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If the following report is accurate, the 22 year old former PSV Eindhoven and fringe US national
team midfielder may be headed back home if a planned move to Vietnam's V-League doesn't work out.
Nguyen may chose a stint in MLS to re-enter the US National Team picture in a bigger way. A move to
the Rapids would be a bit closer to Dallas where he has family.
Ives Galarcep is reporting that with the new roster changes, MLS will scrap the leagues second
draft, the supplemental draft. This seemed to be an expected move with rosters being reduced to 24,
it doesn't make sense to have another 4 rounds to draft after you already have 4. The players that
would have been taken in this draft will now become free agents if they're not taken, able to
negoiate with any MLS team.
Who will win the Ahn Jung-hwan sweepstakes? That is the Question of the Day.
As time goes on, it looks more likely that "Asia's Beckham" will be "crossing
east" to MLS. He certainly has enough potential suitors.
According to this Sports Illustrated article and Goal.com the Korean attacking midfielder/striker
is wanted by the New England Revolution, Colorado Rapids, Chivas USA and Red Bull New York.
While the MLS Cup winners can still be heard celebrating, MLS has wasted no time in trying to keep
fans hooked for the 2009 season. Today the fixtures for the first three weeks have been announced,
and they're detailed below. The nickname "First Kick" I find to be rather dull and
gimmicky. It's just the [.
The full slate of games for MLS Week 1 is now available (below), as is the fact that we're
switching our start times to 7:30 p.m. CT next year. Our first match will come Saturday, March 21,
2009 against Toronto FC at the CAB at 7:30 p.m. Single-game tickets won't go on sale until 2009, so
the only way to guarantee a ticket to the opener against Mo Johnston's side will be with season
tickets.
Recap: The Rapids season started hot, then cooled off for a long time. They eventually got it going
again, but it was too late and they finished with a losing record, just outside of the postseason.
Even more troubling, their poor play caused their attendance numbers to dip. It was a tough year,
so COL [.
The Wizards will open the 2009 season the same way that they opened the 2008 season, at home. This
time, the Wizards opponent will be Toronto FC. Today the league announced the home opener for all
15 teams. With that announcement, the Wizards have their opponents for the first two weeks of the
regular season.
To those who live in Colorado and are soccer fans take a look at this! The Rapids are co-hosting a
Holiday party with their supporters groups. The money raised will go to benefit the supporters
groups. Sounds like fun.
WHAT: 2008 Colorado Rapids Supporters Holiday Ball
WHEN: Saturday, December 13, 6:30-9:30pm
WHERE: The Press Level (3rd floor) inside Dick's Sporting Goods Park
ATTIRE: Cocktail/Holiday attire is suggested
PRICES: Couples $25, Indviduals $15, Children $10, with a maxium ticket spend of $50 per
family!
IF you haven't see it yet, check out We Want Rapidman's chat with Colorado Rapids head coach Gary
Smith. There are questions about Burpo remaining with the team, the yet unfilled jobs of assistant
coach and goalkeeper coach, and scouting for new talent that Smith wants to bring into the club.
Thanks again Nick!
