Today’s News, Tuesday , Dec. 09

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Barrett sets U.S. target
Striker hopes for international call

Toronto FC striker Chad Barrett is hoping his performance at a United States Men's National Team training camp will earn him another call-up in the near future. Barrett joined Toronto FC teammate Brian Edwards in Denver for a four day camp in mid November after finishing the season in good form for the Reds.

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MLS talent ripe for picking by European teams
By Ives Galarcep

Losing players to Europe is nothing new to Major League Soccer, but at a time when the league is expending and in need of more talent than ever, the losses become more painful.
That's what is making this winter potentially one of the worst in league history in terms of the loss of quality players abroad. The combination of more players choosing to let their MLS contracts expire in order to have the chance at big European paydays, coupled with growing interest among European clubs for top young players in MLS, has suddenly made the upcoming January transfer window a dangerous one for a league desperate to keep as much talent as possible.
Here is a look at the 10 MLS players expected to draw the most interest from European clubs when the transfer window opens on New Year's Day:

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SUNSHINE

[Roogsy]

The losses of players wouldn't be so bad if their cap wasn't so restrictive. You can't replace outgoing players to Europe with anyone if you're paying them a pittance.

[Technorgasm]

Landon Donovan - LA

Kenny Cooper - FC Dallas (and one of the top scorers)

Michael Parkhurst - NER

Chad Marshall - KKKREW

Sacha Kljestan

Marvell Wynne
Like Kljestan, Wynne impressed scouts at the Olympics, showing off his improved ball-handling along with his world-class speed and athleticism. Regarded as a raw prospect whose technical ability would need to improve when he first entered MLS three seasons ago, Wynne made great strides technically and emerged as one of the best full backs in MLS. The same scouts Wynne wowed in China last summer are expected to come back in January and make bids.

Bobby Boswell - DCU - (Former defender of the year)

Joe Cannon - Keeper SJE

Bakary Soumare - Chi

Edson Buddle - LA (TFC Reject)

[sidvan]

Edson Buddle? Please!

[Dub Narcotic]

Marshall is already on trial at B2 club Mainz 05.

http://www.soccerbyives.net/soccer_b...z-05.html#more

[Roogsy]

I would hate to see Wynne go but very excited for him if he managed to secure a transfer.

[DOMIN8R]

Michael Parkhurst is gone. He was the one that I admired the most at NER for his consistency, if nothing else, last year.

[Damien]

Edson Buddle? Please!

My thoughts exactly, he wouldnt have 1/4 the opportunity if it werent for Becks.

[rocker]

buddle would be the next Eddie Johnson in europe... zero goals .. hahah..

[ensco]

Parkhurst should sign in Norway, solely for the opportunity to take more shots from the halfline at Stama....

[justin]

Parkhurst should sign in Norway, solely for the opportunity to take more shots from the halfline at Stama....

parkhurst is already gone, to denmark today

http://www.soccerbyives.net/soccer_b...g-ticker-.html

[greatwhitenorf]

Meanwhile, Mo Edu struggles for playing time in Glasgow with Rangers. He's gotten into two or three games in total, by my count. Can't say he's making a big impression over there.

Come home, Mo!