For the first time that I can remember, MLS sent out a purely commercial e-mail today in the
form of a VW advertisement. The e-mail was presumably sent to all who have registered their
e-mail with MLS. The e-mail made no reference to soccer (other than the sender address and an
official partner note) and simply included a number of lease deals for the longtime MLS automobile
partner.
Kansas City's coach Peter Vermes announced on Wednesday that, despite conflicts with three
potential players, his club used all twelve of its discovery claims on Monday. As it continues
discussions with various players, the club has continued to scout in Europe, the Caribbean, and the
NCAA.
On schedule (for once. Hah!), MLS has released the list of players available in the upcoming
Re-Entry Drafts.
To recap, this draft is a concession the players got in the most recent CBA that allows them
some more freedom if their club doesn't want to pay them as much (or at all). Players that meet
certain age and playing time qualifications and whose clubs want to lower their salary are entered
into the draft in two stages.
No Country for Poor DefendersThere are two possibilities of what is happening behind the scenes at
Toronto FC. Either Interim-ish Director of Football Earl Cochrane is culling the wasted contracts
of overpaid and undertalented players to give a new GM a clean slate; or.
