INCOMING: Juan Sebatsian Veron Done Deal

Multiple sources including one close to MLSR are reporting that DC United has reached preliminary terms with former Manchester United and Estudiantes player. Our source says we may get to see " La Brujita" in action as soon as next March, when DC United play the first leg of their CONCACAF Champion's Cup match. Veron would become DC United's Designated Player.

Seattle Sounders to be renamed in Tuesday MLS announcement

According to several sources known to MLSR, the Seattle MLS club will not carry the name of the NASL and USL1 Seattle Sounders.  A story on MLSNet's website referring to the unveiling of the name and crest has been modified to simply say that details will be revealed.  Also suspect is the fact that current Sounders and Seattle MLS owner has never re-registered his Sounders trademark with the US Trademark and Patent office.

All signs are pointing to a change in Puget Sound Futbol.

Here is the original text of the MLSNet story:

Major League Soccer commissioner Don Garber will be in Seattle on Tuesday, to announce that city will receive an expansion franchise to begin play potentially in the 2009 season.

The Seattle team will be owned by Hollywood movie studio executive Joe Roth, Seattle Sounders managing partner Adrian Hanauer and Vulcan Sports and Entertainment, the owner of the NFL's Seattle Seahawks.

Full details on the team, including its home stadium, the club name and logo and team staff, will be unveiled at a Tuesday press conference in Seattle.

And here is the current version of the story:

The Seattle team will be owned by Hollywood movie studio executive Joe Roth, Seattle Sounders managing partner Adrian Hanauer and Vulcan Sports and Entertainment, the owner of the NFL's Seattle Seahawks.

Details on the team will be unveiled at a Tuesday press conference in Seattle.

INCOMING: Steve McClaren to LA Galaxy?

With Frank Yallop gone in what has to be the slowest firing/resignation in futbol, speculation surrounding who LA Galaxy might get has reached fever pitch. Multiple sources close to MLSR both around the Home Depot Center and in New York City, state that current England manager has formally thrown his hat into the (3) ring. On Sunday McClaren was in Los Angeles.Of course if you believe McClaren it was just to get an idea of how Beckham was playing in a charity match vs Hollywood United....

OUTGOING: Michael Parkhurst to Fulham

In what promises to be another busy offseason, of transfers, trades and coaching changes, MLSR has learned from a trusted source that in all likelyhood 2007 MLS Defender of the Year, New England Revolution's Michael Parkhurst will join his former teamate Clint Dempsey as well as Americans, Brian McBride, Carlos Bocanegra and Kasey Keller at Craven Cottage come January.

MLSR has also heard from a very trusted source that another MLS player, from a western conference team, will also be headed to a Premiership side known to have been interested in MLS players in the past. More on this rumor to come at a future date...

OUTGOING: Fernando Clavijo sacked from Colorado Rapids...

MLSR has learned froma trusted source that the other boot has fallen in Colorado. Unsurprisingly, Colorado Rapids manager, Fernando Clavijo has been shown the door. Our source, close to KSE says this was the the 3rd time this season that they mulled over the decision, going so far as to tell Clavijo to win or go home several months ago. He didn't win, and he stated to the press and on radio that didn't like the fan protests for him to step down, now he goes home.