Cool. We are very glad to have him, and we hope he will be happy here.Apparently I'm just going to regurgitate twitter all day.
Chris Kamrani ‏@chriskamrani 8m
RSL GM Garth Lagerwey on Borchers deal: "We had three teams that were interested in Nat. We let Nat decide where he wanted to go."
Just realized that Colin is only 28. For some reason I though he was like 34 or something lol he looks old
Cool. We are very glad to have him, and we hope he will be happy here.
I'm happy with our moves so far, but I have to do more research on the unknowns. Also, please hold off on calling us the Philly of the west until all is said and done. We are almost certainly gonna deal with the goalkeeper situation.
The difference is I don't think there is any chance we actually make it into the actual season with this many GKs...So are we but the jokes still stuck :
MLS is doing away with its Reserve League and requiring clubs to either have a USL Pro affiliate team or launch one of their own in 2015.
After much consideration, the New York Red Bulls have chosen the latter.
Multiple sources have confirmed to SBI that the Red Bulls have decided to start up their own USL Pro team for the 2015 season, with an announcement forthcoming. It is not yet clear where the team will play its home games, but some of the options include Red Bull Arena, the Red Bulls Training Facility, St. Johns University, and Columbia University.
Sources: Red Bulls to launch USL Pro team
They would be the first team not in the west or Canada to have their own USL team...
Yes.So the reserves league is going away?
Garber revealed the complete removal of the reserve league for next season, saying all MLS clubs will have either USL Pro teams or affiliates.
Yes.
The difference is I don't think there is any chance we actually make it into the actual season with this many GKs...
Sources: Red Bulls to launch USL Pro team
It is not yet clear where the team will play its home games, but some of the options include Red Bull Arena, the Red Bulls’ Training Facility, St. John’s University, and Columbia University.
I think the best bet is spreading games around.
Like, if the main team is in Harrison, stick the reserves in Princeton or something, so you extend your market
Also, MLS Cup bomba.
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http://www.nycfc.com/post/2014/12/08/omar-salgado-trade-and-transferNew York City FC have agreed the trade of Omar Salgado from Vancouver Whitecaps FC, in return for future considerations. NYCFC have agreed a deal in principle with an international club for the transfer of the player, pending agreement of personal terms and completing a physical. Per League policy, all transfer terms are confidential.
Kyle McCarthy ‏@kylejmccarthy 11m11 minutes ago
New England expected to leave A.J. Soares unprotected in expansion draft. Soares is out of contract and holds EU passport. #MLS
Americans playing overseas have started to step things upand not a moment too soon. The end of the MLS season means we'll be looking abroad for U.S. soccer action, and there's plenty to see.
This is curious. I wonder if it'll be Melbourne City or some random club?
NE Revolution ‏@NERevolution 1m1 minute ago
The #NERevs have acquired GK Joe Nasco from Colorado in exchange for FWDs Dimitry Imbongo and Geoffrey Castillion. More details to follow.
Kyle McCarthy @kylejmccarthy · 1m 1 minute ago
One surprising name expected to feature on New England's unprotected list: Diego Fagundez. #MLS
holy shit
I desperately wanted Collin too. He and Olave would have been a beastly partnership. I'd have taken Borchers too.Yes I wanted Colin and Olave to be the ebony and ivory bald CB duo
We would've had a disgustingly tough central defense.
I said only a few days ago that NY should try to acquire him. He'll be snapped up very, very early in the draft.Kyle McCarthy @kylejmccarthy · 1m 1 minute ago
One surprising name expected to feature on New England's unprotected list: Diego Fagundez. #MLS
Dave Zeitlin ‏@DaveZeitlin 12 minutes ago
Heard from a source the Union have left MacMath, Mbolhi, Ribeiro, Cruz and Lahoud unprotected in the expansion draft.
With Orlando having first pick, I doubt NYCFC will get a look in on Fagundez.
Wow. One more to the list.
Ives Galarcep ‏@SoccerByIves 6m
Sources have confirmed to me that Sporting KC forward Soony Saad has signed w/ Thailand Premier League side BEC Tero Sasana on free transfer
I liked Soony. He wasn't afraid to take a long shot and make it quality and he puts in alot of effort.
Lots of transfers off the team for SKC today. They'd better be planning something big.
Fucking Thailand though....
Feel Peter never really gave him enough of a shot. I felt he was better than Zizzo and Peterson.
Glad to see Sapong is gone.
@RevsPrez said:We executed a trade with Orlando and NYCFC which will result in Diego not being taken in the ex draft. He'll be with #NERevs next year
Fagundez apparently not on the table:
Hooray
Leaving Mullins+Neumann unprotected is risky but I don't know who you swap out.
Same.I think Neumann would be safe, but Mullins will probably get picked.
I think Neumann would be safe, but Mullins will probably get picked.
Robert L. Kehoe III: When we spoke over the summer you had a lot to say about the college vs. pro debate. Can you share some of your thoughts on that issue?
Brian Wiese: A lot of people dont understand college soccer. I mean, I hate to say it, but Jurgen Klinsmann doesnt understand college soccer. I just heard a quote from Robbie Keane saying that college soccer should be banned from MLS, and if were talking about a player like him whos been a standout professional since he was 17 that would make sense. But thats confusing the debate. Nobodys saying that a player like Robbie Keane should be playing college soccer. Thats a choice thats up to the player. If MLS can offer enough incentive to pass up a free education (at Georgetown that adds up to around $65,000 a year) thats fine. But the level in college soccer is so good right now, and its only getting better, so it isnt a problem. Its a part of the solution.
Kehoe: Thats a specific example, but how is college soccer a part of the solution in the big picture?
Wiese: Im an engineering guy, so I always do the math. We have 205 Division I programs, with an average of 25 kids per team. Thats about 5,000 good players who are playing soccer on a daily basis, at good facilities, with all the support they need to improve. Now of those 5,000, how many of them could or should be pros right now? Lets say its 50, so that would be one percent of 5,000 kids.
Now lets talk about the other 4,950 other players. I use the word incubation a lot, because the college game is an incubator for the 4,950 players who arent ready to be pros right now. If you went back and looked at every World Cup cycle I bet youd find significant contributors to the U.S. national team who were at one time a part of that group of 4,950.
@SoccerByIves 27s27 seconds ago
I’m hearing Red Bulls turned down a sizable trade offer from NYCFC for GK Ryan Meara. Could see RBNY being wary of dealing w/new local rival
According to persons with knowledge of the situation, MLSsoccer.com can confirm reports that the club has signed an agreement with Owen Coyle to become the clubs second head coach. Terms of the deal were not available at the time of this report, but reports have put the deal in the range of three years.
Coyle arrived in Houston on Friday to finalize talks with the club. He first interviewed for the position in early November and progressed as a leading candidate for the position.
During the past four days the club and Coyle have held talks, with the Scottish manager meeting with Dynamo president Chris Canetti, general manager Matt Jordan and others involved in the process. The trio spent time with others Sunday watching the MLS Cup final together.
Sources told MLSsoccer.com that the agreement was completed Monday after early morning reports out of England that Coyle had agreed to a deal.
Chivas Guadalajara Transfer News: Erick 'Cubo' Torres Will Only Play for Los Angeles Galaxy
Where's the pen and paper???
Pretty pitiful that the chivas don't just keep him but Vergara gonna Vergara
I'm glad. Meara could be a top, top GK so I hope we continue to work on him he's ready to step in one day. He was unlucky to fall behind Robles due to injury and the latter's emergence number one but letting him would be disappointing.Interesting that NY managed to protect both Robles and Meara.
I think they can't? He had a buy-clause in the contract if I understand correctly.