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OUTGOING: Landon Donovan to Everton on Two-Month Loan
Here is the official announcement from LA GalaxyCARSON, Calif. (Thursday, December 15, 2011) – The LA Galaxy announced today the club has reached an agreement to send midfielder Landon Donovan to Everton FC on a two-month loan that will see the Galaxy captain return to the Galaxy in late February. This will be the second time in three years that Donovan will have played for the...
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December 15, 2011
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December 15, 2011
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OFFICIAL: “Nguyen Win!” Vancouver Whitecaps FC Claim Former PSV Eindhoven Winger in MLS Weighted Lottery
The following is an official press release from WhitecapsFC.com the official web site of the Vancouver Whitecaps:
Whitecaps FC acquire Lee Nguyen via Major League Soccer weighted Lottery process
‘Caps acquire Lee Nguyen in MLS weighted Lottery
Vancouver Whitecaps FC today acquired United States international midfielder/striker Lee Nguyen via Major League Soccer weighted Lottery...
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December 15, 2011
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December 15, 2011
OFFICIAL: Portland Timbers Signs Colombian Striker Jose Adolfo “El Trencito” Valencia as a Designated Player
MLSR readers may remember we had the talented Colombian striker rumored to be coming to Portland on this post INCOMING: Colombian Striker José Adolfo Valencia “El Trencito” to Portland Timbers? back on December 1, 2011.
Now here is the official announcement from Portland Timbers FC
PORTLAND, Ore. – The Portland Timbers announced today the signing of 19-year-old Colombian forward...
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December 15, 2011
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OFFICIAL: Columbus Crew Signs Goalkeeper Matt Lampson as Homegrown Player
Here is the official announcement from the Columbus Crew.
The Columbus Crew today announced that it has signed Ohio State goalkeeper and Crew Soccer Academy product Matt Lampson to a multi-year contract as its second Homegrown Player. Per club and league policy no further terms of the deal were disclosed.
A native of Hilliard and graduate of St. Charles Preparatory School, Lampson...
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December 15, 2011
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December 15, 2011
REPORT: Premier League Interest in Osvaldo “Honeybadger” Alonso?
Here is a Spanish to English translation of excerpts from an article on elnuevoherald.com
Osvaldo Alonso is one of those examples that demonstrate that greatness is not measured by height but by the size of his heart.
In the centenary tribute to Cuban football all present were able to prove it. Everyone wanted to know about him and everyone was pleased with his best smile which comes...
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December 15, 2011
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December 15, 2011
REPORT: Argentine Midfielder Paulo “Pichi” Rosales Has Interest from MLS Clubs?
Anyone need an attacking midfielder?
According to a report out of Uruguay this morning on the website of Sin Mordaza the Argentine midfielder has an offer to come to MLS but there is plenty of competition from his services, so whichever MLS team wants him may have a fight on their hands specifically from Uruguayan club Nacional from Montevideo, Uruguay but there’s also interest...
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December 15, 2011
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AUDIO: Glenn Davis Dynamo All Access/Soccer Matters December 14, 2011
This week’s shows:
Tuesday December 13 Soccer Matters
Caleb Porter part of the under 23 National Team guests as does all star defender Corey Ashe
DYNAMO ALL ACCESS 12 12 HOUR 2
MEXICO AND VENEZUELA ARE COMING TO TOWN AND JAMEY ROOTES CLUES US IN AND CARLOS SAMOANO OF UNC CHATS ABOUT A CHAMPIONSHIP
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INCOMING: Panamanian Midfielder Gabriel Enrique Gómez to Philadelphia Union?
Could a Panamanian midfielder who made 65 appearances for their national team soon be headed to the Union?
Here is a Spanish to English translation of an article on prensa.com
MLS looks at “Gavilan”
Panamanian midfielder Gabriel Gomez said he is very close to signing with a football team.
New team on the horizon for Gavilán Gabriel Gómez.
The current midfielder of the...
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December 15, 2011
REPORT: Local Ownership Group Looking to Buy Houston Dynamo from AEG
Here is an excerpt from an article MLSR partner Glenn Davis wrote on FoxSports.com.
The rumor had always swirled around the Houston Dynamo that at some point co-owner AEG might just want to sell. Many surmised that the time to sell would ultimately be when the stadium was completed or near completion. They were right.
Fox 26 and sportscaster Mark Berman broke the story that AEG who...
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December 15, 2011
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December 15, 2011
REPORT: CD Chivas USA Bolster Youth Academy
Here is the official announcement from CD Chivas USA
CARSON, CA. (Wednesday, December 14, 2011) Chivas USA announced today an exclusive partnership with Orange County’s leading youth soccer club, United FC. United FC joins Chivas USA’s growing youth club network that supports the development of soccer in Southern California.
Chivas USA General Manager Jose Domene commented the...
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December 14, 2011
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December 14, 2011
STADIUM: San Jose Earthquakes Stadium One Step Closer
Here is an excerpt from an article on insidebayarea.com
Earthquakes stadium hopes boosted as San Jose city planning directors OK development permit
The San Jose Earthquakes took an important step Wednesday toward building a $60-million soccer stadium when city planning directors approved a development permit needed to start construction.
“We’re closer than we’ve...
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December 14, 2011
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December 14, 2011
INCOMING: Senegalese Striker El-Hadji Diouf to LA Galaxy?
MLSR posted a couple of articles in the past of the possibility of the Senegalese striker El-Hadji Diouf coming to MLS.
The first of these was in 2009:
INCOMING: El-Hadji Diouf to MLS? – June 16, 2009
This year MLSR posted this article:
INCOMING: Senegalese Striker El-Hadji Diouf to MLS? – September 5, 2011
Now we have this excerpts of an article on supersport.com...
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December 14, 2011
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December 14, 2011
EXPANSION: Sacramento Exploring Possibility of MLS Expansion Team
Here is an excerpt from an article on The Sacramento Bee.
Major League Soccer in Elk Grove?
Well, why not?
A group led by former Assembly Speaker Fabian Núñez, who sits on the board of soccer’s national governing body, is exploring the possibility of landing an MLS franchise for the suburb.
One of Núñez’s partners in the project, Sacramento attorney Dick Hyde, said...
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December 14, 2011
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December 14, 2011
STADIUM: Houston Dynamo New Home Named BBVA Compass Stadium
Here is the official announcement from MLSsoccer.com
Multinational bank secures naming rights for Houston’s future home
The Houston Dynamo’s new stadium may be a work in progress, but reports emerging on Tuesday night suggest it has a name: BBVA Compass Stadium.
Houston’s FOX affiliate is reporting the Dynamo have struck a deal with BBVA Compass for the multinational bank...
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December 14, 2011
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December 14, 2011
OUTGOING: Red Bull New York Defender Rafa Marquez to Flamengo?
Here is a Portuguese to English translation of an excerpt from an article on globoesporte.globo.com
Fla. tries to hire the Mexican defender Rafa Marquez
Red and black club is in talks with the player himself and expects an answer by this Friday.
The board of Flamengo are currently negotiating the hiring of Mexican defender Rafael Marquez, the former Barcelona player who is currently...
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December 13, 2011
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December 13, 2011
INCOMING: Uruguayan Defender Jonathan Lacerda to MLS?
It would appear there are some unsettled players at Mexican Primera Division side Atlas. One of them is a Uruguayan defender who reports south of the border have possibly signing a contract with MLS.
Here is a Spanish to English translation of an short excerpt of an article on Record.com.mx
Atlas bad reputation goes beyond the club
One of the last to leave was a furious Jonathan...
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December 13, 2011
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December 13, 2011
INCOMING: Ecuadoran Defender Giovanny “La Cuchara” Caicedo to CD Chivas USA?
Could Chivas USA be targeting another defender?
Here is a Spanish to English translation of an article on futbolecuador.com.
This Tuesday morning, futbolecuador.com was able to learn two important developments in terms of Liga de Quito. One of their players is about to leave the team, and another is about to return for a third time.
…. the central defender Ecuador Giovanny...
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December 13, 2011
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December 13, 2011
INCOMING: Swiss Goalkeeper Johnny Leoni to Vancouver Whitecaps FC?
Here is a German to English translation of an excerpt from an article on Blick.ch.
FCZ Johnny Leoni of is toying with a couple of foriegn clubs Omonia Nicosia (Cyprus) and Vancouver Whitecaps (Canada) are interested.
To read the original article click here.
Full name;Johnny Leoni
Date of birth;June 30, 1984 (age 27)
Place of birth:Sion, Switzerland, Switzerland
Height;1.89 m...
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December 13, 2011
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December 13, 2011
OFFICIAL: LA Galaxy Signs Brazilian Midfielder Marcelo Sarvas
MLSR first post the first sign of Brazilian midfielder Marcelo Sarvas to LA Galaxy in January? on November 17, 2011
MLSR had a follow up post on December 7, 2011 INCOMING: Brazilian Attacking Midfielder Marcelo Sarvas to LA Galaxy Done Deal?
Now here is official announcement from the MLSsoccer.com confirming the signing.
In two games against LD Alajuelense in this year’s CONCACAF...
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December 13, 2011
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December 13, 2011
Report: David Beckham to Paris Saint-Germain? (UPDATE)
Could the David Beckham to Paris-Saint Germain saga be almost over?
Here was the last post on MLSR on this saga:
REPORT: Paris Saint-Germain Setting up House, School for the Beckhams? on December 12, 2011
The one previous to that:
REPORT: Victoria Beckham House Hunting in Paris Before David Goes to PSG? (UPDATED) – November 20, 2011
You get the picture. Now several sources...
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December 13, 2011
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December 13, 2011
OFFICIAL: Colorado Rapids New President is Former Derby County VP Tim Hinchey
Here is the official announcement from the Colorado Rapids
COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (Monday, December 12, 2011) – The Colorado Rapids announced Monday that Tim Hinchey has been named the new President of the Major League Soccer franchise.
Hinchey, who has served as the Rapids’ Chief Marketing Officer since November 20, 2010, has more than 20 years of experience in professional sports...
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December 12, 2011
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December 12, 2011
OUTGOING: “Condor Spreads his Wings” Peruvian Striker Andres Mendoza to Morelia?
Here is a Spanish to English translation of an excerpt from an article on Peru21.pe.
The Peruvian striker returns to Mexican soccer, playing again with Morelia. He said he has an unfinished business with the national team.
Andres the ‘Condor’ Mendoza a player who played previously for Atlante of Mexico, where he played for the Monarchs Morelia between 2008 and 2009,...
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December 12, 2011
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December 12, 2011
OFFICIAL: Seattle Sounders FC Midfielder Erik Friberg Transfers to Sweden’s Malmö
Here is the official press release from the Seattle Sounders FCRENTON, WASH. – Seattle Sounders FC midfielder Erik Friberg has been transferred to Malmö FF of Sweden’s top flight. Per Major League Soccer and club policy, terms of the transfer will not be disclosed.
“Erik is starting a young family, and he feels it would be best to do so close to home,” said General Manager...
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December 12, 2011
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December 12, 2011
OFFICIAL: Sporting Kansas City and Omar Bravo Part Ways
Here is the press release from Sporting Kansas City
Sporting KC and Omar Bravo agree to Cruz Azul move
(Dec. 12, 2011) – Sporting Kansas City announced today that the club has agreed to terms that allow Omar Bravo to return to his native Mexico to join Cruz Azul for the upcoming 2012 season. The 31-year-old returns to the Primera División, where he previously...
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December 12, 2011
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December 12, 2011
OFFICIAL: MLS Re-Entry Stage 2 Draft Results
Press release from MLS Communications
Re-Entry Process Stage 2 Draft Results Announced
NEW YORK (Monday, December 12, 2011) – Major League Soccer today conducted Stage 2 of the 2011 MLS Re-Entry Process. A complete list of players selected in today’s draft is below.
None of the selected players were under contract; therefore the drafting club will be required to make a genuine...
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December 12, 2011
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December 12, 2011
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