Join Now  | 
Home About Contact Us Privacy & Security Advertise
Soccer America Daily Special Edition Around The Net Soccer Business Insider College Soccer Reporter Youth Soccer Reporter Soccer on TV Soccer America Classifieds
Paul Gardner: SoccerTalk Soccer America Confidential Youth Soccer Insider World Cup Watch
RSS Feeds Archives Manage Subscriptions Subscribe
Order Current Issue Subscribe Manage My Subscription Renew My Subscription Gift Subscription
My Account Join Now
Tournament Calendar Camps & Academies Soccer Glossary Classifieds
Albright Reacts to NE Trade
Goal.com, January 23rd, 2008 4:16PM
Subscribe to Section 2 Around the Net


MOST READ


Goal.com's Kyle McCarthy interviews defender Chris Albright about his recent trade from the L.A. Galaxy to the New England Revolution, an announcement which came during the first round of the MLS SuperDraft on Friday. Albright, a member of the Galaxy for seven years, was ambivalent about the trade.

"I didn't understand it when I first heard about it," Albright said, adding that once he knew what was going on he made it clear that New England was his preferred destination. "I know it's a salary cap thing. I find the decision curious on their part." By "curious," Albright is referring to the fact that he only just signed a new contract with the league last week. "That's what I'm most disappointed about," he said. "They could have dealt my rights [before they re-signed me]. They negotiated an offer with me to help them on their cap. It's a bit of a slap in the face. I felt that I'd done enough to deserve that consideration."

However, the former U.S. international is quick to add that he's excited about the opportunity of playing under Steve Nicol. "The quality of the organization, the team, and Steve [Nicol] as a coach makes me want to play there. I'm excited about it...I think I fit in well with the mold of a Revs player."

Read the original story...



No comments yet.

Sign in to leave a comment. Don't have an account? Join Now


AUTHORS

ARCHIVES
FOLLOW SOCCERAMERICA

Recent Section 2 Around the Net
Monaco Splashes Cash on FC Porto Duo    
Newly promoted French Ligue 1 club AS Monaco, which is bankrolled by the Russian billionaire Dmitry ...
Watford, Crystal Palace in Soccer's Most Valuable Game    
After Saturday's UEFA Champions League final, Wembley will be reset for Monday's Championship Playoff Final between ...
Klopp: Bayern Destroyed Everyone but Us This Season    
Speaking to reporters ahead of Saturday's UEFA Champions League final between Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich, ...
Micah Richards: 'I Want to Play for NYCFC'    
New MLS franchise co-owner Manchester City and Chelsea played out an entertaining friendly at Busch Stadium ...
Neymar's Father Explodes Over Botched Transfer    
Neymar Senior, the father and agent of Brazilian soccer star Neymar, has hit out at Santos ...
Vieira: NYCFC and Man City to Share Player Development    
When New York City FC finally takes the field as MLS's 20th team in 2015, it ...
Reports: Mourinho, Ancelotti to Move Once La Liga Ends    
According to reports in Spain and England, Real Madrid will unveil Carlo Ancelotti either on the ...
Florent Malouda: Chelsea's Costly Scapegoat    
Florent Malouda will pocket just over $6 million this year without having kicked a ball in ...
UEFA to Give UCL Spot to Europa Winner     
A new UEFA ruling will see the winner of its Europa League given an automatic berth ...
Schweinsteiger: Bayern Healthier and Better Than Last Year     
Bayern Munich is keen to shed the losers' tag it carries into Saturday's UEFA Champions League ...
>> Section 2 Around the Net Archives