[MLS TRANSACTIONS] D.C. United signed 30-year-old Argentine Emiliano Dudar from Young Boys of Switzerland, where he hasplayed since 2007, in a bid to bolster its young backline. The Colorado Rapids added 28 -year-old Colombian attacking midfielder Jaime Castrillon fromIndependiente Medellin. American fans will remember him as the scorer of the lone goal in Colombia’s 1-0 […]
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Ream's work permit paves way for Bolton move
[AMERICANS ABROAD] New York Red Bulls defender Tim Ream won his appeal and was granted a British work permit, paving theway for him to join the English Premier League’s Bolton Wanderers in a deal reported to be around $3 million, which would the most ever for an MLS defender. Bolton turned to Ream, whoplayed two […]
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Wenger rips shaky Arsenal defense
Thierry Henry‘s first English Premier League game in five years turned into a nightmare as Arsenal fell to Swansea City, 3-2, leaving the Gunners in fifthplace, four points behind Chelsea and 10 behind third-place Tottenham, putting them in danger of missing out on next season’s lucrative Champions League. Manager Arsene Wengerpraised Henry but blasted the […]
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Cooper trade could trigger Agudelo's exit from New York
[MLS SPOTLIGHT] The New York Red Bulls were the only team not to have a pick in the first round of the 2012 MLS SuperDraft, but they made big news on draft daywith the acquisition of forward Kenny Cooper from the Portland Timbers. The move immediately triggered speculation that the Red Bulls would then unloadunsettled […]
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Red Bulls land Swedish defender Holgersson
[MLS TRANSACTIONS] The New York Red Bulls confirmed the signing of Swedish central defender Markus Holgersson, whohelped Helsingborg become the first Swedish club to win the Allsvenskan, Super Cup and Swedish Cup titles in the same year in 2011. Holgersson, 26, just earned his first international call-up for theSwedish national team. For all the offseason […]
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Borrajo returns home to play for Red Bulls
[MLS TRANSACTIONS] The New York Red Bulls signed New Jersey native Jonathan Borrajo, a defender who spent the last twoseasons with Ham-Kam in Norway. For all the offseason player movement … CHICAGO FIRE IN: OrrBarouch (permanent transfer, Tigres/MEX) Jay Nolly (Vancouver Whitecaps) Kheli Dube (New England Revolution) OUT: Jon Conway (Los Angeles Galaxy) Alec Dufty […]
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Henry going on loan to Arsenal
Manager Arsene Wenger confirmed Friday that Red Bulls attacker Thierry Henry, who has been training with the Gunnersduring the MLS offseason, will re-join his former club on loan starting next week. Henry scored a club-record 226 goals in eight years (1999-2007) at Arsenal and was a member of the2003-04 team that went unbeaten through the […]
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Bolton's Coyle might pursue Ream move
[AMERICANS ABROAD] While the New York Red Bulls insist they no intention of selling Tim Ream, Bolton Wanderersmanager Owen Coyle says he might make a move to acquire the young defender, who has been training at the EPL club this week after spending time the week beforeat West Bromwich Albion. “Would we like to have […]
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Red Bulls land Lade in homegrown deal
[MLS TRANSACTIONS] The New York Red Bulls signed former academy player Connor Lade out of St. John’s University. Lade isthe first college player to sign a homegrown contract since the 2011 college season ended. More college stars should sign via the homegrown route as it takes on increasing importance in comparison tothe MLS drafts. For […]
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Agudelo adds Liverpool to training tour
[AMERICANS ABROAD] New York Red Bulls striker Juan Agudelo, who just finished a training stint with German club VfBStuttgart, revealed on his Twitter account that he’s headed for Liverpool. Agudelo, 19, posted this on Wednesday: “Flight to England tomorrow. ill keep my followers n fans on asuspenseful cliff hanger, without naming the team i will […]