Via Goff: The search for new players is underway. An agent with Central American connections stopped by the ballpark this evening. No names to share, but rest assured, DCU will scan dozens of portfolios the next few months.Because adding a boatload of foreign "talent" worked so well for us this year, right? Click to continue reading...

Earlier I covered the concern over Ljungberg's good lucks, and the legitimate concern over his health. As the rumors seem more and more likely to be true, it also seems equally likely that Freddie will be one of the team's Designated Players - yes I'm still hoping for another. The latest batch in the criticism [. Click to continue reading...

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Ljungberg, obviously is the heavy. With two separate sites and two separate sources. I've written much lately. Freddy Montero is another quality player rumored to be coming to the Rave Green kits next year. GoalSeattle had it on October 12th. Today we find out that via another Spanish language site that this [. Click to continue reading...

There is bound to be backlash at literally ANY Designated Players signing, but I'm a bit surprised at the amount that the possibilities of Freddie Ljungberg and the response around the net. This concern is both genuine and concerning. The genuine concern is over his health, because there are serious questions about it, questions that [. Click to continue reading...

It started with British tabloids like the Sun with their rumoring of 150,000 Pounds a week, or about 12 Million Dollars a year. We all scoffed, and yet still our hearts got a little flutter of hope. Seattle is being connected with one of the top 20 players in the game. A [...] Click to continue reading...

Good evening. After taking the day off of work to snag some fish on my family boat, and capping the night off with some roller hockey, I am about ready to collapse. What kept me awake? The Emergency Broadcast System. That noise bugs me out to no end - so damn creepy.

So here I am, wide awake.

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Hey everyone. I am back.

There has been some construction in my office that forced me off the internet for nearly four days. I never knew technology could cause withdrawals . . . . but here I am, back to the old bloggeroo.

And here is some stuff I've missed (and maybe you have too) this week:

+ As some of you already know, Gabe Cichero and Jorge Rojas won't be there for the leagues induction of RSL's new soccer specific stadium.

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You know what happens when you take two days out of your work week to take a small vacation? You get two times the work on your desk to hammer out when you get back. Thats what.

Here is whats happening in the world of the Bulls:

+ Details have emerged on the nature of the Macoumba Kandji transfer package.

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It took alot to get the deal done, but the Atlanta Silverback goal scoring forward stand out Macoumba Kandji is now a Red Bull. The Silverhawks have agreed to a loan deal through the rest of this season, with an option to sign . And after passing his physical, you can expect him to be making his debut in short time.

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As you may have heard, Jorge Rojas had some visa problems while playing with his Venezuelan National side, and could not reenter the US. Long story short - his passport was found to be damaged to the point of possible forgery back in his native land, and refused his right to travel. Once they found out who he was, his visa was reinstated in ONE DAY.

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Brian Lewis of the New York Post always seems to have the scoop. And this week is no different.

For those who have been asking, here is the dealio:

- The Atlanta Silverbacks are still asking for the absurd transfer fee of 200k for their elite forward, Macoumba Kanji (just a side note - his first name is pronounced the same way as an ancient Brazilian voodoo practice).

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Yet another midfielder is coming in on trial for United? Oh, I get it! The FO's master plan is to build a giant wall of bodies in midfield to protect the depth-starved defense and inadequate goalkeeper. Mayhap our fearless leaders have been watching too many movies lately? Ugh. Click to continue reading...

Over at SBI, Ives says his sources tell him United is actively shopping one of their midfielders after picking up Vide. What's the over/under on Dyachenko? The only other one I think we might be looking to unload would be the disappointing Kirk, considering we're entertaining a new right mid on trial. Click to continue reading...

From the clues in Shawn Mitchell's post, Is it Ibezito Ogbonna? He's Nigerian, 25, and played for Hapoel Tel-Aviv He was 10 goals 31 games in 03/04, 7 goals in 29 games in 04/05,10 goals in 30 games in 05/06, and 1 goal in 7 games in 06/07. He was injured in 2007 and also transfered to [...] Click to continue reading...

So this theory has gone from a comical hypothetical to a head slapping reality: Every Bulls loss seems to result in some International signing.

This weeks band aid is Gabriel Cichero. Cichero will be with us through the end of the year, and has an option year for 2009. ABN in Bolivia broke the story yesterday.

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Ladies and Gentlemen, left back may have just been filled. With a left foot.

Young Mexican Diego Jimenez, former starter for Tecos and the Mexican Under 23 Nationals, is on his way to New Jersey, so says Brian Lewis at the Post (great blog by the way). The best part? He already has a green card - so none of that waiting forever to see him on the pitch stuff.

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There we were, watching the Bulls masterfully control the tempo of the game, on the road, against a dangerous Chivas squad. Before you can say "here we go again," Kevin Goldthwaite sends a pass somewhere in Conways vicinity, only to have Metro Killer Razov remind us why he is who he is, stuffing a goal past our keeper.

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Like a dope, I thought Osorio was thinking of trying out Chris Innes again for that left back spot. I definitely ruled out the one time trialist Gabriel Cichero, Venezuelan National, especially after the organization deemed him to be too expensive.

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Here are some of the more interesting Red Bulls tidbits that have slipped through my ever typing fingers:

+ Do you know we are playing Chivas twice this week? And that there is no chance we will see Guzan in nets for both games? That is because Chivas Guadelajara is hosting our Red Bulls in an international club friendly at the University of Arizona.

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Its about that time. The time when the silly season is fully underway in Europe and when MLS clubs are looking to make mid-season changes. The sale of Jozy Altidore to Villarreal, for a nice chunk of change, $10 million also makes us consider the other side of the equation as MLS fans wonder, who they might loose as well. Click to continue reading...

Big Apple Soccer had the chance to speak to Juan Carlos Osorio about the status of rumored signings.

+ The Bulls will not be signing Diego Jimenez, fullback, from Mexico, mainly because he is completely unfamiliar with the three man backline

+ Osorio is hopeful they will be able to announce something by next week with Vinotinto veteran and captain Jorge Rojas

+ Osorio also stated that the Bulls would be once again exploring past options at the left back position.

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Now that Jozy is gone, and a game we played in Washington clearly displayed our deficiencies, who is out there in the market that can take his place?

Time to throw random names against the wall. Maybe one will stick

JAY JAY OKOCHA

Jay Jay was released from Hull City a few weeks ago.

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Its official! The season is now 1/3rd the way over! How has the team stacked up through 10? Glad you asked . . .

SO FAR - A .500 SEASON

When we were doing our preseason preview, I predicted the Bulls to be 1 game above the .500 mark for the season. A third of the way in, that is exactly where they sit.

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Take a look into the future of Jozy Altidore - through the wonderful world of MS Paint!

Huelva seems his likely destination. And that is best. A young man of his skill deserves a chance to start - the key word being "chance." Always keep this in the proper perspective - just because he is transfering to a less than glamourous side does not by any means imply that he will be their immediate starter.

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As Euro 2008 approaches, the latest rumors, including Wenger to PSG have subsided a bit. The football press has decided to focus more on the impending tournament than fueling speculation of who is going where. Aside from Hleb's supposed 'impending' departure to Barcelona - the source is an unnamed 'middle man' - the newest rumor relates to the new kit for 2008/09.

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Last year after the U-20's, Villareal's name surfaced as a potential suitor to our wunderkind, Jozy Altidore. Last month, the speculation and intrigue over a possible Jozy Altidore to Villareal move captivated our audience and really made people think "What if?"

Today, multiple sources are reporting this as more fact than possibility.

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We've got a fresh batch of rumors to chew on today, so let's get right into them: Manchester United in Hot Pursuit of Cardiff's Aaron Ramsey UPDATE: It has been made official today. United will sign 17-year old Wales International Aaron Ramsey for, as of now, an undisclosed fee. (Last reports had his valuation up to five [. Click to continue reading...

Univision is reporting Jorge Ramos, Vinotinto (Venezuelan National Team) veteran, with 76 caps to his name, will be a Red Bull soon.

Left sided player? Check.

Can play midfield, or defender, possibly freeing Van Den Bergh to play some CAM? Check.

A respectable veteran presence?

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Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill might be on the verge of going mentally insane with Liverpool beating down the door for his prized midfielder, but thankfully that hasn't stopped him from trying to go out and make the best of a sour situation. The Guardian is reporting that O'Neill is interested in bringing Atlético Madrid [. Click to continue reading...

If you're type of person that believes the words coming out of Liverpool gaffa Rafa Benitez's mouth, you'd know be part of a fairly small minority that believes his 15 million pound valuation of strike Peter Crouch was A-OK! For those of us not living in a dreamland, you'd know that no team in [...] Click to continue reading...

With rumors swirling around that Boro could lose midfield linchpin Stewart Downing this summer, The Daily Star is reporting that the club is ready to pay £3m to bring in highly touted American midfielder, Michael Bradley, to freshen things up. Middlesbrough will fund a £3m move for Heerenveen's American midfielder Michael Bradley by selling [. Click to continue reading...

Well it's official: Arsenal midfielder Alexander Hleb really doesn't want to stay at Arsenal. Or it at least looks that way after his agent decided to fan the already raging flames between his client and the club by linking Hleb with a possible move to Real Madrid. The saga surrounding Alexander Hleb's future at Arsenal took [. Click to continue reading...

Sir Alex Ferguson has never been one to sit around and revel in his glories, so it's no shock to see that the Scot is already targeting talent for the upcoming season. The Timesonline.co.uk today are reporting that United are said to be interested in the services of Bayern full-back Philipp Lahm. The German-born Lahm would [. Click to continue reading...

Only two days have passed since the end of the European season but thing are already getting spicy in the European transfer market. The latest bit of controversy involves arguably the two biggest clubs in the world as Real Madrid unapolegtically "tap up" Cristiano Ronaldo in the hopes of obtaining his signature. Click to continue reading...