Stevie G. to LA Galaxy on a free. Joining the team in June.
Diskerud to NYC FC, Petke fired at Red Bulls.
Not sure if either move is good. NYCFC looks like it is going to be a mess coming out of the gate with no home field and issues as to whom its players play for - NYC FC of Man City. I liked Peke and he got them to the semi-finals in his second year. Not bad. I wonder if this is part of a cost-cutting move due to the rumored departure of Red Bulls Inc.
http://www.espnfc.com/major-league-...-impacts-jesse-marsch-to-be-named-replacement
http://prosoccertalk.nbcsports.com/...xploring-mls-options-in-contract-discussions/
Jozy in talks with Toronto, NYRB and Port.
Sascha K. in talks with NYRB
Odd that Jozy has done very well on the USMNT, quite a bit of which dos not show-up on the scorecard; but, he has been historically inconsistent in league play. He scored at will during his initial run with the Red Bulls and then AZ in the Netherlands; but, has been abysmal with Villarreal (Spain), Hull (UK), and now Sunderland (UK). Maybe it in part due tot he higher skill level in the EPL and it is a league well known for physical play, which is Jozy's strength. Nevertheless, I wish him well in MLS of France because the US needs him in form for he Cups later this year and next year's start of Cup Qualifying.
So there's a chance Messi could end up in the Premier League? How awesome would that be?
It would be awesome, but Barcelona can't sign any players for a year. If they sold him, they wouldn't be able to sign anyone to replace him.
According to this site, Red Bulls are pretty much for sale and it's kind of an open secret.
http://www.bigapplesoccer.com/columns/lewis.php?article_id=39806
Looks like it is official, Jozy is going from Sunderland (EPL) to Toronto (MLS). Main benefit I can see in this is providing time for Jozy and Bradley to work together regularly and hopefully reclaim their A games for the USMNT.
http://www.espnfc.us/story/2242968/...ltidore-from-sunderland-for-jermain-defoecash
Cuadrado...and it's about to get done for Chelsea. Cuadardo comes in, Schurrle will head back to Bundesliga where his game is better suited. Big question is how long it will take him to acclimate from the Colombian and Italian style of play to the game in and game out physical nature of the PL. Very different from Series A in terms of style of play.I'm becoming more aware about European soccer, then I see this poll:
Who would you rather have in your team?
-Andre Schurrle
-Juan Cuadrado
Wha? What's the answer?
Depends on what you need. Personally I'd take Schurrle. I think he can play as the wing forward or the striker (if in a pinch). Cuadrado is a winger through and through. Also depends on of you are talking EPL team (which in this case it would be, Chelsea), then I'd want Schurrle since he's already played decently there. And he's bigger/stronger. However, you are talking Mourinho, so everything goes out the window. He wants a new toy. Schurrle is more like a poor man's Mueller (well they are both German). Cuadrado more like a poor man's Hazard. But Mourinho really likes Hazard. (who wouldn't?)I'm becoming more aware about European soccer, then I see this poll:
Who would you rather have in your team?
-Andre Schurrle
-Juan Cuadrado
Wha? What's the answer?
He spent 3 seasons with Tottenham about 3 years ago (give or take) under 'arry Redknap. He was a solid player then, but got injered a bunch his final season at WHL if memory serves correct. It was a nice midfield with him, Modric, and Bale. He went to Hamburg after Tottenham and I never really heard much about him since. He was a Dutch national, but don't think he was on the 2014 WC team. He's got to be early-mid 30's age wise. He isn't going to give you 90 minutes, but could be a good 50-60 minute a game guy to start. Being from Amsterdam he's probably got the good weed hookup too...so that's nice.Anyone seen former Real Madrid player (now with Hamburg) Rafael Van der Vaart play lately? Apparently Sporting Kansas City wants to sign him and one of the owners and Peter Vermes met with him this weekend. Sounds like a waste of money but would like to hear otherwise.