GolUSA reports Juan Carlos Osorio would leave the Red Bulls for the Green of Cali. Someone ask John Guppy if he is having a flashback.

To some, this is no surprise. It seems that this was the familiar cry of 2007 as well. But this time, it is coming from the horses mouth.

After a long day of watching the snowball effect from our earlier story, I think its a fair time to summarize the facts into nice, chewable pieces.

#1 - Apparently, GolUSA did not seem to misquote Osorio, just misrepresent him!

The quotes by Osorio seem accurate, but GolUSA's deduction of what was meant was clearly off.

His name is 120 Kid on the MetroFanatics boards, but in my view, the guy is Steven Spielberg. This is so well put together. Great f'n job!

Everyone, this is for the supporters of this great club. Take it in. Enjoy.

MLS has released some details on the first three weeks of the MLS season, and the Red Bulls have alot on their plate to start the season.

New York will be making their charge into the 2009 season with a visit to Seattle for the Sounders inaugural bash March 19th! With thousands of season tickets already sold in the Washington area, I wouldn't be surprised to see 25,000 plus chanting as one sea of green.

The news is so dry, so boring, so deplete of real meat that I am forced to update you all on news that simply 2 days ago, I considered unimportant.

For instance . . . .

GABE CICHERO FINDS A NEW JOB

I found this nugget out before it made the US Blogosphere - and I skipped out on reporting it, since I figured no one would care.

I love hearing the offseason quotes of MLS new comers. Depending on the person, the critique usually falls within three categories; glowing approval, dismal disappointment or vast ambiguity. So, while I was trolling the spanish news outlets, I picked this Jorge Rojas interview up from Correo Del Caroni out of Venezuela.

Another season has passed, and here we are in the wonderful world of the offseason. The thing I like best about the time off is the ability to let your imagination run friggin' wild. And this offseason, Red Bull fans everywhere have the ability to do just that, and justifiably may I add!

#1 - The Bulls have more senior spots to play with.

It was an interesting weekend poll, with the question being: How do you feel about Juan Pietravallo returning for the 2009 season? It has been part of the ripple effect of questions that has developed since Juan Carlos Osorio did his mini press conference last week.

From the artists that bought you the Lider Marmol saga comes a new season of "he said she said, I saw him first" action! Thats right - MLS is on the road to discovery. And it is a murky hell to navigate.

One is left to ponder - is this season more Christopher Columbus or Somali Pirating in nature?

The weekend poll has quickly become a favorite of mine; it keeps my finger on the readers pulse, and is an easy way to put up content without all that much effort! This week, you guys spoke loud and clear; give Amado a chance!

Now, to assume TFC is looking to move the Honduran stand out is a stretch.

Before I put up this weekends poll (which is a goodie), I have to stray off the world of soccer and into one of my other loves in life - music.

Guns n' Roses, as previously constituted, was an incredibley formative force in my childhood. Axl, Slash, Duff and the gang were icons in my mind.

Here is a bit of news I didn't want to wake up to the day after Christmas: Brian Lewis reports Diego Jimenez is gone. Another little surprise; he was on a 6 month loan. Wack.

A complete steal at 17k, Jimenez has taken advantage of being the anchor of the Red Bulls defense for the playoff push and translated it into a contract with Mexican first division squad, Tecos.

RONALDO IS LINKED TO THE RED BULLS. AGAIN.

I don't know if I am posting this because of that hilarious picture supplied by Englands "Independent" (that poverty jersey is f'n classic!), or just laziness, but yes. Ronaldo is already being linked to the Red Bulls and their Portuguese rich neighborhood.

Hello again,

Well, the anesthesia has somewhat worn off, and I enjoyed a great nights sleep. If you ever have to "go under," the nervousness will be well worth it once the first shot of goodness is injected into the saline. I tried to count to 100 and try to fight the effects; instead, I woke up and asked "When are we getting started?

Dear Santa,

I have been a very good blogger this year. Just ask NLR, Martha in Miami, cg, BMatt or any one of my other readers!

I have interviewed players, done game reports, covered every event imaginable from a Barcelona scrimmage to the Red Bulls Iron Chef! I think I am a bit deserving.

Got to love SBI.

A day after we put Red Bull fans into a panic, Ives comes in to sooth the minds of the already paranoid and depressed.

Juan Carlos Osorio affirmed his return next season. So much so that he claims to have turned down over a dozen job offers to stay on.

Hey y'all,

Its Endoscopy Day! For me anyway. I haven't eaten since 12am last night and my appointment is at 12 in the afternoon. I can't eat for a period of time after that either. Worst of all? I am allergic to the knockout juice so I am sure to puke up a lung shortly after the procedure.

As Ives so eloquently detailed, Van Den Bergh's salary was partially paid for by the KC Wizards since the time he was traded over in 2006. If the Bulls are to re-sign Van Den Bergh, they must pay the full salary, which would equal to roughly a 110k hit on the salary cap. With the cap as constrictive as it is, a 100k salary cap investment can be the difference between a quality player and a risky one.