Prodigal Son Clint Mathis Returns to Red Bull

The Red Bull, desperate for a striker with the proven ability to find the back of the net in MLS play, reacquired mercurial forward Clint Mathis from the Colorado Rapids.

With the season kicking off in a week, this deal, initially at least, could be seen as a panic move. We'll revisit this subject -- and much more -- over the weekend (when we've returned from our internet access deprived vacation).