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Oldtimer
12-03-2012, 01:55 PM
Post your news and rumours here!

Yohan
12-04-2012, 12:49 AM
Trades official today
-CM Will Johnson to Portland from RSL for allocation
-ST Fabian Espindola and CB Jamison Olave to NYRB for allocation
-RSL sign GK Jeff Attinella (NASL Best 11)
-LB Michael Harrington from SKC to Portland for allocation
-CB Eric Brunner to Houston from Portland for allocation
-RB Kosume Kimura to NYRB for allocation and player rights to Bryan Gallego (Akron)
-LW/ST Atiba Harris to Colorado from Vancouver in exchange for int slot to 2015

Yohan
12-04-2012, 10:22 AM
Philadelphia's 17 yr old CM Zach Pfeffer going on one year loan at Bundesliga's Hoffenheim starting jan.

Greatest Ripoff
12-04-2012, 12:35 PM
Yossi Benayoun Being Shopped To MLS Sides
By Dave Clark on Dec 1, 3:00p 35

The 32 year-old West Ham attacking midfielder, through agents and other parties, is letting MLS sides know that he is interested in jumping the pond.

Sounder at Heart has learned through two secondary sources that Yossi Benayoun has interest in playing in Major League Soccer and that the Seattle Sounders were told of that interest. Benayoun is in the final few months of his loan to West Ham United and full contract with Chelsea. At 32 years old Benayoun meets the concept of a pre-retirement move.

He recently suffered an injury to his knee/thigh recently, but even prior to the injury was not playing often for West Ham. In recent years he's been more of a squad player trying to find time through loans, but in 09/10 he had six goals in 19 starts and 11 sub appearances for Liverpool.

Benayoun was on the Chelsea tour of America this summer. He started the match in Seattle and in the All Star Game. In the All Star Game he completed 25 of 27 passes in 45 minutes while mainly working on the left side. Against Seattle the many dozen capped Israeli was 18 for 21 also in 45 minutes but

SamK
12-04-2012, 01:57 PM
Yossi Benayoun Being Shopped To MLS Sides
By Dave Clark on Dec 1, 3:00p 35

The 32 year-old West Ham attacking midfielder, through agents and other parties, is letting MLS sides know that he is interested in jumping the pond.

Sounder at Heart has learned through two secondary sources that Yossi Benayoun has interest in playing in Major League Soccer and that the Seattle Sounders were told of that interest. Benayoun is in the final few months of his loan to West Ham United and full contract with Chelsea. At 32 years old Benayoun meets the concept of a pre-retirement move.

He recently suffered an injury to his knee/thigh recently, but even prior to the injury was not playing often for West Ham. In recent years he's been more of a squad player trying to find time through loans, but in 09/10 he had six goals in 19 starts and 11 sub appearances for Liverpool.

Benayoun was on the Chelsea tour of America this summer. He started the match in Seattle and in the All Star Game. In the All Star Game he completed 25 of 27 passes in 45 minutes while mainly working on the left side. Against Seattle the many dozen capped Israeli was 18 for 21 also in 45 minutes but

I've been saying that we should get Benayoun for years now, he'd be a great attacking mid for us. Obviously with 3 dps that won't happen, but would love to see him in MLS either way, was always one of my favourite players

Yohan
12-04-2012, 04:42 PM
I've been saying that we should get Benayoun for years now, he'd be a great attacking mid for us. Obviously with 3 dps that won't happen, but would love to see him in MLS either way, was always one of my favourite players

used to love him when he played for West Ham. took a bad career choice going to Liverpool and Chelsea when he's just a mid table EPL player. at this stage of his career though, he could have an impact like Mauro Rosales did.

on other news, Dallas CB George John reupped to a multi year deal. He's a very good player that I'd love to have at TFC
http://www.fcdallas.com/news/2012/12/fc-dallas-re-signs-george-john-multi-year-deal

SamK
12-04-2012, 05:35 PM
used to love him when he played for West Ham. took a bad career choice going to Liverpool and Chelsea when he's just a mid table EPL player. at this stage of his career though, he could have an impact like Mauro Rosales did.

on other news, Dallas CB George John reupped to a multi year deal. He's a very good player that I'd love to have at TFC
http://www.fcdallas.com/news/2012/12/fc-dallas-re-signs-george-john-multi-year-deal

I think he was still pretty effective at Liverpool to be honest, as well as on his loan stint at arsenal. Either way I do think he'd be a good fit in mls.

Yohan
12-05-2012, 02:48 PM
Mtl sends LB Josh Gardner to SKC for 2013 2nd rd pick

justin
12-05-2012, 07:13 PM
I think he was still pretty effective at Liverpool to be honest, as well as on his loan stint at arsenal. Either way I do think he'd be a good fit in mls.

he and rosicky were key contributers to the 3rd place finish for arsenal in the latter part of last season.

[NBF]
12-05-2012, 07:15 PM
Mtl sends LB Josh Gardner to SKC for 2013 2nd rd pick

What I dont get is how a team like TFC, who is dead last in MLS, cant make a few trades to improve their depth. Its like the season is over and now its vacation time for everyone. Look at Portland, they got a new central midfield(W.Johnson), and now a left back(Harrington). Thats two starters they never had and whos to say you cant trade for them and negotiate a new deal?

cochrdoc
12-05-2012, 08:59 PM
You have to have players people want to be able to make trades.Toronto`s roster is not very good and over priced.We tend to trade a better player for a weaker one.

notthesun
12-06-2012, 04:52 PM
Le Toux seems to be heading back to the Union.

http://www.soccerbyives.net/2012/12/letoux-returning-to-union-after-philly-and-rbny-complete-trade.html

Detroit_TFC
12-07-2012, 01:07 PM
Jeff Parke from Seattle to Philadelphia for allocation and 1st round supplemental draft pick. Journos are reporting Parke wanted to be closer to family.

Kayaker
12-07-2012, 02:35 PM
Impact confirm that Corradi, Montano and Arguez will not be returning and have have excercise their options on 11 players: Brovksy, Camara, Iapichino, Mallace, Valentin, Ouimette, Neagle, Ubi, Nyassi, Warner, Bush.

via Nick Sabetti (twitter.com/Nick_Sabetti)

DoubleUp
12-09-2012, 05:11 AM
Neagle and nyassi I would give a look.

ensco
12-09-2012, 10:23 AM
Never thought I'd see this guy move for $10 million.

What a story!

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/american-exports-movsisyan-completes-spartak-080342121--mls.html

DOMIN8R
12-09-2012, 01:37 PM
Never thought I'd see this guy move for $10 million.

What a story!

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/american-exports-movsisyan-completes-spartak-080342121--mls.html

Wow. Nice find, Ensco.

maxpower
12-10-2012, 12:44 AM
NYRB look likely to sign Juninho( the one who played for lyon all those years ago).

Seattle wants to sign Juan Verdu from Espanyol,

Chivas USA linked to Jesse Marsch and ex Puebla coach Jose Luis Sanchez Sola.

Yohan
12-10-2012, 07:27 PM
http://www.fcdallas.com/news/2012/12/fc-dallas-signs-defensive-midfielder-peter-luccin

Dallas signs DM Peter Luccin, 33. Veteran of many yrs in Ligue 1 and La Liga

Oldtimer
12-11-2012, 01:09 PM
http://www.macon.com/2012/12/07/2277280/chicago-selects-santos-in-mls.html

Chicago signs Maicon Santos in stage 1 of the re-entry draft.

reggie
12-11-2012, 03:28 PM
According to IVES,JDG is in talks with FCD to stay their..hmmm must be a big pay cut?

notthesun
12-11-2012, 03:45 PM
http://www.sportingkc.com/news/2012/12/sporting-kc-acquires-midfielder-benny-feilhaber

Feilhaber to SKC for allocation, 2014 1st round pick, and 2015 2nd round pick.

gracos
12-11-2012, 03:47 PM
Benny Feilhaber to SKC for allocation money, Sporting KCs natural 2014 first round pick, and natural second round pick in 2015
http://www.sportingkc.com/news/2012/12/sporting-kc-acquires-midfielder-benny-feilhaber

tfcmanu
12-11-2012, 04:17 PM
Ives Galarcep ‏@SoccerByIves FC Dallas fans excited about potential deGuzman return should note he also has some overseas offers. Up to FCD to make an offer that works

According to IVES,JDG is in talks with FCD to stay their..hmmm must be a big pay cut?

PopePouri
12-11-2012, 05:02 PM
Benny Feilhaber to SKC for allocation money, Sporting KCs natural 2014 first round pick, and natural second round pick in 2015
http://www.sportingkc.com/news/2012/12/sporting-kc-acquires-midfielder-benny-feilhaber

Have to say, that's worse that the Hassli trade.

Yohan
12-11-2012, 05:05 PM
Have to say, that's worse that the Hassli trade.
esp since Feilhaber got cut by the Revs. (contract option declined)

19Barrett19
12-11-2012, 05:11 PM
SKC probably gave up their champions league allocation to pay the Revs. Not a bad move i really think they have a very good team.

gracos
12-11-2012, 05:51 PM
Danny Mwanga re-signs with PTFC
http://www.portlandtimbers.com/news/2012/12/timbers-re-sign-forward-danny-mwanga

gracos
12-12-2012, 11:17 AM
Matt Besler re-signs with SKC
http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2012/12/12/sporting-kc-re-sign-mls-defender-year-matt-besler

DangerRed
12-12-2012, 11:36 AM
Never thought I'd see this guy move for $10 million.

What a story!

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/american-exports-movsisyan-completes-spartak-080342121--mls.html

Wow. This has to be one of the biggest success stories in MLS history in terms of a player's individual career. Good for him!

Canary10
12-12-2012, 11:49 AM
Wow. This has to be one of the biggest success stories in MLS history in terms of a player's individual career. Good for him!

Up there, but I would put Clint Dempsey at the top.

Yohan
12-12-2012, 11:50 AM
Not really. Guys like dempsey, bocanegra, ryan nelsen, friedel all started in mls

DangerRed
12-12-2012, 12:31 PM
Up there, but I would put Clint Dempsey at the top.

No question. To go from MLS to EPL is a grand achievement, and then from Fulham to Spurs is just as impressive.

DangerRed
12-12-2012, 12:32 PM
Not really. Guys like dempsey, bocanegra, ryan nelsen, friedel all started in mls

Right, that's why I said "one of the biggest," and not THE. Read more closely.

notthesun
12-12-2012, 04:16 PM
Two players removed from the second round of the re-entry draft that could have been potentially appealing. Justin Mapp re-signs with Montreal and Ike Opara has been traded to Sporting KC, with a 2nd round pick coming back the other way to San Jose.

ensco
12-12-2012, 05:19 PM
^There has to be a movie in there somewhere. Guy goes to Pasadena City College, and 6 years later is sold for $10 million.

Is that the biggest transfer of an MLS originated player ever?

I think I need a Movsisyan jersey!

Yohan
12-12-2012, 05:30 PM
^There has to be a movie in there somewhere. Guy goes to Pasadena City College, and 6 years later is sold for $10 million.

Is that the biggest transfer of an MLS originated player ever?

I think I need a Movsisyan jersey!I think Jozy Altidore is still the highest?

CoachGT
12-13-2012, 08:14 AM
Marquez released by NYRB today

Yohan
12-13-2012, 01:49 PM
http://www.sportingkc.com/news/2012/12/sporting-kc-signs-defender-yann-songoo

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yann_Songo%27o

Sporks sign 21 yr old CB Yann Songo'o, Cameroonian U20 international. His brother Franck plays for Portland

Detroit_TFC
12-13-2012, 03:33 PM
Marquez released by NYRB today RBNY fans are OVER the MOON to be rid of him, he was an extraordinary waste of money on a magnitude far beyond anything TFC has ever done.

Yohan
12-14-2012, 04:14 PM
http://www.coloradorapids.com/news/2012/12/rapids-acquire-forward-edson-buddle-la-galaxy

Edson Buddle to Colorado for a supplemental draft pick and allocation

Yohan
12-15-2012, 08:25 PM
http://www.mlssoccer.com/es/blog/post/2012/12/12/rumor-central-looks-sporting-will-keep-adding-pieces

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

Claudio Bieler rumoured to be next DP signing for SKC. He has a strike rate of 1 goal every 2 and half season in South American leagues (Argentina, Ecuador, Chile). At 28, he's about the right age for a DP

Whoop
12-17-2012, 12:32 PM
NYRB sign Juninho.

http://www.newyorkredbulls.com/news/2012/12/red-bulls-sign-brazilian-star-midfielder-juninho

He'll be 38 next year.

Whoop
12-17-2012, 12:58 PM
Ives seems to think this is all a ploy to get Kaka to NYRB.

Yohan
12-17-2012, 01:24 PM
NYRB sign Juninho.

http://www.newyorkredbulls.com/news/2012/12/red-bulls-sign-brazilian-star-midfielder-juninho

He'll be 38 next year.looks like non DP as well

Yohan
12-18-2012, 10:50 AM
The South American experiment continues at Dallas as 27 yr old forward Pipico signs with Dallas. Last played for Vasco da Gama

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pipico
http://www.fcdallas.com/news/2012/12/fc-dallas-signs-forward-wesley-%E2%80%9Cpipico%E2%80%9D-silva

Yohan
12-18-2012, 02:07 PM
http://www.sportingkc.com/news/2012/12/sporting-kc-signs-claudio-bieler-designated-player

Claudio Bieler signed as DP by Sporks

Yohan
12-19-2012, 01:19 PM
I can't even keep up with rumours and signings today

http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2012/12/19/kick-timbers-reportedly-eyeing-celtic-striker-mccourt

ensco
12-19-2012, 01:30 PM
^Luyindula to NY - that is an interesting signing. Man, I remember him at Lyon, he was the best striker in Ligue Un for a couple of years, people thought he was on the way to Braca or RM back then. But that must be 10 years ago.

If that is true, Cooper must be on the move. Calling Kevin Payne.

tfcleeds
12-19-2012, 01:38 PM
Portland sure seem to like their ex-Old Firm strikers, don't they? McCourt would be an interesting addition.

brad
12-20-2012, 10:07 AM
Rumor of Carlo Cudacini to the Galaxy is flying around today.

__wowza
12-23-2012, 01:57 AM
Rapids officials confirmed to MLSsoccer.com on Saturday night that they have dealt the Jamaican international Cummings to the Houston Dynamo for journeyman midfielder Nathan Sturgis and allocation money, the club’s latest move to embrace a new identity under second-year head coach Oscar Pareja.

http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2012/12/23/new-look-rapids-deal-veteran-cummings-dynamo

West220Side
12-23-2012, 09:25 PM
Floating around that Whitecaps' Defender Andy O'brien wants loan spell to championship with Huddersfield and Ipswich interested.

Whoop
12-31-2012, 01:05 PM
Rumor of Carlo Cudacini to the Galaxy is flying around today.

And Tottenham confirms that Carlo Cudicini will be going to LA.

http://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/spurs/News/carlo-heading-to-la-31122012.page

Yohan
01-02-2013, 11:25 PM
Portland Timbers linked to Lanus midfielder Diego Valeri, 26. Has 3 caps for Argentina

[NBF]
01-03-2013, 10:38 AM
^Luyindula to NY - that is an interesting signing. Man, I remember him at Lyon, he was the best striker in Ligue Un for a couple of years, people thought he was on the way to Braca or RM back then. But that must be 10 years ago.

If that is true, Cooper must be on the move. Calling Kevin Payne.

We're going to need the fastest midfield in the league to make up for Koevermans, Hassli, and Cooper.



Ludovic Obraniak, wants to come to the MLS:

http://www.mlssoccer.com/blog/rumor-central/2013/01/02/rumor-central-polish-attacking-midfielder-keen-mls

Bordeaux attacking midfielder with compact physique. I bet Montreal would seem ideal for him.

Yohan
01-03-2013, 11:06 AM
Revs sign CB Jose Goncalves from FC Sion on loan

http://www.revolutionsoccer.net/news/2013/01/revs-sign-portuguese-defender-jose-goncalves

Yohan
01-03-2013, 02:31 PM
Freddy Montero to Millionarios of Colombia on loan

http://www.soccerbyives.net/2013/01/sounders-sending-montero-on-loan-to-millonarios.html

Yohan
01-03-2013, 05:13 PM
Portland Timbers linked to Lanus midfielder Diego Valeri, 26. Has 3 caps for Argentina

looks like a done deal. loan with option to buy

http://translate.google.ca/translate?sl=auto&tl=en&js=n&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&eotf=1&u=www.clarin.com%2Fdeportes%2FValeri-canso-hacer-emigro-EEUU_0_840516051.html

Yohan
01-03-2013, 07:52 PM
Colorado Rapids sign Equadorian international defender Diego Calderon, 26
http://www.coloradorapids.com/news/2013/01/rapids-sign-ecuadorian-national-team-defender-diego-calderon

Montreal signs Italian winger Andrea Pisanu, 30, on loan from Bologna

http://www.goal.com/en-ca/news/4175/major-league-soccer/2013/01/03/3646236/bologna-sends-pisanu-on-loan-to-the-montreal-impact

Yohan
01-04-2013, 08:08 AM
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2257042/Ryan-Nelsen-set-quit-QPR-return-DC-United-coach.html?ito=feeds-newsxml&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=t.co

Ryan Nelsen to return to DC United as a coach?

Yohan
01-04-2013, 07:43 PM
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/breaking/chi-chicago-fire-news-fire-acquire-midfielder-joel-lindpere-from-red-bulls-20130104,0,5251109.story

http://www.soccerbyives.net/2013/01/fire-land-lindpere-from-red-bulls.html

Reporting that NYRB has traded LW/AM Joel Lindpere to Chicago for an international slot. He has been most consistent Red Bull ever since joining NY

Auzzy
01-05-2013, 12:25 AM
Wow, why the hell would NY want to trade away Lindpere. Totally nuts.

Yohan
01-05-2013, 12:29 AM
Wow, why the hell would NY want to trade away Lindpere. Totally nuts.

Lindpere is reported not happy at NYRB being forced to play LM when he is CM. He is 31, and NY supporters think his play is declining, esp 2nd half of last season. He is also on a 200k salary, plus takes up an international spot

Yohan
01-05-2013, 10:57 AM
http://web.orange.co.uk/article/sports/keane_set_to_snub_loan_offers

Robbie Keane signs 2 yr extension with LA

bigredone
01-06-2013, 08:44 AM
Lampard to..............tfc..........?

http://www.goal.com/en/news/11/transfer-zone/2013/01/06/3651732/lampard-rejects-three-year-everton-offer-amid-interest-from

Oldtimer
01-06-2013, 09:24 PM
Lampard to..............tfc..........?

http://www.goal.com/en/news/11/transfer-zone/2013/01/06/3651732/lampard-rejects-three-year-everton-offer-amid-interest-from

Guys like him want to go to LA.

Derko
01-06-2013, 09:36 PM
Guys like him want to go to LA.

I suppose so, meh what ever.

Super
01-07-2013, 11:16 AM
We already have 3 DP's. Don't expect any big name signings till next season.

gdg_9
01-07-2013, 04:58 PM
DeGuzman Signs with Mallorca

As per several sources (Dobson, Ives, etc.), JDG has signed with Mallorca

Smokecell
01-08-2013, 01:56 PM
As per CP presser at Portland - says Kris Boyd doesn't fit into his system. When Gavin Wilkinson was asked about shopping him he declined comment. Looks like he's up for grabs

ag futbol
01-08-2013, 02:00 PM
I have to wonder about Gavin Wikinson's future in Portland. The coach got a lot of flak for the initial slow start, but talent valuation was also suspect.

David_Oliveira
01-08-2013, 03:40 PM
Galaxy sign three players to extensions
Carson, CA (Sports Network) - The Los Angeles Galaxy announced Tuesday that the club has agreed to terms on contract extensions for midfielders Colin Clark and Mike Magee as well as goalkeeper Brian perk.
Magee, 28, is set to return to Los Angeles for a fifth season. The former Red Bull New York attacker ranked second on the Galaxy with three goals in the 2012 MLS Cup Playoffs.
Perk's extension ensures that he returns to the club for a fourth season. The 23-year-old, who recorded seven first-team appearances for the Galaxy last term, is likely to be second-choice again this season after the club acquired Carlo Cudicini in the offseason.
Clark, 28, was selected by Los Angeles in Stage 2 of the MLS Re-Entry Draft last month. The midfielder is a seven-year veteran of MLS, enjoying stints with the Colorado Rapids and Houston Dynamo.

David_Oliveira
01-08-2013, 03:44 PM
Report: RSL acquire Findley's rights in trade with Portland
When Real Salt Lake shipped striker Fabián Espíndola to New York, the general consensus was that Jason Kreis' next move was to find a suitable replacement.
According to a report that emerged Tuesday, that replacement could be a familiar face.
Soccer By Ives is reporting that RSL have acquired the rights to striker Robbie Findley from Portland via trade (http://www.soccerbyives.net/2013/01/rsl-set-to-bring-back-robbie-findley-after-deal-with-portland.html), laying the groundwork for the return of the forward who scored 29 goals for the Claret-and-Cobalt from 2007 to 2010.
RSL declined to comment on the report when contacted by MLSsoccer.com.
Portland selected Findley in the 2011 MLS Expansion Draft, securing his MLS rights should a return materialize. His best season came during RSL's 2009 MLS Cup-winning campaign, as he scored 12 goals and added four assists in 27 appearances.
That season, along with a call-up to the United States' World Cup squad, fueled a move to Championship side Nottingham Forest, where he has scored six goals in 25 appearances since signing with the club in December 2010. More recently, the 27-year-old spent time on loan with League Two's Gillingham, tallying one assist in seven games after joining in September.

Yohan
01-09-2013, 09:37 AM
Andrew Hainault on trial at Ross County, SPL

http://www.canadiansoccernews.com/content.php?4080-Hainault-on-trial-in-SPL

ensco
01-09-2013, 10:02 AM
Report: RSL acquire Findley's rights in trade with Portland


When Real Salt Lake shipped striker Fabián Espíndola to New York, the general consensus was that Jason Kreis' next move was to find a suitable replacement.
According to a report that emerged Tuesday, that replacement could be a familiar face.
Soccer By Ives is reporting that RSL have acquired the rights to striker Robbie Findley from Portland via trade (http://www.soccerbyives.net/2013/01/rsl-set-to-bring-back-robbie-findley-after-deal-with-portland.html), laying the groundwork for the return of the forward who scored 29 goals for the Claret-and-Cobalt from 2007 to 2010.
RSL declined to comment on the report when contacted by MLSsoccer.com.
Portland selected Findley in the 2011 MLS Expansion Draft, securing his MLS rights should a return materialize. His best season came during RSL's 2009 MLS Cup-winning campaign, as he scored 12 goals and added four assists in 27 appearances.
That season, along with a call-up to the United States' World Cup squad, fueled a move to Championship side Nottingham Forest, where he has scored six goals in 25 appearances since signing with the club in December 2010. More recently, the 27-year-old spent time on loan with League Two's Gillingham, tallying one assist in seven games after joining in September.

The Claret-and-Cobalt? Is that really what they call RSL?

flamehawk
01-09-2013, 10:05 AM
Andrew Hainault on trial at Ross County, SPL

http://www.canadiansoccernews.com/content.php?4080-Hainault-on-trial-in-SPL

Ross County? Seems kinda like a downwards move to me. :/

Yohan
01-09-2013, 11:30 AM
http://www.dcunited.com/news/2013/01/young-brazilian-striker-rafael-on-loan-as-designated-player

ST Rafael, 20, joins DC United as young DP (150k cap hit) on loan from Bahia in Brazil

Whoop
01-09-2013, 12:04 PM
Steven Goff reporting that DeRo will be counted as a DP for DC this season.

Lucky Strike
01-09-2013, 12:05 PM
DeRo FINALLY gets his wish:

Steven Goff ‏@SoccerInsider Dwayne De Rosario will count as a Designated Player for D.C. United this season #dcu (http://redpatchboys.ca/search?q=%23dcu&src=hash) #mls (http://redpatchboys.ca/search?q=%23mls&src=hash)

tfcleeds
01-09-2013, 12:10 PM
Skysports reporting Graham Zusi to West Ham on a trial.

Greatest Ripoff
01-09-2013, 12:45 PM
Skysports reporting Graham Zusi to West Ham on a trial.

There have been conflicting reports as to wether it is the usual MLS training stint or a trial. Juan Agudelo is also currently at West Ham and Osvaldo Alonso was there a few weeks ago.

Yohan
01-09-2013, 07:42 PM
Seattle reportedly after Valencia striker Nelson Valdez, 29

http://www.sounderatheart.com/sounders-trades-transfers-rumors/2013/1/9/3855714/sounders-transfer-offer-rejected-valencia-nelson-valdez

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

Yohan
01-10-2013, 02:41 PM
http://www.portlandtimbers.com/news/2013/01/timbers-acquire-designated-player-diego-valeri

Portland signs Diego Valeri as a DP on loan

Yohan
01-10-2013, 05:29 PM
Dallas sign Peruvian international GK Raul Fernandez, 27

http://www.bigdsoccer.com/2013/1/10/3861250/fc-dallas-signs-raul-fernandez
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ra%C3%BAl_Fern%C3%A1ndez_Valverde

tfcleeds
01-11-2013, 09:46 AM
Sure it's been mentioned in this thread somewhere, but Fredy Montero off to Millionarios.

West220Side
01-11-2013, 09:54 AM
I wouldn't want Kris Boyd leaving the league, mainly because I have a Rangers FC ball i'm trying to get signed by all the (former) players that come to the league and I havn't got his yet. But... I don't want him here.

Yohan
01-11-2013, 02:44 PM
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brad_Rusin
http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2013/01/11/caps-add-central-defender-rusin-danish-superliga

Vancouver signs 26 yr old CB Brad Rusin from HB Koge, Denmark

tfcleeds
01-12-2013, 09:40 AM
Hainault to Ross County confirmed.

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/25704/8392163/Ross-County-have-signed-Canadian-international-Andre-Hainault

Ajax TFC
01-12-2013, 12:27 PM
seems like a step down to me. Although maybe he thinks he'll get seen by more scouts in scotland than in MLS

Yohan
01-15-2013, 11:02 AM
http://www.lagalaxy.com/blog/beat/2013/01/15/juninho-announces-la-galaxy-return-and-sao-paulo-departure-facebook

Juninho signed permanently by LA

gdg_9
01-15-2013, 12:02 PM
As per various sources: Robbie Rogers contract with Leeds is terminated by mutual consent.

Would he go through allocation if he came back to MLS, or does Columbus own his rights?

He is the type of player we desperately need to fill in our roster - wide MF.
He's only 25, American (ie. no Int'l spot), and seems to have decent pedigree (USMNT, EPL, etc.)

Yohan
01-15-2013, 12:06 PM
As per various sources: Robbie Rogers contract with Leeds is terminated by mutual consent.

Would he go through allocation if he came back to MLS, or does Columbus own his rights?

He is the type of player we desperately need to fill in our roster - wide MF.
He's only 25, American (ie. no Int'l spot), and seems to have decent pedigree (USMNT, EPL, etc.)

his rights would be held by Columbus. in case it wasn't, he would go through allocation list due to being an USMNT player

gdg_9
01-16-2013, 02:49 PM
Chris Bianchi (@Rapids_News) Reporting Jeff Larentowicz has been dealt to someone in the east.

Says it is NOT TFC.


Taylor Twellman (@TaylorTwellman) says he's going to Chicago

.....


Ives is now reporting the Fire are sending their #11 pick + $75k Allocation to CHI for Larentowicz and #30

.....

Wonder if this affects the rumoured trade TFC has lined up with COL???

Yohan
01-16-2013, 04:54 PM
Robbie Findley re-signs for RSL

http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2013/01/16/real-salt-lake-announce-return-world-cup-veteran-findley

Yohan
01-16-2013, 05:30 PM
Chris Bianchi (@Rapids_News) Reporting Jeff Larentowicz has been dealt to someone in the east.

Says it is NOT TFC.


Taylor Twellman (@TaylorTwellman) says he's going to Chicago

.....


Ives is now reporting the Fire are sending their #11 pick + $75k Allocation to CHI for Larentowicz and #30

.....

Wonder if this affects the rumoured trade TFC has lined up with COL???

http://www.soccerbyives.net/2013/01/breaking-rapids-deal-larentowicz-to-fire-for-1st-round-pick-and-allocation.html

Ivy
01-17-2013, 08:59 AM
Word has it that LAG is interested in Del Piero

Yohan
01-17-2013, 10:33 AM
http://www.coloradorapids.com/news/2013/01/rapids-sign-22-year-old-chilean-winger-kevin-harbottle

Rapids sign 22 yr old Chilean winger Kevin Harbottle

Oldtimer
01-17-2013, 10:46 AM
Word has it that LAG is interested in Del Piero

http://static4.depositphotos.com/1021395/346/i/110/depositphotos_3469165-Handicap-elderly-man-with-soccer-ball-vertical.jpg

tictoc
01-17-2013, 10:57 AM
http://static4.depositphotos.com/1021395/346/i/110/depositphotos_3469165-Handicap-elderly-man-with-soccer-ball-vertical.jpg

Awesome image. Just awesome.

ag futbol
01-17-2013, 11:44 AM
http://www.coloradorapids.com/news/2013/01/rapids-sign-22-year-old-chilean-winger-kevin-harbottle

Rapids sign 22 yr old Chilean winger Kevin Harbottle
Be interested to see how this works out. He's smaller, but incredibly fast and shifty, at a level that MLS defenders are simply not used to dealing with.

Kinda surprised this guy is coming to MLS to be honest.

Yohan
01-17-2013, 11:50 AM
Be interested to see how this works out. He's smaller, but incredibly fast and shifty, at a level that MLS defenders are simply not used to dealing with.

Kinda surprised this guy is coming to MLS to be honest.
extension of using MLS as springboard to Europe

ag futbol
01-17-2013, 11:57 AM
^ Not sure what he needs it for though, he's already got enough rep to play in europe.

Yohan
01-17-2013, 12:02 PM
^ Not sure what he needs it for though, he's already got enough rep to play in europe.

or he wants to live in US?

ag futbol
01-17-2013, 12:08 PM
or he wants to live in US?
don't we all? haha

Yohan
01-17-2013, 12:12 PM
http://www.soccerbyives.net/2013/01/breaking-timbers-part-ways-with-boyd.html

Kris Boyd bought out by Portland

Phil
01-17-2013, 04:00 PM
Calum Elliot is going on trial with Houston.

gdg_9
01-17-2013, 10:24 PM
Goal.com is reporting Lampard to LA Galaxy is a done deal.

Lucky Strike
01-18-2013, 07:08 AM
http://www.lagalaxy.com/blog/beat/2013/01/15/juninho-announces-la-galaxy-return-and-sao-paulo-departure-facebook

Juninho signed permanently by LA

A follow-up:

MLS Transfers ‏@MLSTransfers According to @AndresCantorGOL (http://redpatchboys.ca/AndresCantorGOL), LA Galaxy paid a $2 million transfer fee for Juninho. #LAGalaxy (http://redpatchboys.ca/search?q=%23LAGalaxy&src=hash)


Um, what? I guess MLS rules are more like suggestions?

Voodooman
01-18-2013, 11:18 AM
I have been seeing those same rumours about Lampard

Kayaker
01-18-2013, 03:49 PM
Taylor Twellman is reporting that Stoke and FC Dallas have come to terms for the sale of Brek Shea. Pending on 2 days of physical testing he will be sold to EPL. $3.5m range.

arsenal
01-18-2013, 04:45 PM
Steven Goff tweeted that it looks like Rob Friend has agreed to deal with Vancouver .... Occean replied saying not final yet and that he still has other options

ag futbol
01-18-2013, 04:58 PM
A follow-up:

MLS Transfers ‏@MLSTransfersAccording to @AndresCantorGOL (http://redpatchboys.ca/AndresCantorGOL), LA Galaxy paid a $2 million transfer fee for Juninho. #LAGalaxy (http://redpatchboys.ca/search?q=%23LAGalaxy&src=hash)


Um, what? I guess MLS rules are more like suggestions?
Oh definitely! Jason DeVos mentioned as much on the TSN FC podcast. Apparently when people around the league saw his salary hit last year, they were wondering where the extra zero was.

glaze
01-18-2013, 05:10 PM
CNNSI just reposted the Goal.com Lampard report
http://tracking.si.com/2013/01/18/la-galaxy-signs-frank-lampard/?sct=hp_t2_a15&eref=sihp

Of course, since LA is our second home game of the season, we won't see him.

Deliberate move by MLS?

Yohan
01-18-2013, 05:17 PM
CNNSI just reposted the Goal.com Lampard report
http://tracking.si.com/2013/01/18/la-galaxy-signs-frank-lampard/?sct=hp_t2_a15&eref=sihp

Of course, since LA is our second home game of the season, we won't see him.

Deliberate move by MLS?
your conspiracy theory falls short, if you look at LA's schedule
http://www.lagalaxy.com/schedule

tfcleeds
01-18-2013, 07:48 PM
Eh, just gives me one more reason to hate the Galaxatives with Fat Frank (if he joins them).

ag futbol
01-18-2013, 08:40 PM
your conspiracy theory falls short, if you look at LA's schedule
http://www.lagalaxy.com/schedule
Maybe this year it works in our favor (not sure anybody's lining up to see fat frank), but previously there was no conspiracy about it: they were going to send golden balls to places that didn't normally sell out in the middle of summer to help attendance. It's just like we suffered through some shit home dates with awful weather a couple of years because MLS basically took for granted that we were selling out our building. Awful reasoning, but they did it. Wish I still had the quote from the town halls or wherever it came from but management came right out and said it.

I was furious after hearing that and suprised people didn't make a bigger deal out of it. Our reward for paying 4x as much for tickets was getting the short end of the stick on scheduling, while teams that do a shit job running their business side get rewarded with mid-summer dates so they can cater to soccer moms with firework shows and free t-shirts. Good thing that crap stopped this year, better stay that way too. Balanced schedule for all within reason is called for.

Yohan
01-19-2013, 11:58 AM
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/soccer-insider/wp/2013/01/18/no-salihi-as-united-opens-training-camp/

DC's DP striker Hamdi Salihi looks to be gone from United

Yohan
01-19-2013, 12:15 PM
Dallas winger Brek Shea in a $3 mil bid from Stoke City

Yohan
01-19-2013, 07:40 PM
Javier Morales re-signs with RSL. Turned down an offer from Espanyol to stay at RSL

Yohan
01-21-2013, 10:15 AM
http://www.soundersfc.com/news/articles/2013/01-january/montero-press-release.aspx

Montero loan to Millionarios official. Though strange he signed a contract extension prior to loan

Oldtimer
01-21-2013, 10:57 AM
http://www.soundersfc.com/news/articles/2013/01-january/montero-press-release.aspx

Montero loan to Millionarios official. Though strange he signed a contract extension prior to loan

Not that strange:

From Sounders perspective: If Millionarios buy him, there will be a transfer fee
From Montero's perspective: He will probably get 10% of any transfer fee. Plus his wages under any deal will probably end up being higher.

Yohan
01-21-2013, 12:11 PM
32 yr old former French int winger Olivier Kapo reportedly on trial with New England. Has a pretty decent playing resume

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

ag futbol
01-21-2013, 06:05 PM
@LukeWileman (http://twitter.com/LukeWileman): Whitecaps Pres Lenarduzzi: "Barry and his family never fully settled into Vancouver. We've mutually decided to move in different directions"

Maybe this is just what happens after you read half of soccernomics in one night, but I wonder how careful MLS is with offering relocation assistance to players. Hoping TFC have a Spanish speaking staff member somewhere that can help our potential signings get acclimatized to the city.

Yohan
01-21-2013, 06:21 PM
@LukeWileman (http://twitter.com/LukeWileman): Whitecaps Pres Lenarduzzi: "Barry and his family never fully settled into Vancouver. We've mutually decided to move in different directions"

Maybe this is just what happens after you read half of soccernomics in one night, but I wonder how careful MLS is with offering relocation assistance to players. Hoping TFC have a Spanish speaking staff member somewhere that can help our potential signings get acclimatized to the city.
might be true, but might just be face saving gesture for both parties. Robson was garbage for Caps and Caps management wanted him out, esp on DP salary

Detroit_TFC
01-21-2013, 06:27 PM
DC United announced names of 7 trialists, including ex-TFCers Joseph Nane and Demitrius Omphroy.

http://www.dcunited.com/blog/united-notebook/2013/01/21/seven-preseason-trialists

ag futbol
01-21-2013, 09:35 PM
might be true, but might just be face saving gesture for both parties. Robson was garbage for Caps and Caps management wanted him out, esp on DP salary
You're probably right. They really mis-managed their roster last year. They went from being a legit top-4 club to struggling to make the post season.

I'll call it now: they won't make the playoffs unless something major clicks over there.

reggie
01-21-2013, 11:30 PM
according to luke wileman,canadian jaimie peters on trail with the whitecaps.

gracos
01-22-2013, 09:27 AM
according to Ives Galarcep: these players are on trial with their respective team

http://www.soccerbyives.net/2013/01/trialists-look-to-impress-as-mls-training-camps-get-underway.html

Yohan
01-22-2013, 10:18 AM
according to Ives Galarcep: these players are on trial with their respective team

http://www.soccerbyives.net/2013/01/trialists-look-to-impress-as-mls-training-camps-get-underway.html
it's missing a few trialists.

anyways, Colubus signs Brazilian defender Glauber, 29

http://www.thecrew.com/news/2013/01/crew-signs-brazilian-defender-glauber

West220Side
01-22-2013, 11:21 AM
according to Ives Galarcep: these players are on trial with their respective team

http://www.soccerbyives.net/2013/01/trialists-look-to-impress-as-mls-training-camps-get-underway.html

Whitecaps making me a bit jealous there, out of all the pre-season trialists on that list for teams I think the Whitecaps have the most interesting.
Players like...

Jacob Lensky - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacob_Lensky - I think we've all had our eye on him havn't we?
Tom Heinemann - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Heinemann - Good little MLS forward can contribute off the bench sort've player
Corey Hertzog - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corey_Hertzog - Wasn't he a NYRB homegrown? Anyways, another young MLS forward I would think he would rather be on the east coast.


Thought it was cool to see Demitruis Omphroy on the D.C. preseason list hope they sign him and he contributes. Wish we could've used him more. Good little player, eh?

Yohan
01-22-2013, 11:28 AM
there is nothing 'little' about Heinemann the caveman. think poorer version of Alan Gordon

Greatest Ripoff
01-22-2013, 11:59 AM
Whitecaps making me a bit jealous there, out of all the pre-season trialists on that list for teams I think the Whitecaps have the most interesting.
Players like...

Jacob Lensky - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacob_Lensky - I think we've all had our eye on him havn't we?


Lensky has't played football in almost 2 years and has had some off the pitch problems. All bias aside (traitor), I'd be very surprised if he is able to make a contribution to Vancouver.

gdg_9
01-22-2013, 12:28 PM
Mikael Silvestre (former Man Utd) on trial with Portland.

flambe
01-22-2013, 01:43 PM
http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2013/01/22/source-canadian-intl-friend-leave-germany-caps

Rob Friend to Whitecaps.

dantdot
01-22-2013, 03:27 PM
http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2013/01/22/source-canadian-intl-friend-leave-germany-caps

Rob Friend to Whitecaps.

Interesting picture. MLS editor fail.

ag futbol
01-22-2013, 04:42 PM
Looks like the Brek Shea to Stoke transfer has been caught up at MLS head office.

I'll be interested to see how they handle this. Not in a "he can go, he can't go" sort of way, but more looking at the big picture. I wouldn't sell Shea for peanuts but there's a price I think would make sense out there.

Yohan
01-22-2013, 04:45 PM
Looks like the Brek Shea to Stoke transfer has been caught up at MLS head office.

I'll be interested to see how they handle this. Not in a "he can go, he can't go" sort of way, but more looking at the big picture. I wouldn't sell Shea for peanuts but there's a price I think would make sense out there.
MLS FO did same thing with Geoff Cameron transfer to get few more bucks. I suspect the deal will go through eventually, though Stoke won't be happy esp since Shea will need to apply for work permit

Detroit_TFC
01-22-2013, 05:09 PM
Hyndman's comments from FC Dallas camp today make me think the Shea transfer is off. Said BS is "10 days from fitness."

Yohan
01-22-2013, 07:20 PM
29 yr old Japanese CM Daigo Kobayashi (Maru?) to sign for Whitecaps?

http://blogs.theprovince.com/2013/01/22/japanese-midfielder-daigo-kobayashi-to-join-whitecaps/

notthesun
01-22-2013, 11:25 PM
http://sports.yahoo.com/news/american-exports-delpiccolo-signs-bundesliga-130700829--mls.html

Montreal's 2nd round SuperDraft pick signs with Eintracht Frankfurt. lol

andmat
01-23-2013, 02:07 PM
Vancouver Whitecaps closing in on Japanese playmaker Daigo Kobayashi. No word on whether Keyser Soze is on his way too: http://bit.ly/WVepZg (http://t.co/3GGadzfS)

Yohan
01-23-2013, 02:53 PM
Norwich interested in Kei Kamara, he of terrible hair and awesome goal celebrations

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11661/8429071/Norwich-make-move-for-Sierra-Leone-international-Kei-Kamara


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6Xg_uqnAy0

Yohan
01-23-2013, 02:59 PM
http://www.whitecapsfc.com/news/2013/01/vwfc-add-paulo-jr-heinemann-hertzog

Vancouver signs Paulo Jr, Tom 'the Caveman' Heinemann and Corey Hertzog

Yohan
01-23-2013, 06:07 PM
http://www.newyorkredbulls.com/news/2013/01/red-bulls-terminate-contract-defender-wilman-conde?

CB Wilman Conde out of NY

Auzzy
01-23-2013, 08:50 PM
Norwich interested in Kei Kamara, he of terrible hair and awesome goal celebrations

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11661/8429071/Norwich-make-move-for-Sierra-Leone-international-Kei-Kamara



But if we're talking about Kei Kamara, we would be remiss to not mention this:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ch54NRRd-aE

gracos
01-24-2013, 07:41 AM
Ricardo Villar and James Marcelin were waived by FC Dallas
http://www.fcdallas.com/news/2013/01/fc-dallas-waives-ricardo-villar-and-james-marcelin

Yohan
01-24-2013, 09:09 AM
Franck Songo'o released from Portland
Shalrie Joseph available at Chivas USA

And the latest lulz in NYRB coaching search. Paul Lambert linked to NY

http://www.socceramerica.com/article/50082/unlikely-trio-tipped-to-be-on-red-bulls-latest.html

Stress
01-24-2013, 11:51 AM
Didn't see it mentioned above but Colorado traded Eric Avila to Chivas USA for Nick LaBrocca.

Yohan
01-24-2013, 11:55 AM
Didn't see it mentioned above but Colorado traded Eric Avila to Chivas USA for Nick LaBrocca.
was posted in 'former TFC players' thread

gracos
01-24-2013, 04:09 PM
Josue Soto was waived by Houston Dynamo
http://www.houstondynamo.com/news/2013/01/dynamo-waive-midfielder-josue-soto

Yohan
01-25-2013, 10:28 AM
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/soccer-insider/wp/2013/01/25/d-c-united-acquires-indonesian-midfielder/

United acquired Indonesian midfielder S​ayamsir Alam on loan from CS Vise

Yohan
01-25-2013, 01:06 PM
http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2013/01/25/rapids-land-cameroonian-international-eloundou-lottery

Rapids sign Cameroonian youth international winger Charles Eloundou from lottery

http://www.whitecapsfc.com/news/2013/01/bonjour-moves-on

Vancouver waives CB Martin Bonjour

ensco
01-27-2013, 10:33 AM
It kind of bugs me that we simply released Avila, and he is a valuable enough asset that Colorado could swap him for LaBrocca.

The re-entry draft list was submitted only a couple of days after Payne was announced. So it could be that this still belonged to Mariner/Cochrane.

Whoop
01-27-2013, 04:50 PM
Seattle trades an international roster slot to Montreal for midfielder Lamar Neagle.

jloome
01-27-2013, 06:59 PM
It kind of bugs me that we simply released Avila, and he is a valuable enough asset that Colorado could swap him for LaBrocca.

The re-entry draft list was submitted only a couple of days after Payne was announced. So it could be that this still belonged to Mariner/Cochrane.

He was out of contract, too, right? We'd have had to have re-signed him.

ensco
01-27-2013, 07:08 PM
He was out of contract, too, right? We'd have had to have re-signed him.

Sure.

Exactly the same as Colorado must have done, before shipping off a guy they acquired two weeks earlier for nothing, for something useful.

Just to anticipate the inevitable from someone ... whether you liked LaBrocca or Avila or not, is besides the point.

LaBrocca was moved for Alan Gordon and Marvell Wynne. He was an MLS Allstar a year ago.

Avila was worth a lot more than the TFC FO thought he was worth. Here's hoping Payne wasn't involved.

PopePouri
01-27-2013, 07:57 PM
Most likely he didn't want to be here given that Mariner was in charge.

ensco
01-27-2013, 08:07 PM
Most likely he didn't want to be here given that Mariner was in charge.

I wonder what happened.

Payne was hired Nov 28. Re-entry draft lists were submitted Dec 3.

Yohan
01-27-2013, 08:32 PM
Sure.

Exactly the same as Colorado must have done, before shipping off a guy they acquired two weeks earlier for nothing, for something useful.

Just to anticipate the inevitable from someone ... whether you liked LaBrocca or Avila or not, is besides the point.

LaBrocca was moved for Alan Gordon and Marvell Wynne. He was an MLS Allstar a year ago.

Avila was worth a lot more than the TFC FO thought he was worth. Here's hoping Payne wasn't involved.
I like Avila, but he had inflationary value for Chivas USA because he is Mexican American

ensco
01-28-2013, 07:56 AM
I like Avila, but he had inflationary value for Chivas USA because he is Mexican American

Not relevant. Why didn't we just trade him to Chivas then?

I know there's probably more to this than I know, but wasting useful MLS assets has been the hallmark of this franchise. I hope some reporter asks Payne about this.

Oldtimer
01-28-2013, 08:13 AM
The 'Quakes defense should be interesting...

they just signed Dan Gargan and Ty Harden

http://www.bellinghamherald.com/2013/01/26/2853752/quakes-sign-gargan-harden.html

Yohan
01-28-2013, 08:31 AM
Not relevant. Why didn't we just trade him to Chivas then?

I know there's probably more to this than I know, but wasting useful MLS assets has been the hallmark of this franchise. I hope some reporter asks Payne about this.because at the time of Re Entry draft, TFC might have not known that Chivas USA was interested in Avila. Or Chivas USA's interest of Avila came after Chelis's public remarks about rebuilding only with Mexican Americans. Or after LaBrocca wouldn't re-sign with Chivas USA.

There may be a lot of different reasons that we can only speculate.

sashavukelich
01-28-2013, 07:01 PM
Franck Songoo released by Timbers and on trial at Houston Dynamo.

[NBF]
01-28-2013, 08:23 PM
(29)Daigo Kobayashi, Japanese central midfielder, he just signed with the Whitecaps. Mostly played in Japan. One season with Iraklis in Greece. One cap with the national team.

(29)Glauber, Brazillian centre back, has signed with the KKKrew. One cap with Brazil and he played one season/one game for Manchester City, anyone remember him?

(29)Agustin Viana, American/Uruguyan centre back, signed with the KKKrew. He played one season with Romanian team CFR Cluj and sporadicly in Greece. He's never been capped.

Yohan
01-30-2013, 05:53 PM
http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2013/01/30/its-official-dcs-najar-completes-transfer-anderlecht

Andy Najar to Anderlecht official

Jeffro
01-31-2013, 02:07 PM
FC Dallas have transfered Brek Shea to Stoke City.

tfcleeds
01-31-2013, 02:44 PM
Geez, a lot of MLS players been going through Stoke lately.

tfcleeds
01-31-2013, 03:19 PM
Barry Robson ends up at Sheffield United on a free

Island Man
02-01-2013, 05:49 PM
Barry Robson ends up at Sheffield United on a free

and comes on and sets up Sheffield United's goal.

Yohan
02-01-2013, 07:36 PM
Columbus sends duka to chicago for oduro

Soccerpro
02-01-2013, 09:49 PM
Columbus sends duka to chicago for oduro

I'm surprised TFC didn't try to sign Oduro before. He wouldn't have been that expensive.

CBTFC
02-04-2013, 03:11 PM
FC Dallas have acquired Kenny Cooper from NYRB in exchange for Allocation.

ManUtd4ever
02-04-2013, 03:15 PM
Dallas acquire Hassli and Cooper on the same day? They certainly didn't waste any time spending the resources acquired from the sale of Brek Shea.

Detroit_TFC
02-04-2013, 03:46 PM
That Cooper deal was a whopper. Between the allocation they received and the sal cap clearance, RBNY gained over $500K to play with. Dang. Looks like they are going to have late additions to their squad, just like us.

andmat
02-04-2013, 04:18 PM
‏Sources tell me RBNY secured $200K in allocation. That plus Cooper's $370K cap hit in 2013 means $570K swing for NY & room for more signings

Greatest Ripoff
02-04-2013, 10:59 PM
Canadian international Kyle Porter is on trial with Dc United.

Yohan
02-05-2013, 02:11 AM
Former Liverpool defender Djimi Traore on trial with Seattle
http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2013/02/04/ex-champions-league-winner-traore-trial-seattle

Yohan
02-06-2013, 05:09 PM
Philly signed 22 yr old former Pumas UNAM youth player Alex Mendoza

Island Man
02-07-2013, 01:15 PM
Canadian international Kyle Porter is on trial with Dc United.

Don't see why we couldn't give him a chance.

Yohan
02-07-2013, 04:26 PM
http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=4543804

Mtl signs former Argentinian U20 forward Andres Romero on loan

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

Ultra & Proud
02-07-2013, 04:30 PM
That Cooper deal was a whopper. Between the allocation they received and the sal cap clearance, RBNY gained over $500K to play with. Dang. Looks like they are going to have late additions to their squad, just like us.
Probably use most of it on another DP priced player(s). Henry will be demanding more help and they look pretty thin up top.

Yohan
02-08-2013, 12:29 PM
NYRB sign former Charlton midfielder Ruben Izquierdo, 20

http://www.newyorkredbulls.com/news/2013/02/red-bulls-sign-midfielder-ruben-izquierdo

Columbus sign 25 yr old former Argentinian U20 and Estudiantes defensive midfielder Matias Sanchez. Looks to be a solid signing
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mat%C3%ADas_S%C3%A1nchez

ag futbol
02-08-2013, 02:44 PM
Looks like Shalrie Joseph just showed up in Seattle:

http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2013/02/08/report-chivas-dp-joseph-turns-sounders-camp

Yohan
02-11-2013, 11:39 AM
http://www.soccerbyives.net/2013/02/alexander-portland-allocation.html

CM Eric Alexander, 24 traded to NY by Portland for allocation. I like him. Box to box mid with decent creativity and size (6'1"). NY might have picked up a steal. 1 USMNT cap

Whoop
02-11-2013, 01:06 PM
Chad Barrett signs with New England. As well as defender Bilal Duckett

http://www.revolutionsoccer.net/news/2013/02/revs-sign-forward-chad-barrett-defender-bilal-duckett

Yohan
02-12-2013, 05:53 PM
http://the11.ca/2013/02/12/saskatchewans-beckie-announces-deal-with-the-crew/

Canadian U23 RB Drew Beckie, 22, signs with Columbus

PopePouri
02-13-2013, 12:32 PM
Fresenga, Peters and Lensky were cut from the Whitecaps camp.

Yohan
02-14-2013, 04:36 PM
Pascal Chimbonda, 33, on trial with Chicago

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

Yohan
02-15-2013, 08:56 AM
http://www.prostamerika.com/?p=76678

Nigel Reo-Coker, 28, to Vancouver? Former West Ham and Villa midfielder.

Yohan
02-15-2013, 12:12 PM
Robbie Rogers comes out of the closet and retires?

http://robbierogers8.moonfruit.com/#

(Let's be respectful about this)

jloome
02-15-2013, 12:47 PM
Robbie Rogers comes out of the closet and retires?

http://robbierogers8.moonfruit.com/#

(Let's be respectful about this)

Brave guy. I understand why he wants to step away from football, as pro sports are not supportive, although it's a shame. Good winger. His email is on there if anyone wants to send him a note of support.

MartinUtd
02-15-2013, 01:00 PM
^^^Just came here to post this

It's really too bad that he feels the need to put his career on hold, but if that's the way forward for him then who am I to criticize? I do wonder if this is just a year or two off and he'll return later on... sort of like Ty Harden but with talent.

Yohan
02-16-2013, 06:53 PM
http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2013/02/15/report-argentine-star-saviola-join-sounders-summer

Former Argentina international Javier Saviola linked to Seattle

Yohan
02-19-2013, 11:05 AM
http://m.scotsman.com/sport/football/top-football-stories/hearts-andy-driver-in-mls-houston-dynamo-move-1-2798763

Hearts winger andrew driver to houston

reggie
02-19-2013, 11:24 AM
Whitecaps....sign Honduran johnny leveron....and we are signing DICK ALL....

ag futbol
02-19-2013, 11:31 AM
^ This sounds exciting. What position does this Dick All play?

reggie
02-19-2013, 11:47 AM
i dont know...but i think he is a DP:facepalm:

tfcmanu
02-19-2013, 12:19 PM
^ DP....:sheep::rofl:

Jpexxx
02-19-2013, 06:03 PM
Luke Wileman ‏@LukeWileman (https://twitter.com/LukeWileman) Seattle Sounders FC confirm signing of seven-time MLS All-Star Shalrie Joseph as a Designated Player #MLS (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23MLS&src=hash)

moralis
02-19-2013, 06:48 PM
The Shalrie Joseph trade to Seattle has nothing to do with TFC, but this interesting info could have to do with TFC possibly buying out Torsten Frings:

Seattle Sounders GM Adrian Hanauer:

"Up until March 2, we can buy out a DP. After that we can’t. Each team can buy out completely one player up until the beginning of a season. That means if it’s a $50k or a $5m player, you come to an agreement that the player is not going to play for you again. You contact the league and negotiate a settlement.”

http://www.prostamerika.com/2013/02/19/reports-say-shalrie-joseph-signed-by-seattle/77077

Ajax TFC
02-19-2013, 07:18 PM
Sounds like Seattle got a bunch of picks and a high allocation ranking in exchange for doing Chivas the favour of buying out Joseph

Yohan
02-19-2013, 10:45 PM
http://m.scotsman.com/sport/football/top-football-stories/hearts-andy-driver-in-mls-houston-dynamo-move-1-2798763

Hearts winger andrew driver to houston
Andrew Driver, 25, on loan to Houston till end of June.

http://www.heartsfc.co.uk/articles/20130219/drivers-american-dream_2241384_3077322

Houston trades midfielder JeVaughn Watson, 29, to Dallas for 2nd rd 2015 pick. Dallas also sign 31 yr old Brazilian winger/LB Michel.
http://www.fcdallas.com/news/2013/02/fc-dallas-signs-brazilian-michel-acquires-je-vaughn-watson

Yohan
02-20-2013, 12:23 PM
http://www.portlandtimbers.com/news/2013/02/timbers-sign-french-defender-mikael-silvestre

Mikael Silvestre to Portland. Seattle gets couple of draft picks for his rights

Yohan
02-20-2013, 01:52 PM
Andrew Driver, 25, on loan to Houston till end of June.

http://www.heartsfc.co.uk/articles/20130219/drivers-american-dream_2241384_3077322

http://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/spl/hearts-andrew-driver-off-to-houston-dynamo-1-2800022

So Driver will be on loan till Houston, then his MLS contract kicks in which runs until Dec. Houston has 3 year option. Not a DP.

Technorgasm
02-20-2013, 04:55 PM
Reo-Coker in Vancouver talks (http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11095/8512723/)
Nigel Reo-Coker is in talks with Vancouver Whitecaps about a move to Major League Soccer.

Greatest Ripoff
02-20-2013, 05:58 PM
Apparently Freddie Piquionne (ex West Ham, Portsmouth, ect) is on trial with Portland.

justin
02-20-2013, 09:57 PM
Good ol Carlos Ruiz back in MLS with DC United
http://sports.yahoo.com/news/d-c-united-signs-carlos-224000057--mls.html

Alonso
02-21-2013, 12:55 AM
Good ol Carlos Ruiz back in MLS with DC United
http://sports.yahoo.com/news/d-c-united-signs-carlos-224000057--mls.html


He refuses to die....


Good on him...

Live and let live mofo!

Yohan
02-21-2013, 04:02 AM
Good ol Carlos Ruiz back in MLS with DC United
http://sports.yahoo.com/news/d-c-united-signs-carlos-224000057--mls.html
DC United became so much easier to hate


http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=PA_c1FClBMo

Shway
02-21-2013, 10:01 AM
Vancouver Whitecaps have agreed terms with Nigel Reo-Coker (http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11707/8513168/Vancouver-Whitecaps-have-agreed-terms-with-Nigel-Reo-Coker)

reggie
02-21-2013, 10:16 AM
and we are signing DICK SHIT...and our coach is nowhere to be seen...same crap diff year,our strikers are braun and weedman,i want my money back..:facepalm:

MartinUtd
02-21-2013, 10:54 AM
Vancouver Whitecaps have agreed terms with Nigel Reo-Coker (http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11707/8513168/Vancouver-Whitecaps-have-agreed-terms-with-Nigel-Reo-Coker)



It was only a matter of time before he came to MLS since nobody wants to sign him in England.

Alonso
02-21-2013, 11:21 AM
and we are signing DICK SHIT...and our coach is nowhere to be seen...same crap diff year,our strikers are braun and weedman,i want my money back..:facepalm:



Deep breathes.

I feel you man, but stay frosty. Keep calm. And drink beer.

tfcleeds
02-21-2013, 11:27 AM
Meh, Whitecraps can have him. There's a reason he's been with a slew of clubs the last few years.

ag futbol
02-21-2013, 12:06 PM
and we are signing DICK SHIT...and our coach is nowhere to be seen...same crap diff year,our strikers are braun and weedman,i want my money back..:facepalm:
This Dick Shit sounds like a promising player. He's been mentioned quite a bit lately. Between him and Dick All, we should be able to solidify our starting 11 :D

Yohan
02-21-2013, 12:09 PM
This Dick Shit sounds like a promising player. He's been mentioned quite a bit lately. Between him and Dick All, we should be able to solidify our starting 11 :D
with Al Locashun being used as perfect utility player!

Auzzy
02-21-2013, 12:16 PM
Don't forget about Mr. Character. Squad is rounding out nicely.

tfcleeds
02-21-2013, 12:27 PM
This Dick Shit sounds like a promising player. He's been mentioned quite a bit lately. Between him and Dick All, we should be able to solidify our starting 11 :DNot to mention Dickov, who may well plan on quitting management at Oldham to finally realize his long-rumoured arrival at TFC. ;)

Gazza
02-21-2013, 02:15 PM
and we are signing DICK SHIT...and our coach is nowhere to be seen...same crap diff year,our strikers are braun and weedman,i want my money back..:facepalm:

Dick Shit has probably played more important minutes lately and is stronger on the ball than Reo-Coker. He's the type of player we've been searching for since our inception.

Marc"2L"
02-21-2013, 03:00 PM
Don't panic.

Any day now. Sometime this week, or next.
So what if we don't have all our players in the team by first kick, or the 4th game. And we've lost 4 in a row.
So what.
I've invested all of 150$ in this team this year, not a big write off if need be.

Yohan
02-24-2013, 08:57 PM
http://www.soundersfc.com/news/articles/2013/02-february/sounders-sign-djimi-traore.aspx

CB Djimi Traore, 32, signed by Seattle. Not everyday a CL winner signs for an MLS team

Technorgasm
02-25-2013, 08:30 AM
http://www.soundersfc.com/news/articles/2013/02-february/sounders-sign-djimi-traore.aspx

CB Djimi Traore, 32, signed by Seattle. Not everyday a CL winner signs for an MLS team


cant WAIT for him to come to BMO. .
Love the boy. .

flamehawk
02-25-2013, 09:05 AM
Looks like more Canadian players coming to the MLS, with Kyle Porter signing with DC United and Attakora resigning with San Jose.

Yohan
02-25-2013, 05:11 PM
http://www.sounderatheart.com/sounders-trades-transfers-rumors/2013/2/25/4028934/obafemi-martins-transfer-rumor-sounders

Obafemi Martins linked to Seattle

[NBF]
02-25-2013, 06:47 PM
Obafemi Martins linked to Seattle

Good way to end his career by coming to the USA.

Shit. I liked him when he was with Inter Milan, but Ibrahimovic coming in from Juventus, meant he was off to Newcastle. He's been hiding in Eastern Europe since Newcastle was relegated. He's injury prone but I cant wait to see him do some summersaults.

43kk_Ffv0JA

themodelcitizen
02-25-2013, 10:40 PM
;1560525']Good way to end his career by coming to the USA.

Shit. I liked him when he was with Inter Milan, but Ibrahimovic coming in from Juventus, meant he was off to Newcastle. He's been hiding in Eastern Europe since Newcastle was relegated. He's injury prone but I cant wait to see him do some summersaults.

43kk_Ffv0JA

Except for all those goals he scored at Levante, but yeah. Should do a job in MLS as he approaches his 55th birthday

Yohan
02-28-2013, 11:00 PM
http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2013/02/28/portland-timbers-add-former-epl-ligue-1-striker-frederic-piquionne

Frederic Piquionne, 34, signs for Portland. Former Lyon and West Ham striker

Greatest Ripoff
03-01-2013, 08:12 AM
http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2013/02/28/portland-timbers-add-former-epl-ligue-1-striker-frederic-piquionne

Frederic Piquionne, 34, signs for Portland. Former Lyon and West Ham striker

Ha, I saw him sit on the bench for a West Ham U21/reserve match two weeks ago. I didn't think he got single minute with U21s/reserves this year and none with the first team for for the past two years. I wonder how long it will take him to get match fit?

Yohan
03-11-2013, 10:51 AM
http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2013/03/11/report-obafemi-martins-set-be-released-contract-ahead-rumored-move-seattle-s

Latest in Obafemi Martins saga... Seattle is preparing to pay $4mil, which would by far be biggest transfer fee ever paid by MLS for a player I think

edit: Luis Hernandez to LA in early days of MLS was 4mil too

Yohan
03-11-2013, 01:50 PM
Martins to Sounders officla

D Carlyle Mitchell is going to FC Edmonton on loan from Vancouver

ManUtd4ever
03-11-2013, 01:55 PM
MLS clubs are starting to poach players from Europe. The pendulum is swinging, lol.

Shway
03-11-2013, 03:21 PM
http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2013/03/11/report-obafemi-martins-set-be-released-contract-ahead-rumored-move-seattle-s

Latest in Obafemi Martins saga... Seattle is preparing to pay $4mil, which would by far be biggest transfer fee ever paid by MLS for a player I think

edit: Luis Hernandez to LA in early days of MLS was 4mil too

No transfer fee involved.

Obafemi bought his contract out.

Yohan
03-11-2013, 03:29 PM
No transfer fee involved.

Obafemi bought his contract out.
Indirectly, Seattle is paying Levante... the money happens to go via Martins instead of directly

sashavukelich
03-11-2013, 06:17 PM
that's super clever seeing as transfer fees count against cap space. Well considered Seattle. :)

Yohan
03-11-2013, 06:28 PM
that's super clever seeing as transfer fees count against cap space. Well considered Seattle. :)transfer fee doesn't matter since Martins will be a DP

Technorgasm
03-13-2013, 06:48 AM
TFC RUMOUR BUILDS
A week after 4-2-3-1.com reported Maximiliano Urruti as the “young Designated Player” TFC president and general manager Kevin Payne is after, a source close to the situation confirmed to the Sun the Argentine striker could be announced as early as this week.

MAXI!
MAXI URRUTI!
RUNS DOWN THE WING FOR ME!
http://youtu.be/5e9nnAKyz3w

Technorgasm
03-13-2013, 06:49 AM
in future windows can we have a rumours / transfer forum?

this thread has 14,000 posts.
It would be really nice to be able to have a narrow discussion regarding targets and transfers. .
especially ones that are linked with TFC only.

just a thought from one member.

Oldtimer
03-13-2013, 07:23 AM
in future windows can we have a rumours / transfer forum?

this thread has 14,000 posts.
It would be really nice to be able to have a narrow discussion regarding targets and transfers. .
especially ones that are linked with TFC only.

just a thought from one member.

Post your suggestions here:

http://forums.redpatchboys.ca/showthread.php?53-Website-Feedback-and-Suggestions/page6

Greatest Ripoff
03-13-2013, 08:14 AM
A week after 4-2-3-1.com reported Maximiliano Urruti as the “young Designated Player” TFC president and general manager Kevin Payne is after, a source close to the situation confirmed to the Sun the Argentine striker could be announced as early as this week.



You do realize this thread is called the mls NON TFC rumour thread?