[MLS] After two straight years of missing the playoffs while winning just 15 of 60 games, and signing more disappointments than solutions, the San JoseEarthquakes took two drastic steps. First, they signed a Brazilian attacker, which of course teams all over the world have found to be a panacea for offensive woes. Coach Frank Yallopexpected Eduardo to add some class and guile to a robust attack, but when injuries sidelined him repeatedly during the 2010 season, the Quakes implemented Plan B: a Designated Player,and not just any DP, but another Brazilian, Geovanni.

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