MLS summer transfer window 2011 thread

[menefreghista]

Apparently the Whitecaps are in talks with Patrice Bernier. This is according to his former Impact teammate Patrick Leduc on the twitters.

[Ossington Mental Youth]

prob need him in the middle of the park

[sashavukelich]

In order to clear an international roster spot for Pardo, the Fire released defender

Bratislav Ristic


^^^^^ This guy is definitely worth a look in in my book. Has played for some good clubs.

[BritSOL]

Top 10 unwanted footballers

http://www.football365.com/topical-top-10/7061207/Top-Ten

[Yohan]

Carlos Ruiz on his way out of Philly

http://www.goal.com/en-us/match/61992/philadelphia-vs-colorado-rapids/report

Lol@Nowak blaming the fans for Ruiz leaving

[Yohan]

FC Dallas adds another South American to their team and signs 30 yr old Colombian Germinal Beerschot midfielder Daniel Cruz

http://www.goal.com/en-us/news/1110/major-league-soccer/2011/08/04/2605366/fc-dallas-announces-the-signing-of-colombian-midfielder

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

[Yohan]

32 yr old French winger Laurent Courtois signed with Chivas USA
http://www.cdchivasusa.com/news/2011/08/new-signing-courtois-eager-play
http://www.cdchivasusa.com/news/2011/08/chivas-usa-signs-french-midfielder-laurent-courtois

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

Chivas USA is apparently close to signing 29 yr old Brazillian defender David Junior Lopes
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_J%C3%BAnior_Lopes

[TFC1154ever]

What happened to that french LB that was linked with us and DC? Did he end up signing somewhere else?

[Yohan]

Houston Dynamo signs 29 yr old ex Birmingham City and Honduran internatioinal striker Carlo Costly on loan from Atlas
http://www.goal.com/en-us/news/1110/major-league-soccer/2011/08/04/2605489/houston-completes-signing-of-honduran-striker-carlos-costly

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

[ryan]

Carlo Costly to Houston, not a DP.

http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2011/08/04/dynamo-add-honduran-international-forward-carlo-costly


This guy has done some damage to Canada in the past. Someone in Red better break his fucking legs.

[Whoop]

Wasn't TFC looking at Courtois?

[Whoop]

Wow... Costly... nice pickup.

[ag futbol]

The Costly deal is done now. Nice pickup for Houston, should fit their system well.

[KGH]

Window closes on Sunday. Think we'll see any more moves?

[Ossington Mental Youth]

Not from us

[Yohan]

Houston signs 24 yr old Brazillian midfielder Luis Camargo on loan from Parana (Brazillian 2nd div)

http://www.goal.com/en-us/news/1110/major-league-soccer/2011/08/09/2612478/houstons-announces-signing-of-brazilian-midfielder-luiz

[Whoop]

Chivas is looking at making Freddy Adu a DP.

[kodiakTFC]

Chivas is looking at making Freddy Adu a DP.

LOL. That is all.

[Ossington Mental Youth]

meh might not be a bad gamble, kids young, needs playing time. Dont think hes going to be amazing but think he'll contribute positively

[Yohan]

LOL. That is all.
I'm not sure if he'd be worth DP money but he had a decent stint at Gold Cup. If he puts his head on straight, he's got good talent at LW in MLS level. Although I don't think he's mature enough and would probably be lazy in MLS

[ag futbol]

^ His last little run in MLS was highly decent.

He flopped in DC as a kid but by the time it was apparent he was going to transfer he started to play pretty well. Still 22 with lots of upside. Definitely had some good moments in the recent GC.

DP money seems like a steep price to pay for someone who's brutally inconsistent but it could work out gang-busters for them if it works.

[kodiakTFC]

I'll say this about Freddy Adu, at the u20 World Cup he was an abesolute stand out star for the USA. However, it just seems like hes fallen off the map and is incapable of steady and consistent play. I know he played well at the Gold Cup but this is a player who was just playing in the Turkish second division and your telling me he is worth a DP salary? Whats the upside for Chivas here? I don't see Freddy Adu putting any asses in any seats, from what I gather I don't see Adu being a big name to the Mexicans over there.

[Yohan]

Chivas USA signs Brazillian defender David Junior Lopes

http://espn.go.com/blog/los-angeles/soccer/post/_/id/10262/chivas-lopes-scores-in-goats-debut

[Yohan]

I'll say this about Freddy Adu, at the u20 World Cup he was an abesolute stand out star for the USA. However, it just seems like hes fallen off the map and is incapable of steady and consistent play. I know he played well at the Gold Cup but this is a player who was just playing in the Turkish second division and your telling me he is worth a DP salary? Whats the upside for Chivas here? I don't see Freddy Adu putting any asses in any seats, from what I gather I don't see Adu being a big name to the Mexicans over there.
it sounds like a play off push move... though Chivas could use a defender and a striker more than a mid

[Whoop]

Freddy Adu signing with Philadelphia.

http://www.soccerbyives.net/soccer_by_ives/2011/08/adu-signing-with-philadelphia-union.html

[Detroit_TFC]

We are now 3rd on the allocation list (assuming this actually gets completed).

[Ossington Mental Youth]

pretty late in the season, cant imagine anyone of value will be making their way back

[Yohan]

Sporting KC trades defensive midfielder Stephane Auvray to NYRB in exchange for 2nd rd pick and allocation

http://www.soccerbyives.net/soccer_by_ives/2011/08/sporting-kc-deal-auvray-to-red-bulls.html

[Ossington Mental Youth]

whats up with NYRB needing a ton of defensive mids?
what happened to Robbo there?
He injured?

[Yohan]

whats up with NYRB needing a ton of defensive mids?
what happened to Robbo there?
He injured?
yeah Robbo has been injured. and I think Robbo's finally done and due for retirement...

[Whoop]

How many int'l slots does NYRB have?

[ManUtd4ever]

It ain't over yet...

http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2011/08/15/kick-rumors-swirl-around-transfer-deadline-moves



The league-leading LA Galaxy are in the middle of the biggest news story of the weekend, with potential developments that could come down today, according to manager Bruce Arena who spoke at Sunday’s Galaxy practice: “We're hoping to have some stuff to announce in the next 24 to 48 hours.” (http://espn.go.com/blog/los-angeles/soccer/post/_/id/10337/galaxy-no-angel-no-word-on-keane)

With the manager revealing very little, here’s what can be pieced together: reports from Sky Sports in England say Tottenham Hotspur and the Galaxy have agreed a transfer fee for striker Robbie Keane. (http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2011/0814/keanerobbie_tottenham.html)

Then there is current LA designated player and forward Juan Pablo Ángel who didn’t show up at LA’s practice on Sunday. Rumors surfaced on Sunday that he could be traded to the Philadelphia Union. Who started them? Philadelphia Union captain Faryd Mondragon. (http://twitter.com/FarydMondragon/status/102766452544774144)

But what about the fact that the MLS international transfer window closed Sunday night and there is still no news? That’s not a hang-up, according to this tweet from the Galaxy’s president. (http://twitter.com/galaxyprez/status/102953051496783874)

Is it possible that the Union might be shuffling its attacking lineup even more with the addition of a Bundesliga forward? This report claims that Augsburg striker Michael Turk is on the verge of a move to the Union (http://www.fussballtransfers.com/bundesliga/transfermarkt/fca-lost-philadelphia-das-thurk-problem_22207) after a falling out with his current team.

Reports say the San Jose Earthquakes could yet announce the acquisition of a Brazilian goal scorer. (http://www.mercurynews.com/breaking-news/ci_18678982) They will appreciate the help after Saturday night’s 2-1 home loss to Colorado in which manager Frank Yallop lamented “we’re just getting screwed.”

[Whoop]

Speculation is that San Jose will be signing striker Edmundo Zura from Ecuadorian club El Nacional.

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

[Yohan]

Speculation is that San Jose will be signing striker Edmundo Zura from Ecuadorian club El Nacional.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edmundo_Zura
http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2011/08/15/earthquakes-ink-ecuadorian-target-man-zura-loan

Signed on loan

[Yohan]

Juan Pablo Angel is traded to Chivas USA for a 3rd rd pick in 2012 supplemental draft (aka bag of peanuts). No word on how much of JPA's salary is LA going to eat

[brad]

Juan Pablo Angel is traded to Chivas USA for a 3rd rd pick in 2012 supplemental draft (aka bag of peanuts). No word on how much of JPA's salary is LA going to eat

Rumors were floating around that they were going to have to eat most of it to make a move happen.

[Ossington Mental Youth]

dunno how they can still afford it

[Joe Kool]

dunno how they can still afford it

Yeah I would be interested to see how the salaries break down after all the changes. Pay a bunch of guys the league minimum but tell them hey you get to play with some stars and it will be good for your development. You may even win a trophy. Come on $30 - 40K is not that bad... :)

[Ossington Mental Youth]

HAHAHA prob

[rocker]

wouldn't JPA's cap hit for the rest of the season only be about 85K? I'm sure LA has some allocation money sitting around from making the champions league to give to Chivas. If they have to pay JPA's salary beyond the cap hit, then that's easy -- AEG has tonnes of cash!

[Yohan]

Just a rumour, but Blackburn Rovers interested in Dallas defender George John

[ag futbol]

^ Thanks for keeping this thread up-to-date.

Maybe you can start taking on MLS Rumors for the king of the north american footy scandal rag market :D

[mdc 77]

I could see John moving to europe, he's been called on by the Greek national team, a move overseas would make sense if he was considering playing for them.

[TFC1154ever]

I'll remember his name because of that own goal against Colorado. Wouldn't wish that on anyone.

[Yohan]

New England signs 29 yr old former AS Nancy and Moroccan international striker/winger Monsef Zerka

[ag futbol]

I watched Sebastian Grazzini play for the fire last night and I think that's the type of player we need as a #10 on this team. Great vision and technique.

Didn't completely dominate (the fire look weak) but I think if he had the players around him he'd be really dangerous.

[reggie]

is the window still open?

[Yohan]

is the window still open?
you can sign free agents or trades within MLS till 15 sept

[maninb]

Goods news for us in the CCL....Dallas just lost their best defender....George John signed by Blackburn.....

[Yohan]

Dallas trades M Eric Alexander to Portland for M/D Jeremy Hall

Alexander was good depth player for Dallas and got called up to USMNT last winter

[Yohan]

Seattle signs 24 yr old and former US U20 F Sammy Ochoa from Tecos via allocation process. Seattle traded spots with Chicago (3rd rd pick in 2012)

http://www.goal.com/en-us/news/1110/major-league-soccer/2011/08/26/2637991/seattle-signs-american-forward-sammy-ochoa

[Detroit_TFC]

Did we pass on Ochoa? If we were third, and Seattle traded Chicago for their 4th allocation slot, we must have.

[Yohan]

Did we pass on Ochoa? If we were third, and Seattle traded Chicago for their 4th allocation slot, we must have.
I wonder if Mariner is keeping track of Michael Bradley, Jermaine Jones and Ricardo Clark who are currently without a club... and might end up in MLS?

[reggie]

i would love to get both bradleys,father and son.

[Ossington Mental Youth]

i would assume that he is id believe the first two would prob have better options, dont think Michael would be needed as we got a stacked mid, same goes for jones

[Yohan]

Michael Bradley > JDG. Haven't seen enough of Jones yet, but good enough for Schalke, good enough for MLS

[Heathen]

Busch has been traded for Vagenas

[Yohan]

Dallas defender George John turns down a deal with Blackburn

[GeorgeB]

Busch has been traded for Vagenashaha

[Ossington Mental Youth]

Michael Bradley > JDG. Haven't seen enough of Jones yet, but good enough for Schalke, good enough for MLS

fact of the matter is we got JDG right now.
might change over the post season/preseason

[ag futbol]

Dallas defender George John turns down a deal with Blackburn
Really? I wonder what he has in mind.

[Yohan]

fact of the matter is we got JDG right now.
might change over the post season/preseason
in most likely cases, Jones and Bradley will end up in Eredivisie, 2 Bundesliga level teams at least. Clark though, may end up back in MLS

[Yohan]

Really? I wonder what he has in mind.
hrm. Ives is now reporting that it's Blackburn who backed away from the deal.

Interesting to see how this will play out. My bet is that John will go to Europe probably in winter window. Though he may just play out his contract till 2012 and go somewhere else

[maninb]

Yeah let's get Bradley adn then he can get 12 new players and lose two in a row, and the same people who want Winter canned will be screaming for Bradley's head....fools...

[JuliquE]

Busch has been traded for Vagenas
Post of the year.

[Ossington Mental Youth]

Yeah let's get Bradley adn then he can get 12 new players and lose two in a row, and the same people who want Winter canned will be screaming for Bradley's head....fools...

Hahhahaa exactly

[jloome]

Yeah let's get Bradley adn then he can get 12 new players and lose two in a row, and the same people who want Winter canned will be screaming for Bradley's head....fools...

They're talking about Michael, not Bob. His kid scored 18 goals from midfield in the Eredivisie, so he must be all right. And Jermaine Jones isn't coming to MLS. Too much of a step down.

[anto7]

Bradley has signed with Italian side Chievo Verona

[maninb]

They're talking about Michael, not Bob. His kid scored 18 goals from midfield in the Eredivisie, so he must be all right. And Jermaine Jones isn't coming to MLS. Too much of a step down.

How's this...

"i would love to get both bradleys,father and son."

That's what I was commenting on...the manager NOT the player...