2014 MLS (non TFC) transfers/rumours thread

[Yohan]

http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/news/liga-new-york-red-bulls-make-xavi-approach-112340138--sow.html

NYRB in for Xavi?

[Yohan]

Columbus signed Michael Parkhurst after getting his rights from New England. Good signing. He'd have looked awesome beside Caldwell at CB

[RealG-TFC]

I still remember the goal he scored from the half line on the last day of Year One.

[gdg_9]

Columbus signed Michael Parkhurst after getting his rights from New England. Good signing. He'd have looked awesome beside Caldwell at CB

I had that same thought (mentioned it in another thread)...

Then found out Columbus sent the 4th overall pick, plus (reportedly) 100k allocation to NER for his rights.
Plus they signed him to a deal for over 300k!


Way too expensive for it to make sense for TFC - both the trade and the contract.

[Yohan]

I had that same thought (mentioned it in another thread)...

Then found out Columbus sent the 4th overall pick, plus (reportedly) 100k allocation to NER for his rights.
Plus they signed him to a deal for over 300k!


Way too expensive for it to make sense for TFC - both the trade and the contract.
Parkhurst is going to lockdown Crew defence for next 3 yrs. He's there with upper tier of MLS defenders. I think he's worth it. Paying inflated price due to his USMNT status, but that's just the way it is.

[Oldtimer]

Wow, Rob friend signed to LA.

http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2014/01/13/la-galaxy-sign-longtime-european-pro-and-canadian-international-striker-rob-
Long time CMNT stalwart.

[notthesun]

Interesting that apparently there are rumours that D.C. is shopping Silva around, though Steven Goff is saying they aren't accurate.

[MartinUtd]

Jakovic off to the J League

http://www.tsn.ca/soccer/story/?id=441157

[C.Ronaldo]

http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/sbnation/union/SBNation_20140114_Philadelphia_Union_Bid__1_2M_For _Maurice_Edu__MLS_Accuses_Them_Of_Spending_Too_Muc h_Money__Mind_Blown.html


Eduuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu!

[Whoop]

Timbers sign DF Norbeto Paparatto.

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

[Krasno.pL.]

Does this Xavi to NYRB have any legs?
Is SkyItalia a worthy news source?

[Yohan]

http://www.philadelphiaunion.com/news/2014/01/union-add-midfielder-cristian-chaco-maidana

Philly picks up a DP mid Ciristian Maidana

[Yohan]

So Laba's club sells a midfielder ... interesting.
was on loan at Argentinos Juniors, according to wiki. parent club was Rangers of Chile. looks to have bounced around a lot. I think I'd have passed on this guy

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

[ag futbol]

This looks like something we would have done pre-Leiweke mode.

[ensco]

Does this Xavi to NYRB have any legs?
Is SkyItalia a worthy news source?

No idea, but I hope so, just because I want to see this, in the inimitable words of the Telegraph's Barney Ronay describing a Clasico:

Every now and then Xavi's noble, hollow-eyed pouchy little face will appear looking completely out of place in all this sleek hyper-modernity, as if a beret-clad left-bank poet of the 1950s accidentally wandered into Spearmint Rhino after losing his spectacles.

[tfcleeds]

And the first big deal before the draft: Chicago sends Jalil Anibaba and the 8th pick to Seattle for Jhon Kennedy Hurtado, Patrick Ianni, and the 13th pick.

[C.Ronaldo]

http://www.goal.com/en-au/news/4016/main/2014/01/15/4544298/id-be-happy-to-just-be-a-small-part-of-the-player-xavi-is

xavi is twittficial

[gdg_9]

Ives reports hearing rumblings of Van trading Erik Hurtado.

[jloome]

Apparently Vancouver has been awarded a $2.2 Million transfer fee for Camillo from Queretaro , Garber said at the draft.
Ouch. That's probably more than they would've paid if they'd just made an offer.

[Yohan]

Apparently Vancouver has been awarded a $2.2 Million transfer fee for Camillo from Queretaro , Garber said at the draft.
Ouch. That's probably more than they would've paid if they'd just made an offer.
lots of lulz in Caps land. First Camilo, now their draft pick Andre Blake signs with Cosmos.

[Mr. Bigby]

Kurtis Larson ‏@KurtLarSUN 1h (https://twitter.com/KurtLarSUN/status/424289929422598144) #WhitecapsFC (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23WhitecapsFC&src=hash) 7th overall pick Andre Lewis signs pro deal with New York Cosmos: http://www.goal.com/en-ca/news/4175/major-league-soccer/2014/01/17/4551561/first-round-mls-draft-pick-lewis-signs-with-cosmos?ICID=HP_BN_1 … (http://t.co/njI2o5BXGr)

So it looks like the Whitecaps have lost their top draft pick...


Damn, JUST when you thought the week couldn't get any better!

[levyashin]

Vancouver(Lenaducci) is another Toronto(Johnson ) a.k.a.2007/10.
Feel for Carl Robinson!

[Haddy]

Kurtis Larson ‏@KurtLarSUN 1h (https://twitter.com/KurtLarSUN/status/424289929422598144) #WhitecapsFC (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23WhitecapsFC&src=hash) 7th overall pick Andre Lewis signs pro deal with New York Cosmos: http://www.goal.com/en-ca/news/4175/major-league-soccer/2014/01/17/4551561/first-round-mls-draft-pick-lewis-signs-with-cosmos?ICID=HP_BN_1 … (http://t.co/njI2o5BXGr)

So it looks like the Whitecaps have lost their top draft pick...


Damn, JUST when you thought the week couldn't get any better!

The player himself has come out and debunked the Cosmos deal.


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[Yohan]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYZiJLxS4ns

Robbo on recent Caps shenanigans. He sounds really smart and honest. I feel bad for him the shitty situation he's in.

[ag futbol]

The player himself has come out and debunked the Cosmos deal.


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Well I wouldn't go that far, confusion still reigns. Apparently, he is under contract with the cosmos but will be loaned to Vancouver for the upcoming season. Lot's of speculation surrounding this and unfortunately, VWFC is again caught off guard while players/agents test the confines of MLS contract rules & negotiation. Couple of points out of this:

1. Ives speculating he signed with the cosmos because the league didn't offer (or couldn't offer) a guaranteed contract. This way, he gets the guaranteed money of the NASL deal, while still being able to play in MLS.

2. It is not clear what MLS / Vanoucer actually knew at draft time. It appears the situation wasn't as in control as they thought it was. As with the Camilo deal, they'd like to have this one swept well under the rug rather than look weak in the face of player / agent negotiation tactics.

3. Cosmos starting to make noise and being a real pain in MLS's ass. Yet to be seen if anyone else will join them, but the waring league theme of north american soccer might not be entirely dead yet.

[C.Ronaldo]

Anyone have any updates on Freddy Montero?

Will Seattle haev to sell him after such a great start to the season in Portugal?


Last I heard they were offering 2.5M euros.

You'd think they would offer more for the leading scorer in the league.


This cant be good for MLS to lose its best players

[Yohan]

Anyone have any updates on Freddy Montero?

Will Seattle haev to sell him after such a great start to the season in Portugal?


Last I heard they were offering 2.5M euros.

You'd think they would offer more for the leading scorer in the league.


This cant be good for MLS to lose its best players
MLS is a feeder league. If Montero wants to play in Europe, especially after having proven that he can play there, hard to keep him in MLS. Seattle pockets the money and reboot their squad. They can seriously use the allocation money

[Yohan]

SKC turn down 1 mil bid for 16 yr old HG defender from Juventus

http://soccer.si.com/2014/01/24/sporting-kansas-city-erik-palmer-brown-juventus-bid/

[tfcleeds]

Looks like Maurice Edu to Philly is official.

http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2014/01/24/report-philadelphia-union-finally-come-terms-usmnt-midfielder-maurice-edu

[Abou Sky]

SKC turn down 1 mil bid for 16 yr old HG defender from Juventus

http://soccer.si.com/2014/01/24/sporting-kansas-city-erik-palmer-brown-juventus-bid/

Would they still get the allocation on that?

[Yohan]

Would they still get the allocation on that?
Yes. 750k to SKC in allocation money, 250k to MLS (HG rules)

[notthesun]

Rio Ferdinand linked to L.A. for a summer move. (http://metro.co.uk/2014/01/25/rio-ferdinand-set-to-quit-manchester-united-for-la-galaxy-transfer-4276638/)

[WestStandGeoff]

Fredy Montero's loan to Sporting Lisbon becomes permanent on what sounds like a 4 1/2 year deal for 'an undisclosed fee'. Good for him - he's been lighting up the Portuguese league this year.

http://espnfc.com/news/story/_/id/1699114/seattle-sounders-confirm-sale-fredy-montero-sporting-lisbon?cc=5901

http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2014/01/30/portuguese-club-sporting-complete-transfer-former-seattle-sounders-forward-f

[JuliquE]

Fredy Montero's loan to Sporting Lisbon becomes permanent on what sounds like a 4 1/2 year deal for 'an undisclosed fee'. Good for him - he's been lighting up the Portuguese league this year.

http://espnfc.com/news/story/_/id/1699114/seattle-sounders-confirm-sale-fredy-montero-sporting-lisbon?cc=5901

http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2014/01/30/portuguese-club-sporting-complete-transfer-former-seattle-sounders-forward-f
#KeepLaba

[C.Ronaldo]

#KeepLaba

i wonder how much

sporting doesnt usually buy players that late in their career for too much money, unless they see huge potential.

remember, sporting is one of the greatest finders and developers of talent. (ronaldo, figo and many more)


This bodes well for MLS, young players will come here as a spring board. And as the cap goes up, they stay longer and longer

[Yohan]

Fredy Montero's loan to Sporting Lisbon becomes permanent on what sounds like a 4 1/2 year deal for 'an undisclosed fee'. Good for him - he's been lighting up the Portuguese league this year.

http://espnfc.com/news/story/_/id/1699114/seattle-sounders-confirm-sale-fredy-montero-sporting-lisbon?cc=5901

http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2014/01/30/portuguese-club-sporting-complete-transfer-former-seattle-sounders-forward-f
http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2014/01/30/fredy-montero-most-intelligent-colombian-player-decade-commentary

good article on why Montero to MLS move was good for Montero's career.

[JuliquE]

i wonder how much

sporting doesnt usually buy players that late in their career for too much money, unless they see huge potential.

remember, sporting is one of the greatest finders and developers of talent. (ronaldo, figo and many more)


This bodes well for MLS, young players will come here as a spring board. And as the cap goes up, they stay longer and longer
You're right; there are huge benefits for us and the league (perception) if players see this as a viable springboard to get noticed.

My thinking, however, is that, if we were to loan and, subsequently, lose Laba, it will have come after only seeing him in TFC red for maybe a third of one season; would be nice for us to enjoy his services that bit longer, which, if things go to plan, will only ramp up any potential fee for his future transfer -- win - win.

Laba - Bradley: best midfield pairing in the league, hands down -- and it's not close. Ein Mann könnte träumen.

[Yohan]

You're right; there are huge benefits for us and the league (perception) if players see this as a viable springboard to get noticed.

My thinking, however, is that, if we were to loan and, subsequently, lose Laba, it will have come after only seeing him in TFC red for maybe a third of one season; would be nice for us to enjoy his services that bit longer, which, if things go to plan, will only ramp up any potential fee for his future transfer -- win - win.

Laba - Bradley: best midfield pairing in the league, hands down -- and it's not close. Ein Mann könnte träumen.
This is already happening. Decent pay, cheques that won't bounce, good quality of life and acceptable standard of league is making MLS more attractive destination. Few more stories like Montero, using MLS as developing league to Europe, and MLS will get more young talented CA/SA players.

[barticusz]

Is there a good source for all current mls team rosters? I would like to add these to my fifa 14 game as it is still missing some key players.

[Yohan]

Rumours say Drogba to Seattle in summer

[MartinUtd]

Rumours say Drogba to Seattle in summer

lol
Drogba still has it but the last place he should play is on the 3 year old turf at CenturyLink (or whatever they're calling it now)

[Red I]

Is there a good source for all current mls team rosters? I would like to add these to my fifa 14 game as it is still missing some key players.

pretty sure MLSsoccer.com has all transfers listed for each team now.

[tfcleeds]

Cashley Cole to Red Bulls?......http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/mourinho-fears-cole-could-be-lured-to-red-bulls/

[C.Ronaldo]

put up the gates.......MLS IS OPEN FOR BUSINESS!

[Yohan]

put up the gates.......MLS IS OPEN FOR BUSINESS!
allowing DC to pick up a La Liga veteran Christian Salas.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christian_Fern%C3%A1ndez_Salas

http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2014/02/07/dc-united-sign-spanish-left-back-christian-fernandez-salas

Signings like this will define MLS just as much as big name DPs

[RealG-TFC]

At this rate we might actually NEED Laba for 2015 in order to remain competitive.

[Jack]

allowing DC to pick up a La Liga veteran Christian Salas.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christian_Fern%C3%A1ndez_Salas

http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2014/02/07/dc-united-sign-spanish-left-back-christian-fernandez-salas

Signings like this will define MLS just as much as big name DPs
MLS is definitely on the rise.

[OgtheDim]

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/maple-leaf-selling-canada-bread-to-mexicos-grupo-bimbo-for-183-billion/article16823614/#dashboard/follows/

The shirt sponsor of the Union buys into Canada.

Some wag on the comments suggested they buy MLSE.

[Miko]

Bunbury to the Revs for a first rounder and allocation...
http://www.soccerbyives.net/2014/02/bunbury-sporting-allocation.html

[MartinUtd]

18 year old Amando Moreno ditches the Red Bulls to sign with Xolos

http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2014/02/19/new-york-red-bulls-forward-amando-moreno-signs-club-tijuana

[Alonso]

Great Uruguay prospect David Texeira picked up by FC Dallas:

http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2014/02/21/fc-dallas-sign-uruguayan-youth-international-david-texeira-young-dp-contract

This is a great signing.


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

[Canary10]

Austin Berry to Philly apparently. Great trade for Philadelphia. I always wished we had picked him.

[prizby]

this whole Camilo thing has just gotten a lot funnier...hey lets go sign for a club that will, on paper, pay me more...then not get paid :)...karma is a bi...

[ag futbol]

Puyol looks to be leaving Barca at the end of the year... MLS next?

Career highlights:

http://stream1.gifsoup.com/view/24093/denilson-vs-puyol-o.gif

http://cdn1.lockerdome.com/uploads/5337551252764946_3ad9097c01bad8ed7d2bed6064785801d 1afe9a738375f59f0a64c8c5fe6ed63_large

Just kidding, he's quite the player. And the first one is actually Denilson's career highlight.

[tfcleeds]

Limpact add Heath Pearce to their squad before the opener.

[justin]

Puyol looks to be leaving Barca at the end of the year... MLS next?



with his injury problems, that would basically mean retirement IMO

[Whoop]

Portuguese international Yannick Djalo joins the San Jose Earthquakes on loan.

[C.Ronaldo]

Portuguese international Yannick Djalo joins the San Jose Earthquakes on loan.

it has begun.

only a matter of time before the debt filled leagues look to MLS. i expect to see some players look for guaranteed pay cheques to pop up soon

[Yohan]

it has begun.

only a matter of time before the debt filled leagues look to MLS. i expect to see some players look for guaranteed pay cheques to pop up soon
judging by number of ex La Liga players joining MLS last couple of years, it's already begun

[notthesun]

http://www.soundersfc.com/News/Articles/2014/03-March/Sounders-FC-Signs-Cam-Weaver.aspx

Cam Weaver to Seattle. Was training with them in pre-season.

[Detroit_TFC]

Unconfirmed but it's on twitter so it has to be true. Eric Hassli has signed with NASL San Antonio Scorpions. (!)

As noted before, Julius James is there too.

edit: now confirmed

[PopePouri]

LOL. :facepalm:

[CommradePolski]

Unconfirmed but it's on twitter so it has to be true. Eric Hassli has signed with NASL San Antonio Scorpions. (!)

As noted before, Julius James is there too.

edit: now confirmed

And Adrian Cann also.

[C.Ronaldo]

looking at the bright side

its good we have a league that these almost good enough for MLSers can go and improve their game or help others improve theirs

[Detroit_TFC]

And Adrian Cann also.

I must have heard that, but forgot!

Lots of ex-MLS on that squad.

[Yohan]

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

Rumours say IMFC's mystery DP is Ignacio Piatti who plays for San Lorenzo

[Defoe]

Talking with Montreal Impact fans they are pissed, they thought they were getting Pablo Piatti... the younger better version. Though this could be because they have witnessed how spoiled TFC fans have been :drum:

[Detroit_TFC]

Kleberson, last seen on loan at Philly Union, signed for NASL Indy Eleven.

Say what you will about these ex-MLSers going to NASL but this will help bring up the playing quality overall in that league.

[tfcleeds]

^Not only an ex-MLSer, but a former World Cup winner playing in the NASL.

[notthesun]

Based Twellman is reporting Jack McInerney is heading to Montreal for Andrew Wenger "and more". That better be some significant "more" otherwise Philadelphia is getting fleeced.

[Canary10]

Based Twellman is reporting Jack McInerney is heading to Montreal for Andrew Wenger "and more". That better be some significant "more" otherwise Philadelphia is getting fleeced.

And it's done. Wow. Jack Mac hasn't looked great this year, but still. Wenger has never looked great. Montreal pulled a fast one.

[notthesun]

A straight swap, Wenger for McInerney. Nowak has lost his marbles.

[Canary10]

A straight swap, Wenger for McInerney. Nowak has lost his marbles.

Hackworth. Actually that trade does sound like a vintage Nowak.

[ag futbol]

Salary dump would be my first guess. How Montreal didn't pick up more strikers in the offseason still baffles me.

[PopePouri]

I think Philly thinks they know how to get the best out of Wenger. He has offensive and defensive player awards in college so why the Impact constantly played him as a no. 9 is baffling. If Philly plays a 4-3-3, they may see him out wide or fullback.

[BuSaPuNk]

Absolutely lopsided trade for Montreal. What a shitty deal for Philly.

Amazed there wasn't even allocation or draft picks with the deal. Union supporters are probably losing there minds.

[Yohan]

Salary dump would be my first guess. How Montreal didn't pick up more strikers in the offseason still baffles me.
Wenger makes more money than JackMac, as of Sept last year

[TFC_Allez]

Philly has to see something that no one else does in Wenger. If there isn't more to this, Montreal just robbed them.

[Yohan]

Philly has to see something that no one else does in Wenger. If there isn't more to this, Montreal just robbed them.
May be trying to groom Wenger into next Conor Casey as a hold up striker in 4-3-3.

As for JackMac, his contract is up this year, and apparently he wants a big payday. Likely test Europe come summer. He's 22 in Aug, so some Euro D2 team should be taking a shot at him.

[SirBobSaget]

Wenger makes more money than JackMac, as of Sept last year

Is Wenger still on Generation Addidas contract?

Either way McInerney is 2 years younger and has double the professional game experience. He seemed to struggle 2nd half of last season but was off to good start this year.

Don't know what Philly is thinking, maybe tehre was a fallout? Maybe they have some masterplan with Wenger converting him back to a defender or something ???

[Detroit_TFC]

Wenger no longer Gen Adidas. Saw some chit-chat that indicates maybe fallout was part of causing the move.

If there were no Garber Bux included with this, have to wonder about this, very unfavorable trade for Philly.

[ryan]

My guess is Philly doesn't believe it can afford him, so might as well get what they can for him now instead of losing him for nothing.

[notthesun]

Hackworth. Actually that trade does sound like a vintage Nowak.

Right, my mistake.

Even with McInerney potentially leaving MLS, Philly couldn't have gotten some kind of kicker? Allocation, draft pick, anything? I personally think Wenger is going to flame out in this league so even the worst case scenario for Montreal (getting the rest of the season with McInerney and then he's gone) is a win for them in my book.

[ag futbol]

I think Philly thinks they know how to get the best out of Wenger. He has offensive and defensive player awards in college so why the Impact constantly played him as a no. 9 is baffling. If Philly plays a 4-3-3, they may see him out wide or fullback.
Well... Here's the quote from phily:

"[Wenger] is more of a prototypical No. 9 than Jack was or is. That’s where we see him. But he is versatile enough, which we really like. You could put him on the left or right, or drop him into the midfield, and he’d be effective.”

Personally, I just think he's awful. Movement off the ball is horrid and play on it not exceedingly special.

[PopePouri]

Well... Here's the quote from phily:

"[Wenger] is more of a prototypical No. 9 than Jack was or is. That’s where we see him. But he is versatile enough, which we really like. You could put him on the left or right, or drop him into the midfield, and he’d be effective.”

Personally, I just think he's awful. Movement off the ball is horrid and play on it not exceedingly special.

Well I agree with that. Jack Mac can't hold a ball up for shit but that doesn't make Wenger good.

[Haddy]

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[brad]

Multiple sources reporting David Villa to NYCFC on a 3 year contract.

[LFC8]

Villa would wreck this league. Wow!

[Haddy]

Timbers traded Danso to Montreal today for a pick.

http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2014/06/02/portland-timbers-trade-futty-danso-montreal-impact-exchange-2015-draft-pick

Club is in dire need of CB help. Taylor Twellman says they have an offer on the table for Lescott.

http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2014/06/02/report-portland-timbers-make-offer-former-manchester-city-defender-joleon-lescott

[Areathrasher]

This is going to be a very interesting summer for MLS teams.

Lampard to NYCFC looks to be a done deal.

[C.Ronaldo]

a DP defender, hmm

[Red I]

Rosell set to join Sporting CP...

http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2014/06/03/report-sporting-kcs-oriol-rosell-lisbon-complete-move-sporting-clube-de-port

[David_Oliveira]

Done deal as per Jornal Record out of Portugal. 5 year deal with a €45 million buyout clause.

http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Sporting/interior.aspx?content_id=886689


Rosell set to join Sporting CP...

http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2014/06/03/report-sporting-kcs-oriol-rosell-lisbon-complete-move-sporting-clube-de-port

[Detroit_TFC]

This may leave SKC a bit thin until the summer transfer window but given the WC break, they can probably deal with it. Great bit of business, quite significant.

[fdasilva]

Done deal as per Jornal Record out of Portugal. 5 year deal with a €45 million buyout clause.

http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Sporting/interior.aspx?content_id=886689

Looks a good signing for Sporting from... Sporting :P

[C.Ronaldo]

http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2014/06/10/zlatan-ibrahimovic-eyeing-mls-psg-star-tells-sports-illustrated-i-find-ameri

[OgtheDim]

http://www.impactmontreal.com/en/news/2014/06/impact-acquires-mls-superdraft-pick-nycfc-jeb-brovsky


NYCFC giving away its draft picks already for players who won't start for 10 months?!?!?!:confused:

[Red I]

http://www.impactmontreal.com/en/news/2014/06/impact-acquires-mls-superdraft-pick-nycfc-jeb-brovsky


NYCFC giving away its draft picks already for players who won't start for 10 months?!?!?!:confused:

http://img3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20131123142556/adventuretimewithfinnandjake/images/f/f0/Dafuq_meme.jpg

[Voodooman]

I am so lost by this trade...why is an expansion team that isnt in the league yet allowed to make trades?

[Haddy]

https://twitter.com/TaylorTwellman/status/479753601771139075

Kaka to Orlando confirmed. He'll be loaned out until OCSC's debut.

[Abou Sky]

https://twitter.com/TaylorTwellman/status/479753601771139075

Kaka to Orlando confirmed. He'll be loaned out until OCSC's debut.

Nice!

Who needs 'legends' games?

[razor787]

http://www.impactmontreal.com/en/news/2014/06/impact-acquires-mls-superdraft-pick-nycfc-jeb-brovsky


NYCFC giving away its draft picks already for players who won't start for 10 months?!?!?!:confused:

What is happening to the player? Is he getting a vacation until the league starts, or are they going to loan him somewhere?

Makes absolutely no sense to make a trade this early. Sure, make an agreement for the end of the season, but a trade?

[gracos]

quite possible Brovsky will be loaned out to their Australian Affiliate, Melbourne City

[C.Ronaldo]

seems like all the soccer Gods are pointing to Dempsey going back to Europe with his powerful world cup run.

Im sure the offers will circling soon

[Pint]

seems like all the soccer Gods are pointing to Dempsey going back to Europe with his powerful world cup run.

Im sure the offers will circling soon

Sounds like Freddy montero is training with Seattle right now as well so they could have a built in plan to replace the DP slot

[OgtheDim]

seems like all the soccer Gods are pointing to Dempsey going back to Europe with his powerful world cup run.

Im sure the offers will circling soon


Doubtful. Who's going to pay him more then $120K a week, at his age?

[Kaz]

seems like all the soccer Gods are pointing to Dempsey going back to Europe with his powerful world cup run.

Im sure the offers will circling soon


But how will he market his Rap Album if he is in Europe. He needs to be near his Lone Star Thugz Yo. The South Coast Scene mixed with his NorthWest Crew in their graphic tee's they be packing in those skinny jeans. SC 4 Realz Y'all..


sorry. I should never do that.

[C.Ronaldo]

But how will he market his Rap Album if he is in Europe. He needs to be near his Lone Star Thugz Yo. The South Coast Scene mixed with his NorthWest Crew in their graphic tee's they be packing in those skinny jeans. SC 4 Realz Y'all..


sorry. I should never do that.

:facepalm:

as gansta as Dempsey seems. Mr backwards cap is the shizzle

https://db.tt/T8lfyywp

[Pint]

Liam Ridgewell to Portland as a DP

[OgtheDim]

He ain't that good.

[Kaz]

Liam Ridgewell to Portland as a DP


.... Does Portland know about changes in the CBA that we don't? A fairly young for a CB DP signing.. seems odd unless significant changes are coming... or it seems like a waste of a DP slot.

[Abou Sky]

When is CBA taking place?

[C.Ronaldo]

this is a very odd DP investment

[Kaz]

When is CBA taking place?
in March (I think, last one was signed in March of 2010 and was 5 years which I think means it expires this offseason.) The only thing I can think off is that the Owners have already decided to open the pocket books and make significant changes. Either that or Paulsons been eating a lot of the new brownie flavours in Seattle.

[PopePouri]

.... Does Portland know about changes in the CBA that we don't? A fairly young for a CB DP signing.. seems odd unless significant changes are coming... or it seems like a waste of a DP slot.

29 year old with starting Premier League experience over the past 2 seasons? It's a guaranteed DP contract.

[Kaz]

29 year old with starting Premier League experience over the past 2 seasons? It's a guaranteed DP contract.
I understand why he is a DP.

But it is a defensive player. Just seems like an odd usage for that slot.

Portland really much feel their back line is suffering in a nearly unfixable way if they are going to sign a DP defender, without some expectation that something is changing soon.

[PopePouri]

I understand why he is a DP.

But it is a defensive player. Just seems like an odd usage for that slot.

Portland really much feel their back line is suffering in a nearly unfixable way if they are going to sign a DP defender, without some expectation that something is changing soon.

Given that Portland only plays 1 up top, it kinda makes sense. They would then have a spine of Ricketts, Ridgewell, Johnson, Valeri and Adi.

Also, I think their defenders aren't starters in my opinion.

[Kaz]

Given that Portland only plays 1 up top, it kinda makes sense. They would then have a spine of Ricketts, Ridgewell, Johnson, Valeri and Adi.

Also, I think their defenders aren't starters in my opinion.


This seems like a desperate quick fix or a sign changes are coming.. I'd rather the later but it's likely the former.

[LFC8]

I've seen alot of Ridgewell and he is definitely not worth a DP slot. In comparison i'd say he's slightly better than Morrow. Funny thing is that still makes him probably the best lb in the MLS as of right now.

[Villa TFC]

As an Aston Villa supporter, I can confirm what LFC8 says and unless you have 5 or 6 DP slots, Ridgewell is most definitely not a DP. He's a decent defender who served us well until we loaned him to Bournemouth (!) and then sold him to Birmingham. But he was never more than decent. At age 30, you can't even justify his DP status based on age. He has never played at full international level either. Considering that TFC wasn't allowed to sign Olof Mellberg who was a far superior defender and played for Sweden more than 100 times, it's puzzling why MLS would authorise this.

[ag futbol]

Maybe ridgewell developed an affinity for the PNW, vintage bicycles, and really shitty micro brew

[Detroit_TFC]

DCU released Cristian Fernandez by mutual agreement. He was a prominent preseason signing for DCU.

[tfcocd]

As an Aston Villa supporter, I can confirm what LFC8 says and unless you have 5 or 6 DP slots, Ridgewell is most definitely not a DP. He's a decent defender who served us well until we loaned him to Bournemouth (!) and then sold him to Birmingham. But he was never more than decent. At age 30, you can't even justify his DP status based on age. He has never played at full international level either. Considering that TFC wasn't allowed to sign Olof Mellberg who was a far superior defender and played for Sweden more than 100 times, it's puzzling why MLS would authorise this.

Mellburg had a long career with villa but is much older. Ridgewell is a seasoned EPL defender, under 30 who is versatile and can play cb or fullback. He is technically superior to MLS defenders and left footed. Whether it makes sense to use a DP slot in the back line is still unproven but Portland now has DP investment from front to back with valeri and chara. I am sure Portland is desperate to recover there form from last season and i guess they are hoping that much improved play from the back is the answer.

[trane]

Kaka deal to Orlando is done. Kaka has not been the same player for a while, but he still reads the game well and passes the ball well so in the right role he could excel. He was once among the 2-3 best players in the world but that was before Milan sold him to Real.

[ensco]

^A surprising number of super rich athletes (mostly golfers and tennis players) live in Orlando. They have these unbelievable gated communities for the superwealthy. I suspect that is why he is going there. Not much else makes sense!

[trane]

^He was loved at Milan, but his comeback was sad. He was no horrible, but a shadow of his former self, and he came back in the worst year Milan has had in the past two decades. He was looking for a move and why not Orlando???? Nice, close to Brazil. Apparently there is real excitement about the team there.

[Abou Sky]

^He was loved at Milan, but his comeback was sad. He was no horrible, but a shadow of his former self, and he came back in the worst year Milan has had in the past two decades. He was looking for a move and why not Orlando???? Nice, close to Brazil. Apparently there is real excitement about the team there.

Also a large Brazilian community.

My cousin from Sao Paulo and I chat on Facebook a lot and a number of his friends are in Orlando and yes, they are very excited about a team and about Kaka

[mowe]

MTL sign Ignacio Piatti. http://www.impactmontreal.com/en/news/2014/07/impact-signs-ignacio-piatti

Good signing for them, although according to a comment on that article earliest he can come is July 30th.

[brad]

Kaka deal to Orlando is done. Kaka has not been the same player for a while, but he still reads the game well and passes the ball well so in the right role he could excel. He was once among the 2-3 best players in the world but that was before Milan sold him to Real.

And the suspicion is that Milan knew his knee was crocked at the time they sold him, right?

I'm very curious to see how he does here. Do you think he's going to hold up physically?

[zamperina]

Orlando in for Robinho too
By Football Italia staff
http://www.football-italia.net/sites/default/files/imagecache/main_photo/[type]/[nid]/robinho-arm490ai_1.jpg


The Corriere della Sera suggest Orlando City are interested in signing a second Brazilian from Milan this summer - Robinho.
The MLS outfit have just completed a deal to sign Ricky Kaka (http://www.football-italia.net/51372/kaka-%E2%80%98will-always-support-milan%E2%80%99) for the start of the 2015 season, after seeing him exercise a release clause in his Rossonero contract.
On from tentative links at the same time with Robinho, the Corriere della Sera assert more so today that Orlando are also interested in Robinho.
The publication believe that an offer to the 30-year-old could be forthcoming, even if any deal to sign him would involve payment to Milan.
In completing his move earlier this week, Kaka did hint (http://www.football-italia.net/51496/kaka-expects-robinho-mls) at reuniting with his compatriot in the States.

[Daveisonfire]

Houston officially announce DaMarcus Beasley

http://www.houstondynamo.com/news/2014/07/houston-dynamo-sign-us-national-team-veteran-damarcus-beasley



The Houston Dynamo have signed U.S. men’s national team star DaMarcus Beasley (http://www.houstondynamo.com/players/damarcus-beasley)
as a Designated Player, it was announced today. Beasley was acquired with Houston’s No.1 MLS allocation ranking. Per club and league policy, terms of the transaction were not disclosed.Beasley started four games at the 2014 FIFA World Cup to become the first American to play in four World Cups. The 32-year-old has 120 caps for the U.S. men’s national team, fifth-most in the program’s history, and has appeared in 11 career World Cup matches. Beasley is tied for ninth in U.S. history with 17 goals and is tied for eighth in assists with 13.“I am excited and ready to start this new chapter in my career,” said Beasley. “I have heard great things from Brad (Davis) and Rico (Clark) about Houston, the team and the fans, and I’m excited to get to know them. I feel fit and ready to go and hope Dom (Kinnear) will see my work ethic and desire to play at a high level.”The Fort Wayne, Ind. native joins the Dynamo after three seasons with Puebla F.C. in Liga MX. Beasley’s club career includes stints with Hannover 96 (German Bundesliga), Rangers (Scottish Premier League), Manchester City (Barclays Premier League), PSV Eindhoven (Dutch Eredivisie) and the Chicago Fire.

[SamK]

As a dp? Well there goes our collective progress in understanding the allocation rules

[C.Ronaldo]

Lampard

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2704386/Frank-Lampard-unveiled-New-York-City-FC-Chelsea-legend-makes-MLS-switch.html

Thats really old though.

[Villa TFC]

Lampard

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2704386/Frank-Lampard-unveiled-New-York-City-FC-Chelsea-legend-makes-MLS-switch.html

Thats really old though.

I like Lampard and always have, but at 36 years old I wouldn't touch him. Not at $250,000 a year and certainly not as a DP. Given the heat in most MLS cities during the summer months and some of the awful pitches in the league, how many matches is he really capable of playing for them?

[Milanista]

Apparnently Roma close to Yedlin of the Sounders

[C.Ronaldo]

I like Lampard and always have, but at 36 years old I wouldn't touch him. Not at $250,000 a year and certainly not as a DP. Given the heat in most MLS cities during the summer months and some of the awful pitches in the league, how many matches is he really capable of playing for them?

sadly he will have to crash and burn inorder for MLS teams to stop hiring these old dudes.


Is he a DP?

[PopePouri]

Reports say it's around the 7 mil range.

[Red I]

Looks like LA traded Opare to DC for their allocation spot... Looks they are primed for a move...

[C.Ronaldo]

exciting times in MLS

too bad there is still a tendency to grab the old guys

[Luanda]

RDS saying Nick de Santis has stepped/will be stepping down.

[Haddy]

https://twitter.com/SoccerSpecific/status/496690507377311744


SoccerSpecific‏@SoccerSpecific (https://twitter.com/SoccerSpecific)

Rene Meulensteen appointment as new head coach of Philly Union is close to being confirmed.

[Canary10]

So who are the Galaxy introducing today....?

[Detroit_TFC]

Landon Donovan to retire at end of the season.

[Canary10]

Landon Donovan to retire at end of the season.

Wow. Well he has gotten fat.

[Detroit_TFC]

^ yeah, his middle age spread was becoming apparent.

LD was a massive player for his teams in the past but clearly he was focused on the exit door the last several months. Compare to Beasley, who is the same age and looks ready to go for a few more years.

[Richard]

Best of luck to him. I always thought he got to much unnecessary hate and he did a lot of good for this league.

[Red CB Toronto]

^ yeah, his middle age spread was becoming apparent.

LD was a massive player for his teams in the past but clearly he was focused on the exit door the last several months. Compare to Beasley, who is the same age and looks ready to go for a few more years.

Anyone who has followed LD and the USMNT knows Landon marched to his own drummer. I never thought he would still be around at 36-37 years old. He truly can live the life he wants now with clarity.

[Detroit_TFC]

LAG is going to look very different within the next couple seasons. LD gone, Keane probably has at most two seasons left in him, Omar Gonzales probably will leave for Europe soon.

[Canary10]

LAG is going to look very different within the next couple seasons. LD gone, Keane probably has at most two seasons left in him, Omar Gonzales probably will leave for Europe soon.

Whole new batch of DPs coming.

[Detroit_TFC]

And expansion drafts!

[CommradePolski]

Landycakes retiring again. What are the odds on him coming back next year?

[LFC8]

Poor Yedlin....thinks he's good enough to play for Tottenham. He'll get a comfortable spot on the bench at best.

[Detroit_TFC]

RSL traded a player to NYCFC for a 2016 4th round draft pick. Has to give you a warm feeling as a professional athlete to know that's how much you are valued by your team.

On the other hand, having Jason Kreis remember you exist is worth something I guess.

[akoto]

Alan Gordon headed back to LA.

http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2014/08/11/la-galaxy-acquire-forward-alan-gordon-san-jose-earthquakes-allocation-money

[adam1001]

Earnshaw just signed for the Fire!

[anto7]

Earnshaw just signed for the Fire!
Beat me to it, was just about to post that news.
Free transfer

[Yohan]

http://www.qpr.co.uk/news/article/190814-julio-cesar-leaves-qpr-by-mutual-consent-1832533.aspx

as expected Julio Cessar signs for Benfica after being released by QPR

[CBTFC]

they just confirmed that jermaine jones is heading to new england revolution. apparently they ponied up more cash than chicago.

[notthesun]

They used a blind draw to allocate Jones. Garber literally put Chicago and New England's names in an envelope and picked NE. LOL

[Detroit_TFC]

Both Chicago and NER were in the mix. The league negotiated the approx $4 salary for 1.5 years with JJ with a proviso that if he went to NER the wages would be slightly higher. So the MLS World HQ did an envelope draw and NER won.

MLS is so scared to death that teams will run up wages auction style that they put in preventive measures even when they don't have to. Let the league negotiate a mutually agreeable wage/contract length, see who is willing to pay and let the player decide. The limit on DPs is enough to prevent LA/NY/whoever from horning in every time.

It is interesting that Chicago's ownership was willing to pay those kind of wages.

[Detroit_TFC]

Kei Kamera tweeted #NewCrew w picture of him in front of big yellow disk. So, that settles where he ends up in January.

[Yohan]

http://www.football-italia.net/56951/donadel-join-montreal-impact

Marco Donadel to Montreal

[Initial B]

According to MLS.com, Dom Kinnear is leaving Houston and heading back to San Jose. I guess TFC is stuck with Vanney now, since Houston will automatically get the better coach of whoever is available on the market.

That also leaves Watson without a job. Maybe he could become a CMNT assistant under Floro to become a better manager? Lord knows we need more Canadian coaches.