With Osnabrück's quest for promotion to the second Bundesliga hitting its final strides, club captain Joe Enochs has found little time available to plan his future as Regionalliga commitments consume the loyal club servant.
The veteran midfielder, who turns 36 in September, finds himself out of contract in the summer and remains unsure of what his future might hold - apart from the fact that he'll still be getting his soccer action somewhere.
According to Yanks Abroad, Enochs is considering returning to MLS.
"I'm 35 now, and I'm just not sure if anyone in America wants to take a risk on me at this time," said the San Francisco Bay Area native.
"I would love to go back to the States, and have always wanted to go back home, but just don't think it's realistic."
Personally I hope a team like DC United would take a chance on Enochs. He has played in Germany for years and would be a great addition to MLS.
Tuesday, May 8, 2007
Monday, May 7, 2007
Carlos Ruiz on the move?
According to Allen Hopkins of ESPN, there are growing rumblings that the Columbus Crew could make a move to pry Carlos Ruiz away from FC Dallas. Ruiz has been substituted in two of the past three matches by first-year head coach Steve Morrow and that hasn't sat well with the FCD captain.
Ruiz and Sigi Schmid were a very successful pairing in 2002 leading the Galaxy to their first MLS Cup after three previous championship-game losses. And to say Schmid has a place in his heart for Ruiz is an understatement. The Crew are quietly unbeaten and seem to be only a proven goal scorer away from making noise in the East.
Ruiz and Sigi Schmid were a very successful pairing in 2002 leading the Galaxy to their first MLS Cup after three previous championship-game losses. And to say Schmid has a place in his heart for Ruiz is an understatement. The Crew are quietly unbeaten and seem to be only a proven goal scorer away from making noise in the East.
Dempsey saves Fulham's season...
Clint Dempsey may have saved the season for Fulham with the only goal in the club's victory over Liverpool. It just happened to be Dempsey first EPL goal!
With the victory, Fulham moves one point out of the relegation zone with two games remaining.
Take a look at the goal.
With the victory, Fulham moves one point out of the relegation zone with two games remaining.
Take a look at the goal.
Revs are red hot!!!
As poorly as DC United has started, the New England Revolution has been the opposite and is currently the hottest team in MLS.
Even without the suspended Shalrie Joseph, New England was too much for Chicago Sunday. Steve Ralston and Wells Thompson scored goals 13 minutes apart in the second half to lead the New England Revolution past the previously undefeated Chicago Fire 3-1.
The Revolution (3-1-2) extended their unbeaten streak to five matches. Their only loss of the season was a 1-0 decision in Chicago in the season-opener.
The Fire (3-1-1) had allowed just two goals through their first four matches.
Even without the suspended Shalrie Joseph, New England was too much for Chicago Sunday. Steve Ralston and Wells Thompson scored goals 13 minutes apart in the second half to lead the New England Revolution past the previously undefeated Chicago Fire 3-1.
The Revolution (3-1-2) extended their unbeaten streak to five matches. Their only loss of the season was a 1-0 decision in Chicago in the season-opener.
The Fire (3-1-1) had allowed just two goals through their first four matches.
Friday, May 4, 2007
Amado Guevara and Major League Soccer's relationship is over.
Amado Guevara's tumultuous career in Major League Soccer is over.
The Honduran playmaker, who Chivas USA unsuccessfully attempted to trade to Toronto FC last week after growing tired of his poor form and attitude, is heading back to Honduras. According to sources, Chivas USA and MLS officials are working on selling Guevara to an unidentified club in Honduras. If a suitable transfer offer isn't found, MLS could still potentially give Guevara his outright release.
Chivas USA had a deal in place to send Guevara to Toronto FC for midfielder Paulo Nagamura and a draft pick but Guevara balked at the deal and stated that he would not report to Toronto. Guevara subsequently rejected chances to be dealt to Colorado, FC Dallas and Columbus, which all expressed interest in the disgruntled playmaker.
Signed by the MetroStars in 2003 from Honduran club CD Motagua, Guevara enjoyed three solid seasons with the MetroStars before struggling through a disappointing 2006 with the Red Bulls. He recorded 32 goals and 36 assists with the MetroStars and Red Bulls, enjoying his best campaign in 2004, when he won MLS MVP honors.
With the Honduran season already over, Guevara will remain out of action until he joins the Honduran national team for its preparations for the CONCACAF Gold Cup in June. He turned 31 on Wednesday.
The Honduran playmaker, who Chivas USA unsuccessfully attempted to trade to Toronto FC last week after growing tired of his poor form and attitude, is heading back to Honduras. According to sources, Chivas USA and MLS officials are working on selling Guevara to an unidentified club in Honduras. If a suitable transfer offer isn't found, MLS could still potentially give Guevara his outright release.
Chivas USA had a deal in place to send Guevara to Toronto FC for midfielder Paulo Nagamura and a draft pick but Guevara balked at the deal and stated that he would not report to Toronto. Guevara subsequently rejected chances to be dealt to Colorado, FC Dallas and Columbus, which all expressed interest in the disgruntled playmaker.
Signed by the MetroStars in 2003 from Honduran club CD Motagua, Guevara enjoyed three solid seasons with the MetroStars before struggling through a disappointing 2006 with the Red Bulls. He recorded 32 goals and 36 assists with the MetroStars and Red Bulls, enjoying his best campaign in 2004, when he won MLS MVP honors.
With the Honduran season already over, Guevara will remain out of action until he joins the Honduran national team for its preparations for the CONCACAF Gold Cup in June. He turned 31 on Wednesday.
Beckham's salary revealed; Reyna top U.S. earner
According to data released Friday by the league's players' union. Here is a breakdown of what key MLS players are making.
David Beckham will receive more than double what any other player in MLS is getting this year and more than 50 times the average salary. Beckham, the former English captain who joins the Los Angeles Galaxy this summer, has $6.5 million in guaranteed income that includes a $5.5 million base salary this year, the union said. That's 10 times more than what any player is getting outside the top six.
Mexican forward Cuauhtemoc Blanco, who is joining the Chicago Fire this summer, is second with $2,666,778 in guaranteed income, including a base salary of $2,492,316. Colombian forward Juan Pablo Angel, who signed with the New York Red Bulls, is third with $1,593,750 in guaranteed income, including a $1.5 million salary.
Former U.S. captain Claudio Reyna is the top-paid American in the league. The midfielder is guaranteed $1,250,008 with the Red Bulls, including $1,000,008 in base salary.
Galaxy forward Landon Donovan is fifth at $900,000, all of it base salary, followed by Kansas city forward Eddie Johnson at $875,000 ($750,000 base salary) and Real Salt Lake midfielder Freddy Adu at $550,000 ($300,000 base salary).
Thirty-two players earn the league minimum of $30,000, and developmental players get even less: 35 make $17,700 and 56 get $12,900. Only the top six players in the league have salaries above the major league baseball minimum of $380,000.
The average guaranteed salary for the 356 players listed is $115,478 and the median -- the point at which an equal amount make above and below -- is $52,965. Seventy four percent of the players have base salaries of $100,000 or less.
David Beckham will receive more than double what any other player in MLS is getting this year and more than 50 times the average salary. Beckham, the former English captain who joins the Los Angeles Galaxy this summer, has $6.5 million in guaranteed income that includes a $5.5 million base salary this year, the union said. That's 10 times more than what any player is getting outside the top six.
Mexican forward Cuauhtemoc Blanco, who is joining the Chicago Fire this summer, is second with $2,666,778 in guaranteed income, including a base salary of $2,492,316. Colombian forward Juan Pablo Angel, who signed with the New York Red Bulls, is third with $1,593,750 in guaranteed income, including a $1.5 million salary.
Former U.S. captain Claudio Reyna is the top-paid American in the league. The midfielder is guaranteed $1,250,008 with the Red Bulls, including $1,000,008 in base salary.
Galaxy forward Landon Donovan is fifth at $900,000, all of it base salary, followed by Kansas city forward Eddie Johnson at $875,000 ($750,000 base salary) and Real Salt Lake midfielder Freddy Adu at $550,000 ($300,000 base salary).
Thirty-two players earn the league minimum of $30,000, and developmental players get even less: 35 make $17,700 and 56 get $12,900. Only the top six players in the league have salaries above the major league baseball minimum of $380,000.
The average guaranteed salary for the 356 players listed is $115,478 and the median -- the point at which an equal amount make above and below -- is $52,965. Seventy four percent of the players have base salaries of $100,000 or less.
US National Team Update!!!
US players have stated that winning the Gold Cup is of more importance to the National Team than any possible glory at the 2007 Copa America.
Despite carrying an interim tag, Bob Bradley is steaming ahead with preparations for both summer tournaments.
The US head coach was in Europe recently checking on the status of players and the initial Gold Cup roster was released to clubs last week; it is expected that Bradley will select a stronger squad for that tourney.
Any national team coach must unsurprisingly tread a fine line with his players' clubs, but according to DaMarcus Beasley, the former contest is the one of more importance to the 'Nats.
"I might play a couple in the Copa America as well," the Manchester City loan ace told Yanks Abroad. "There is better competition, of course, in the Copa America and you get more exposure - but at the same time, the Gold Cup is very important for the US because we want to get to the Confederations Cup next year."
The States' next date is a friendly with China at San Jose's Spartan Stadium on June 2nd, mere days before Gold Cup play begins against Guatemala on June 7th at the Home Depot Center in Carson, California.
Despite carrying an interim tag, Bob Bradley is steaming ahead with preparations for both summer tournaments.
The US head coach was in Europe recently checking on the status of players and the initial Gold Cup roster was released to clubs last week; it is expected that Bradley will select a stronger squad for that tourney.
Any national team coach must unsurprisingly tread a fine line with his players' clubs, but according to DaMarcus Beasley, the former contest is the one of more importance to the 'Nats.
"I might play a couple in the Copa America as well," the Manchester City loan ace told Yanks Abroad. "There is better competition, of course, in the Copa America and you get more exposure - but at the same time, the Gold Cup is very important for the US because we want to get to the Confederations Cup next year."
The States' next date is a friendly with China at San Jose's Spartan Stadium on June 2nd, mere days before Gold Cup play begins against Guatemala on June 7th at the Home Depot Center in Carson, California.
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