South America
Norberto Paparatto - Portland Timbers - Atlético Rafaela (Primera División, Argentina)
Lucas Pittinari - Colorado Rapids - Club Atlético Belgrano (Primera División, Argentina)
Leandro Barrera - San Jose Earthquakes - Club Atlético San Martín (Primera División, Argentina)
Ezequiel Cirigliano - FC Dallas - River Plate (Primera División, Argentina)
Thomás - Seattle Sounders - Joinville Esporte Clube (Campeonato Brasileiro Série B, Brazil)
Sebastián Jaime - Real Salt Lake - Universidad Católica (Campeonato Nacional, Chile)
Andrés Correa - Seattle Sounders - Boyacá Chicó F.C. (Categoría Primera A, Colombia)
Javier Calle - New York City FC - Independiente Medellin (Categoría Primera A, Colombia)
Diego Rodríguez - Vancouver Whitecaps - C.A. Cerro (Primera División Uruguaya, Uruguay)
Gabriel Torres - Colorado Rapids - Zamora FC (Venezuelan Primera División, Venezuela)
Central America/Caribbean
Leonardo González - Seattle Sounders - Herediano (Primera División de Costa Rica, Costa Rica)
Roy Miller - New York Red Bulls - Saprissa (Primera División de Costa Rica, Costa Rica)
Alex López - Houston Dyanmo - Olimpia (Liga Nacional de Honduras, Honduras)
Juninho - LA Galaxy - Club Tijuana (Liga MX, Mexico)
Omar Gonzalez - LA Galaxy - Pachuca (Liga MX, Mexico)
Luis Gil - Real Salt Lake - Querétaro (Liga MX, Mexico)
Jorge Villafaña - Portland Timbers - Santos Laguna (Liga MX, Mexico)
Luis Silva - Real Salt Lake - Tigres UANL (Liga MX, Mexico)
Sebastian Saucedo - Real Salt Lake - Veracruz (Liga MX, Mexico)
Daneil Cyrus - Chicago Fire - W Connection (TT Pro League, Trinidad and Tobago)
Europe
Estrela - Orlando City SC - APOEL (Cypriot First Division, Cyprus)
George Fochive - Portland Timbers - Viborg FF (Danish Superliga, Denmark)
Matt Miazga - New York Red Bulls - Chelsea (English Premier League, England)
Angeliño - New York City FC - Manchester City (English Premier League, England)
Shay Facey - New York City FC - Rotherdam United FC (Football League Championship, England)
Andy Rose - Seattle Sounders - Coventry City (English League One, England)
Fernando Aristeguieta - Philadelphia Union - Red Star (Ligue 2, France)
Emanuel Pogatetz - Columbus Crew - Union Berlin (2. Bundesliga, Germany)
Caleb Clarke - Vancouver Whitecaps - SpVgg Unterhaching (Regionalliga Bayern, Germany)
Charlie Rugg - LA Galaxy - Eintracht Trier 05 (Regionalliga Südwest, Germany)
Aaron Schoenfeld - Columbus Crew - Hapoel Tel Aviv (Israeli Premier League, Israel)
Rodney Wallace - Portland Timbers - Arouca (Primeira Liga, Portugal)
Steven Vitória - Philadelphia Union - Benfica (Primeira Liga, Portugal)
Erik Palmer-Brown - Sporting KC - Porto B (Segunda Liga, Portugal)
Perry Kitchen - DC United - Heart of Midlothian (Scottish Premiership, Scotland)
Chris Konopka - Toronto FC - Ross County (Scottish Premiership, Scotland)
Juan Ramirez - Colorado Rapids - UD Almeria (Segunda División, Spain)
Kristinn Steindórsson - Columbus Crew - GIF Sindsvall (Allsvenskan, Sweden)
David Texeira - FC Dallas - Sivasspor (Süper Lig, Turkey)
Asia
Obafemi Martins - Seattle Sounders - Shanghai Greenland Shenhua (Chinese Super League, China)
Krisztián Németh - Sporting KC - Al-Gharafa (Qatar Stars League, Qatar)
USL
Tony Cascio - Orlando City SC - Arizona United SC
Antoine Hoppenot - Philadelphia Union - FC Cincinnati
Jimmy McLaughlin - Philadelphia Union - FC Cincinnati
Sean Okoli - New England Revolution - FC Cincinnati
Kenney Walker - LA Galaxy - FC Cincinnati
Chandler Hoffman - Houston Dynamo - Louisville City
Lewis Neal - Orlando City SC - Orlando City B
Marius Obekop - New York Red Bulls - Orlando City B
Andre Lewis - Vancouver Whitecaps - Portland Timbers 2
Chris Schuler - Real Salt Lake - Real Monarchs
Eric Bird - Philadelphia Union - Rio Grande Valley FC Toros
Dzenan Catic - Philadelphia Union - Rio Grande Valley FC Toros
Taylor Hunter - Houston Dynamo - Rio Grande Valley FC Toros
Memo Rodriguez - Houston Dynamo - Rio Grande Valley FC Toros
A.J. Cochran - Houston Dynamo - Saint Louis FC
Carlos Alvarez - Colorado Rapids - San Antonio FC
Josh Ford - Orlando City SC - San Antonio FC
Danny Garcia - FC Dallas - San Antonio FC
Jason Johnson - Chicago Fire - San Antonio FC
Manolo Sanchez - New York Red Bulls - San Antonio FC
Jordan Schweitzer - Seattle Sounders - Seattle Sounders FC 2
Tommy Meyer - LA Galaxy - Swope Park Rangers
NASL
Matt Watson - Chicago Fire - Carolina RailHawks
Jon Busch - Chicago Fire - Indy Eleven
Lovel Palmer - Chicago Fire - Indy Eleven
Charles Eloundou - Colorado Rapids - Jacksonville Armada
Adaílton - Chicago Fire - Miami FC
Dane Richards - New York Red Bulls - Miami FC
Bernardo Añor - Sporting KC - Minnesota United FC
Danny Cruz - Philadelphia Union - Minnesota United FC
Damion Lowe - Seattle Sounders - Minnesota United FC
Ben Speas - Columbus Crew - Minnesota United FC
Jairo Arrieta - DC United - New York Cosmos
Michael Lahoud - Philadelphia Union - New York Cosmos
Jimmy Ockford - Seattle Sounders - New York Cosmos
Robbie Findley - Toronto FC - Rayo OKC
Michel - FC Dallas - Rayo OKC
Pecka - Real Salt Lake - Rayo OKC
Sebastián Velásquez - New York City FC - Rayo OKC
Eric Avila - Orlando City SC - Tampa Bay Rowdies
Jeremy Hall - New England Revolution - Tampa Bay Rowdies
Danny Mwanga - Orlando City SC - Tampa Bay Rowdies
Michael Nanchoff - Portland Timbers - Tampa Bay Rowdies
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Friday, March 25, 2016
Wednesday, March 2, 2016
Who's Adding Who - Philadelphia Union
In:
M Chris Pontius (12/7/15 - trade from D.C. United) - After being named an MLS All-Star and Best XI selection in 2012, Pontius has struggled, scoring just six goals over the past three seasons. The Union hope a change of scenery does him well as Pontius leaves United after a 7 year-run with the Black and Red. Pontius made 17 starts for United in 2015 scoring three goals and adding one assist.
M Walter Restrepo (1/12/16 - transfer from NY Cosmos) - The 27 year old winger comes to MLS after spending the past five seasons in the U.S.'s lower divisions, most recently in the NASL with the Cosmos. Restrepo has been named to the NASL Best XI twice in his career.
D Anderson Conceicao (1/13/16 - loan from Tombense) - The 6'2" Brazilian Center Back is on a season long loan from Tombense (Brazil). Despite signing with Tombense in 2011, he has spent most of his time elsewhere going on loans to Criciúma (Brazil), Figueirense (Brazil), Mallorca (Spain), Atlético Goianiense (Brazil), Bahia (Brazil), Joinville (Brazil), and América Mineiro (Brazil) before now coming to Philadelphia.
D Joshua Yaro (1/14/16 - SuperDraft) - The second overall pick in this year's draft made 17 starts for Georgetown in 2015 on his way to being named an NSCAA First Team All American and the Big East Defensive Player of the Year. He appeared in 57 matches in his three years with the Hoyas.
D Keegan Rosenberry (1/14/16 - SuperDraft) - Taken one pick after his college teammate Yaro, Rosenberry started over 20 games in each of his four years at Georgetown. Rosenberry scored two goals in his senior year and added a career-best six assists.
F Fabian Herbers (1/14/16 - SuperDraft) - The Union's third pick in the top six of this year's draft, Herbers helped Creighton reach the NCAA College Cup Quarterfinals in his junior year while leading the team in goals with 15 and assists with 17. His 15 goals were tied for the third in Division I while his 17 assists were tops in the nation.
M Roland Alberg (2/4/16 - transfer from ADO Den Haag) - Dutch attacking midfielder Alberg comes to the Union from ADO Den Haag of the Dutch Eredivisie. Alberg is coming off his best professional season during which he scored eight goals and tallied nine assists.
GK Matt Jones (2/9/16 - loan from Belenenses) - English-born Jones moved to the U.S. in 2005 to attend Sacred Heart University. After four years with the Pioneers he joined the Western Mass Pioneers (USL Second Division) for a brief stint before returning to Europe with Portuguese side C.D. Santa Clara. Jones has played in Portugal ever since, and arrives back in the U.S. on a season long loan from Belenenses.
D Taylor Washington (2/19/16 - SuperDraft) - Washington was limited to 11 starts in 2011 with George Mason, but started every game for the Patriots in 2013 and 2014. A transfer from Boston University, the left-sided player and 23rd overall pick in the draft was the third defender selected in this year's draft by the Union.
D Cole Missimo (2/23/16 - SuperDraft) - The 64th overall pick in this year's draft, Missimo played four years at Northwestern. During his senior year, Missimo scored one goal and added two assists on his way to being named to the NSCAA Second Team All-Big Ten Conference for the second straight year.
D Ken Tribbett (2/23/16 - free) - The former Drexel Dragon has played in the U.S.'s lower divisions since 2013, recently signing with the Union's USL side Bethlehem Steel before leaving to sign with Steel's parent club less than a month later. Tribbett spent the 2015 season with the Harrisburg City Islanders in the USL.
M Ilsinho (2/24/16 - free) - Signed to a two-year deal, the former Brazilian international brings UEFA Champions League experience from his time with Shakhtar Donetsk to the Union locker room. A bronze-medal winner at the 2008 Olympics, Ilsinho has been without a club since leaving Shakhtar in June.
Out:
M Cristian Maidana (12/7/15 - traded to Houston) - Houston Dynamo
M Andrew Wenger (12/7/15 - traded to Houston) - Houston Dynamo
F Fernando Aristeguieta (12/10/15 - loan expired) - Red Star (France) on loan from Nantes
F Dzenan Catic (12/10/15 - option declined) - Rio Grande Valley FC Toros (USL)
F Conor Casey (12/10/15 - option declined) - Columbus Crew
M Fred (12/10/15 - option declined)
M Danny Cruz (12/10/15 - option declined) - Minnesota United FC (NASL)
F Antoine Hoppenot (12/10/15 - option declined) - FC Cincinnati (USL)
D Ethan White (12/10/15 - traded to NYCFC) - New York City FC
D Steven Vitoria (12/10/15 - option declined) - Benfica (Portugal)
M Eric Bird (12/10/15 - option declined)
M Jimmy McLaughlin (12/10/15 - option declined) - FC Cincinnati (USL)
GK Zac MacMath (12/11/15 - traded to Colorado) - Colorado Rapids
M Michael Lahoud (1/12/16 - loaned to NY Cosmos) - New York Cosmos (NASL)
M Zach Pfeffer (1/15/16 - traded to Colorado) - Colorado Rapids
M Chris Pontius (12/7/15 - trade from D.C. United) - After being named an MLS All-Star and Best XI selection in 2012, Pontius has struggled, scoring just six goals over the past three seasons. The Union hope a change of scenery does him well as Pontius leaves United after a 7 year-run with the Black and Red. Pontius made 17 starts for United in 2015 scoring three goals and adding one assist.
M Walter Restrepo (1/12/16 - transfer from NY Cosmos) - The 27 year old winger comes to MLS after spending the past five seasons in the U.S.'s lower divisions, most recently in the NASL with the Cosmos. Restrepo has been named to the NASL Best XI twice in his career.
D Anderson Conceicao (1/13/16 - loan from Tombense) - The 6'2" Brazilian Center Back is on a season long loan from Tombense (Brazil). Despite signing with Tombense in 2011, he has spent most of his time elsewhere going on loans to Criciúma (Brazil), Figueirense (Brazil), Mallorca (Spain), Atlético Goianiense (Brazil), Bahia (Brazil), Joinville (Brazil), and América Mineiro (Brazil) before now coming to Philadelphia.
D Joshua Yaro (1/14/16 - SuperDraft) - The second overall pick in this year's draft made 17 starts for Georgetown in 2015 on his way to being named an NSCAA First Team All American and the Big East Defensive Player of the Year. He appeared in 57 matches in his three years with the Hoyas.
D Keegan Rosenberry (1/14/16 - SuperDraft) - Taken one pick after his college teammate Yaro, Rosenberry started over 20 games in each of his four years at Georgetown. Rosenberry scored two goals in his senior year and added a career-best six assists.
F Fabian Herbers (1/14/16 - SuperDraft) - The Union's third pick in the top six of this year's draft, Herbers helped Creighton reach the NCAA College Cup Quarterfinals in his junior year while leading the team in goals with 15 and assists with 17. His 15 goals were tied for the third in Division I while his 17 assists were tops in the nation.
M Roland Alberg (2/4/16 - transfer from ADO Den Haag) - Dutch attacking midfielder Alberg comes to the Union from ADO Den Haag of the Dutch Eredivisie. Alberg is coming off his best professional season during which he scored eight goals and tallied nine assists.
GK Matt Jones (2/9/16 - loan from Belenenses) - English-born Jones moved to the U.S. in 2005 to attend Sacred Heart University. After four years with the Pioneers he joined the Western Mass Pioneers (USL Second Division) for a brief stint before returning to Europe with Portuguese side C.D. Santa Clara. Jones has played in Portugal ever since, and arrives back in the U.S. on a season long loan from Belenenses.
D Taylor Washington (2/19/16 - SuperDraft) - Washington was limited to 11 starts in 2011 with George Mason, but started every game for the Patriots in 2013 and 2014. A transfer from Boston University, the left-sided player and 23rd overall pick in the draft was the third defender selected in this year's draft by the Union.
D Cole Missimo (2/23/16 - SuperDraft) - The 64th overall pick in this year's draft, Missimo played four years at Northwestern. During his senior year, Missimo scored one goal and added two assists on his way to being named to the NSCAA Second Team All-Big Ten Conference for the second straight year.
D Ken Tribbett (2/23/16 - free) - The former Drexel Dragon has played in the U.S.'s lower divisions since 2013, recently signing with the Union's USL side Bethlehem Steel before leaving to sign with Steel's parent club less than a month later. Tribbett spent the 2015 season with the Harrisburg City Islanders in the USL.
M Ilsinho (2/24/16 - free) - Signed to a two-year deal, the former Brazilian international brings UEFA Champions League experience from his time with Shakhtar Donetsk to the Union locker room. A bronze-medal winner at the 2008 Olympics, Ilsinho has been without a club since leaving Shakhtar in June.
Out:
M Cristian Maidana (12/7/15 - traded to Houston) - Houston Dynamo
M Andrew Wenger (12/7/15 - traded to Houston) - Houston Dynamo
F Fernando Aristeguieta (12/10/15 - loan expired) - Red Star (France) on loan from Nantes
F Dzenan Catic (12/10/15 - option declined) - Rio Grande Valley FC Toros (USL)
F Conor Casey (12/10/15 - option declined) - Columbus Crew
M Fred (12/10/15 - option declined)
M Danny Cruz (12/10/15 - option declined) - Minnesota United FC (NASL)
F Antoine Hoppenot (12/10/15 - option declined) - FC Cincinnati (USL)
D Ethan White (12/10/15 - traded to NYCFC) - New York City FC
D Steven Vitoria (12/10/15 - option declined) - Benfica (Portugal)
M Eric Bird (12/10/15 - option declined)
M Jimmy McLaughlin (12/10/15 - option declined) - FC Cincinnati (USL)
GK Zac MacMath (12/11/15 - traded to Colorado) - Colorado Rapids
M Michael Lahoud (1/12/16 - loaned to NY Cosmos) - New York Cosmos (NASL)
M Zach Pfeffer (1/15/16 - traded to Colorado) - Colorado Rapids
Tuesday, March 1, 2016
Who's Adding Who - Orlando City SC
In:
GK Mason Stajduhar (11/9/15 - Homegrown) - A keeper for the U.S. U-20s and a member of the U-18 USSDA Best XI team, Stajduhar has been a member of Orlando City's academy teams in recent years.
GK Joe Bendik (12/21/15 - trade from Toronto) - With the departure of Tally Hall, Joe Bendik is the favorite to start in net for City in 2015. Bendik started his professional career in Norway before signing in MLS in 2012 with the Portland Timbers. After a year in Portland, he assumed the starting keeper job in Toronto until losing playing time to Chris Konopka in 2015. Bendik is 18-37-23 in his career with nine shutouts in 76 starts.
M Richmond Laryea (1/14/16 - SuperDraft) - Laryea scored 11 goals and added seven assists in his breakout 2015 campaign with Akron. The NSCAA Third Team All-American hails from Toronto and was a member of the Canadian U-18 National Team. He was selected with the seventh overall pick in the draft.
F Hadji Barry (1/14/16 - SuperDraft) - Barry played collegiately for UCF and led the Knights with 11 goals in 17 starts in 2015. Barry was selected with the 13th overall pick in the draft.
D/M Devron Garcia (1/27/16 - transfer from CD Victoria) - The 19 year-old defensive midfielder teamed with Orlando City teammate Bryan Róchez with Honduras at the U-20 World Cup. He's represented Honduras at both the U-17 and U-20 level.
M Antonio Nocerino (2/18/16 - trade from D.C. United) - The 30 year-old Nocerino has played professionally with both Juventus and Milan where he played alongside current teammate Kaká. A versatile midfielder, Nocerino has earned 15 CAPs with Italy's National Team, and was named to the 2011-12 Serie A team of the year.
Out:
GK Tally Hall (11/25/15 - option declined)
GK Josh Ford (11/25/15 - option declined) - San Antonio FC (USL)
D Corey Ashe (11/25/15 - option declined) - Columbus Crew
M Eric Avila (11/25/15 - option declined) - Tampa Bay Rowdies (NASL)
M Lewis Neal (11/25/15 - option declined) - Orlando City B (USL)
F Danny Mwanga (11/25/15 - option declined) - Tampa Bay Rowdies (NASL)
F Adam Bedell (11/25/15 - option declined)
F Sidney Rivera (11/25/15 - option declined)
M Tony Cascio (11/25/15 - out of contract)
M Estrela (1/30/16 - waived) - APOEL FC (Cyprus)
GK Mason Stajduhar (11/9/15 - Homegrown) - A keeper for the U.S. U-20s and a member of the U-18 USSDA Best XI team, Stajduhar has been a member of Orlando City's academy teams in recent years.
GK Joe Bendik (12/21/15 - trade from Toronto) - With the departure of Tally Hall, Joe Bendik is the favorite to start in net for City in 2015. Bendik started his professional career in Norway before signing in MLS in 2012 with the Portland Timbers. After a year in Portland, he assumed the starting keeper job in Toronto until losing playing time to Chris Konopka in 2015. Bendik is 18-37-23 in his career with nine shutouts in 76 starts.
M Richmond Laryea (1/14/16 - SuperDraft) - Laryea scored 11 goals and added seven assists in his breakout 2015 campaign with Akron. The NSCAA Third Team All-American hails from Toronto and was a member of the Canadian U-18 National Team. He was selected with the seventh overall pick in the draft.
F Hadji Barry (1/14/16 - SuperDraft) - Barry played collegiately for UCF and led the Knights with 11 goals in 17 starts in 2015. Barry was selected with the 13th overall pick in the draft.
D/M Devron Garcia (1/27/16 - transfer from CD Victoria) - The 19 year-old defensive midfielder teamed with Orlando City teammate Bryan Róchez with Honduras at the U-20 World Cup. He's represented Honduras at both the U-17 and U-20 level.
M Antonio Nocerino (2/18/16 - trade from D.C. United) - The 30 year-old Nocerino has played professionally with both Juventus and Milan where he played alongside current teammate Kaká. A versatile midfielder, Nocerino has earned 15 CAPs with Italy's National Team, and was named to the 2011-12 Serie A team of the year.
Out:
GK Tally Hall (11/25/15 - option declined)
GK Josh Ford (11/25/15 - option declined) - San Antonio FC (USL)
D Corey Ashe (11/25/15 - option declined) - Columbus Crew
M Eric Avila (11/25/15 - option declined) - Tampa Bay Rowdies (NASL)
M Lewis Neal (11/25/15 - option declined) - Orlando City B (USL)
F Danny Mwanga (11/25/15 - option declined) - Tampa Bay Rowdies (NASL)
F Adam Bedell (11/25/15 - option declined)
F Sidney Rivera (11/25/15 - option declined)
M Tony Cascio (11/25/15 - out of contract)
M Estrela (1/30/16 - waived) - APOEL FC (Cyprus)
Who's Adding Who - New York Red Bulls
In:
D Tyler Adams (11/1/15 - USL / Homegrown) - Adams, who just turned 17 last month, signed with New York Red Bulls II last March. He logged 808 minutes over 11 matches for Red Bulls II in 2015 and has also featured in over 20 matches with the U.S. U-17s.
F Brandon Allen (12/21/15 - Homegrown) - Allen led Georgetown in scoring as a senior in 2015 with 12 goals and was second on the team with seven assists while starting all 21 matches for the 16-2-3 Hoyas.
M Derrick Etienne (12/21/15 - Homegrown) - As a freshman at the University of Virginia, Etienne made 17 appearances in 2015 scoring two goals and adding one assist. His efforts earned him a spot on the 2015 ACC All-Rookie Team. Etienne featured for Haiti's U-20 squad at last January's CONCACAF Championships.
F Alex Muyl (12/22/15 - Homegrown) - Allen's teammate at Georgetown, Muyl tallied a team high ten assists in 2015 while finishing second on the team with six goals as a junior.
M Chris Thorsheim (12/23/15 - Homegrown) - Thorsheim led Bucknell in 2015 with eight goals and was second on the team with six assists as the Bison finished the season with a record of 7-6-5. The New Jersey native started every game.
D Scott Thomsen (12/23/15 - Homegrown) - Limited to just five games during his senior year at Virginia due to a sports hernia, Thomsen did start at left back for both of the Cavaliers' NCAA Tournament matches in 2015. Thomsen was 14th in the nation with eight assists in 2014.
D Gideon Baah (2/9/16 - transfer from HJK Helsinki) - The Ghanaian defender spent the beginning of his pro career in Ghana before heading to Europe with FC Honka in 2013 where he went on to win the league's Rookie of the Year and Defender of the Year awards. Tabbed as a replacement for the departed Matt Miazga in central defense, the 24 year-old Baah has already experienced the Europa League and UEFA Champions League, and made his National Team debut for Ghana against Canada this past October.
Out:
D Roy Miller (12/2/15 - option declined) - Saprissa (Costa Rica)
D Anthony Wallace (12/2/15 - option declined)
M Leo Stolz (12/2/15 - option declined)
F Manolo Sanchez (12/2/15 - option declined) - San Antonio FC (USL)
M Marius Obekop (12/2/15 - option declined) - Orlando City B (USL)
M Dane Richards (12/2/15 - option declined) - Miami FC (NASL)
GK Santiago Castaño (1/25/16 - released)
D Matt Miazga (1/30/16 - transfer to Chelsea) - Chelsea (England)
D Shawn McLaws (2/12/16 - waived)
M Mael Corboz (2/29/16 - waived)
D Tyler Adams (11/1/15 - USL / Homegrown) - Adams, who just turned 17 last month, signed with New York Red Bulls II last March. He logged 808 minutes over 11 matches for Red Bulls II in 2015 and has also featured in over 20 matches with the U.S. U-17s.
F Brandon Allen (12/21/15 - Homegrown) - Allen led Georgetown in scoring as a senior in 2015 with 12 goals and was second on the team with seven assists while starting all 21 matches for the 16-2-3 Hoyas.
M Derrick Etienne (12/21/15 - Homegrown) - As a freshman at the University of Virginia, Etienne made 17 appearances in 2015 scoring two goals and adding one assist. His efforts earned him a spot on the 2015 ACC All-Rookie Team. Etienne featured for Haiti's U-20 squad at last January's CONCACAF Championships.
F Alex Muyl (12/22/15 - Homegrown) - Allen's teammate at Georgetown, Muyl tallied a team high ten assists in 2015 while finishing second on the team with six goals as a junior.
M Chris Thorsheim (12/23/15 - Homegrown) - Thorsheim led Bucknell in 2015 with eight goals and was second on the team with six assists as the Bison finished the season with a record of 7-6-5. The New Jersey native started every game.
D Scott Thomsen (12/23/15 - Homegrown) - Limited to just five games during his senior year at Virginia due to a sports hernia, Thomsen did start at left back for both of the Cavaliers' NCAA Tournament matches in 2015. Thomsen was 14th in the nation with eight assists in 2014.
D Gideon Baah (2/9/16 - transfer from HJK Helsinki) - The Ghanaian defender spent the beginning of his pro career in Ghana before heading to Europe with FC Honka in 2013 where he went on to win the league's Rookie of the Year and Defender of the Year awards. Tabbed as a replacement for the departed Matt Miazga in central defense, the 24 year-old Baah has already experienced the Europa League and UEFA Champions League, and made his National Team debut for Ghana against Canada this past October.
Out:
D Roy Miller (12/2/15 - option declined) - Saprissa (Costa Rica)
D Anthony Wallace (12/2/15 - option declined)
M Leo Stolz (12/2/15 - option declined)
F Manolo Sanchez (12/2/15 - option declined) - San Antonio FC (USL)
M Marius Obekop (12/2/15 - option declined) - Orlando City B (USL)
M Dane Richards (12/2/15 - option declined) - Miami FC (NASL)
GK Santiago Castaño (1/25/16 - released)
D Matt Miazga (1/30/16 - transfer to Chelsea) - Chelsea (England)
D Shawn McLaws (2/12/16 - waived)
M Mael Corboz (2/29/16 - waived)
Monday, February 29, 2016
Who's Adding Who - New York City FC
In:
D Ethan White (12/10/15 - trade from Philadelphia) - After a disappointing season in which City conceded 58 goals, White marked their first move of the offseason on defense. White debuted in MLS as a homegrown player for DC United in 2011, and has made as least 12 starts four times in his career. All told, the former U.S. Youth International has tallied 66 appearances for DC and Philadelphia and scored one goal as a rookie in 2011.
M Jack Harrison (1/14/16 - trade from Chicago) - As a freshman at Wake Forest, Harrison was an NSCAA First Team All-American, the ACC Offensive Player of the Year, ACC Freshman of the Year, and the Gatorade National Player of the Year. Harrison finished 2015 with eight goals and 11 assists en route to being the first overall pick in the 2016 MLS SuperDraft. Harrison was traded to City for the fourth overall pick in the draft and allocation money.
D Ronald Matarrita (1/20/16 - transfer from Alajuelense) - Despite being just 21, Matarrita already has six CAPs for Costa Rica's senior national team. His entire professional career to this point has been with Costa Rica power club Alajuelense for whom he debuted in 2012. Matarrita is primarily a left back, but can also slot in at left midfield.
D Diego Martinez (1/22/16 - free) - Another outside back, the 23 year old Argentine has spent his entire professional career in Argentina with River Plate or on loan to Argentina's lower divisions.
M Mikey Lopez (1/26/16 - free) - The 14th overall pick in the 2013 MLS SuperDraft, Lopez didn't debut in MLS until 2014 and tallied just 14 appearances in his three years with Sporting Kansas City. Lopez was a member of the U.S. U-20s in 2012 and 2013.
D Frederic Brillant (1/28/16 - transfer from Oostende) - The 30 year old French defender comes to New York by way of Belgium after spending the past few seasons with KV Oostende. Brillant debuted professionally in 2005 and has spent his entire professional career in Belgium amassing over 250 appearances.
M Federico Bravo (2/20/16 - loan from Boca Juniors) - Bravo joins City on a season long loan from Boca Juniors, whom he's been with since 2013. A defensive midfielder by trade, Bravo's versatility has been praised by head coach Patrick Vieira.
Out:
GK Ryan Meara (11/26/15 - loan expired) - New York Red Bulls
M Ned Grabavoy (12/4/15 - option declined) - Portland Timbers
D Kwame Watson-Siriboe (12/4/15 - option declined)
D Jeb Brovsky (12/4/15 - option declined)
M Pablo Alvarez (12/4/15 - option declined)
D Angeliño (12/4/15 - loan expired) - Manchester City (England)
D Shay Facey (12/4/15 - loan expired) - Rotherham United (England) on loan from Manchester City
M Javier Calle (12/4/15 - loan expired) - Medellín (Colombia)
M Sebastian Velasquez (12/4/15 - out of contract) - Rayo OKC (NASL)
D Chris Wingert (1/30/16 - waived) - Real Salt Lake
D Ethan White (12/10/15 - trade from Philadelphia) - After a disappointing season in which City conceded 58 goals, White marked their first move of the offseason on defense. White debuted in MLS as a homegrown player for DC United in 2011, and has made as least 12 starts four times in his career. All told, the former U.S. Youth International has tallied 66 appearances for DC and Philadelphia and scored one goal as a rookie in 2011.
M Jack Harrison (1/14/16 - trade from Chicago) - As a freshman at Wake Forest, Harrison was an NSCAA First Team All-American, the ACC Offensive Player of the Year, ACC Freshman of the Year, and the Gatorade National Player of the Year. Harrison finished 2015 with eight goals and 11 assists en route to being the first overall pick in the 2016 MLS SuperDraft. Harrison was traded to City for the fourth overall pick in the draft and allocation money.
D Ronald Matarrita (1/20/16 - transfer from Alajuelense) - Despite being just 21, Matarrita already has six CAPs for Costa Rica's senior national team. His entire professional career to this point has been with Costa Rica power club Alajuelense for whom he debuted in 2012. Matarrita is primarily a left back, but can also slot in at left midfield.
D Diego Martinez (1/22/16 - free) - Another outside back, the 23 year old Argentine has spent his entire professional career in Argentina with River Plate or on loan to Argentina's lower divisions.
M Mikey Lopez (1/26/16 - free) - The 14th overall pick in the 2013 MLS SuperDraft, Lopez didn't debut in MLS until 2014 and tallied just 14 appearances in his three years with Sporting Kansas City. Lopez was a member of the U.S. U-20s in 2012 and 2013.
D Frederic Brillant (1/28/16 - transfer from Oostende) - The 30 year old French defender comes to New York by way of Belgium after spending the past few seasons with KV Oostende. Brillant debuted professionally in 2005 and has spent his entire professional career in Belgium amassing over 250 appearances.
M Federico Bravo (2/20/16 - loan from Boca Juniors) - Bravo joins City on a season long loan from Boca Juniors, whom he's been with since 2013. A defensive midfielder by trade, Bravo's versatility has been praised by head coach Patrick Vieira.
Out:
GK Ryan Meara (11/26/15 - loan expired) - New York Red Bulls
M Ned Grabavoy (12/4/15 - option declined) - Portland Timbers
D Kwame Watson-Siriboe (12/4/15 - option declined)
D Jeb Brovsky (12/4/15 - option declined)
M Pablo Alvarez (12/4/15 - option declined)
D Angeliño (12/4/15 - loan expired) - Manchester City (England)
D Shay Facey (12/4/15 - loan expired) - Rotherham United (England) on loan from Manchester City
M Javier Calle (12/4/15 - loan expired) - Medellín (Colombia)
M Sebastian Velasquez (12/4/15 - out of contract) - Rayo OKC (NASL)
D Chris Wingert (1/30/16 - waived) - Real Salt Lake
Who's Adding Who - DC United - Update 1
Updates in Red
In
M Lamar Neagle (12/7/15 - trade from Seattle) - Neagle delivered a career year in 2014 with 9 goals and 9 assists en route to a Seattle Sounders Supporters' Shield and U.S. Open Cup Title, but he struggled to have the same impact in 2015. Despite making 23 starts, Neagle had just four goals and two assists last season. Now 28, Neagle joins a DC United attack that tied for the second fewest goals in the Eastern Conference last year.
M Patrick Nyarko (1/6/16 - trade from Chicago) - Nyarko spent his first 8 MLS seasons with the Chicago Fire logging 196 appearances. During a three-year stretch from 2010-2012, he averaged nearly nine assists a year with a career best of 10 in 2010. Nyarko made his international debut with Ghana in 2012.
M Marcelo Sarvas (2/1/16 - trade from Colorado) - A two-time MLS Champion with the LA Galaxy, Sarvas delivered two goals and two assists during the 2014 postseason after an 11-assist regular season. Sarvas joined the Rapids before the 2015 season and was unable to duplicate the success he found in LA scoring just twice and adding only one assist in 25 appearances. The 34 Brazilian has played professionally in Brazil, Sweden, Poland and Costa Rica before coming to MLS before the 2012 season.
M Luciano Acosta (2/15/16 - loan from Boca Juniors) - Just 5'3", the diminuitive 21 year-old playmaker debuted with Boca Juniors (Argentina) in February 2014 and spent the 2015 season on loan to Estudiantes (Argentina). His loan to DC United is for the entire 2016 season.
M Rob Vincent (2/17/16 - transfer from Pittsburgh) - Born in Liverpool, Vincent has spent his entire professional career in the United States in the PDL and USL. Vincent finished third in the USL last season with 18 goals for the Pittsburgh Riverhounds earning himself a spot on the 2015 USL All-League team.
M Paul Clowes (2/19/16 - SuperDraft) - The 2015 ACC Midfielder of the year was a Second Team NSCAA All-American in his Senior Year with Clemson. He started 24 games in 2015 for the 17-3-4 Tigers scoring two goals and adding one assist.
Out
F Eddie Johnson (11/1/15 - retired)
F Jairo Arrieta (12/7/15 - option declined) - New York Cosmos (NASL)
M Michael Farfan (12/7/15 - option declined) - Seattle Sounders
M Facundo Coria (12/7/15 - waived)
M Perry Kitchen (12/7/15 - out of conract)
M Chris Pontius (12/7/15 - traded to Philadelphia) - Philadelphia Union
F Conor Doyle (2/9/16 - traded to Colorado) - Colorado Rapids
M Antonio Nocerino (2/18/16 - traded to Orlando City) - Orlando City SC
In
M Lamar Neagle (12/7/15 - trade from Seattle) - Neagle delivered a career year in 2014 with 9 goals and 9 assists en route to a Seattle Sounders Supporters' Shield and U.S. Open Cup Title, but he struggled to have the same impact in 2015. Despite making 23 starts, Neagle had just four goals and two assists last season. Now 28, Neagle joins a DC United attack that tied for the second fewest goals in the Eastern Conference last year.
M Patrick Nyarko (1/6/16 - trade from Chicago) - Nyarko spent his first 8 MLS seasons with the Chicago Fire logging 196 appearances. During a three-year stretch from 2010-2012, he averaged nearly nine assists a year with a career best of 10 in 2010. Nyarko made his international debut with Ghana in 2012.
M Marcelo Sarvas (2/1/16 - trade from Colorado) - A two-time MLS Champion with the LA Galaxy, Sarvas delivered two goals and two assists during the 2014 postseason after an 11-assist regular season. Sarvas joined the Rapids before the 2015 season and was unable to duplicate the success he found in LA scoring just twice and adding only one assist in 25 appearances. The 34 Brazilian has played professionally in Brazil, Sweden, Poland and Costa Rica before coming to MLS before the 2012 season.
M Luciano Acosta (2/15/16 - loan from Boca Juniors) - Just 5'3", the diminuitive 21 year-old playmaker debuted with Boca Juniors (Argentina) in February 2014 and spent the 2015 season on loan to Estudiantes (Argentina). His loan to DC United is for the entire 2016 season.
M Rob Vincent (2/17/16 - transfer from Pittsburgh) - Born in Liverpool, Vincent has spent his entire professional career in the United States in the PDL and USL. Vincent finished third in the USL last season with 18 goals for the Pittsburgh Riverhounds earning himself a spot on the 2015 USL All-League team.
M Paul Clowes (2/19/16 - SuperDraft) - The 2015 ACC Midfielder of the year was a Second Team NSCAA All-American in his Senior Year with Clemson. He started 24 games in 2015 for the 17-3-4 Tigers scoring two goals and adding one assist.
Out
F Eddie Johnson (11/1/15 - retired)
F Jairo Arrieta (12/7/15 - option declined) - New York Cosmos (NASL)
M Michael Farfan (12/7/15 - option declined) - Seattle Sounders
M Facundo Coria (12/7/15 - waived)
M Perry Kitchen (12/7/15 - out of conract)
M Chris Pontius (12/7/15 - traded to Philadelphia) - Philadelphia Union
F Conor Doyle (2/9/16 - traded to Colorado) - Colorado Rapids
M Antonio Nocerino (2/18/16 - traded to Orlando City) - Orlando City SC
Friday, February 19, 2016
Who's Adding Who - Columbus Crew - Update 1
Updates in Red
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D Corey Ashe (12/18/15 - free agency) - Ashe had spent his entire MLS career with the Houston Dynamo until being dealt to Orlando City midseason last year. The two-time MLS All-Star has appeared in over 200 MLS matches since his 2007 debut, and tallied three assists in just nine appearances with Orlando City in 2015.
M Emil Larsen (1/22/16 - free) - Larsen joins the Crew by way of Danish Superliga's Odense Boldklub. The 24 year-old winger has extensive experience with Denmark's youth National Teams and has been capped five times with the senior National Team dating back to 2012.
F Conor Casey (1/26/16 - free agency) - While Casey is no longer the prolific scorer who tallied 40 goals for the Rapids between 2008 and 2010, even at 34 years old, he's still a threat to score. Despite playing only 340 minutes for the Union in 2015, Casey scored three goals and added an assist. The 2010 MLS Cup MVP and 2009 member of the MLS Best XI has 71 career goals, good for 22nd-most all-time.
D Amro Tarek (2/3/16 - loan from Real Betis) - Born in LA, the former Egyptian Youth International signed a four-year deal with Real Betis last July. His loan is currently through June with an option to extend the loan through December. Primarily a left back, the 23 year old has had professional stints in Germany and Egypt before his move to La Liga in Spain.
M Rodrigo Saravia (2/4/16 - SuperDraft) - The 19th overall pick in this year's Super Draft and Flordia Gulf Coast alum made his international debut with his native Guatemala earlier this month. Saravia was a four year starter with FGCU notching two goals and seven assists in 67 career appearances. He helped lead FGCU to four A-Sun regular season championships, two A-Sun Tournament titles and two berths in the NCAA Championship.
F Ola Kamara (2/4/16 - transfer from Austria Wien) - The 26 year-old Norwegian international will give the Crew the option of starting a pair of Kamaras up top. Kamara spent the 2015 season on loan from Austria Wien (Austria) to Molde FK (Norway) where he finished fourth in the league with 14 goals in 29 appearances. Kamara has scored once for Norway in a friendly against Moldova in 2014.
D Amro Tarek (2/3/16 - loan from Real Betis) - Born in LA, the former Egyptian Youth International signed a four-year deal with Real Betis last July. His loan is currently through June with an option to extend the loan through December. Primarily a left back, the 23 year old has had professional stints in Germany and Egypt before his move to La Liga in Spain.
M Rodrigo Saravia (2/4/16 - SuperDraft) - The 19th overall pick in this year's Super Draft and Flordia Gulf Coast alum made his international debut with his native Guatemala earlier this month. Saravia was a four year starter with FGCU notching two goals and seven assists in 67 career appearances. He helped lead FGCU to four A-Sun regular season championships, two A-Sun Tournament titles and two berths in the NCAA Championship.
F Ola Kamara (2/4/16 - transfer from Austria Wien) - The 26 year-old Norwegian international will give the Crew the option of starting a pair of Kamaras up top. Kamara spent the 2015 season on loan from Austria Wien (Austria) to Molde FK (Norway) where he finished fourth in the league with 14 goals in 29 appearances. Kamara has scored once for Norway in a friendly against Moldova in 2014.
Out:
D Emanuel Pogatetz (12/7/15 - option declined) - Union Berlin (Germany)
M Kristinn Steindorsson (12/7/15 - option declined) - GIF Sundsvall (Sweden)
M Ben Speas (12/7/15 - out of contract) - Minnesota United FC (NASL)
GK Matt Lampson (12/7/15 - out of contract)
M Kevan George (12/7/15 - out of contract)
F Aaron Schoenfeld (12/7/15 - out of contract) - Hapoel Tel Aviv (Israel)
D Chris Klute (12/11/15 - traded to Portland) - Portland Timbers
F Jack McInerney (1/13/16 - traded to Portland) - Portland Timbers
D Sergio Campbell (2/12/16 - waived)
M Romain Gall (2/12/16 - waived)
D Sergio Campbell (2/12/16 - waived)
M Romain Gall (2/12/16 - waived)
Thursday, February 18, 2016
Who's Adding Who - Colorado Rapids - Update 2
Latest moves in red.
In:
M Marcelo Sarvas (2/1/16 - traded to D.C. United) - DC United
In:
M Micheal Azira (12/9/15 - Waiver Draft) - The Ugandan-born Azira spent the last two seasons with the Seattle Sounders appearing in 25 regular season matches including 11 in 2015. Now 28, Azira has yet to notch a goal or an assist in MLS.
M Marco Pappa (12/15/15 - trade from Seattle) - The veteran Guatemalan midfielder is entering his eighth MLS season, the last two of which were spent with the Sounders. Pappa has scored at least five goals five times, and recorded as least five assists four times including a career-best six in 2015. Pappa has scored 11 goals for Guatemala an was named the Golden Ball Winner at the 2014 Copa Centroamericana as the tournament's best player.
M Zach Pfeffer (1/15/16 - trade from Philadelphia) - Pfeffer is getting ready for his sixth MLS season despite just turning 21 earlier this month. Signed to a homegrown player deal at the age of 15 with the Union, Pfeffer had his best MLS season in 2015 appearing in 21 matches while also getting playing time for the USMNT U-23s.
F Shkëlzen Gashi (2/1/16 - transfer from Basel) - The 27 year old Albanian striker joins the Rapids from FC Basel on a designated player contract after spending the past 10 seasons in Switzerland. The Swiss Super League Golden Boot Winner for the 2013-14 and 2014-15 campaigns combined to score 41 regular season goals in that two-year stretch.
D Mekeil Williams (2/4/16 - transfer from Antigua GFC) - A member of Trinidad and Tobago's National Team, Williams played most recently with Antigua GFC in Guatemala before making the move to MLS. Now 25 years old, Williams has played professionally in Europe with Pogoń Szczecin (Poland) and FC Fyn (Denmark).
F Conor Doyle (2/9/16 - trade from D.C. United) - Doyle started his professional career with Derby County before coming to MLS on loan in 2013 where he remained until the trade to Colorado. Doyle, who has played for youth national teams from the U.S. and Ireland, started a career high ten games in 2015, scoring a pair of goals. In his career he has four goals and one assist in 56 appearances (19 starts).
D Eric Miller (2/14/16 - trade from Montreal Impact) - A member of the USMNT U-23s, Miller debuted with the Impact in 2014, but was limited to just nine appearances (six starts) in 2015. The fifth overall pick in the 2014 MLS SuperDraft, Miller has primarily served as a right back, but could also see time on the left this season.
F Shkëlzen Gashi (2/1/16 - transfer from Basel) - The 27 year old Albanian striker joins the Rapids from FC Basel on a designated player contract after spending the past 10 seasons in Switzerland. The Swiss Super League Golden Boot Winner for the 2013-14 and 2014-15 campaigns combined to score 41 regular season goals in that two-year stretch.
D Mekeil Williams (2/4/16 - transfer from Antigua GFC) - A member of Trinidad and Tobago's National Team, Williams played most recently with Antigua GFC in Guatemala before making the move to MLS. Now 25 years old, Williams has played professionally in Europe with Pogoń Szczecin (Poland) and FC Fyn (Denmark).
F Conor Doyle (2/9/16 - trade from D.C. United) - Doyle started his professional career with Derby County before coming to MLS on loan in 2013 where he remained until the trade to Colorado. Doyle, who has played for youth national teams from the U.S. and Ireland, started a career high ten games in 2015, scoring a pair of goals. In his career he has four goals and one assist in 56 appearances (19 starts).
D Eric Miller (2/14/16 - trade from Montreal Impact) - A member of the USMNT U-23s, Miller debuted with the Impact in 2014, but was limited to just nine appearances (six starts) in 2015. The fifth overall pick in the 2014 MLS SuperDraft, Miller has primarily served as a right back, but could also see time on the left this season.
Out:
D James Riley (12/3/15 - option declined)
D Drew Moor (12/3/15 - option declined) - Toronto FC
M Nick LaBrocca (12/3/15 - option declined) - Chicago Fire
M Lucas Pittinari (12/3/15 - option declined) - Belgrano (Argentina)
M Vicente Sánchez (12/3/15 - option declined)
M Carlos Alvarez (12/3/15 - option declined) - San Antonio FC (USL)
F Charles Eloundou (12/3/15 - option declined) - Jacksonville Armada (NASL)
F Gabriel Torres (12/3/15 - option declined) - Zamora FC (Venezuela)
D Michael Harrington (12/3/15 - out of contract) - Chicago Fire
GK Clint Irwin (1/18/16 - traded to Toronto) - Toronto FC
GK Clint Irwin (1/18/16 - traded to Toronto) - Toronto FC
D Maynor Figueroa (1/26/16 - traded to Dallas) - FC Dallas
M Juan Ramirez (1/26/16 - loaned to Almeria) - UD Almería (Spain)
Who's Adding Who - Chicago Fire - Update 2
Latest moves in red.
In:
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F Joey Calistri (12/17/15 - Homegrown) - Calistri was a four-year starter for Northwestern and finished his career as the Wildcats' second all-time leading scorer. In total, Calistri ended up with 30 goals and 14 assists including three goals and a career high six assists as a senior.
M Drew Conner (12/17/15 - Homegrown) - Conner was a four-year starter for the University of Wisconsin and served as the team's captain in 2015. In his four years with the Badgers, he amassed 73 starts scoring six goals while tallying 12 assists.
D Brandon Vincent (1/14/16 - SuperDraft) - One of Jurgen Klinsmann's surprise additions to the January USMNT camp, Vincent enjoyed a stellar senior season for National Champion Stanford that included being named the 2015 College Cup's Most Outstanding Defensive Player. Vincent scored six goals and added two assists in 23 matches for the 18-2-3 Cardinal.
D Jonathan Campbell (1/14/16 - SuperDraft) - A Senior defender from the University of North Carolina, Campbell had a goal and four assists for the 15-2-3 Tarheels who reached the third round of the 2015 NCAA Tournament before falling 1-0 to Creighton.
D Michael Harrington (1/18/16 - free agency) - The third overall pick in the 2007 SuperDraft, Harrington needs just 4 more starts to reach 200 as he enters his 10th MLS season. Harrington has played with Kansas City, Portland and most recently Colorado for whom he started 14 matches in 2015. Harrington finished third in the 2007 Rookie of the Year voting.
GK Patrick McLain (1/18/16 - free) - McLain was with Chivas USA in 2012 and 2013 and made a pair of MLS appearances for the Goats. He spent the 2015 season with the Sacramento Republic (USL) going 11-8-5 with six shutouts and a 1.25 goals against average.
D Michael Harrington (1/18/16 - free agency) - The third overall pick in the 2007 SuperDraft, Harrington needs just 4 more starts to reach 200 as he enters his 10th MLS season. Harrington has played with Kansas City, Portland and most recently Colorado for whom he started 14 matches in 2015. Harrington finished third in the 2007 Rookie of the Year voting.
GK Patrick McLain (1/18/16 - free) - McLain was with Chivas USA in 2012 and 2013 and made a pair of MLS appearances for the Goats. He spent the 2015 season with the Sacramento Republic (USL) going 11-8-5 with six shutouts and a 1.25 goals against average.
D João Meira (1/23/16 - free) - Meira is a 28 year-old Portuguese central defender who played most recently for Belenenses, who he helped return to the Portuguese top flight.
M Nick LaBrocca (1/27/16 - free agency) - The 31 year-old LaBrocca gets ready for his 10th MLS season after previous stints with Colorado, Toronto and Chivas USA. An All-Star with Chivas USA in 2011 when he scored a career high eight goals and six assists, LaBrocca made just six starts in 2015 with the Colorado Rapids.
D Johan Kappelhof (2/2/16 - transfer from Groningen) - The 25 year-old former Ajax youth academy member comes to the Fire after spending the past five seasons with Groningen, currently in 10th place in the Dutch Eredivisie. Kappelhof appeared in a handful of matches for the Netherlands U21s between 2011 and 2013.
D Rodrigo Ramos (2/3/16 - loan from Coritiba) - The 19 year old Ramos features on Brazil's U-20 National Team and is a 2015 U-20 World Cup veteran. Ramos made his professional debut last June with Coritiba of the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A.
D Johan Kappelhof (2/2/16 - transfer from Groningen) - The 25 year-old former Ajax youth academy member comes to the Fire after spending the past five seasons with Groningen, currently in 10th place in the Dutch Eredivisie. Kappelhof appeared in a handful of matches for the Netherlands U21s between 2011 and 2013.
D Rodrigo Ramos (2/3/16 - loan from Coritiba) - The 19 year old Ramos features on Brazil's U-20 National Team and is a 2015 U-20 World Cup veteran. Ramos made his professional debut last June with Coritiba of the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A.
Out:
D Adaílton (11/30/15 - option declined) - Miami FC (NASL)
GK Jon Busch (11/30/15 - option declined) - Indy Eleven (NASL)
F Jason Johnson (11/30/15 - option declined) - San Antonio FC (USL)
GK Alec Kann (11/30/15 - option declined) - Sporting Kansas City
D Jeff Larentowicz (11/30/15 - option declined) - LA Galaxy
D Lovel Palmer (11/30/15 - option declined) - Indy Eleven (NASL)
M Chris Ritter (11/30/15 - option declined)
D Daneil Cyrus (11/30/15 - loan expired) - W Connection (Trinidad and Tobago)
D Ty Harden (11/30/15 - out of contract)
F Mike Magee (11/30/15 - out of contract) - LA Galaxy
M Matt Watson (11/30/15 - out of contract) - Carolina RailHawks (NASL)
M Patrick Nyarko (1/6/16 - traded to D.C. United) - DC United
M Jack Harrison (1/14/16 - traded to NYCFC) - New York City FC
D Joevin Jones (1/14/16 - traded to Seattle) - Seattle Sounders
M Harry Shipp (2/13/16 - traded to Montreal) - Montreal Impact
D Joevin Jones (1/14/16 - traded to Seattle) - Seattle Sounders
M Harry Shipp (2/13/16 - traded to Montreal) - Montreal Impact
Who's Adding Who - New England Revolution
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D Sambinha (1/22/16 - loan from Sporting CP) - Mamadu Samba Candé plays internationally for Guinea-Bissau and comes to the Revs by way of a loan from Portuguese Segunda Liga's Sporting Clube de Portugal B, the reserve team of Sporting Clube de Portugal. A central defender, Sambinha will turn 24 this season.
D Jordan McCrary (1/25/16 - SuperDraft) - The former University of North Carolina Tarheel rebounded from an injury that cost him the 2014 season to start all 20 games for the 15-2-3 ACC powerhouse in 2015. McCrary, touted as an MLS ready defender, had 5 assists during his senior season.
M Xavier Kouassi (2/1/16 - free)* - The 26 year old Ivorian currently plays for FC Sion in Switzerland and is slated to join the Revs midseason. However, he left a match on February 7th with an apparent ACL injury that could result in him missing the entire 2016 MLS campaign.
M Gershon Koffie (2/11/16 - trade from Vancouver) - The 24 year old Koffie was shipped from Vancouver to New England last week where he'll help fill the void left by the absence of Jermaine Jones. The former Ghanaian youth international spent the past five seasons with the Whitecaps tallying nine goals and seven assists in 133 appearances. He made 22 starts for the Caps in 2015.
*Joins in July
D Sambinha (1/22/16 - loan from Sporting CP) - Mamadu Samba Candé plays internationally for Guinea-Bissau and comes to the Revs by way of a loan from Portuguese Segunda Liga's Sporting Clube de Portugal B, the reserve team of Sporting Clube de Portugal. A central defender, Sambinha will turn 24 this season.
D Jordan McCrary (1/25/16 - SuperDraft) - The former University of North Carolina Tarheel rebounded from an injury that cost him the 2014 season to start all 20 games for the 15-2-3 ACC powerhouse in 2015. McCrary, touted as an MLS ready defender, had 5 assists during his senior season.
M Xavier Kouassi (2/1/16 - free)* - The 26 year old Ivorian currently plays for FC Sion in Switzerland and is slated to join the Revs midseason. However, he left a match on February 7th with an apparent ACL injury that could result in him missing the entire 2016 MLS campaign.
M Gershon Koffie (2/11/16 - trade from Vancouver) - The 24 year old Koffie was shipped from Vancouver to New England last week where he'll help fill the void left by the absence of Jermaine Jones. The former Ghanaian youth international spent the past five seasons with the Whitecaps tallying nine goals and seven assists in 133 appearances. He made 22 starts for the Caps in 2015.
*Joins in July
Out:
GK Trevor Spangenberg (11/25/15 - option declined)
D Kevin Alston (11/25/15 - option declined) - Orlando City SC
D Jeremy Hall (11/25/15 - option declined) - Tampa Bay Rowdies (NASL)
M Timi Mulgrew (11/25/15 - option declined)
M Tyler Rudy (11/25/15 - option declined)
M Jermaine Jones (11/25/15 - out of contract)
M Andy Dorman (11/25/15 - out of contract)
F Sean Okoli (2/9/16 - waived)
GK Trevor Spangenberg (11/25/15 - option declined)
D Kevin Alston (11/25/15 - option declined) - Orlando City SC
D Jeremy Hall (11/25/15 - option declined) - Tampa Bay Rowdies (NASL)
M Timi Mulgrew (11/25/15 - option declined)
M Tyler Rudy (11/25/15 - option declined)
M Jermaine Jones (11/25/15 - out of contract)
M Andy Dorman (11/25/15 - out of contract)
F Sean Okoli (2/9/16 - waived)
Friday, February 5, 2016
Who's Adding Who - Montreal Impact
In:
D Kyle Fisher (1/14/16 - SuperDraft) - The 2015 ACC Defensive Player of the Year helped lead Clemson to the College Cup Final against Stanford. Taken with the 14th overall pick in the 2016 SuperDraft, Fisher ends his four year career at Clemson as a First-Team All-ACC Selection, Top Drawer Soccer Postseason Best XI First Team Selection, NSCAA First Team All-American, and MAC Hermann Trophy Award Semifinalist.
M Lucas Ontivero (1/18/16 - loan from Galatasaray) - There aren't a lot of big name clubs that loan its players to MLS so the fact that Ontivero comes to Montreal on loan from Galatasaray (the Turkish giants) is a big deal. The 21 year-old Argentine winger is looked at as a dynamic attacker who can play on either side, and previously participated in youth programs for Real Madrid, AC Milan and Tottenham Hotspur before turning pro.
D Kyle Fisher (1/14/16 - SuperDraft) - The 2015 ACC Defensive Player of the Year helped lead Clemson to the College Cup Final against Stanford. Taken with the 14th overall pick in the 2016 SuperDraft, Fisher ends his four year career at Clemson as a First-Team All-ACC Selection, Top Drawer Soccer Postseason Best XI First Team Selection, NSCAA First Team All-American, and MAC Hermann Trophy Award Semifinalist.
M Lucas Ontivero (1/18/16 - loan from Galatasaray) - There aren't a lot of big name clubs that loan its players to MLS so the fact that Ontivero comes to Montreal on loan from Galatasaray (the Turkish giants) is a big deal. The 21 year-old Argentine winger is looked at as a dynamic attacker who can play on either side, and previously participated in youth programs for Real Madrid, AC Milan and Tottenham Hotspur before turning pro.
Out:
M Justin Mapp (11/16/15 - out of contract) - Sporting Kansas City
M Dilly Duka (11/16/15 - out of contract)
F Kenny Cooper (12/7/15 - option declined)
M Nigel Reo-Coker (1/22/16 - mutual contract termination)
M Justin Mapp (11/16/15 - out of contract) - Sporting Kansas City
M Dilly Duka (11/16/15 - out of contract)
F Kenny Cooper (12/7/15 - option declined)
M Nigel Reo-Coker (1/22/16 - mutual contract termination)
Who's Adding Who - LA Galaxy
In:
GK Dan Kennedy (12/15/15 - trade from Dallas) - The 33 year-old Kennedy will be an upgrade over the declining Donovan Ricketts in net. Kennedy allowed just 19 goals in 16 starts for FC Dallas last season before getting replaced by 20 year old phenom Jesse Gonzalez down the stretch. The former Chivas USA number 1 now returns to Southern California where he spent his first seven MLS seasons.
GK Clément Diop (12/16/15 - USL) - Diop spent the 2015 season with LA Galaxy II, serving as the club's starting keeper an helping them reach the League Championship. The 22 year-old Frenchman recorded 8 shutouts and posted a 1.12 GAA during the regular season for Los Dos and allowed just one goal in four postseason matches.
D Daniel Steres (12/17/15 - USL) - Steres, an All-League selection in the USL the past three seasons, captained LA Galaxy II in 2015. The LA Galaxy II Defender of the Year the past two seasons was drafted by Chivas USA in 2012, but failed to make the club before signing with Seattle in June of that year. He has yet to appear in an MLS match.
M/D Jeff Larentowicz (1/6/16 - free agent) - The Ginja Ninja will begin his 12th MLS season as one of only 30 field players with over 300 career appearances. He ranks 17th all-time among field players with 26,139 minutes played. Now 32, Larentowicz is coming off back-to-back six goal seasons for the Chicago Fire..
F Mike Magee (1/14/16 - free agent) - Magee has struggled with injuries the past two seasons, but makes his return to LA where he won a pair of MLS Cups earlier in his career. Magee should be a clear upgrade as a reserve striker seeing as the Galaxy saw an aged Edson Buddle get into 12 regular season matches in 2015 in which he did not score, or earn an assist. Magee is just two years removed from a 2013 campaign when he split time between the Galaxy and Chicago Fire and combined to score 21 goals on his way to being named the league's MVP. He's a proven scorer, a clutch performer (8 postseason goals from 2009-2012) and he's shown he can handle playing in LA.
F Emmanuel Boateng (1/14/16 - free) - In 2012, Boateng joined the likes of Chris Henderson, Ned Grabavoy, Lee Nguyen, and Dillon Powers when he won the Gatorade Player of the Year Award. He spent just one year with UC Santa Barbara before heading to Europe where he played with Helsingborgs IF in Sweden. Now 22, the Ghanaian-born striker will add depth to the Galaxy's already prolific attack.
D Jelle Van Damme (1/26/16 - free) - A versatile lefty, the Belgian-born Van Damme can play left back, left midfield or central defense. Van Damme has been Capped 31 times by Belgium and his club career has taken him from Belgium to the Netherlands, England, and Germany. Most recently Van Damme was in uniform for Standard Liège (Belgium) where he was teammates with Montreal Impact defender Laurent Ciman.
D Ashley Cole (1/27/16 - free) - With nearly 400 English Premier League matches under his belt with Arsenal and Chelsea, the English international and veteran of three World Cups looks to slot in at left back for the Galaxy. Cole has 107 Caps with England and was England's Player of the Year in 2010.
D Nigel de Jong (2/3/16 - free) - The 31 year-old Dutch defensive midfielder has an impressive pedigree that includes stints with Ajax, Manchester City, and A.C. Milan, as well as 80 Caps for the Netherlands. A physical player who is perhaps best known to American fans as the guy who broke Stuart Holden's leg the first time, de Jong's ability to mesh with Steven Gerrard in central midfield will go a long way in determining how far the Galaxy can go this year.
GK Dan Kennedy (12/15/15 - trade from Dallas) - The 33 year-old Kennedy will be an upgrade over the declining Donovan Ricketts in net. Kennedy allowed just 19 goals in 16 starts for FC Dallas last season before getting replaced by 20 year old phenom Jesse Gonzalez down the stretch. The former Chivas USA number 1 now returns to Southern California where he spent his first seven MLS seasons.
GK Clément Diop (12/16/15 - USL) - Diop spent the 2015 season with LA Galaxy II, serving as the club's starting keeper an helping them reach the League Championship. The 22 year-old Frenchman recorded 8 shutouts and posted a 1.12 GAA during the regular season for Los Dos and allowed just one goal in four postseason matches.
D Daniel Steres (12/17/15 - USL) - Steres, an All-League selection in the USL the past three seasons, captained LA Galaxy II in 2015. The LA Galaxy II Defender of the Year the past two seasons was drafted by Chivas USA in 2012, but failed to make the club before signing with Seattle in June of that year. He has yet to appear in an MLS match.
M/D Jeff Larentowicz (1/6/16 - free agent) - The Ginja Ninja will begin his 12th MLS season as one of only 30 field players with over 300 career appearances. He ranks 17th all-time among field players with 26,139 minutes played. Now 32, Larentowicz is coming off back-to-back six goal seasons for the Chicago Fire..
F Mike Magee (1/14/16 - free agent) - Magee has struggled with injuries the past two seasons, but makes his return to LA where he won a pair of MLS Cups earlier in his career. Magee should be a clear upgrade as a reserve striker seeing as the Galaxy saw an aged Edson Buddle get into 12 regular season matches in 2015 in which he did not score, or earn an assist. Magee is just two years removed from a 2013 campaign when he split time between the Galaxy and Chicago Fire and combined to score 21 goals on his way to being named the league's MVP. He's a proven scorer, a clutch performer (8 postseason goals from 2009-2012) and he's shown he can handle playing in LA.
F Emmanuel Boateng (1/14/16 - free) - In 2012, Boateng joined the likes of Chris Henderson, Ned Grabavoy, Lee Nguyen, and Dillon Powers when he won the Gatorade Player of the Year Award. He spent just one year with UC Santa Barbara before heading to Europe where he played with Helsingborgs IF in Sweden. Now 22, the Ghanaian-born striker will add depth to the Galaxy's already prolific attack.
D Jelle Van Damme (1/26/16 - free) - A versatile lefty, the Belgian-born Van Damme can play left back, left midfield or central defense. Van Damme has been Capped 31 times by Belgium and his club career has taken him from Belgium to the Netherlands, England, and Germany. Most recently Van Damme was in uniform for Standard Liège (Belgium) where he was teammates with Montreal Impact defender Laurent Ciman.
D Ashley Cole (1/27/16 - free) - With nearly 400 English Premier League matches under his belt with Arsenal and Chelsea, the English international and veteran of three World Cups looks to slot in at left back for the Galaxy. Cole has 107 Caps with England and was England's Player of the Year in 2010.
D Nigel de Jong (2/3/16 - free) - The 31 year-old Dutch defensive midfielder has an impressive pedigree that includes stints with Ajax, Manchester City, and A.C. Milan, as well as 80 Caps for the Netherlands. A physical player who is perhaps best known to American fans as the guy who broke Stuart Holden's leg the first time, de Jong's ability to mesh with Steven Gerrard in central midfield will go a long way in determining how far the Galaxy can go this year.
Out:
D Todd Dunivant (10/29/15 - retired)
F Edson Buddle (12/7/15 - option declined)
D Tommy Meyer (12/7/15 - option declined) - Swope Park Rangers (USL)
GK Brian Perk (12/7/15 - option declined)
GK Donovan Ricketts (12/7/15 - option declined)
F Charlie Rugg (12/7/15 - option declined)
M Mika Vayrynen (12/7/15 - option declined)
M Kenney Walker (12/7/15 - option declined) - FC Cincinnati (USL)
GK Andrew Wolverton (12/7/15 - option declined)
D Omar Gonzalez (12/22/15 - transferred to Pachuca) - Pachuca (Mexico)
M Juninho (12/24/15 - transferred to Club Tijuana) - Club Tijuana (Mexico)
D Todd Dunivant (10/29/15 - retired)
F Edson Buddle (12/7/15 - option declined)
D Tommy Meyer (12/7/15 - option declined) - Swope Park Rangers (USL)
GK Brian Perk (12/7/15 - option declined)
GK Donovan Ricketts (12/7/15 - option declined)
F Charlie Rugg (12/7/15 - option declined)
M Mika Vayrynen (12/7/15 - option declined)
M Kenney Walker (12/7/15 - option declined) - FC Cincinnati (USL)
GK Andrew Wolverton (12/7/15 - option declined)
D Omar Gonzalez (12/22/15 - transferred to Pachuca) - Pachuca (Mexico)
M Juninho (12/24/15 - transferred to Club Tijuana) - Club Tijuana (Mexico)
Thursday, February 4, 2016
Who's Adding Who - Houston Dynamo
In:
M Christian Lucatero (8/18/15 - Homegrown) - The 2013 Dynamo Academy Player of the Year and the Academy's 2014 Players' Player of the Year, Lucatero was committed to Oregon State before signing a professional contract with the Dynamo. Lucatero has been a part of camps for both the U.S. and Mexican U-18 squads in the past year.
M Cristian Maidana (12/7/15 - trade from Philadelphia) - In two seasons with the Union, Maidana notched 26 assists including 15 in 2015. With plenty of attacking options in Giles Barnes, Will Bruin and Cubo Torres, Maidana should have no problem reaching double digit assists for a third straight season and should help improve an attack that was limited to just 42 goals in 2015.
M Andrew Wenger (12/7/15 - trade from Philadelphia) - The first overall pick in the 2012 MLS SuperDraft joins his third MLS club in five seasons. His best season came in 2014, split between Montreal and Philadelphia, when he tallied 7 goals and 4 assists in 32 matches. He has 13 goals and 9 assists in 105 career appearances, 59 starts.
GK Calle Brown (12/17/15 - free) - Brown, 23, spent the 2015 season with the Pittsburgh Riverhounds in the USL. He made 13 starts and recorded 5 shutouts while posting a 1.14 GAA. Standing 6'5", Brown spent his college career at the University of Virginia and was the 2014 College Cup Most Valuable Defensive Player.
D Bradley Bourgeois (12/23/15 - Homegrown) - The 2011 Dynamo Academy Players' Player of the Year, Bourgeois joins the Dynamo after being a 4-year letter winner with Tulsa. The Golden Hurricanes' Defensive Player of the Year for the past three seasons, he led Tulsa to the 2014 and 2015 American Athletic Conference Tournament Championship and was the 2015 American Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Year.
D Jalil Anibaba (1/11/16 - free) - The 27 year-old Anibaba gets set to join his fourth MLS team in four years (his fifth if you count his momentary stint with Orlando City following last year's expansion draft). Anibaba, depite appearing just 16 matches in 2015, set a career-high with four assists with Sporting Kansas City. In total he has five goals and ten assists in 128 career appearances for the Chicago Fire, Seattle Sounders and Sporting.
D Sebastien Ibeagha (1/26/16 - free) - The former Duke Blue Devil is a prior member of the Dynamo Academy. After college, Ibeagha pursued a career in Europe that saw him make stops in Denmark and Iceland before returning to the U.S. this offseason. Ibeagha will add further depth to Houston's central defender pool.
D Agus (1/27/16 - free) - A left-footed central defender, Agustín Íñiguez - or Agus - spent early parts of his career with Real Madrid's "B" side and most recently played with Albacete Balompié in Spain's second division. With the exception of a season with Orduspor in Turkey, his entire pro career has been in Spain.
M David Rocha (1/27/16 - free) - Rocha captained Club Gimnàstic de Tarragona the past two seasons while helping them earn a promotion to Spain's second division. A central midfielder, the 30 year-old Rocha has spent his entire professional career to this point in Spain.
M Christian Lucatero (8/18/15 - Homegrown) - The 2013 Dynamo Academy Player of the Year and the Academy's 2014 Players' Player of the Year, Lucatero was committed to Oregon State before signing a professional contract with the Dynamo. Lucatero has been a part of camps for both the U.S. and Mexican U-18 squads in the past year.
M Cristian Maidana (12/7/15 - trade from Philadelphia) - In two seasons with the Union, Maidana notched 26 assists including 15 in 2015. With plenty of attacking options in Giles Barnes, Will Bruin and Cubo Torres, Maidana should have no problem reaching double digit assists for a third straight season and should help improve an attack that was limited to just 42 goals in 2015.
M Andrew Wenger (12/7/15 - trade from Philadelphia) - The first overall pick in the 2012 MLS SuperDraft joins his third MLS club in five seasons. His best season came in 2014, split between Montreal and Philadelphia, when he tallied 7 goals and 4 assists in 32 matches. He has 13 goals and 9 assists in 105 career appearances, 59 starts.
GK Calle Brown (12/17/15 - free) - Brown, 23, spent the 2015 season with the Pittsburgh Riverhounds in the USL. He made 13 starts and recorded 5 shutouts while posting a 1.14 GAA. Standing 6'5", Brown spent his college career at the University of Virginia and was the 2014 College Cup Most Valuable Defensive Player.
D Bradley Bourgeois (12/23/15 - Homegrown) - The 2011 Dynamo Academy Players' Player of the Year, Bourgeois joins the Dynamo after being a 4-year letter winner with Tulsa. The Golden Hurricanes' Defensive Player of the Year for the past three seasons, he led Tulsa to the 2014 and 2015 American Athletic Conference Tournament Championship and was the 2015 American Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Year.
D Jalil Anibaba (1/11/16 - free) - The 27 year-old Anibaba gets set to join his fourth MLS team in four years (his fifth if you count his momentary stint with Orlando City following last year's expansion draft). Anibaba, depite appearing just 16 matches in 2015, set a career-high with four assists with Sporting Kansas City. In total he has five goals and ten assists in 128 career appearances for the Chicago Fire, Seattle Sounders and Sporting.
D Sebastien Ibeagha (1/26/16 - free) - The former Duke Blue Devil is a prior member of the Dynamo Academy. After college, Ibeagha pursued a career in Europe that saw him make stops in Denmark and Iceland before returning to the U.S. this offseason. Ibeagha will add further depth to Houston's central defender pool.
D Agus (1/27/16 - free) - A left-footed central defender, Agustín Íñiguez - or Agus - spent early parts of his career with Real Madrid's "B" side and most recently played with Albacete Balompié in Spain's second division. With the exception of a season with Orduspor in Turkey, his entire pro career has been in Spain.
M David Rocha (1/27/16 - free) - Rocha captained Club Gimnàstic de Tarragona the past two seasons while helping them earn a promotion to Spain's second division. A central midfielder, the 30 year-old Rocha has spent his entire professional career to this point in Spain.
Out:
GK Michael Lisch (11/30/15 - option declined)
D AJ Cochran (11/30/15 - option declined)
D Jermaine Taylor (11/30/15 - option declined) - Portland Timbers
M Luis Garrido (11/30/15 - option declined)
M Alex López (11/30/15 - option declined)
M Nathan Sturgis (11/30/15 - option declined)
F Chandler Hoffman (11/30/15 - option declined) - Louisville City (USL)
D Kofi Sarkodie (11/30/15 - out of contract)
M Brad Davis (1/7/15 - traded to Sporting KC) - Sporting Kansas City
GK Michael Lisch (11/30/15 - option declined)
D AJ Cochran (11/30/15 - option declined)
D Jermaine Taylor (11/30/15 - option declined) - Portland Timbers
M Luis Garrido (11/30/15 - option declined)
M Alex López (11/30/15 - option declined)
M Nathan Sturgis (11/30/15 - option declined)
F Chandler Hoffman (11/30/15 - option declined) - Louisville City (USL)
D Kofi Sarkodie (11/30/15 - out of contract)
M Brad Davis (1/7/15 - traded to Sporting KC) - Sporting Kansas City
Tuesday, February 2, 2016
Who's Adding Who - FC Dallas
In:
F Maximiliano Urruti (12/11/15 - Re-Entry Draft) - One of a number of Timbers postseason heroes, it was Urruti's extra time equalizer in the wildcard round that sent the Timbers to a shootout against Sporting Kansas City and propelling their postseason run. Despite just 28 career starts in MLS, the 24 year-old Urruti already has 15 goals including a career-high 10 in just 12 starts in 2014.
D Aaron Guillen (1/5/16 - Homegrown) - The 2014 Atlantic Sun Conference Defensive Player of the Year, and a three-time member of the All Conference First Team, Guillen joins FC Dallas after a solid college career where he was a four-year starter at Florida Gulf Coast University.
M Juan Esteban Ortiz (1/20/16 - free) - A defensive midfielder by trade, the 28 year-old veteran has upwards of 240 appearances in the Colombian First Division. Ortiz, whose most recent club was Atlético Huila, becomes the third Colombian player on the FC Dallas roster joining Michael Barrios and Fabián Castillo.
M Carlos Gruezo (1/23/16 - transfer from Stuttgart) - Despite being a few months shy of his 21st birthday, Gruezo already has double-digit CAPs for the Ecuadorian National Team. The first Ecuadorian to ever score in the Bundesliga when he did so in 2014 with VfB Stuttgart, Gruezo was also the second youngest player to start a match during the 2014 FIFA World Cup (behind only England's Luke Shaw).
D Maynor Figueroa (1/26/16 - trade from Colorado) - Only two players have appeared in more matches for Honduras then the 32 year-old veteran, Figueroa. A serviceable left back or central defender, Figueroa made his MLS debut with the Rapids in 2015 making 10 starts and scoring a goal against Sporting Kansas City.
D Aaron Guillen (1/5/16 - Homegrown) - The 2014 Atlantic Sun Conference Defensive Player of the Year, and a three-time member of the All Conference First Team, Guillen joins FC Dallas after a solid college career where he was a four-year starter at Florida Gulf Coast University.
M Juan Esteban Ortiz (1/20/16 - free) - A defensive midfielder by trade, the 28 year-old veteran has upwards of 240 appearances in the Colombian First Division. Ortiz, whose most recent club was Atlético Huila, becomes the third Colombian player on the FC Dallas roster joining Michael Barrios and Fabián Castillo.
M Carlos Gruezo (1/23/16 - transfer from Stuttgart) - Despite being a few months shy of his 21st birthday, Gruezo already has double-digit CAPs for the Ecuadorian National Team. The first Ecuadorian to ever score in the Bundesliga when he did so in 2014 with VfB Stuttgart, Gruezo was also the second youngest player to start a match during the 2014 FIFA World Cup (behind only England's Luke Shaw).
D Maynor Figueroa (1/26/16 - trade from Colorado) - Only two players have appeared in more matches for Honduras then the 32 year-old veteran, Figueroa. A serviceable left back or central defender, Figueroa made his MLS debut with the Rapids in 2015 making 10 starts and scoring a goal against Sporting Kansas City.
Out:
D Bakary Soumare (11/30/15 - retired)
D Otis Earle (12/3/15 - option declined)
M Danny Garcia (12/3/15 - option declined)
F David Texeira (12/3/15 - option declined) - Sivasspor (Turkey)
M Michel (12/3/15 - option declined) - Rayo OKC (NASL)
D Walker Zimmerman (12/3/15 - option declined)
F Blas Pérez (12/3/15 - out of contract)
D Stephen Keel (12/3/15 - out of contract)
GK Dan Kennedy (12/15/15 - traded to LA Galaxy) - LA Galaxy
M Rolando Escobar (1/22/16 - waived) -
M Ezequiel Cirigliano (1/22/16 - waived) - River Plate (Argentina)
D Otis Earle (12/3/15 - option declined)
M Danny Garcia (12/3/15 - option declined)
F David Texeira (12/3/15 - option declined) - Sivasspor (Turkey)
M Michel (12/3/15 - option declined) - Rayo OKC (NASL)
D Walker Zimmerman (12/3/15 - option declined)
F Blas Pérez (12/3/15 - out of contract)
D Stephen Keel (12/3/15 - out of contract)
GK Dan Kennedy (12/15/15 - traded to LA Galaxy) - LA Galaxy
M Rolando Escobar (1/22/16 - waived) -
M Ezequiel Cirigliano (1/22/16 - waived) - River Plate (Argentina)
Who's Adding Who - DC United
In:
M Lamar Neagle (12/7/15 - trade from Seattle) - Neagle delivered a career year in 2014 with 9 goals and 9 assists en route to a Seattle Sounders Supporters' Shield and U.S. Open Cup Title, but he struggled to have the same impact in 2015. Despite making 23 starts, Neagle had just four goals and two assists last season. Now 28, Neagle joins a DC United attack that tied for the second fewest goals in the Eastern Conference last year.
M Patrick Nyarko (1/6/16 - trade from Chicago) - Nyarko spent his first 8 MLS seasons with the Chicago Fire logging 196 appearances. During a three-year stretch from 2010-2012, he averaged nearly nine assists a year with a career best of 10 in 2010. Nyarko made his international debut with Ghana in 2012.
M Marcelo Sarvas (2/1/16 - trade from Colorado) - A two-time MLS Champion with the LA Galaxy, Sarvas delivered two goals and two assists during the 2014 postseason after an 11-assist regular season. Sarvas joined the Rapids before the 2015 season and was unable to duplicate the success he found in LA scoring just twice and adding only one assist in 25 appearances. The 34 Brazilian has played professionally in Brazil, Sweden, Poland and Costa Rica before coming to MLS before the 2012 season.
M Patrick Nyarko (1/6/16 - trade from Chicago) - Nyarko spent his first 8 MLS seasons with the Chicago Fire logging 196 appearances. During a three-year stretch from 2010-2012, he averaged nearly nine assists a year with a career best of 10 in 2010. Nyarko made his international debut with Ghana in 2012.
M Marcelo Sarvas (2/1/16 - trade from Colorado) - A two-time MLS Champion with the LA Galaxy, Sarvas delivered two goals and two assists during the 2014 postseason after an 11-assist regular season. Sarvas joined the Rapids before the 2015 season and was unable to duplicate the success he found in LA scoring just twice and adding only one assist in 25 appearances. The 34 Brazilian has played professionally in Brazil, Sweden, Poland and Costa Rica before coming to MLS before the 2012 season.
Out:
F Eddie Johnson (11/1/15 - retired)
F Jairo Arrieta (12/7/15 - option declined) - New York Cosmos (NASL)
M Michael Farfan (12/7/15 - option declined) - Seattle Sounders
M Facundo Coria (12/7/15 - waived)
M Perry Kitchen (12/7/15 - out of conract)
M Chris Pontius (12/7/15 - traded to Philadelphia) - Philadelphia Union
F Jairo Arrieta (12/7/15 - option declined) - New York Cosmos (NASL)
M Michael Farfan (12/7/15 - option declined) - Seattle Sounders
M Facundo Coria (12/7/15 - waived)
M Perry Kitchen (12/7/15 - out of conract)
M Chris Pontius (12/7/15 - traded to Philadelphia) - Philadelphia Union
Who's Adding Who - Colorado Rapids - Update 1
Latest moves in red.
In:
M - Marcelo Sarvas (2/1/16 - traded to D.C. United - DC United
In:
M Micheal Azira (12/9/15 - Waiver Draft) - The Ugandan-born Azira spent the last two seasons with the Seattle Sounders appearing in 25 regular season matches including 11 in 2015. Now 28, Azira has yet to notch a goal or an assist in MLS.
M Marco Pappa (12/15/15 - trade from Seattle) - The veteran Guatemalan midfielder is entering his eighth MLS season, the last two of which were spent with the Sounders. Pappa has scored at least five goals five times, and recorded as least five assists four times including a career-best six in 2015. Pappa has scored 11 goals for Guatemala an was named the Golden Ball Winner at the 2014 Copa Centroamericana as the tournament's best player.
M Zach Pfeffer (1/15/16 - trade from Philadelphia) - Pfeffer is getting ready for his sixth MLS season despite just turning 21 earlier this month. Signed to a homegrown player deal at the age of 15 with the Union, Pfeffer had his best MLS season in 2015 appearing in 21 matches while also getting playing time for the USMNT U-23s.
F Shkëlzen Gashi (2/1/16 - transfer from Basel) - The 27 year old Albanian striker joins the Rapids from FC Basel on a designated player contract after spending the past 10 seasons in Switzerland. The Swiss Super League Golden Boot Winner for the 2013-14 and 2014-15 campaigns combined to score 41 regular season goals in that two-year stretch.
F Shkëlzen Gashi (2/1/16 - transfer from Basel) - The 27 year old Albanian striker joins the Rapids from FC Basel on a designated player contract after spending the past 10 seasons in Switzerland. The Swiss Super League Golden Boot Winner for the 2013-14 and 2014-15 campaigns combined to score 41 regular season goals in that two-year stretch.
Out:
D James Riley (12/3/15 - option declined)
D Drew Moor (12/3/15 - option declined) - Toronto FC
M Nick LaBrocca (12/3/15 - option declined) - Chicago Fire
M Lucas Pittinari (12/3/15 - option declined) - Belgrano (Argentina)
M Vicente Sánchez (12/3/15 - option declined)
M Carlos Alvarez (12/3/15 - option declined)
F Charles Eloundou (12/3/15 - option declined)
F Gabriel Torres (12/3/15 - option declined) - Zamora FC (Venezuela)
D Bobby Burling (12/3/15 - out of contract)
D Michael Harrington (12/3/15 - out of contract) - Chicago Fire
GK Clint Irwin (1/18/16 - traded to Toronto) - Toronto FC
GK Clint Irwin (1/18/16 - traded to Toronto) - Toronto FC
D Maynor Figueroa (1/26/16 - traded to Dallas) - FC Dallas
M Juan Ramirez (1/26/16 - loaned to Almeria) - UD Almería (Spain)
Who's Adding Who - Chicago Fire - Update 1
Latest moves in red.
In:
In:
F Joey Calistri (12/17/15 - Homegrown) - Calistri was a four-year starter for Northwestern and finished his career as the Wildcats' second all-time leading scorer. In total, Calistri ended up with 30 goals and 14 assists including three goals and a career high six assists as a senior.
M Drew Conner (12/17/15 - Homegrown) - Conner was a four-year starter for the University of Wisconsin and served as the team's captain in 2015. In his four years with the Badgers, he amassed 73 starts scoring six goals while tallying 12 assists.
D Brandon Vincent (1/14/16 - SuperDraft) - One of Jurgen Klinsmann's surprise additions to the January USMNT camp, Vincent enjoyed a stellar senior season for National Champion Stanford that included being named the 2015 College Cup's Most Outstanding Defensive Player. Vincent scored six goals and added two assists in 23 matches for the 18-2-3 Cardinal.
D Jonathan Campbell (1/14/16 - SuperDraft) - A Senior defender from the University of North Carolina, Campbell had a goal and four assists for the 15-2-3 Tarheels who reached the third round of the 2015 NCAA Tournament before falling 1-0 to Creighton.
D Michael Harrington (1/18/16 - free agency) - The third overall pick in the 2007 SuperDraft, Harrington needs just 4 more starts to reach 200 as he enters his 10th MLS season. Harrington has played with Kansas City, Portland and most recently Colorado for whom he started 14 matches in 2015. Harrington finished third in the 2007 Rookie of the Year voting.
GK Patrick McLain (1/18/16 - free) - McLain was with Chivas USA in 2012 and 2013 and made a pair of MLS appearances for the Goats. He spent the 2015 season with the Sacramento Republic (USL) going 11-8-5 with six shutouts and a 1.25 goals against average.
D Michael Harrington (1/18/16 - free agency) - The third overall pick in the 2007 SuperDraft, Harrington needs just 4 more starts to reach 200 as he enters his 10th MLS season. Harrington has played with Kansas City, Portland and most recently Colorado for whom he started 14 matches in 2015. Harrington finished third in the 2007 Rookie of the Year voting.
GK Patrick McLain (1/18/16 - free) - McLain was with Chivas USA in 2012 and 2013 and made a pair of MLS appearances for the Goats. He spent the 2015 season with the Sacramento Republic (USL) going 11-8-5 with six shutouts and a 1.25 goals against average.
D João Meira (1/23/16 - free) - Meira is a 28 year-old Portuguese central defender who played most recently for Belenenses, who he helped return to the Portuguese top flight.
M Nick LaBrocca (1/27/16 - free agency) - The 31 year-old LaBrocca gets ready for his 10th MLS season after previous stints with Colorado, Toronto and Chivas USA. An All-Star with Chivas USA in 2011 when he scored a career high eight goals and six assists, LaBrocca made just six starts in 2015 with the Colorado Rapids.
D Johan Kappelhof (2/2/16 - transfer from Groningen) - The 25 year-old former Ajax youth academy member comes to the Fire after spending the past five seasons with Groningen, currently in 10th place in the Dutch Eredivisie. Kappelhof appeared in a handful of matches for the Netherlands U21s between 2011 and 2013.
D Johan Kappelhof (2/2/16 - transfer from Groningen) - The 25 year-old former Ajax youth academy member comes to the Fire after spending the past five seasons with Groningen, currently in 10th place in the Dutch Eredivisie. Kappelhof appeared in a handful of matches for the Netherlands U21s between 2011 and 2013.
Out:
D Adaílton (11/30/15 - option declined)
GK Jon Busch (11/30/15 - option declined) - Indy Eleven (NASL)
F Jason Johnson (11/30/15 - option declined)
GK Alec Kann (11/30/15 - option declined) - Sporting Kansas City
D Jeff Larentowicz (11/30/15 - option declined) - LA Galaxy
D Lovel Palmer (11/30/15 - option declined) - Indy Eleven (NASL)
M Chris Ritter (11/30/15 - option declined)
D Daneil Cyrus (11/30/15 - loan expired) - W Connection (Trinidad and Tobago)
D Ty Harden (11/30/15 - out of contract)
F Mike Magee (11/30/15 - out of contract) - LA Galaxy
M Matt Watson (11/30/15 - out of contract) - Carolina RailHawks (NASL)
M Patrick Nyarko (1/6/16 - traded to D.C. United) - DC United
M Jack Harrison (1/14/16 - traded to NYCFC) - New York City FC
D Joevin Jones (1/14/16 - traded to Seattle) - Seattle Sounders
D Joevin Jones (1/14/16 - traded to Seattle) - Seattle Sounders
Thursday, January 28, 2016
Who's Adding Who - Columbus Crew
In:
D Corey Ashe (12/18/15 - free agency) - Ashe had spent his entire MLS career with the Houston Dynamo until being dealt to Orlando City midseason last year. The two-time MLS All-Star has appeared in over 200 MLS matches since his 2007 debut, and tallied three assists in just nine appearances with Orlando City in 2015.
M Emil Larsen (1/22/16 - free) - Larsen joins the Crew by way of Danish Superliga's Odense Boldklub. The 24 year-old winger has extensive experience with Denmark's youth National Teams and has been capped five times with the senior National Team dating back to 2012.
F Conor Casey (1/26/16 - free agency) - While Casey is no longer the prolific scorer who tallied 40 goals for the Rapids between 2008 and 2010, even at 34 years old, he's still a threat to score. Despite playing only 340 minutes for the Union in 2015, Casey scored three goals and added an assist. The 2010 MLS Cup MVP and 2009 member of the MLS Best XI has 71 career goals, good for 22nd-most all-time.
Out:
D Emanuel Pogatetz (12/7/15 - option declined) - Union Berlin (Germany)
M Kristinn Steindorsson (12/7/15 - option declined) - GIF Sundsvall (Sweden)
M Ben Speas (12/7/15 - out of contract)
GK Matt Lampson (12/7/15 - out of contract)
M Kevan George (12/7/15 - out of contract)
F Aaron Schoenfeld (12/7/15 - out of contract) - Maccabi Netanya (Israel)
D Chris Klute (12/11/15 - traded to Portland) - Portland Timbers
F Jack McInerney (1/13/16 - traded to Portland) - Portland Timbers
Who's Adding Who - Colorado Rapids
In:
M Micheal Azira (12/9/15 - Waiver Draft) - The Ugandan-born Azira spent the last two seasons with the Seattle Sounders appearing in 25 regular season matches including 11 in 2015. Now 28, Azira has yet to notch a goal or an assist in MLS.
M Marco Pappa (12/15/15 - trade from Seattle) - The veteran Guatemalan midfielder is entering his eighth MLS season, the last two of which were spent with the Sounders. Pappa has scored at least five goals five times, and recorded as least five assists four times including a career-best six in 2015. Pappa has scored 11 goals for Guatemala an was named the Golden Ball Winner at the 2014 Copa Centroamericana as the tournament's best player.
M Zach Pfeffer (1/15/16 - trade from Philadelphia) - Pfeffer is getting ready for his sixth MLS season despite just turning 21 earlier this month. Signed to a homegrown player deal at the age of 15 with the Union, Pfeffer had his best MLS season in 2015 appearing in 21 matches while also getting playing time for the USMNT U-23s.
Out:
D James Riley (12/3/15 - option declined)
D Drew Moor (12/3/15 - option declined) - Toronto FC
M Nick LaBrocca (12/3/15 - option declined) - Chicago Fire
M Lucas Pittinari (12/3/15 - option declined) - Belgrano (Argentina)
M Vicente Sánchez (12/3/15 - option declined)
M Carlos Alvarez (12/3/15 - option declined)
F Charles Eloundou (12/3/15 - option declined)
F Gabriel Torres (12/3/15 - option declined) - Zamora FC (Venezuela)
D Bobby Burling (12/3/15 - out of contract)
D Michael Harrington (12/3/15 - out of contract) - Chicago Fire
GK Clint Irwin (1/18/16 - traded to Toronto) - Toronto FC
GK Clint Irwin (1/18/16 - traded to Toronto) - Toronto FC
D Maynor Figueroa (1/26/16 - traded to Dallas) - FC Dallas
M Juan Ramirez (1/26/16 - loaned to Almeria) - UD Almería (Spain)
Who's Adding Who - Chicago Fire
In:
F Joey Calistri (12/17/15 - Homegrown) - Calistri was a four-year starter for Northwestern and finished his career as the Wildcats' second all-time leading scorer. In total, Calistri ended up with 30 goals and 14 assists including three goals and a career high six assists as a senior.
M Drew Conner (12/17/15 - Homegrown) - Conner was a four-year starter for the University of Wisconsin and served as the team's captain in 2015. In his four years with the Badgers, he amassed 73 starts scoring six goals while tallying 12 assists.
D Brandon Vincent (1/14/16 - SuperDraft) - One of Jurgen Klinsmann's surprise additions to the January USMNT camp, Vincent enjoyed a stellar senior season for National Champion Stanford that included being named the 2015 College Cup's Most Outstanding Defensive Player. Vincent scored six goals and added two assists in 23 matches for the 18-2-3 Cardinal.
D Jonathan Campbell (1/14/16 - SuperDraft) - A Senior defender from the University of North Carolina, Campbell had a goal and four assists for the 15-2-3 Tarheels who reached the third round of the 2015 NCAA Tournament before falling 1-0 to Creighton.
D Michael Harrington (1/18/16 - free agency) - The third overall pick in the 2007 SuperDraft, Harrington needs just 4 more starts to reach 200 as he enters his 10th MLS season. Harrington has played with Kansas City, Portland and most recently Colorado for whom he started 14 matches in 2015. Harrington finished third in the 2007 Rookie of the Year voting.
GK Patrick McLain (1/18/16 - free) - McLain was with Chivas USA in 2012 and 2013 and made a pair of MLS appearances for the Goats. He spent the 2015 season with the Sacramento Republic (USL) going 11-8-5 with six shutouts and a 1.25 goals against average.
D Michael Harrington (1/18/16 - free agency) - The third overall pick in the 2007 SuperDraft, Harrington needs just 4 more starts to reach 200 as he enters his 10th MLS season. Harrington has played with Kansas City, Portland and most recently Colorado for whom he started 14 matches in 2015. Harrington finished third in the 2007 Rookie of the Year voting.
GK Patrick McLain (1/18/16 - free) - McLain was with Chivas USA in 2012 and 2013 and made a pair of MLS appearances for the Goats. He spent the 2015 season with the Sacramento Republic (USL) going 11-8-5 with six shutouts and a 1.25 goals against average.
D João Meira (1/23/16 - free) - Meira is a 28 year-old Portuguese central defender who played most recently for Belenenses, who he helped return to the Portuguese top flight.
M Nick LaBrocca (1/27/16 - free agency) - The 31 year-old LaBrocca gets ready for his 10th MLS season after previous stints with Colorado, Toronto and Chivas USA. An All-Star with Chivas USA in 2011 when he scored a career high eight goals and six assists, LaBrocca made just six starts in 2015 with the Colorado Rapids.
Out:
D Adaílton (11/30/15 - option declined)
GK Jon Busch (11/30/15 - option declined) - Indy Eleven (NASL)
F Jason Johnson (11/30/15 - option declined)
GK Alec Kann (11/30/15 - option declined) - Sporting Kansas City
D Jeff Larentowicz (11/30/15 - option declined) - LA Galaxy
D Lovel Palmer (11/30/15 - option declined) - Indy Eleven (NASL)
M Chris Ritter (11/30/15 - option declined)
D Daneil Cyrus (11/30/15 - loan expired) - W Connection (Trinidad and Tobago)
D Ty Harden (11/30/15 - out of contract)
F Mike Magee (11/30/15 - out of contract) - LA Galaxy
M Matt Watson (11/30/15 - out of contract) - Carolina RailHawks (NASL)
M Patrick Nyarko (1/6/16 - traded to D.C. United) - DC United
M Jack Harrison (1/14/16 - traded to NYCFC) - New York City FC
D Joevin Jones (1/14/16 - traded to Seattle) - Seattle Sounders
D Joevin Jones (1/14/16 - traded to Seattle) - Seattle Sounders
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