The Red Bulls have traded defender Marvell Wynne, the first overall pick of the 2006 MLS draft, to the expansion Toronto FC for a partial player allocation and a second-round selection in next year's draft.
Marvell Wynne is a quality player who is exactly the type of player MLS needs to produce. Just a year ago people where talking about Wynne playing on the national team. So let's hope this move up north works out.
UPDATE:
I urge you to read MLS Underground's post on what Toronto FC is doing.
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Wednesday, April 18, 2007
Tuesday, April 17, 2007
More MLS Potential signings...
More MLS Potential Signings...
Rumor #3)
There were indications that the Red Bulls and MLS had completed the transfer of Colombian striker Juan Pablo Angel from Aston Villa, although there was no confirmation whether paperwork was completed and approved by Sunday's MLS transfer deadline.
Rumor #4)
Preston North End striker Danny Dichio has joined Major League Soccer side Toronto FC. He had been expected to make the move this summer, but an MLS regulation meant he had to be signed by 15th April.
Rumor #3)
There were indications that the Red Bulls and MLS had completed the transfer of Colombian striker Juan Pablo Angel from Aston Villa, although there was no confirmation whether paperwork was completed and approved by Sunday's MLS transfer deadline.
Rumor #4)
Preston North End striker Danny Dichio has joined Major League Soccer side Toronto FC. He had been expected to make the move this summer, but an MLS regulation meant he had to be signed by 15th April.
Friday, April 13, 2007
What are the Red Bulls doing now?
What are the Red Bulls doing now - they are spread rumors about signing every single international player. Let's hope they land one soon so this game can stop for a while!
The Manchester Guardian reported in its Friday editions that the Colombian international striker Juan Pablo Angel heading to the Red Bulls.
In another player acquisiton development, the Red Bulls have been talking to the represenatives of Liverpool forward Djibril Cisse for about a week, a source said. Liverpool's asking price for Cisse, however, might be too high and he is considered to be a long shot to join the team, a source said.
As the Red Bulls continue to look for their David Beckham, the rumors just seem to go on and on.
The Manchester Guardian reported in its Friday editions that the Colombian international striker Juan Pablo Angel heading to the Red Bulls.
In another player acquisiton development, the Red Bulls have been talking to the represenatives of Liverpool forward Djibril Cisse for about a week, a source said. Liverpool's asking price for Cisse, however, might be too high and he is considered to be a long shot to join the team, a source said.
As the Red Bulls continue to look for their David Beckham, the rumors just seem to go on and on.
Thursday, April 12, 2007
Red Bulls trying to add Brazil's Edmundo
According to CNNSI, Edmundo, a 36-year-old forward who was a reserve on Brazil's 1998 World Cup team, might join Major League Soccer's New York Red Bulls.
"I was told to come up with the name of a famous Brazilian who had played for the Brazilian team. I gave them Edmundo, and he was approved," agent Fred Souza was quoted as saying by the Placar news agency on Wednesday. "There is an offer on the table, and Edmundo initially thought it was interesting. It could be a matter of days."
On Tuesday, two newspapers in Argentina said playmaker Guillermo Barros Schelotto was considering a contract with the Columbus Crew.
"I was told to come up with the name of a famous Brazilian who had played for the Brazilian team. I gave them Edmundo, and he was approved," agent Fred Souza was quoted as saying by the Placar news agency on Wednesday. "There is an offer on the table, and Edmundo initially thought it was interesting. It could be a matter of days."
On Tuesday, two newspapers in Argentina said playmaker Guillermo Barros Schelotto was considering a contract with the Columbus Crew.
Tuesday, April 10, 2007
MLS Season Starts
Some observations from this past weekend - the DC United/Rapids game was officially sold out, but it looked quite empty. I know it was cold and snowing out, but MLS has to be disappointed with how it looked on TV.
I didn't get to watch any other games - but with the cold weather I can't imagine that the week went as well as they had planned!
Also - Red Bulls - 0 goals! I was expecting more out of a Bruce Arena, Claudio Renya team!
I didn't get to watch any other games - but with the cold weather I can't imagine that the week went as well as they had planned!
Also - Red Bulls - 0 goals! I was expecting more out of a Bruce Arena, Claudio Renya team!
Friday, March 30, 2007
Mathis traded to Red Bulls
I am not sure this means anything since Clint Mathis is well past his prime. This move smells of desperation. What are you doing Red Bulls.
The 30 year-old Mathis is expected to join NYRB reuniting with head coach Bruce Arena, under whom he earned the first of his 46 U.S. national team caps on Nov. 6, 1998 in a 0-0 tie with Australia. Here's a little background on Mathis interesting career:
Mathis played college soccer at the University of South Carolina and was drafted sixth overall by the Los Angeles Galaxy in the first round of the 1998 MLS College Draft. After two and a half years with Los Angeles, Mathis was awarded to the MetroStars in the dispersal draft after the Galaxy signed Mexican forward Luis Hernandez. Clint immediately took his game to a new level, flashing an "I ♥ NY" shirt after scoring goals, and breaking the MLS record by scoring five goals in a game against the Dallas Burn on August 26, 2000. He finished second in the league in scoring with 16 goals and 14 assists and was named to the MLS Best XI.
2001 saw Mathis start a season on a tear, scoring seven goals in his first six games, including the league's eventual Goal of the Year on a half-field run against Dallas. He was also a contributor for the United States national team in the early stages of World Cup qualifying, scoring the game-winning goal against Honduras and setting up Josh Wolff's game-winning goal against Costa Rica. In June he tore his ACL, which ended his year.
In 2002, Clint became the first male soccer player in eight years to appear on the cover of Sports Illustrated in its World Cup preview issue. At the 2002 FIFA World Cup, Mathis shaved his hair into a mohawk and scored a goal in the United States' 1-1 draw with South Korea. He never recovered his pre-injury form and scored only 13 goals in his remaining two seasons with the MetroStars.After the 2002 MLS season and his excellent World Cup performnce, elite German club Bayern Munich attempted to acquire Mathis but was blocked by MLS. Mathis was furious and played poorly for the rest of his time in MLS.
In 2004, after his contract Mathis left the MetroStars to sign on a free transfer with Hannover 96 of the German Bundesliga. He finished his Metro career with 33 goals in league play and 39 in all competitions, both marks second-best in team history to Giovanni Savarese. Mathis played well in his first season in Germany, scoring four goals, but his second Bundesliga season was not as successful. After entering a game as a very late subsitute and immediately scoring, Mathis ran to the sideline and tapped his watch at the new Hannover coach, Ewald Lienen. The gesture earned Clint a permanent move to the doghouse and, unable to break into the first team again, he worked out a transfer back to MLS, joining expansion club Real Salt Lake.
Mathis said he returned to fulfill a promise made to RSL head coach John Ellinger. His only season in Utah was a major disappointment, as Mathis only scored three goals (all three were named MLS Goal of the Week). In December 2005, he was traded to Colorado in exchange for Jeff Cunningham. For a period of time in 2005, USA Head Coach Bruce Arena said he was open to putting Mathis on the 2006 World Cup squad if he could improve his fitness and make an impression with RSL. However, neither happened, and Mathis was not taken to Germany.
Despite the apparent demise of Mathis' career, he is still a legendary and beloved figure in the American soccer community.
Clint Mathis club level history:
Clint Mathis national team history:
The 30 year-old Mathis is expected to join NYRB reuniting with head coach Bruce Arena, under whom he earned the first of his 46 U.S. national team caps on Nov. 6, 1998 in a 0-0 tie with Australia. Here's a little background on Mathis interesting career:
Mathis played college soccer at the University of South Carolina and was drafted sixth overall by the Los Angeles Galaxy in the first round of the 1998 MLS College Draft. After two and a half years with Los Angeles, Mathis was awarded to the MetroStars in the dispersal draft after the Galaxy signed Mexican forward Luis Hernandez. Clint immediately took his game to a new level, flashing an "I ♥ NY" shirt after scoring goals, and breaking the MLS record by scoring five goals in a game against the Dallas Burn on August 26, 2000. He finished second in the league in scoring with 16 goals and 14 assists and was named to the MLS Best XI.
2001 saw Mathis start a season on a tear, scoring seven goals in his first six games, including the league's eventual Goal of the Year on a half-field run against Dallas. He was also a contributor for the United States national team in the early stages of World Cup qualifying, scoring the game-winning goal against Honduras and setting up Josh Wolff's game-winning goal against Costa Rica. In June he tore his ACL, which ended his year.
In 2002, Clint became the first male soccer player in eight years to appear on the cover of Sports Illustrated in its World Cup preview issue. At the 2002 FIFA World Cup, Mathis shaved his hair into a mohawk and scored a goal in the United States' 1-1 draw with South Korea. He never recovered his pre-injury form and scored only 13 goals in his remaining two seasons with the MetroStars.After the 2002 MLS season and his excellent World Cup performnce, elite German club Bayern Munich attempted to acquire Mathis but was blocked by MLS. Mathis was furious and played poorly for the rest of his time in MLS.
In 2004, after his contract Mathis left the MetroStars to sign on a free transfer with Hannover 96 of the German Bundesliga. He finished his Metro career with 33 goals in league play and 39 in all competitions, both marks second-best in team history to Giovanni Savarese. Mathis played well in his first season in Germany, scoring four goals, but his second Bundesliga season was not as successful. After entering a game as a very late subsitute and immediately scoring, Mathis ran to the sideline and tapped his watch at the new Hannover coach, Ewald Lienen. The gesture earned Clint a permanent move to the doghouse and, unable to break into the first team again, he worked out a transfer back to MLS, joining expansion club Real Salt Lake.
Mathis said he returned to fulfill a promise made to RSL head coach John Ellinger. His only season in Utah was a major disappointment, as Mathis only scored three goals (all three were named MLS Goal of the Week). In December 2005, he was traded to Colorado in exchange for Jeff Cunningham. For a period of time in 2005, USA Head Coach Bruce Arena said he was open to putting Mathis on the 2006 World Cup squad if he could improve his fitness and make an impression with RSL. However, neither happened, and Mathis was not taken to Germany.
Despite the apparent demise of Mathis' career, he is still a legendary and beloved figure in the American soccer community.
Clint Mathis club level history:
| Senior clubs | ||
|---|---|---|
| Years | Club | App (Gls)* |
| 1998-2000 2000-03 2004-05 2005 2006 2007 | Los Angeles Galaxy MetroStars Hannover 96 Real Salt Lake Colorado Rapids Red Bull New York | 65 (15) 67 (33) 17 (5) 27 (3) 25 (2) |
Clint Mathis national team history:
| National team | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1998- | United States | 46 (12) |
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
Red Bulls get a new striker...
MLS and Aston Villa have agreed on a transfer fee for Colombian forward Juan Pablo Ángel to join the Red Bulls if he and the club can agree on compensation, according to Soccer America.
Ángel started playing professional soccer at Atlético Nacional in his home city of Medellín, Colombia. Ángel was sold to River Plate, Argentina, where he was considered one of the best players.
Ángel was Aston Villa's record signing from Argentinian side River Plate at £9.5 million, an increase of £2.5 million on the previous record, set by Stan Collymore. He was reportedly Villa's highest earner on £40,000 per week. After an indifferent start to his Aston Villa career, he settled down and started to produce the form that persuaded Doug Ellis to shell out the massive transfer fee. He was the club's top scorer in the 2003-04 season with 16 goals in the FA Premier League, but slipped to 7 goals in 2004-05.
Since the departure of Darius Vassell to Manchester City the summer of 2005, Ángel has been heaped with pressure to score more goals. In August 2005, Milan Baroš was brought in however, in an attempt to take off some of the burden. However, Baroš seemed to find scoring as difficult as Ángel, and was sold to Olympique Lyonnais in the January 2007 transfer window. Despite early promise, Angel later fell out-of-favour with manager David O'Leary, and spent most of the season either as a substitute or watching from the stands.
Martin O'Neill's appointment as Villa manager has resulted in a huge turnaround in Ángel's Villa career. He is now first choice striker again and is rewarding his manager with goals.
For Colombia, Ángel has appeared over 30 times, averaging a ratio of nearly a goal every 3 games. For Villa he averages a goal every 3rd game.
Here is Ángel's club history:
Here is Ángel's national team history:
Ángel started playing professional soccer at Atlético Nacional in his home city of Medellín, Colombia. Ángel was sold to River Plate, Argentina, where he was considered one of the best players.
Ángel was Aston Villa's record signing from Argentinian side River Plate at £9.5 million, an increase of £2.5 million on the previous record, set by Stan Collymore. He was reportedly Villa's highest earner on £40,000 per week. After an indifferent start to his Aston Villa career, he settled down and started to produce the form that persuaded Doug Ellis to shell out the massive transfer fee. He was the club's top scorer in the 2003-04 season with 16 goals in the FA Premier League, but slipped to 7 goals in 2004-05.
Since the departure of Darius Vassell to Manchester City the summer of 2005, Ángel has been heaped with pressure to score more goals. In August 2005, Milan Baroš was brought in however, in an attempt to take off some of the burden. However, Baroš seemed to find scoring as difficult as Ángel, and was sold to Olympique Lyonnais in the January 2007 transfer window. Despite early promise, Angel later fell out-of-favour with manager David O'Leary, and spent most of the season either as a substitute or watching from the stands.
Martin O'Neill's appointment as Villa manager has resulted in a huge turnaround in Ángel's Villa career. He is now first choice striker again and is rewarding his manager with goals.
For Colombia, Ángel has appeared over 30 times, averaging a ratio of nearly a goal every 3 games. For Villa he averages a goal every 3rd game.
Here is Ángel's club history:
| Senior clubs | ||
|---|---|---|
| Years | Club | App (Gls)* |
| 1993-97 1997-00 2000- | Atlético Nacional de Medellín River Plate Aston Villa | 57 (9) 91 (45) 175 (44) |
Here is Ángel's national team history:
| National team | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1996- | Colombia | 33 (9) |
Tuesday, March 13, 2007
Red Bull lost $14 million last season...
How bad was Red Bull's first season as owners of the former MetroStars? According to the North Jersey Herald, the Red Bulls lost $14 million last year.
WOW!
The article is a stinging testament to how Red Bull mismanaged the business side of the team. Losing sponsors, not marketing or advertising for games! That's just terrible and you would think the league might have something to say about that.
I think the Red Bulls soccer team is actually improved with hiring Arena and signing some new players this offseason. Hopefully New York can finally have a team that deserves support and in a free will fill their new stadium. Plus as a United fan, it would great to finally get some competition from that town up North.
WOW!
The article is a stinging testament to how Red Bull mismanaged the business side of the team. Losing sponsors, not marketing or advertising for games! That's just terrible and you would think the league might have something to say about that.
I think the Red Bulls soccer team is actually improved with hiring Arena and signing some new players this offseason. Hopefully New York can finally have a team that deserves support and in a free will fill their new stadium. Plus as a United fan, it would great to finally get some competition from that town up North.
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