The Swamp

RSL re-signs Beckerman (now with short hair and close to getting Rimando back under contract. Both have been with Salt Lake since 2007.

Also Rubio Rubin may be coming back to the MLS and there are rumors starting that Chicarito could be on the move (because once again Moyes has him on the bench). Of course LigaMX and LAFC pop right to the top of the rumor mill.

Superdraft is today. Thrilling.

P.D.X. wrote: ↑Fri Jan 19, 2018 11:32 am Superdraft is today. Thrilling.

I realize it's not the biggest deal in the world, but seems like they could hold it some time other than a Friday morning before half of the country is awake.

It amazes me how little it costs to trade up.

The first 2 rounds are done live at the United Soccer Coaches Convention (this year in Philly). They get a good turn out in person because they combine it with "track suit woodstock". The 2nd two rounds are done via conference call over the weekend. A truly "super draft"

As for the cost to move up. Draft is not a very valuable way to stock talent. Most teams get players via Homegrown and free agent/transfer. The college kids just don't typically turn into stars. Maybe some solid players but not stars. DC gave up picks in both rounds this year. One for a starting goalie (well compete for a goalie) and the other for a few 100K in money they can spend on overseas transfers.

This article pointed to the "Best" draft for each team. Not bad players but most did not have the biggest impact for the team that drafted them and best players were probably not obtained that way.
https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2017/01/ ... ls-history

Seems like there's always "known" talent at the very top of the draft, inside the range where picks get moved for cash.

Timbers don't even have a pick in the first 2 rounds. But they did just sign Foster Langsdorf to a homegrown contract (had 31/8 as a striker for Stanford in the 2 years since Morris has been gone), so that's good.

Yes but if they were soooo good they would be overseas (Most of the US Youth National Teamers) or homegrown (Morris in Seattle). I mean yeah Ian Harkes is good and started for DC United but nobody was calling for him to get MNT time outside of Camp Cupcake

You're forgetting about superhero Jack Harrison.

So the Columbus Crew used a 2nd round pick on Jake Rozhansky from U of Maryland (transfer from UVA).....who signed a contract last week to play for Maccabi Netanya (once coached by Lothar Matthäus). So they get his MLS rights....but....2nd rounder for a guy who is under contract with another team?

It's almost like the franchise isn't making the best decisions.

(They're also selling Justin Meram, who is probably one of the best values in the league.)

P.D.X. wrote: ↑Fri Jan 19, 2018 4:42 pm It's almost like the franchise isn't making the best decisions.

(They're also selling Justin Meram, who is probably one of the best values in the league.)

one less player they have to pay moving expenses for?

mister d wrote: ↑Fri Jan 19, 2018 2:20 pm You're forgetting about superhero Jack Harrison.

Fuck.

This is a crazy year for MLS player relations. Last year it was tampering. This year it is hold outs. Lee Nguyen no showed at Revs practice. He wants a trade. Cyle Larin is not in Orlando, but rather training with Bestikas.

So going back to the lack of value in college draft. DC United trade rights to home grown player/MD Terp/US Youth National Teamer, Eryk Williamson to Potland. DC gets $100,000 General Allocation Money in 2018, $100,000 Targeted Allocation Money in 2019, a 2018 international spot and a second-round pick in the 2020 MLS Draft. Most importantly 50% of future transfer fees. DC could not get a deal and Eryk was looking at Europe. A big problem was he plays in a place where DC actually has depth. They thought he would be commuting to Richmond for Kickers games this year. Can't believe that is what Williamson wanted. Good deal for both DC and Portland.

DC now needs to finalize South American/Central American transfers that keep being referenced.

Yeah, pretty stoked about that deal. We really need an heir to the Chara role and it looks like he fits the bill nicely.

P.D.X. wrote: ↑Wed Jan 24, 2018 9:51 am Yeah, pretty stoked about that deal. We really need an heir to the Chara role and it looks like he fits the bill nicely.

This feels like a good deal for both teams and Williamson.

FC Beckham officially announced. Intro video is fantastic..shaky cell phone celeb videos and owners kids.
https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2018/01/ ... team-miami

Regardless of what happens this is a STEAL for Beckham. $25M expansion fee....Nashville paying $150M.

All for another team for Miami to ignore.

brian wrote: ↑Mon Jan 29, 2018 4:03 pm All for another team for Miami to ignore.

until the move to Columbus

SKC has signed Johnny Russell (Derby County) and now Felipe Gutierrez (Chile). Both play midfield, though apparently Russell can play on the wing. Still need a striker -- and apparently are still going to sign one.

<--- my reaction

(meanwhile Uri Rosell signs with Orlando, meaning OCSC now has two of the most beloved Sporting KC players of the past five seasons)

Yamil Asad to DC.
http://www.espn.com/soccer/soccer-trans ... ad-sources

Anyone buying this Jermaine Jones the draft was rigged for NE thing he launched into? I am not.

Las Vegas' new USL club debuted to a sellout crowd.

If I'm being honest, I'm (very) pleasantly surprised. I thought it would do well, but if this is a sign of where it might go, it could end up being one of the top five USL markets. They only have to ground-share for one more year hopefully while the new AAA ballpark is being built and then can perform some much needed work on Cashman to make it more soccer friendly (and expand capacity a little).

brian wrote: ↑Sun Feb 11, 2018 12:21 pm Las Vegas' new USL club debuted to a sellout crowd.

If I'm being honest, I'm (very) pleasantly surprised. I thought it would do well, but if this is a sign of where it might go, it could end up being one of the top five USL markets. They only have to ground-share for one more year hopefully while the new AAA ballpark is being built and then can perform some much needed work on Cashman to make it more soccer friendly (and expand capacity a little).

Enjoy your Freddy Adu and neon uniforms.

So Bobby Boswell is hanging them up. 13 seasons across 3 teams (2 stints in DC). 3 caps for the MNT and 1 Nickelodeon Cap

wlu_lax6 wrote: ↑Mon Feb 12, 2018 11:04 am

brian wrote: ↑Sun Feb 11, 2018 12:21 pm Las Vegas' new USL club debuted to a sellout crowd.

If I'm being honest, I'm (very) pleasantly surprised. I thought it would do well, but if this is a sign of where it might go, it could end up being one of the top five USL markets. They only have to ground-share for one more year hopefully while the new AAA ballpark is being built and then can perform some much needed work on Cashman to make it more soccer friendly (and expand capacity a little).

Enjoy your Freddy Adu and neon uniforms.

Yeah, the uniforms are hideous. Not a fan at all.

Zlatan apparently agrees with Weezer....seen house shopping in Beverly Hills making the Galaxy rumors more real.
https://www.si.com/soccer/2018/02/15/zl ... utd-return

ESPN+ taking over for MLS Live.

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles ... cer-rights

Games that count started last night. Toronto over RSL 2-0 in CCL matchup.

wlu_lax6 wrote: ↑Wed Feb 21, 2018 7:06 am Games that count started last night. Toronto over RSL 2-0 in CCL matchup.

Toronto is playing Colorado. (Totally forgot they were good 2 seasons ago)

P.D.X. wrote: ↑Wed Feb 21, 2018 11:13 am

wlu_lax6 wrote: ↑Wed Feb 21, 2018 7:06 am Games that count started last night. Toronto over RSL 2-0 in CCL matchup.

Toronto is playing Colorado. (Totally forgot they were good 2 seasons ago)

Howard looked flat footed on both goals. My hot take, he will lose his job before the end of the season.

wlu_lax6 wrote: ↑Wed Feb 21, 2018 12:47 pm

P.D.X. wrote: ↑Wed Feb 21, 2018 11:13 am

wlu_lax6 wrote: ↑Wed Feb 21, 2018 7:06 am Games that count started last night. Toronto over RSL 2-0 in CCL matchup.

Toronto is playing Colorado. (Totally forgot they were good 2 seasons ago)

Howard looked flat footed on both goals. My hot take, he will lose his job before the end of the season.

Nah. He's too much of a draw for fans when they don't have too much else.

Dc played last Vegas yesterday. Check out the starting 11 picture for Vegas...guess those 2 are both better than Freddy Adu.

Jordan Morris blew out his ACL thursday night playing against Santa Tecla in El Salvador. Probably out for the entire season.

Good look at all the uniforms in MLS this season

Giff better be getting one of those Houston alternates

https://www.si.com/soccer/photo/2018/02 ... jerseys#19

DaveInSeattle wrote: ↑Sun Feb 25, 2018 5:10 pm Jordan Morris blew out his ACL thursday night playing against Santa Tecla in El Salvador. Probably out for the entire season.

That sucks. Fortunately he'll have his dog nearby to help him during his recovery.

DaveInSeattle wrote: ↑Sun Feb 25, 2018 5:10 pm Jordan Morris blew out his ACL thursday night playing against Santa Tecla in El Salvador. Probably out for the entire season.

Calf last year in the playoffs, ACL now....at least we are not saying how we are missing him at the World Cup....wait...I think I would rather be missing him at the World Cup.

wlu_lax6 wrote: ↑Mon Feb 26, 2018 3:26 pm

DaveInSeattle wrote: ↑Sun Feb 25, 2018 5:10 pm Jordan Morris blew out his ACL thursday night playing against Santa Tecla in El Salvador. Probably out for the entire season.

Calf last year in the playoffs, ACL now....at least we are not saying how we are missing him at the World Cup....wait...I think I would rather be missing him at the World Cup.

He also tore his hamstring last fall.

mister d wrote: ↑Sun Jan 21, 2018 8:13 pm

mister d wrote: ↑Fri Jan 19, 2018 2:20 pm You're forgetting about superhero Jack Harrison.

Fuck.

Khiry Shelton has apparently won the starting striker job for SKC... which says more about SKC than Shelton