Eskandarian traded to Galaxy

**anto7** · 07-01-2009, 08:58 PM

July 01, 3:50 pm

Carson, CA (Sports Network) - The Los Angeles Galaxy acquired forward Alecko Eskandarian from Chivas USA in exchange for allocation money and a conditional pick in the 2009 draft, the Major League Soccer clubs announced on Wednesday.

"This move allows us greater flexibility in terms of our roster and salary budget," Chivas USA coach Preki said. "We would like to thank Alecko for his contributions to our club. We wish him the best."

The 26-year-old forward has 28 goals and 12 assists in 122 games during his seven-year MLS career. Eskandarian started his professional career with D.C. United after being drafted first overall in 2003. After spending four years in the district, he was traded to Toronto FC in 2006. He was then traded to Real Salt Lake the next season for a brief stint before being acquired by the Goats in 2008.

To make room for Eskandarian on their roster, the Galaxy have terminated the contract of 25-year-old midfielder Josh Tudela.

**Damien** · 07-01-2009, 09:43 PM

This guy is the MLS village bicycle!

**billyfly** · 07-01-2009, 09:44 PM

Alecko "Suitcase" Eskandarian

**dclaro** · 07-01-2009, 10:05 PM

atleast he doesn't have to change houses

**zeelaw** · 07-02-2009, 08:02 AM

Originally Posted by Damiiano

This guy is the MLS village bicycle!

hahaha

**rocker** · 07-02-2009, 08:24 AM

Alecko hasn't done much since his concussion many years ago. His earliest days in the league (pre-concussion) he seemed like a prospect. 8 goals in 41 games over the past 3 years tho.. ugh.

**FluSH** · 07-02-2009, 10:29 AM

Is there an MLS team that Esky hasn't played for?

**rocker** · 07-02-2009, 10:36 AM

remember when everyone was so sad that Alecko was traded from TFC in our first season? hahah. it was an outcry of emotion!

**Flipityflu** · 07-02-2009, 10:41 AM

Eskie was like Ricketts...popular because of his interaction with fans, and not due to on field performance.

**nimamalek** · 07-02-2009, 11:20 AM

I wonder why the management would tinker with such a good team? I would be worried about messing up the chemistry, Chivas seem to have everything going for them this season.

**Roogsy** · 07-02-2009, 11:24 AM

They've lost some ground after building an early lead. The allocation room is probably to spend on bringing somebody in to shore things up.

**rocker** · 07-02-2009, 11:52 AM

true.. they are only 5 points above TFC... and TFC has a better goal scoring rate than Chivas. We complain about our offense... but they need some offense too.

**ensco** · 07-02-2009, 02:53 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=banXT6azA-4

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