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MLSRumors, god bless 'em - and do note the title, people - posted the coolest damn rumor today
about a delicious mega-deal in the works between DC United and the Colorado Rapids. Here are the
details and, so far as I've seen, they're posted only on MLSRumors: "The buzz now is that there may
be [...]
Tickle Michael Bradley is turning into a midfield goal machine and is almost certainly headed for
bigger and better things in the summer with Premier League clubs joining the hunt for his
signature. Will this finally halt the cries of nepotism in the Soccer Nation? . . . Big thanks to
the friendly web-elves who allowed me to witness Wednesday's glorious victory over the Blades
recently.
Time to check around the league, to make sure the movement has generally been normal and regular. -
May as well start with the problem: the blockage keeping Taylor Twellman from leaving the New
England Revolution for England's Preston North End. And, here I was, all set to bang out a "Free
Taylor" post, only [.
He's a great reader of the game, smart with his passes and can kill you on dead balls and he's now
part of DC United. Marcelo Gallardo has joined the club as the league's newest Designated
Player.
He might not have the hair, fashion or following of Beckham, but Gallardo will be called upon to
perform the same basic role of central playmaker.
Tucked in a bunch of other player movement items, Goff effectively buries the lead...at least so
far as Colorado Rapids fans are concerned. Citing a "source with knowledge of a possible trade"
Goff reports now-former DC United midfielder Christian Gomez's move to the Colorado Rapids only
waits on the blessing.
In general, I'm trying to wait on player announcements until there is something formal said by
the club. That's why we kept Troy Perkins out of the Goodbye list for so long. And, sadly, my
knowledge of the Argentine first division is not extensive, so other than the links to Clarin that
have been posted in the comments (and my thanks for those) and today's story in the Post, there's
not much insight I can add other than saying "how do you pronounce his name properly?
And "F-Bomb" refers to the "F" Ives Galarcep awarded the Colorado Rapids for their SuperDraft
decisions. Let's go to the text: "Fernando Clavijo has always been regarded as a good judge of
talent, but that didn't stop many from scratching their heads at the Rapids' two picks Friday.
Clavijo passed on a top forward (Nyarko) [.
Rating: 5 (Very good)
Where Christian Gomez is going we do not know, but Steve Goff has some details on the negotiations.
Suffice to say he most likely will not be back in DC this season. Appearantly, he thought he was a
million dollar player, DC instead pursued a million dollar player in the form of Marcelo Gallardo.
Lest I become a complete cheerleader for all things Kasper and Payne, let me suggest that the
idea of Gallardo becoming a Designated Player selection, as hinted in this morning's writings from
the Goffather, strikes me as a bit troubling.
... it is uncertain whether Gallardo will participate right away or wait until camp
moves to Bradenton, Fla.
I am not without pettiness. Part of me reads the story of the falling-out between Christian
Gomez and D.C. United, and I want to be incensed at Christian for not showing enough loyalty to
come back at the terms United offered. The terms offered were decent -- $300K to $350K per year in
cap space.
Photo by ISI Photos
Good morning all. It was a pretty quiet weekend (well except for the FA Cup, African Cup of
Nations, Serie A and La Liga) but action should pick up on the U.S. front this week (as well as the
European market).
On November 1st, 2007, Untied, and its black and red clad supporters closed the book on what was
another very successful season, in bitter fashion. United was once again ousted from the MLS Cup
Playoffs, by a long time rival they still have yet to beat in post season play, the Chicago Fire.
As the days wore on in the following weeks, the pain and disappointment of that bitter end to the
07 season began to subside, and our thoughts began to turn towards the 2008 season.
On November 1st, 2007, Untied, and its black and red clad supporters closed the book on what was
another very successful season, in bitter fashion. United was once again ousted from the MLS Cup
Playoffs, by a long time rival they still have yet to beat in post season play, the Chicago Fire.
As the days wore on in the following weeks, the pain and disappointment of that bitter end to the
07 season began to subside, and our thoughts began to turn towards the 2008 season.
On November 1st, 2007, Untied, and its black and red clad supporters closed the book on what was
another very successful season, in bitter fashion. United was once again ousted from the MLS Cup
Playoffs, by a long time rival they still have yet to beat in post season play, the Chicago Fire.
As the days wore on in the following weeks, the pain and disappointment of that bitter end to the
07 season began to subside, and our thoughts began to turn towards the 2008 season.
