2019-20 MLS off-season transfers (non-TFC)

[Oldtimer]

Post any news here.

[Ultra & Proud]

Quintero - Dwyer swap should be happening today.

[Canary10]

Quintero - Dwyer swap should be happening today.

Really? Minnesota is getting the bad end of that!

[Ultra & Proud]

Really? Minnesota is getting the bad end of that!
He ended up in Houston anyway. Not sure why anyone at this point would want Dwyer or on the player's side, go to Orlando.

[Initial B]

Don't know if Leroux would be happy about that. Unless she's going to be traded to Chicago?

[OgtheDim]

Fire finally get rid of their coach

[Ultra & Proud]

Fire finally get rid of their coach
Fired the whole staff which is a good move. Now fire the whole FO and they'll be on the right track.

[OgtheDim]

They should fire the idiots trying to make supporter groups run through the FO

[ensco]

This may be the player the Galaxy will bring in to replace Ibra
https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2019/11/13/report-mls-club-interested-chivas-striker-alan-pulido

Pulido leads Liga MX in scoring, and is the guy who looped the ball over Bono.

[Ultra & Proud]

This may be the player the Galaxy will bring in to replace Ibra
https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2019/11/13/report-mls-club-interested-chivas-striker-alan-pulido

Pulido leads Liga MX in scoring, and is the guy who looped the ball over Bono.
Word is Galaxy reps flew to Paris to try to beat FC Goldenballs to Cavani.

[JayMolly]

Interesting Henry changes that we heard about:
Vancouver sold D. Henry to an Asian team and
Montreal hire T. Henry as their head coach . . . .

[rydermike]

Nycfc transfers 16 year old academy product Joe Scally to Borussia Mönchengladbach. He will stay at NYC until he turns 18

[ensco]

mlssoccer.com rattle off 9 guys like Fabregas and Mertens that Hand of Henry might acquire. Then for number 10....drumroll please.... Ryan Telfer!

https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2019/11/14/thierry-henry-montreal-impact-10-potential-transfer-targets-new-head-coach-greg

[fergiejr]

Lovitz joins Nashville.

https://www.impactmontreal.com/en/post/2019/11/19/montreal-impact-acquires-allocation-money-international-roster-spot-nashville-sc

[notthesun]

Well... Steven Beitashour is a free agent.

[noimpactinmtl]

Well... Steven Beitashour is a free agent.

Turns out we let him leave two years ahead of his expiry date. I’m good with Auro and Laryea thanks.

[fergiejr]

https://www.mlssoccer.com/transactions/2020

[Oldtimer]

https://www.mlssoccer.com/transactions/2020

Wow, Montreal is in a gut and rebuild phase, unless some of these guys get re-signed.

[SirBobSaget]

Seems a really low return for Lovitz. Only 50k TAM 50k GAM and an International Spot for a USMNT player?

We got 100 for Chapman and something like 400k for Hagglund.

Doesn't make sense

[pfk]

Bradley Wright-Phillips leaving the Red Bulls https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/50510377

His contract expired.

[fergiejr]

Major League Soccer today announced the lists of players eligible for End-of-Year Waivers, Free Agency, and Stage 1 of the Re-Entry Process

https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2019/11/22/mls-eligible-player-lists-announced-end-year-waivers-process-free-agency-and-stage-1

[Ultra & Proud]

Miami sign Robles. That's a solid move and Atlanta get Brooks Lennon, who I am not as high on as they apparently are.

[Red CB Toronto]

Bradley Wright-Phillips leaving the Red Bulls https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/50510377

His contract expired..

Will be interesting to see where he lands, will it be in MLS or across the pond? Maybe suite up for his former teammate in Mr. Henry at the L'impact.

[Defoe]

Miami make 23 million dollar offer for 21 year old

https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2019/12/05/report-inter-miami-make-offer-river-plate-star-exequiel-palacios

[Defoe]

I am really disappointed about this because I wanted him. Pozuelo to Cavalini would be epic and he would be great for marketing. He's got that Italian last name even though his father is from Argentina.

That said at least we can see what he will do in MLS.

https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2019/12/07/report-canadas-lucas-cavallini-leaving-liga-mx-vancouver-whitecaps

[DavemTFC]

I am really disappointed about this because I wanted him. Pozuelo to Cavalini would be epic and he would be great for marketing. He's got that Italian last name even though his father is from Argentina.

That said at least we can see what he will do in MLS.

https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2019/12/07/report-canadas-lucas-cavallini-leaving-liga-mx-vancouver-whitecaps

From a CanMNT perspective I would have preferred he went to a better team like SKC as was first rumoured

[ag futbol]

From a CanMNT perspective I would have preferred he went to a better team like SKC as was first rumoured
I might have liked if he stayed out of MLS. Something to be said about battling for your place on a higher quality team.

That said, he’s 27 next month and never a bad thing for him to get a bit of a payday.

[OgtheDim]

Good proven but still young goal scorers coming into this league is never a bad thing.

The more, the merrier. Might get FO's to focus on defence a bit.

[ensco]

Vancouver needs to spend some of the Phonzie money. This makes sense for them. I hope Lucas gets paid.

[portu]

I hate Cavallini to the Shitecaps that organization is a clusterfuck right now. On top of that they haven't had a decent performance from a striker since Camilo, despite having decent strikers since then.

[Areathrasher]

Per Tenorio - Miami signing Roger Martinez, Colombian Int striker, from Club America.

[Ultra & Proud]

Per Tenorio - Miami signing Roger Martinez, Colombian Int striker, from Club America.
And their supporters are none too happy about it. I think they were expecting Ronaldo or Messi but could possibly settle for Suarez or Cavani. Guess not.

[magmadragon]

I hate Cavallini to the Shitecaps that organization is a clusterfuck right now. On top of that they haven't had a decent performance from a striker since Camilo, despite having decent strikers since then.

I feel the same way. Who knows, maybe it's like Bradley coming over to our clown shoes organization and wanting to turn it around. Then again their ownership and front office remain in place, so it's perhaps not the same thing.

[Ultra & Proud]

Can't really complain too much about Cavallini. The Caps had his discovery rights. I expected them to take him if he was leaving Liga MX. They need whatever goodwill and PR help they can get now.

[PaceyWinger]

Can't really complain too much about Cavallini. The Caps had his discovery rights. I expected them to take him if he was leaving Liga MX. They need whatever goodwill and PR help they can get now.

I will complain. He is sooooo much what we need on this team.

[Ultra & Proud]

I will complain. He is sooooo much what we need on this team.
But he is the same as Jozy. As long as we are using the 4-3-3 as our predominant formation then only one (starting) CF is required.

My point though is that when teams have discovery rights then it's their player unless that player refuses to go. Even then, no guarantee the Caps would deal with us or that Cavallini would want to come here.

[DavemTFC]

But he is the same as Jozy. As long as we are using the 4-3-3 as our predominant formation then only one (starting) CF is required.

My point though is that when teams have discovery rights then it's their player unless that player refuses to go. Even then, no guarantee the Caps would deal with us or that Cavallini would want to come here.
I don't know if he ever said as much publicly publicly but I always assumed Toronto was his first choice in MLS. That's where he's from, him and Oso are close, TFC have been linked with him more than any other team in the last few years...

[Ultra & Proud]

I don't know if he ever said as much publicly publicly but I always assumed Toronto was his first choice in MLS. That's where he's from, him and Oso are close, TFC have been linked with him more than any other team in the last few years...
Agree that he may have from a coming home stand point but there's always money issues and also the idea at least for now, of competing for the starting CF spot with Jozy. Lots of factors but mainly, since the Caps had his rights and are a PR and on field disaster, they'd be pretty stupid not to sign him.

[PaceyWinger]

But he is the same as Jozy. As long as we are using the 4-3-3 as our predominant formation then only one (starting) CF is required.

My point though is that when teams have discovery rights then it's their player unless that player refuses to go. Even then, no guarantee the Caps would deal with us or that Cavallini would want to come here.

We're penciliing Jozy in for how many matches next season? lol. If history is of any use I doubt Cavallini would be blocked all that often. Not saying it is realistic, just that I would love him to be a red.

[Brooker]

And their supporters are none too happy about it. I think they were expecting Ronaldo or Messi but could possibly settle for Suarez or Cavani. Guess not.

Where? I love a good read of whining, uneducated, entitled, unrealistic new MLS supporters.

All we wanted was a goal. :)

[Defoe]

Where? I love a good read of whining, uneducated, entitled, unrealistic new MLS supporters.

All we wanted was a goal. :)

To be fair, Atlanta came out with a bang with Almiron, Villalba, Josef Martinez and Pirez, which if you think about it, is kind of an insane accomplishment looking at how well that worked out.

Not every team can be that hence Cincinnati and others but if any new expansion team was going to pull of what Atlanta did it would be Miami.

[Brooker]

To be fair, Atlanta came out with a bang with Almiron, Villalba, Josef Martinez and Pirez, which if you think about it, is kind of an insane accomplishment looking at how well that worked out.

Not every team can be that hence Cincinnati and others but if any new expansion team was going to pull of what Atlanta did it would be Miami.

But throwing a hissy fit already? They'll be more than fine, I'm sure of it.

Atlanta was more of an anomaly. The perfect storm. I would be surprised if anybody could do that again, including Miami.

And I said among others LA would crumble, for anybody not looking only at their on paper performances.

[ensco]

Happy December 10, by the way, everybody.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JAXDH4ctEWo

[OgtheDim]

SKC spending on one transfer almost twice as much as they have EVER spent

Pulido is going to be a force for that team.

[Lil'John]

Happy December 10, by the way, everybody.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JAXDH4ctEWo

Thank you!! I have sent to all my friends!

[Yohan]

SKC spending on one transfer almost twice as much as they have EVER spent

Pulido is going to be a force for that team.
Joint top scorer for 2019 Apertura. The fact that MLS can get a top Liga MX striker to sign is a big step for the league.

[ensco]

Pulido scored the floater over Bono in the CCL final at BMO.

[JayMolly]

Thank you ensco. Yes what a great night that was.
It sure was better than the year before when we were so cold waiting for the shootout.

After that goal, we never complained about Mr. Altidore anymore.
Two MLS Cups in person at BMO and one MLS Cup Championship!

[portu]

But he is the same as Jozy. As long as we are using the 4-3-3 as our predominant formation then only one (starting) CF is required.

My point though is that when teams have discovery rights then it's their player unless that player refuses to go. Even then, no guarantee the Caps would deal with us or that Cavallini would want to come here.

He is better than Jozy. Honestly a little disappointed that we didn't try to package Jozy and some cash for him when his fee was only ~5m. Lucas is also younger, Canadian and doesn't live in physiotherapy.

[Yohan]

He is better than Jozy. Honestly a little disappointed that we didn't try to package Jozy and some cash for him when his fee was only ~5m. Lucas is also younger, Canadian and doesn't live in physiotherapy.

The new Caps director isn't an idiot.
Might have gotten Caps to bite on this trade under Leonarduzzi but not the new guy

[Ultra & Proud]

Joint top scorer for 2019 Apertura. The fact that MLS can get a top Liga MX striker to sign is a big step for the league.

And to KC too. Not exactly a glamorous hot spot.

[portu]

The new Caps director isn't an idiot.
Might have gotten Caps to bite on this trade under Leonarduzzi but not the new guy

Trade? I'm talking about Jozy + Cash to Puebla.

[Yohan]

Trade? I'm talking about Jozy + Cash to Puebla.
I don't think Puebla isn't that dumb either. Esp considering Jozy has a huge wage

[DavemTFC]

He is better than Jozy
This is a take and a half

edit: unless you're taking into account the injury history when you say that. Because your post just reads like you're saying Cav is better than Jozy full stop

[portu]

I don't think Puebla isn't that dumb either. Esp considering Jozy has a huge wage
It's getting off into hypotheticals but you never know in football. Club America was sniffing Jozy just two years ago.


This is a take and a half

edit: unless you're taking into account the injury history when you say that. Because your post just reads like you're saying Cav is better than Jozy full stop

I am absolutely saying that Lucas is better than Jozy full stop. It's close but both fit for a match, I'd start Lucas over Jozy 9/10 times. Jozy's injury history and petulance just makes the decision easier from a long-term perspective.

[DavemTFC]

It's getting off into hypotheticals but you never know in football. Club America was sniffing Jozy just two years ago.



I am absolutely saying that Lucas is better than Jozy full stop. It's close but both fit for a match, I'd start Lucas over Jozy 9/10 times. Jozy's injury history and petulance just makes the decision easier from a long-term perspective.

I'm going to very strongly disagree then. I like Cav but a healthy Jozy can do everything Cav does and better.

Having said that I can understand the long-term concerns. I think Jozy will still be dominant next year for however long he's healthy but he'll start to decline in 2021

[Luanda]

So now with MB done, what will be our Xmas gift? CR7??

[notthesun]

Jordan Hamilton has re-signed with Columbus.

[ag futbol]

I am absolutely saying that Lucas is better than Jozy full stop. It's close but both fit for a match, I'd start Lucas over Jozy 9/10 times. Jozy's injury history and petulance just makes the decision easier from a long-term perspective.
Yes and no. Cavallini is more durable (not a hard bar to clear), a better holdup man, and a better target in the box. He might be smaller than Altidore but he knows how to use every inch of his size to get to headers.

Altidore is more versatile and more dangerous running at defenders. All around more skilled.

Both occasionally lose their heads and are red card risks.

Bit of a wash if you ask me.

[MightyDM]

Jordan Hamilton has re-signed with Columbus.

Good for Jordan

[MightyDM]

Happy December 10, by the way, everybody.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JAXDH4ctEWo

I had forgotten how much I loved the Spanish call of that goal. Thanks Ensco!

[Canuckistan]

But throwing a hissy fit already? They'll be more than fine, I'm sure of it.

Atlanta was more of an anomaly. The perfect storm. I would be surprised if anybody could do that again, including Miami.

And I said among others LA would crumble, for anybody not looking only at their on paper performances.


LOLOLOL. SO you are saying a David Beckham led organization could not do it...I beg to differ.

[Canuckistan]

Jozy is a full proven commodity in MLS for years....that is the difference. You are only speculating on the other. He is good...just not proven in the league yet.

[Oldtimer]

Crew have re-signed Jordan Hamilton.

[portu]

Jozy is a full proven commodity in MLS for years....that is the difference. You are only speculating on the other. He is good...just not proven in the league yet.

He is proven in Liga MX, which is a better league though?

[Brooker]

LOLOLOL. SO you are saying a David Beckham led organization could not do it...I beg to differ.

Well nobody knows what they'll have. Seems a silly argument atm.

But I don't really care who runs it. If they can duplicate Atlanta so quickly, I will be shocked.

On paper I'm sure theyll be scary. And I'm sure theyll make the playoffs... Which is why I was laughing that they're fans are upset.

They're gonna be good. No doubt. But I'd bet against them winning the Cup in their first year, all day long.

[TheGoodson]

He is proven in Liga MX, which is a better league though?

If he scores based on his average of .4 goals per 90 in Liga MX it would work out to like 12-13 goals there was an article on MLS.com stating as such. So really he’s exactly like Jozy except plays every game. So give me Jozy as if he plays 60-70% of the season he scores more goals then Pudilio

and I will but a pint on it?

[TFC-Fever]

HUGE



https://twitter.com/JeffreyCarlisle/status/1205527644185350144?s=20

[Oldtimer]

^ The new management at VWFC is at last spending the Davies money.

[Section_105]

HUGE



https://twitter.com/JeffreyCarlisle/status/1205527644185350144?s=20

woah......so they will score a lot and still lose by 3 -4 goals a game. Wonder if they will go after a back line as well. I like LC, hope he keeps his CANMNT form

[Bobo]

Revs closing in on 23-year-old Polish forward Buksa as third DP.

https://theathletic.com/1464674/2019/12/16/

Mariner scouting points to him being a solid signing.

https://www.transfermarkt.us/adam-buksa/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/267160

Given how well they did with Gil and Bou, I wouldn't be surprised if this guy hits the ground running, which would give NE a nasty attack.

[Defoe]

Bez putting in some nice work for C-bus

https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2019/12/18/reports-columbus-crew-prepared-land-lucas-zelarayan-club-record-transfer-fee

[rydermike]

The New England Revolution (https://www.mlssoccer.com/meta/club/new-england) completed a major signing on Friday, announcing the transfer of Poland youth international forward Adam Buksa (https://www.mlssoccer.com/players/adam-buksa) from Polish club Pogon Szczecin on a Designated-Player (https://www.mlssoccer.com/glossary/designated-player) contract.

https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2019/12/20/new-england-revolution-complete-transfer-polish-striker-adam-buksa

[Mikmacdo]

Bez putting in some nice work for C-bus

https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2019/12/18/reports-columbus-crew-prepared-land-lucas-zelarayan-club-record-transfer-fee

That's an overpayment for a guy who sucked for Tigres.

[portu]

That's an overpayment for a guy who sucked for Tigres.

Pretty good fee in the current market imo

[Smokecell]

Emi Insua signing with the Galaxy...IMO significant signing if he can stay healthy over there.

[ensco]

Given the Balotelli noise, I thought this was some interesting context.

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/02/sports/soccer/mario-balotelli-brescia.html

[ensco]

Chicharito to Galaxy?

https://www.espn.com/soccer/soccer-transfers/story/4032504/la-galaxy-in-talks-to-bring-javier-chicharito-hernandez-to-mls

[Red CB Toronto]

Chicharito to Galaxy?

https://www.espn.com/soccer/soccer-transfers/story/4032504/la-galaxy-in-talks-to-bring-javier-chicharito-hernandez-to-mls

His MLS rights are owned by Chicago so not only would they have to pay the transfer fee , a trade with the Fire would have to be worked out.

[Ultra & Proud]

His MLS rights are owned by Chicago so not only would they have to pay the transfer fee , a trade with the Fire would have to be worked out.
Now that the deal is apparently done I never heard any mention that the Gals had to do anything for his rights. Probably a Bradley type situation. MLS wanted him in LA for so long that they wouldn't let any other team stand in the way so they made it happen.

Update : https://twitter.com/TaylorTwellman/status/1217182227660005376

[ag futbol]

His MLS rights are owned by Chicago so not only would they have to pay the transfer fee , a trade with the Fire would have to be worked out.
Although it sounds like a non-issue in this case...Realistically, the league appears to have taken the stance that no player incoming to MLS will unreasonably be held hostage by discovery rights (a la Brian McBride).

It’s really about creating some perception of a single entity to keep domestic players negotiating rights to a minimum.

Even if Chicago had those rights and wanted the player (assume they would given marketing impact) if the player wanted La the league wouldn’t stand in his way. They’d get a small amount of allocation or TAM and that’s it

[OgtheDim]

Chicarito is signed, says all the MLS media.


He's going to move the needle in terms of interest because he is a bonafide Mexican star but among the large group of EPL focused Anglos in the US, this is going to be laughed at as another retirement.

[DinamoTFC]

Galaxy really do a great job of signing star players.

[OgtheDim]

Galaxy really do a great job of signing star players.

Older star players.


We signed arguably the best player in the Belgian league last year, in his prime at 27, and got little to no publicity about it from US based MLS writers.

LAG signs a guy who wasn't playing all that much for a mid table LaLiga team and........OH MY GAWD THIS IS BIGGGER THEN BECKHAM!!!!


Edit: Yes, I get that it will move eyeballs among Mexican fans which is the largest group of soccer supporters in the US - they love him apparently.

But, the sizzle factor is way higher then the steak here and the US soccer media is very very prone to hero worship.

[Canary10]

Not sure how good a player he'll be in MLS. He's been pretty average at last two teams. Could kill it in MLS though.

[Mikmacdo]

Not sure how good a player he'll be in MLS. He's been pretty average at last two teams. Could kill it in MLS though.

He scored 8 goals for west ham a year ago. That's 7 better than what Jozy has done in the EPL 🙈.

I expect 20 goals next year.

[DinamoTFC]

But, the sizzle factor is way higher then the steak here and the US soccer media is very very prone to hero worship.

Fair enough. I was referring more to the sizzle star player. As in Beckham, Zatan and now chicharito for the huge Mexican population.

[James17930]

Chicarito is signed, says all the MLS media.


He's going to move the needle in terms of interest because he is a bonafide Mexican star but among the large group of EPL focused Anglos in the US, this is going to be laughed at as another retirement.

He's only 31. Not too old.

[ensco]

I am old enough to remember how Blanco was going to change everything. I am not so sure about this.

[SoccMan2]

Chicarito is a very good signing still young enough, however, would have thought Chicago with it’s move back to downtown Chicago and Soldier Field would have made more sense. However, Chicarito in LA is crazy good luck getting a ticket to Galaxy games now , with the amount of Mexicans in that area and even the Mexicans that live nearby in Mexico that will be one hot ticket. Chicarito is easily the most popular Mexican player right now.

[Bushmancan]

He scored 8 goals for west ham a year ago. That's 7 better than what Jozy has done in the EPL .

I expect 20 goals next year.

He is very dangerous in the box and very sneaky. A Poacher. I think he is going to do very well and will sell tickets in LA and on the road.

[jazzy]

Chicarito is a very good signing still young enough, however, would have thought Chicago with it’s move back to downtown Chicago and Soldier Field would have made more sense. However, Chicarito in LA is crazy good luck getting a ticket to Galaxy games now , with the amount of Mexicans in that area and even the Mexicans that live nearby in Mexico that will be one hot ticket. Chicarito is easily the most popular Mexican player right now.

they have back end and mid problems , so will he score multiple goals each game ? Obviously early on they’ll kill at the box office though .

[OgtheDim]

Galaxy finally....finally....do it right and place this signing where it needs to be

https://twitter.com/LAGalaxy/status/1219650863381139456

As we learned up here, some people from a certain ethnic base will follow players from that base when they play in MLS (see Juve fans suddenly interested in TFC). There is strong evidence, for example, that Wolves has a following in Mexico based on Raul.

OK, its not the best for MLS quality wise to keep doing this.

BUT....this is a big signing to drive eyeballs to this league - and that can't be anything but a good thing.

[OgtheDim]

And in other news

Gressel traded to DCU


Reports are for about $1 million in various forms of $

[benito]

This is a big signing for the Galaxy and the MLS. This will add lots of exposure and the El Traffico games will become even larger.

[MikeForbes]

DC has quietly had a very good off-season.

[djking2]

DC has quietly had a very good off-season.

700 a year for 4 years and a mil allocation. His numbers the last 2 years are very good but

[OgtheDim]

https://twitter.com/SoccerCooligans/status/1220196354783399937

Very interesting - the desire for Europe is strong but the whole family dynamic is really interesting. These guys really want to play at the top level but if they can't, they just want to play.

[Ultra & Proud]

DC has quietly had a very good off-season.
But still have Olsen running the show. Unless that changes I don't expect big things.

[ensco]

https://twitter.com/SoccerCooligans/status/1220196354783399937

Very interesting - the desire for Europe is strong but the whole family dynamic is really interesting. These guys really want to play at the top level but if they can't, they just want to play.

Not often you get the truth in real time, in all its unvarnished complexity, like that.

That video is amazing, a remarkable piece of journalism. If there was a sports social media emmy award, that would get it!

Kudos to Chicharito for allowing that to go out. I like him already.

[OgtheDim]

Reports Piatti has left Montreal for a team in Argentina.

[Ultra & Proud]

Reports Piatti has left Montreal for a team in Argentina.
Yup off to Banfield. That's another eastern team that is worse or at least just as bad as last season.

[Lil'John]

Kicker reports that Hertha Berlin (and Jurgen Klinsmann) are releasing Salomon Kalou and that he's on his way to MLS.
He's 34. Would need a young 'un next to him.
I wonder who might take him.

[MikeForbes]

Kalou sounds like a perfect fit for Orlando.

[MightyDM]

https://twitter.com/SoccerCooligans/status/1220196354783399937

Very interesting - the desire for Europe is strong but the whole family dynamic is really interesting. These guys really want to play at the top level but if they can't, they just want to play.

Wow.

[East Coast Red]

Mr Beckham making a move....

https://twitter.com/CelticFC/status/1223294356322508800

[Bushmancan]

Mr Beckham making a move....

https://twitter.com/CelticFC/status/1223294356322508800


He is 23...

[Areathrasher]

Paul Tenorio reporting that Miami are close to a deal for Rodolfo Pizzaro. Fee under 10M.

[East Coast Red]

https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/51369650

Be interested in the financial side of this deal, I hope for Cinci's sake that he's cheap. Not overly inspiring if this a DP deal which I can only assume it would be, as Brighton paid about $20Million for him 2 years ago.

[burlington Red]

https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/51369650

Be interested in the financial side of this deal, I hope for Cinci's sake that he's cheap. Not overly inspiring if this a DP deal which I can only assume it would be, as Brighton paid about $20Million for him 2 years ago.

maybe looking for an Altidore type influence. Similiar background, both did well in dutch league but struggled in premier league.Change of scenery might revitalize him. It's a loan deal with option to buy.

[notthesun]

Now officially confirmed, Nacho Piatti back to San Lorenzo in Argentina. Only room for 1 Piatti in Canada.

[stevep]

Now officially confirmed, Nacho Piatti back to San Lorenzo in Argentina. Only room for 1 Piatti in Canada.

a great talent has left the league
gonna miss the nacho nacho man
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6KdJU3oyv0

[James17930]

Now officially confirmed, Nacho Piatti back to San Lorenzo in Argentina. Only room for 1 Piatti in Canada.

All the better for us.

[Canary10]

Wow Walker Zimmerman traded to Nashville. Is LAFC in tear down mode already?!

[Areathrasher]

Wow Walker Zimmerman traded to Nashville. Is LAFC in tear down mode already?!

Doubt it. I'd say there is a big incoming at CB.

Raheem Edwards traded to Minny.

Edit: Apparently LAFC are moving Blackmon to CB and bringing in Andy Najar at RB.

[OgtheDim]

Now officially confirmed, Nacho Piatti back to San Lorenzo in Argentina. Only room for 1 Piatti in Canada.


Ok, its the auld enemy but...the man was good & not a douche. Only respect to him.


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Zimmerman to Nashville is a big move - makes their defence instantly tougher (we face them 4 weeks Saturday at home). A LOT of Allocation money going back to LAFC for that. Not sure LAFC is making the right move though - takes awhile for defences to start working together & Zimmerman is a young horse that will be the bedrock of a defence for 8 years if a team would stick with him. If we didn't have Gonzalez & Mavinga, Zimmerman would be my "gotta get him" priority.

[ensco]

Doubt it. I'd say there is a big incoming at CB.

Raheem Edwards traded to Minny.

Edit: Apparently LAFC are moving Blackmon to CB and bringing in Andy Najar at RB.

Dammit. That is what I wanted TFC to do.

[speckles]

Dammit. That is what I wanted TFC to do.

Winston Reid joins Sporting Kansas City on loan from West ham, will be highest paid defender in MLS, key is can he still play like he did before his horrific injury...

In his prime, one of the few players of their team able to produce a match-winning performance, if he can regain any of that form he will be a top defender in mls.

[OgtheDim]

Dammit. That is what I wanted TFC to do.

Najar is only there to train - he's dang expensive (and on the allocation list).

[DavemTFC]

Najar is only there to train - he's dang expensive (and on the allocation list).
I'm a little surprised by this tbh. He's barely played the last four years, even if that's all because of injuries you would think his value has gone down a bit and he'd be willing to take a pay cut - especially if LAFC use however much cap space and TAM they got in the Zimmerman trade

[Defoe]

Doubt it. I'd say there is a big incoming at CB.

Raheem Edwards traded to Minny.

Edit: Apparently LAFC are moving Blackmon to CB and bringing in Andy Najar at RB.

I'm surprised they would prefer Blackmon and Najar over Zimmerman and Beitashour. The Zimmerman move days before CCL still seems insane to me, there must me more to that story then what is made available

[Yohan]

I'm surprised they would prefer Blackmon and Najar over Zimmerman and Beitashour. The Zimmerman move days before CCL still seems insane to me, there must me more to that story then what is made available
bucket of GAM that LAFC got from Zimmerman deal. wouldn't be surprised if Zimmerman was making noise again about a pay rise again

[OgtheDim]

LAFC about to make a move for somebody on the allocation list

https://twitter.com/LiveLifeDrake/status/1232720250204016641

[Mikmacdo]

LAFC about to make a move for somebody on the allocation list

https://twitter.com/LiveLifeDrake/status/1232720250204016641

Maybe Tim ream?

[burlington Red]

Daniel Sturridge to Miami possibly, interesting move. Not the big name they may have expected but if he stays fit, he'll score goals.
*****edit***** - looks like he is banned worldwide until June 2020 due to betting irregularities

[Oldtimer]

New in-season thread here:

http://forums.redpatchboys.ca/showthread.php?42807-2020-MLS-in-season-transfers-(non-TFC)