Argentina (14)
Emanuel Villa - Querétaro F.C. - 6
Martín Bravo - Santos Laguna - 2
Jonathan Hansen - Herediano - 2
Diego González - Santos Laguna - 1
Carlos Izquierdoz - Santos Laguna - 1
Juan Manuel Martínez - Real Salt Lake - 1
Rubens Sambueza - Club América - 1
Belize (2)
Deon McCaulay - Verdes FC - 2
Brazil (3)
Danilinho - Querétaro F.C. - 1
Ricardinho Paraiba - Santa Tecla - 1
Israel Silva - Motagua - 1
Canada (1)
Kianz Froese - Vancouver Whitecaps - 1
Cape Verde (4)
Djaniny - Santos Laguna - 4
Chile (1)
Bryan Rabello - Santos Laguna - 1
Colombia (9)
Carlos Quintero - Club América - 4
Andrés Andrade - Club América - 1
Yerson Candelo - Querétaro F.C. - 1
Olmes García - Real Salt Lake - 1
Jámison Olave - Real Salt Lake - 1
Andrés Rentería - Santos Laguna - 1
Costa Rica (12)
Johnny Woodly - Municipal - 2
Marvin Angulo - Saprissa - 1
Jairo Arrieta - DC United - 1
Randall Azofeifa - Herediano - 1
Daniel Colindres - Saprissa - 1
Kenny Cunningham - Herediano - 1
Mynor Escoe - Saprissa - 1
Dylan Flores - Saprissa - 1
David Guzmán - Saprissa - 1
David Ramírez - Saprissa - 1
Deyver Vega - Saprissa - 1
Ecuador (5)
Michael Arroyo - Club América - 3
Joao Plata - Real Salt Lake - 2
El Salvador (6)
Tony Rugamas - Isidro Metapán - 2
Josué Flores - Isidro Metapán - 1
Irvin Herrera - Santa Tecla - 1
Otonel Salinas - Isidro Metapán - 1
Giovanni Zavaleta - Santa Tecla - 1
Finland (1)
Mika Väyrynen - LA Galaxy - 1
France (1)
André-Pierre Gignac - Tigres UANL - 1
Germany (1)
Julian Büscher - DC United - 1
Ghana (2)
Kofi Opare - DC United - 2
Guatemala (2)
Wilson Lalín - Comunicaciones - 1
Carlos Ruiz - Municipal - 1
Honduras (7)
Erick Andino - Motagua - 2
Alberth Elis - Olimpia - 2
Wilmer Crisanto - Motagua - 1
Eddie Hernández - Motagua - 1
Néstor Martínez - Olimpia - 1
Ireland (2)
Robbie Keane - LA Galaxy - 2
Jamaica (4)
Dino Williams - Montego Bay FC - 2
Allan Ottey - Montego Bay FC - 1
Jermaine Woozencroft - Montego Bay FC - 1
Mexico (23)
Oribe Peralta - Club América - 3
Miguel Aguilar - DC United - 2
Alonso Escoboza - Santos Laguna - 2
Luis Ángel Mendoza - Santos Laguna - 2
Sinha - Querétaro F.C. - 2
Alonso Zamora - Tigres UANL - 2
Antonio Briseño - Tigers UANL - 1
Jürgen Damm - Tigres UANL - 1
Ulises Dávila - Santos Laguna - 1
Kevin Gutiérrez - Querétaro F.C. - 1
Raúl Mendiola - LA Galaxy - 1
Víctor Milke - Querétaro F.C. - 1
Javier Orozco - Santos Laguna - 1
José Rivas - Tigres UANL - 1
Giovani dos Santos - LA Galaxy - 1
Ángel Sepúlveda - Querétaro F.C. - 1
Nicaragua (1)
Raúl Leguías - Walter Ferretti - 1
Nigeria (1)
Ikechukwu Uche - Tigres UANL - 1
Panama (17)
Jhonny Ruiz - San Francisco - 3
Ervin Zorilla - San Francisco - 2
Renán Addles - Árabe Unido - 1
Abdiel Arroyo - Árabe Unido - 1
Rolando Blackburn - Comunicaciones - 1
Moisés Gil - San Francisco - 1
Martín Gómez - San Francisco - 1
José González - Árabe Unido - 1
Eduardo Jiménez - San Francisco - 1
Daniel Morán - San Francisco - 1
Jonathan Pinilla - San Francisco - 1
Armando Polo - Árabe Unido - 1
Richard Rodriguez - San Francisco - 1
Enrico Small - Árabe Unido - 1
Paraguay (2)
Pablo Aguilar - Club América - 1
Édgar Benítez - Querétaro F.C. - 1
Saint Lucia (1)
Kurt Frederick - W Connection FC - 1
Spain (1)
Ignacio Maganto - LA Galaxy - 1
Sweden (1)
Erik Friberg - Seattle Sounders - 1
Trinidad and Tobago (4)
Ataullah Guerra - Central FC - 2
Alvin Jones - W Connection FC - 1
Willis Plaza - Central FC - 1
Uruguay (1)
Bernardo Laureiro - Walter Ferretti - 1
USA (20)
Alan Gordon - LA Galaxy - 5
Lamar Neagle - Seattle Sounders - 3
Clint Dempsey - Seattle Sounders - 2
Conor Doyle - DC United - 2
Ventura Alvarado - Club América - 1
Chad Barrett - Seattle Sounders - 1
Brad Evans - Seattle Sounders - 1
Michael Farfan - DC United - 1
Jared Jeffrey - DC United - 1
Tim Parker - Vancouver Whitecaps - 1
José Francisco Torres - Tigres UANL - 1
Gyasi Zardes - LA Galaxy - 1
Thursday, March 3, 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
Advantage Mexico - CCL Update
It was a rough week in the CCL for MLS clubs as none of the league's four remaining teams managed to knock off their Mexican opponents in the first leg of the quarterfinals. In total, the four MLS teams managed just two goals (both by Clint Dempsey) en route to two 2-0 losses and two home draws. Now, with backs to the wall, all four teams essentially face must-win games this week if any MLS club is to reach the semifinals. Here's a quick look at each team's needs ahead of their second leg match:
LA Galaxy - Arguably in the best shape of any of the four MLS teams, the Galaxy did not concede an away goal in their 0-0 home draw with Santos Laguna which means they can advance with a 1-1 draw or better.
Seattle Sounders - Seattle blew a pair of leads against América at home and because they conceded two away goals, likely will need a win when they travel to Estadio Azteca. A high scoring draw (2-2 or better) could also be enough to send the Sounders through.
DC United - United held Querétaro scoreless for 70 minutes before conceding twice late in the match. United forced keeper Tiago Volpi into making nine saves, but couldn't get on the scoresheet, and now need a shutout win of 2-0 or better, or they need to win by at least three goals.
Real Salt Lake - Like DC United, RSL went nearly 70 minutes without conceding, and allowed an 86th minute insurance goal to put them in a 2-0 hole against Tigres as they head home. RSL will also need a shutout win of 2-0 or better, or they need to win by at least three goals.
LA Galaxy - Arguably in the best shape of any of the four MLS teams, the Galaxy did not concede an away goal in their 0-0 home draw with Santos Laguna which means they can advance with a 1-1 draw or better.
Seattle Sounders - Seattle blew a pair of leads against América at home and because they conceded two away goals, likely will need a win when they travel to Estadio Azteca. A high scoring draw (2-2 or better) could also be enough to send the Sounders through.
DC United - United held Querétaro scoreless for 70 minutes before conceding twice late in the match. United forced keeper Tiago Volpi into making nine saves, but couldn't get on the scoresheet, and now need a shutout win of 2-0 or better, or they need to win by at least three goals.
Real Salt Lake - Like DC United, RSL went nearly 70 minutes without conceding, and allowed an 86th minute insurance goal to put them in a 2-0 hole against Tigres as they head home. RSL will also need a shutout win of 2-0 or better, or they need to win by at least three goals.
2015-16 CCL Goal Scorers By Nationality - Quarterfinal Leg 1 Update
Argentina (12)
Emanuel Villa - Querétaro F.C. - 6
Jonathan Hansen - Herediano - 2
Diego González - Santos Laguna - 1
Carlos Izquierdoz - Santos Laguna - 1
Juan Manuel Martínez - Real Salt Lake - 1
Rubens Sambueza - Club América - 1
Belize (2)
Deon McCaulay - Verdes FC - 2
Brazil (3)
Danilinho - Querétaro F.C. - 1
Ricardinho Paraiba - Santa Tecla - 1
Israel Silva - Motagua - 1
Emanuel Villa - Querétaro F.C. - 6
Jonathan Hansen - Herediano - 2
Diego González - Santos Laguna - 1
Carlos Izquierdoz - Santos Laguna - 1
Juan Manuel Martínez - Real Salt Lake - 1
Rubens Sambueza - Club América - 1
Belize (2)
Deon McCaulay - Verdes FC - 2
Brazil (3)
Danilinho - Querétaro F.C. - 1
Ricardinho Paraiba - Santa Tecla - 1
Israel Silva - Motagua - 1
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
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