?v=1&c=ViewImages&k=2&d=17A4AD9FDB9CF193550E821156FDE6123D06FDCE678E47C1284831B75F48EF45″ src=”http://cache.viewimages.com/xc/75361326.jpg?v=1&c=ViewImages&k=2&d=17A4AD9FDB9CF193550E821156FDE6123D06FDCE678E47C1284831B75F48EF45″ />Rating: 3 (Possible) Toronto FC fans may have reason to cheer this season after all. We just received the following by email concerning an imminent signing by Toronto FC: “Hi, I work for someone who does a lot of business with MLSE/Toronto FC. They told me that Mo Johnston is signing a Brazilian or Portuguese [...]

onblur=”try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}” href=”http://e.pardon.pl/pa622/7ccd5de900272a804725d865″>Rating: 4 (Good) An MLSR reader alerted us to this story. The 33 year old Polish striker with 20 caps for Poland may be on his way to the Windy City. According to our reader: “Frankowski was on Polish radio 1030AM today in Chicago saying he is flying in [...]

“> Rating: 4 (Good) Reports out of Argentina say yes. This comes to us from Sports Illustrated: According to recent reports from the Argentine press, former Argentine internationals Ariel Ortega and Claudio López are also on the verge of joining MLS. They could be followed by Boca Juniors legend Martín Palermo. For frequent readers of MLSR the Claudio Lopez rumor [...]

“> Rating: 4 (Good) Steve Goff is reporting that New England Revolution manager Steve Nichol has been in Honduras trying to sign the two players pictured above. Bernardez is a 25 year old defender for the Honduran national team, and plays his football for Motagua in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. Izaguirre, age 21 is a midfielder who like [...]

“>Rating: 5 (Very good) With the Philadelphia situation wrapped up, attention will now turn to two other cities, St.Louis and Miami. The former appears to be stalled while waiting for other deep pocketed investors to step forward. The latter, has according to several league officials, several investment groups interested in operating a Miami MLS club. Among [...]

“> “Sons of Ben, rejoice!” Philadelphia is in.Rating: 4 (Good) We have gotten wind the MLS has given the would be owners of the Philadelphia club, their preliminary approval to move forward with the last piece of a funding package in the Pennsylvania State Legislature to be passed within hours for a stadium project in nearby Chester, [...]

onblur=”try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}” href=”http://cdn.news.aol.com/aolnews_photos/0b/06/20071024110609990021″>Rating:5 (Very good) Rumor has it that Brad Guzan has left or is about to leave National Team camp so that he may travel to England to sign a contract href=”http://mlsrumors.blogspot.com/2008/01/outgoing-brad-guzan-to-aston-villa.html”>with Aston Villa worth $4.4 million dollars. ————

“>Rating: 5 (Very good) As promised here are a few things we have learned: 1. Zurawski will make just over $500,000 a year. Columbus will likely use allocation money so that he does not count as a Designated Player alá Schelotto. 2. Zurawski will leave for Columbus Tomorrow afternoon. 3. He will be formally introduced by [...]

/_42423500_tonycaig203.jpg”>Rating: 5 (Very good) This is being reported now as a done deal. Caig adds depth at the goalkeeper position. 33-year-old Tony Caig is expected to serve as backup goalkeeper to Pat Onstad, who last November became the first MLS goalkeeper to win three MLS Cup Championships. Caig, a native of Whitehaven, England, most recently played for Gretna [...]

/_41591434_zurawski416.jpg”>Rating: (5 Very good) Reports out of Poland suggest that the deal between the Celtic striker and Columbus Crew has been wrapped up, terms have been agreed upon and the player is packing his bags for “Cow Town”. What remains unclear is if Zurawski will come to the Crew as a Designated Player like David Beckham, Juan [...]

“>Rating: 3 (Possible)This rumor comes courtesy of La Opinion. Is MLS going to be involved in the Copa Libertadores soon? According to this rumor, yes. As it goes: Rafael Salguero a member of CONCACAF and FIFA says that Major League Soccer’s participation in this tournament will be officially announced in Miami at FIFA’s (or CONCACAF’s) two [...]

?v=1&c=ViewImages&k=2&d=17A4AD9FDB9CF19390335F8FA9CA92A620877224890594518BC3F87336C851A1″>Rating: 4 (Good) Rumor has it that the 30 year old Swiss international defensive midfielder who has been capped 75 times for Switzerland has signed for Chivas USA. He was part of the Swiss national team in Euro 1996, Euro 2004 and the 2006 World Cup. This player would certainly serve a need. He has played [...]

“> As we reported on Friday, the announcement of Nate Jacqua’s signing has appeared on the Austrian side’s website this Monday. —-http://www.scra.at/uploads/pics/Verhandlung_unter_03.jpg—-http—-//

“> Pictured above from left to right are: defender Gonzalo Peralta (Argentina), forward Franco Niell (Argentina), defender Gonzalo Martinez (Colombia) and goalkeeper Jose Carvallo (Peru). All were rumored signings earlier this month. DC United held a press conference at RFK stadium introducing 4 of their 5 signings during this window. As stated below Marcelo Gallardo will be introduced [...]

“>Marcelo Gallardo will be formally introduced as a United player in a press conference tomorrow at Noon eastern time at the National Press Club. Event Date: Jan. 29, 2008 Event Name: DC United Press Event Type: News Conference Time: 12:00 PM Sponsored by: DC United Event Location: First Amendment Lounge Details: DC United Press Event Contact: Doug Hicks @703-989-7158 —-http://bp0.blogger.com/_plt_LafzKm0/R5-L2AB__NI/AAAAAAAAAGc/5q_iMHUzggw/s400/gallardo1.jpg—-http—-//

“> NEW YORK — CONCACAF (Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football) announced Monday the official launch of the new continental club championship, the CONCACAF Champions League which will commence in August 2008. The CONCACAF Champions League will replace the Champions’ Cup which will cease to exist after the 2008 edition. The CONCACAF Champions League [...]

“>Rating: 5 (Very good) Steve Goff at the Washington Post is reporting from DC United’s training camp that Christian Gomez is nor present. No surprises there right? But he is also reporting that he appears to be headed to Colorado in a deal all but done. As a source told him: “I would be surprised [...]

?v=1&c=ViewImages&k=2&d=17A4AD9FDB9CF193550E821156FDE612E9F8A0F0AD4965ED284831B75F48EF45″>We just came across this interesting report (courtesy of the Zimbabwe Herald and AllAfrica.com) which gives a bit more background on the recent transfer of the former Houston Dynamo striker’s move to Austrian side, SK Austria Karnten. Apparently Jurgen Klinsmann is guiding young Joseph Ngwenya into moves which may eventually take him to [...]

“>So the New England Revolution have rejected the 3rd offer of Preston North End. You have to wonder why the New England Revolution value a distraught and disgruntled forward higher than $3 million? Thinking about it. That’s almost what Clint Dempsey went to Fulham for. And let’s be honest Taylor Twellman is not Dempsey [...]

“>Rating: 4 (Good) Ives Galarcep is reporting that Chicago may trade their rights to former Chicago Fire, current Puntarenas FC striker, Costa Rica international, Andy Herron to San Jose if they are able to sign Frabrice Pancrate. The 29-year-old striker very much wishes to come back to MLS for the 2008 season. Herron is [...]

“> Rating: 4 (Good) It’s late Sunday night/early Monday morning depending on where you are in the US. You’d think the rumor mill might stop, or at least slow down right? Nope. Not a chance. We roll on. The latest rumors come to us courtesy of our good friends at www.rojomania.com. They concern CSD Municipal’s Freddy Thompson, [...]

“>Steve Goff at the Washington Post is reporting that Marcelo Gallardo has landed and is now in the Washington, DC area. We suspect that there will be an announcement of a press conference some time tomorrow. —-http://www.elargentino.com/uploaded_pictures/639_1.jpg—-http—-//

“> Rating: 3 (Possible) Could 32 year old Stefano Fiore, an attacking midfielder/winger whose past includes stints at Lazio, Parma, Udinese, Fiorentina, Torino and Livorno, be taking the pitch at BMO field this summer? If reports on Italian radio are to be believed then he very well may be. As the rumor, given to us by one [...]

“>According to soccer insider Glenn Davis, the upcoming Pan Pacific Championship tournament which takes place next month in Hawaii will be broadcast nationwide on ESPN Classic. We believe this is an excellent move by ESPN in showing their commitment to the game. —-http://www.ppchampionship.net/imgs/top_header_logo.gif—-http—-//

onblur=”try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}” href=”http://cdn.news.aol.com/aolnews_photos/0b/06/20071024110609990021″>Rating: 4 (Good) href=”http://new.edp24.co.uk/content/sport/story.aspx?brand=EDPOnline&category=Sport&tBrand=EDPOnline&tCategory=Sport&itemid=NOED23%20Dec%202007%2021%3A35%3A35%3A557″>According to News of the World, Aston Villa has outbid Celtic for the Chivas USA star goalkeeper’s services. The price a cool £2.2 million or $4.4 million USD. Much better than Celtics low £1million pounds offer. Did they really think they could get MLS’s 2007 Goalkeeper of the Year [...]

/_40789655_huckerby_pa300.jpg”>Rating: 4 (Good) Again, in Mo Johnston’s love all things Scottish (and English) he appears to have got the forward help he was looking for. 31 year old year old Darren Huckerby, a winger who also can play forward. This rumor comes to us via a UK source whose brother is a physio (sports medic) for the [...]

?v=1&c=ViewImages&k=2&d=17A4AD9FDB9CF193875DCB1DD8387ABB385D6CD83798A4A3A40A659CEC4C8CB6″>Rating: 3 (Possible) Sky Sports in the UK is reporting that Chicago Fire goal keeper, 29 year old Matt Pickens is training with English Championship side Preston North End. Pickens rejected an offer from the Fire opting to explore his options in Europe. He recently had a trial with Norwich City and [...]

“>Rating: 4 (Good)According to this ESPN Deportes story, 29 year old Mexican striker, José de Jesús Mendozawho is known best from his time at Chivas, Club America, as well as Monterrey and San Luis is looking for a new move away from his current club Gaziantepspor in Turkey. Destination: San Jose As [...]

“> As we informed you several days ago, CONCACAF is set to unveil and announce the format and schedule of its Champions League on Monday. Meantime, we’ve been poking around to see what we could dig up on it. Here is what we have found: First off, unlike the CONCACAF Champions Cup, the new Champions League [...]

“> Rating: 4 (good) According to this report, Preston North End have not given up. . And according to this report neither has Taylor Twellman. And well…… we called it… Every player has their price, and evidently Preston just didn’t say the magic number that the New England Revolution would accept. We suspect that if Preston has again doubled their price [...]