striker-long-tan

[mastermixer]

Sporting KC sign Brazilian defender Julio Cesar... not bad

http://www.sportingkc.com/news/2011/03/kc-signs-brazilian-defender-julio-cesar

[Nodoubtguy]

Sporting KC sign Brazilian defender Julio Cesar... not bad

http://www.sportingkc.com/news/2011/03/kc-signs-brazilian-defender-julio-cesar

He's a much traveled man since his time at Real Madrid

[BayernTFC]

Whitecaps FC sign Brian Sylvestre, Bilal Duckett, and Jeb Brovsky:

http://www.whitecapsfc.com/news/2011/03/whitecaps-fc-sign-brian-sylvestre-bilal-duckett-and-jeb-brovsky

[BayernTFC]

Sounds like the Sounders are looking to trade DP Blaise Nkufo:


Update 2 - Nkufo & Sounders Parting Ways, Seeking Trade Partner (http://www.mynorthwest.com/?sid=444599&nid=418)

Let that sink in a bit. Over-the-hill DP #2 wants away from the team.


UPDATE: Apparently, the Sounders are confirming (http://twitter.com/#%21/joshuamayers/status/47781101430771713) that Blaise Nkufo will not be in the starting lineup, but are denying that it was tied to an incident in training. We'll give you updates whenever we get them.
http://www.sounderatheart.com/2011/3/15/2052868/blaise-nkufo-apparent-out-of-seattle-sounders-starting-lineup-for


and


UPDATE 5:09 p.m. -- KIRO 97.3 FM radio (which broadcasts all of the team's matches) is reporting that Nkufo and the team have mutually parted ways (http://www.mynorthwest.com/?sid=444599&nid=418).

UPDATE 2:54 p.m. -- I just talked to a Sounders FC official who confirmed that Nkufo will not be starting, but denied there was an incident at training.


Sounders FC forward Blaise Nkufo is not expected to start in the MLS season opener tonight against the L.A. Galaxy after an incident in training recently, The Seattle Times has learned.



Details of the run-in aren't exactly clear, but it is not injury related. The punishment is disciplinary and O'Brian White is expected to start in place of the designated player.
A message to Sounders FC regarding the issue wasn't immediately returned. (UPDATE: see above)


More to come on this one.http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/soundersfcblog/2014504122_blaise_nkufo_not_expected_to_s.html

[drexel10]

Too funny, he would be the ultimate Dichio replacement. lol!

[BayernTFC]

Too funny, he would be the ultimate Dichio replacement. lol!
There's already speculation that such an arrangement might take place:


The 35-year-old Nkufo has family in Vancouver, British Columbia, so it would make sense if he would like to join the expansion Whitecaps. Toronto FC is another possibility.
http://www.mynorthwest.com/?sid=444599&nid=418