In today's announcement the Seattle Sounders made it clear that Michael Gspurning
(guh-SHPURN-ing) is not replacing Kasey Keller, but instead the team's new goalkeeper. Long having
been rumored to sign with the club, Gspurning's signing is finally official. The Austrian earned 3
CAPs with the national team and 96 appearances in the Greek and Austrian top-flights, twice being
named an All-Star in Greece.
Photo: Earl Gardner
With the signing of Porfirio Lopez yesterday, the Philadelphia Union continued a busy offseason
that has already addressed many glaring needs.
Since the 2011 season ended in defeat at Houston, the Union have parted ways with Justin Mapp,
purchased the rights to a Costa Rican striker, a Costa Rican fullback, and a Panamanian utilityman,
signed a Tanzanian winger through the re-entry draft, and added a homegrown player.
After losing their first two games of the season, the Phoenix Suns have brought in help in the
form of former All-Star Michael Redd. The Suns gave Redd a one year contract. In his 11-year
career, all spent with the Milwaukee Bucks, Redd has averaged 20 points and 4.1 rebounds.
At 32, Redd is a good gamble for the Suns.
In matchup of undefeated teams, the Portland Trail Blazers topped the Denver Nuggets by a final
score of 111-102. These two Western Conference sleepers played a fantastic game that featured a lot
of back of forth action. Don't be surprised if the Blazers and Nuggets face each other in the 2012
NBA playoffs.
