” cannot be displayed, because it contains errors.” src=”http://www.as.com/recorte/20060708dasdaiftb_11/XLCO/Ies/20060708dasdaiftb_11.jpg” />Age: 32Position: WingerClubs he played for: Paris Saint-Germain, Newcastle Unted, SL Benfica, Portsmouth,Currently with: Derby County Name: Rohan Ricketts Age:25Position: MidfielderClubs he played for: Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur, Coventry City, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Queens Park RangersCurrently with: Barnsley Additionally, The Footy Blog mentions that Amado Guevara is still in [...]

“>Updating on an earlier post: On the XM Satellite Radio channel XM Deportivo’s “El Deportivo del Domingo” (co-hosted by Ricardo Mayorga, German Fernandez Moores and Luis Felipe Lopez), the hosts mentioned that Bruno Marioni had indeed been in talks with Chivas USA owners but that he would remain at Atlas until the end of the [...]

“>The off again/on again talks between Argentine forward Bruno Marioni currently with Atlas, and MLS appear to be off again, for now. According to this report in Medio Tempo, Marioni is/was in talks with Chivas USA but appears to prefer to stay at Atlas, again, for now. There’s more in English on this blog. —-http://i.a.cnn.net/si/2006/soccer/12/08/mexican.final/p1_marioni_1208.jpg—-http—-//

“> And the new MLS advert in case you haven’t seen it elsewhere online, you will: It’s just hours away from the first kick of the 2008 MLS season. So get a seat on a comfortable couch and get your remote control (and check out Direct Kick, it’s free this weekend on all carriers) kick [...]

“>Rating: 5 On the eve of MLS’s 2008 season opening day, Chivas makes a trade. According to American Soccer Reader, CD Chivas USA have traded English forward John Cunliffe (left) for San Jose’s Canadian defender, Chris Pozniak(right): “John Cunliffe was acquired in the ‘07 draft and comes from Bolton, England. The young player filled in for Ante Razov [...]

“> Kevin Gall has turned down a move to MLS outfit Toronto FC. The Welsh born-forward has been on trial in the Canadian capital and he impressed Toronto’s management, led by former Newcastle coach John Carver. Toronto already have a strong British presence in their squad, with current Welsh international Carl Robinson and English striker Danny [...]

“>This morning on XM Satelite Radio’s XM Deportivo (Channel 147), the hosts (Alejandro Blanco, Arley Londoño and Gerardo Villa) mentioned that Amado Guevara was definitely not coming to Toronto FC because the salary being offered was significantly less than that with his current club, Motagua of Honduras. In fact, the figure they divulged was [...]

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“>After word got around the press that a certain Colombian defender wanted to leave Chicago and rejoin the manager who brought him to the league at Red Bull New York, there was a storm of controversy. Things aren’t easy in Chicago. And this afternoon Luis Arroyave informs us on his Red Card Blog at the Chicago [...]

–div—>Within six months the scheduled opening of Real Salt Lake’s stadium in Sandy is expected. Owner Dave Checketts has revealed that RSL are in negotiations with three major corporate sponsors who are interested in naming rights to the stadium. –/div—>–div—>Having already turned down two undervalued offers, Checketts said he’s talking with one national company and [...]

“>According to this report, Philadelphia’s, as-yet-unnamed, MLS club has already sold 3,400 season tickets (18% of stadium capacity) for a team that was only announced one month ago, which has had no advertising or marketing thus far, and which will not begin play until 2010. This follows a recent trend which started with the introduction [...]

“>While MLS and George Gillet talk about Montreal joining Major League Soccer, the two soon to be rivals, Impact de Montreal and Toronto FC are set to square off along with their west coast brethren, Vancouver Whitecaps FC, in a tournament to see who will represent Canada in the Champions League. Canadian Qualifier Announced for 2008-09 [...]

“>As was stated on MLSR yesterday about the chances of Thierry Henry moving to Seattle, more light has been shed on this plausible rumor. Firstly, Arsenal’s record goalscorer has always talked of his love for America and how he would like to live here during the twilight of his career. That twilight could be happening sooner [...]

“>Our view is that in light of events, Saprissa got off with a slap on the wrist. Had this happened in any other confederation their stadium would have been banned for the next match vs Houston. CONCACAF has proven once again why they are not respected among many in the US and Mexico. Saprissa fined $15,000 [...]

“>Rating: 3 (Possible)“I was told that the Seattle franchise is in advanced negotiations with Thierry Henry.” Steve Cohen – World Soccer Daily 3/26/2008 Audio Here —-http://news.bbc.co.uk/olmedia/935000/images/_935074_henry_pen300.jpg—-http—-//

“> Rating: 4 (Good) According to this French language report in Canada, one of Liverpool FC’s owners, George Gillett is looking to leapfrog several other cities vying for expansion. This would be a move that would certainly doom St Louis’s hopes for the next MLS expansion. According to the article a group made up of George [...]

“>Wooooo Hooooooo!!! We are a legitimate media source now. Why? Because we just received a press release from none other than Mark Cuban’s HDNet. Sure it’s not really rumor, it isn’t even really news, since we’ve know about this game being on HDNet since the preliminary schedule came out early this year. But it is a milestone [...]

“>Well Seattle Sounders fans, it looks like the hell you raised did not fall upon deaf ears. The three choices “officially” revealed today, your old friends which we first found last week, Seattle Alliance, Seattle FC and Seattle Republic, will be on the ballot for your choice Thursday. But the big news is there will [...]

onblur=”try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}” href=”http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/yhst-7223899490465_1995_5105692398″> Rating: 5 (Very good) Some time ago, href=”http://mlsrumors.blogspot.com/2007/09/dc-united-to-get-shirt-sponsor-in-08.html”>last year we reported that a trusted source informed us that in 2008 DC United would get a jersey sponsor. They said that the sponsor would most likely be “a national telecommunications company as well as a global automobile manufacturer and a international banking/financial services [...]

“> Rating: 5 (Very Good) Sébastien LeToux There are reports this morning that 24 year old French midfielder Sébastien LeToux has signed a 4 year contract with the Seattle MLS club and is currently on loan to the Seattle Sounders. LeToux was a big part of the Seattle Sounders championship team. Rumor has it that he [...]

onblur=”try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}” href=”http://d.yimg.com/eur.yimg.com/ng/sp/empics/5147360″>Rating: 2 (Not Likely) Injury prone defender Mikaël Silvestre who has made 358 appearances for EPL champions Manchester United has revealed his love of the United States because ‘everything is big.’ ‘Everything here is big. I like America and England because in France, even though people think we are arrogant, in France [...]

“>Rating: 5 (Very Good) Steve Goff reports on his blog today that DC United has released 24 year old Ivorian striker Guy-Roland Kpene (left) and may be on the verge of signing 21 year old Brazilian striker, Cezar (right) from Brazilian Club Atletico Minero. Cezar is currently on trial with the DC based [...]

“> Rating: 3 (Possible) According to an interview published in March 2008 in Argentina’s Diario Hoy, Schelotto did not want to continue playing in MLS for the 2008 season. In short, the 34-year-old said his contract had been negotiated for a minimum of two years and the front office didn’t want to negotiate a release. The [...]

“>Pardon us this long-winded editorial. If you can’t be bothered to read the whole thing then skip to the “FACT” section below. If you are not A.D.D continue… When we first broke this story weeks ago, we did not foresee the overwhelming amount of displeasure with the prospect of the Seattle MLS club being named something [...]

“> In a move which could have huge ramifications on the tournament and Houston’s fixture with them in two weeks in particular. Due to papers filed on Friday with CONCACAF, Deportivo Saprissa may be sanctioned by CONCACAF once again for the behavior of its fans and staff during Thursday’s Atlante FC at Deportivo Saprissa match. If you [...]

“>Rating: 3 (Possible) According to this report in the Venezuelan press, Giovanni Red Bull manager Juan Carlos Osorio has been in Caracas, Venezuela to look at Ronald Vargas a 22 year old midfielder/forward who currently plays his club football for for Caracas FC. Vargas has been highly recommended by former NY/NJ [...]

“>Rating: 4 (Good) According to this article out of Mexico City on 20 March 2008, the MLS 2008 season is “finally the last” for Chivas USA’s veteran defender and former Mexican international, Claudio Suarez. Following the season, he will play two “farewell games” in December, one with the Los Angeles-based Chivas USA and one with CD [...]

“>Various reports out of Italy suggest several Americans are interested in purchasing AS Roma from the Sensi family. But is San Jose Earthquakes owner John Fisher one of them? Goal.com, ALICE Sport, CalcioBlog, and others have reported that Los Angeles Avengers and Wesserman Media Group owner Casey Wesserman is leading a group of interested American businessmen [...]

“>Rating: 4 (Good) Did MLS kill the Sounders? While most of the MLS world waits for MLS Seattle to officially reveal the three names we uncovered before they sent out their Democracy in Sports press release, and before commenting on them, we just received the following email from a source we have come to trust on [...]

“>MLS RUMORSWANTS YOU! This is just a quick note to tell you of something exciting we’ve been working on for some time and ask if you want to be involved with it. In short: We want you. Many of you may or may not know this but this blog was started and maintained by two people about a [...]