François Posted June 28, 2005 Share Posted June 28, 2005 Revolution waives midfielder Cássio and forward Felix Brillant 6/28/05 4:38 PM Two senior internationals released by first-place New England Foxborough, Mass. -- The New England Revolution announced today that the team has waived midfielder Cássio and midfielder/forward Felix Brillant. Both players had counted as Senior Internationals on the Revolution's 18-player senior roster. Cássio, 25, was signed by the Revolution on February 18, 2005. The Brazilian left-sided player appeared in three MLS matches, starting two of those, for a total of 112 minutes of playing time. In three starts with the Revolution reserve team, Cássio posted one assist in 223 minutes. Brillant, 24, a native of Montreal, Quebec, was acquired by the Revs in the 6th round (56th overall) of the 2004 MLS SuperDraft. In 2004, Brillant appeared in 19 games, recording six starts. He scored his first and only goal of the season against the MetroStars on June 26, 2004. He also notched two assists during the 856 minutes he played in 2004. Brillant did not see any playing time for the Revs’ first team in 2005. In four games played in the MLS Reserve Division for the Revs, Brillant tallied one goal and one assist in 302 minutes. Brilliant has been named as an alternate for the Canada National Team for the upcoming CONCACAF Gold Cup. The first-place New England Revolution (9-1-4, 31 pts) will travel to Los Angeles to play the L.A. Galaxy (7-5-3, 24 pts.) at 10:00 p.m. ET on Monday, July 4 (TV - FSN; Radio - WRKO). Public ticket sales for the match at Gillette Stadium featuring English Premier League champions Chelsea FC vs. Italian Serie A powerhouse A.C. Milan began today at 10:00 a.m. The match between these European soccer giants will be played in Foxborough at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 24. Individual tickets may be purchased by calling Ticketmaster (617-931-2222). For Center Circle and group ticketing information please call 1-877-GET-REVS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted June 28, 2005 Share Posted June 28, 2005 Rumour has it a "big" player signing with the Impact will be announced on RDS tonight. 2 and 2 together? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS Posted June 28, 2005 Share Posted June 28, 2005 Sounds about right. Brillant is from the Montreal area, no? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
François Posted June 28, 2005 Author Share Posted June 28, 2005 quote:Originally posted by Daniel Rumour has it a "big" player signing with the Impact will be announced on RDS tonight. 2 and 2 together? There is more to it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alberto7 Posted June 28, 2005 Share Posted June 28, 2005 François Etienne Corbin of RDS says on the Impactsoccer Forum that it concerns someone already with the Impact. The only thing I can think of is that a player is probably being sold to a team in Europe or MLS. Any thoughts? I think(totally speculating here) that Sutton is going to MLS... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS Posted June 28, 2005 Share Posted June 28, 2005 quote:Originally posted by Alberto7 Any thoughts? I think(totally speculating here) that Sutton is going to MLS... This could be a possibility, given that the MLS transfer window opens on July 1, which is why teams are cutting players en masse this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alberto7 Posted June 28, 2005 Share Posted June 28, 2005 quote:Originally posted by Rudi This could be a possibility, given that the MLS transfer window opens on July 1, which is why teams are cutting players en masse this week. It makes perfect sense as he has dual citizenship(and won't count as an Import) and has already played in MLS. No other Impact player has been brilliant consistantly this year. Some have had good games here and there but no one has been great enough to be sold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
François Posted June 28, 2005 Author Share Posted June 28, 2005 Sutton is staying in Montreal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted June 28, 2005 Share Posted June 28, 2005 Thank God. We need him this season. And I think he wants to go to Europe. Grande? :S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
François Posted June 29, 2005 Author Share Posted June 29, 2005 Kevin Wilson was release by the Impact. The club is talking with Brillant. That leaves us with Ali and Sebrango up-front...We need one more forward... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bxl Boy Posted June 29, 2005 Share Posted June 29, 2005 And Ali will be at the Gold Cup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
François Posted June 29, 2005 Author Share Posted June 29, 2005 quote:Originally posted by Bxl Boy And Ali will be at the Gold Cup Houston, we have a problem... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanKeay Posted June 29, 2005 Share Posted June 29, 2005 MUAHAHAHAHHAHAHHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHA!!!!!!!! Lets hope felix gets called to the national team too.... muahahhahahahahahhahhahahahah i hope u lose all ur games.. mauahahahhahah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bxl Boy Posted June 29, 2005 Share Posted June 29, 2005 Before "losing" Felix, we need to sign a contract with him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alberto7 Posted June 29, 2005 Share Posted June 29, 2005 quote:Originally posted by François Houston, we have a problem... This would be a great time to give Kolic and Lesage some playing time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangoutoforder Posted June 29, 2005 Share Posted June 29, 2005 He had some decent games with the Revo. He can help a team somewhere. A good guy, as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcl_19 Posted June 30, 2005 Share Posted June 30, 2005 quote:Originally posted by Bxl Boy Before "losing" Felix, we need to sign a contract with him touchee salesman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeD Posted June 30, 2005 Share Posted June 30, 2005 Here's an article from RDS that I just posted in the French section which mentions that the Montreal Impact are in discussions with Brillant - http://www.canadian-soccer.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=7195 All it says about Brillant is that the Impact are in talks with him and that he was released by New England. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loud Mouth Soup Posted July 5, 2005 Share Posted July 5, 2005 Felix appears to have caught on with DC United, having played for their reserves on the 3rd. http://dcunited.mlsnet.com/MLS/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20050703&content_id=35421&vkey=pr_dcu&fext=.jsp&team=dcu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeD Posted July 5, 2005 Share Posted July 5, 2005 Looks like it was just a "weekend contract" (see the bottom of the article below), but hopefully for Felix (if not for Montreal) it will lead to something with DC. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/07/01/AR2005070101793.html *** Striker Eskandarian Still Not Ready to Play By Steven Goff Washington Post Staff Writer Saturday, July 2, 2005; Page E03 [snip] United Notes : Midfielder Dema Kovalenko missed practice to attend a funeral in Rochester, N.Y., but is expected to play tonight. . . . Namoff will fly to Germany on Tuesday to see a specialist about his groin/abdominal injury. . . . United signed several players, including former MLS forwards Eric Quill and Felix Brillant, to weekend contracts in order to be able to field a full squad for Sunday's reserve game against the Crew. . . . United will face the minor league Richmond Kickers or the amateur Ocean City (N.J.) Barons in the U.S. Open Cup's fourth round on Aug. 3, the U.S. Soccer Federation announced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alberto7 Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 Felix signs with the Virginia Beach Mariners: http://uslpro.uslsoccer.com/transactions/103124.html Mariners add trio Club picks up Woods, Brilliant and Elfvin -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Virginia Beach Mariners News Release - www.marinerssoccer.com Wednesday, July 6, 2005 VIRGINIA BEACH, VA -- The new Mariners owners are moving forward in their commitment to put the Virginia Beach team on the map by hiring three new players this week. ALAN WOODS joins the Mariners from the Charleston Battery of the USL First Division starting 10 games of the 2005 season. In 2004, Alan played 27 games and scored 3 goals in the Atlanta Silverbacks 2004 USL campaign. He was also selected to the USL Representative XI team that tied with the England National Game XI. In his three seasons with Atlanta, Woods, at 6 ft. and 170 lbs, played 74 games and was named to the All A League second Team in 2003. His soccer career began at Notre Dame, but his transfer to Clemson in his last two years helped them reach the NCAA quarter finals. “Alan’s defensive experience and speed and his extensive experience in the MLS and USL brings further stability to a very strong defensive unit,” said Michael McCann, Managing Team Director. FELIX BRILLIANT comes to the Mariners from the MLS’ New England Revolution. Felix was selected in the 6th round of the 2004 MLS Super draft and earned his NSCAA Division All American Honors in 2000 with 3 goals and a team record 10 assists. In 2001, his freshman year, Felix earned All New England region and all North East 10 Conference and was named New England 10 Freshman of the Year. 2002 brought him NSCAA/Adidas All Region first team honors as he tied for second with 5 assists. “Felix is a youthful, yet strong, aggressive attacker,” said McCann. “Playing midfield or forward he holds a very strong record for goals and assists and will add to the current Mariners depth in either position,” he added. BAYARD ELFVIN arrived on Sunday from the Cleveland Force of the MISL where he played 5 of 6 games as Goalkeeper this season. This was after a season in 2004 at the Portland Timbers in the A-League. Graduating from Ashland University, Bayard was 2 times Intercollegiate Conference-All Conference selection. “The reports on Bayard are very strong,” said McCann. “In a good organization, an experienced young man such as Bayard should flourish with the correct environment”. He promises to be long-term solution to a key position as goalkeeper. As the Mariner’s schedule increases, 2 goalkeepers are a must,” he added. The Mariners new owners made a commitment to the City of Virginia Beach and are restructuring the organization to bring the players closer to the community. “We are beginning Phase I of this restructuring with our players,” said McCann. The Club will begin its community involvement to include utilizing the professional players year round. Also, the creation of “internships program” to attract new players will keep the team strong. The Mariners personal involvement in these programs and a focus on the youth of our community are all keys to making this work,” said McCann. “The City of Virginia Beach is a wonderful place to live. It is a win-win situation for all”, he added. The players will be in training this week as they prepare to play at Puerto Rico on July 8th. Their next game at the Virginia Beach Sportsplex will be against the Charleston Battery on July 16th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alberto7 Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 Felix signs with the Virginia Beach Mariners: http://uslpro.uslsoccer.com/transactions/103124.html Mariners add trio Club picks up Woods, Brilliant and Elfvin -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Virginia Beach Mariners News Release - www.marinerssoccer.com Wednesday, July 6, 2005 VIRGINIA BEACH, VA -- The new Mariners owners are moving forward in their commitment to put the Virginia Beach team on the map by hiring three new players this week. ALAN WOODS joins the Mariners from the Charleston Battery of the USL First Division starting 10 games of the 2005 season. In 2004, Alan played 27 games and scored 3 goals in the Atlanta Silverbacks 2004 USL campaign. He was also selected to the USL Representative XI team that tied with the England National Game XI. In his three seasons with Atlanta, Woods, at 6 ft. and 170 lbs, played 74 games and was named to the All A League second Team in 2003. His soccer career began at Notre Dame, but his transfer to Clemson in his last two years helped them reach the NCAA quarter finals. “Alan’s defensive experience and speed and his extensive experience in the MLS and USL brings further stability to a very strong defensive unit,” said Michael McCann, Managing Team Director. FELIX BRILLIANT comes to the Mariners from the MLS’ New England Revolution. Felix was selected in the 6th round of the 2004 MLS Super draft and earned his NSCAA Division All American Honors in 2000 with 3 goals and a team record 10 assists. In 2001, his freshman year, Felix earned All New England region and all North East 10 Conference and was named New England 10 Freshman of the Year. 2002 brought him NSCAA/Adidas All Region first team honors as he tied for second with 5 assists. “Felix is a youthful, yet strong, aggressive attacker,” said McCann. “Playing midfield or forward he holds a very strong record for goals and assists and will add to the current Mariners depth in either position,” he added. BAYARD ELFVIN arrived on Sunday from the Cleveland Force of the MISL where he played 5 of 6 games as Goalkeeper this season. This was after a season in 2004 at the Portland Timbers in the A-League. Graduating from Ashland University, Bayard was 2 times Intercollegiate Conference-All Conference selection. “The reports on Bayard are very strong,” said McCann. “In a good organization, an experienced young man such as Bayard should flourish with the correct environment”. He promises to be long-term solution to a key position as goalkeeper. As the Mariner’s schedule increases, 2 goalkeepers are a must,” he added. The Mariners new owners made a commitment to the City of Virginia Beach and are restructuring the organization to bring the players closer to the community. “We are beginning Phase I of this restructuring with our players,” said McCann. The Club will begin its community involvement to include utilizing the professional players year round. Also, the creation of “internships program” to attract new players will keep the team strong. The Mariners personal involvement in these programs and a focus on the youth of our community are all keys to making this work,” said McCann. “The City of Virginia Beach is a wonderful place to live. It is a win-win situation for all”, he added. The players will be in training this week as they prepare to play at Puerto Rico on July 8th. Their next game at the Virginia Beach Sportsplex will be against the Charleston Battery on July 16th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gian-Luca Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 I hope this was a playing-time decision (ie. he was unlikley to get much at Montreal), otherwise it seems like a bit of an odd move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alberto7 Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 quote:Originally posted by Gian-Luca I hope this was a playing-time decision (ie. he was unlikley to get much at Montreal), otherwise it seems like a bit of an odd move. I can only guess that he wants to be close enough to DC United in case they call him up due to injuries or the like. I think you are right about the lack of playing time in Montreal. He will certainly be in the starting 11 in VB, something he would not get in Montreal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 With the GC on and with Ali gone and Sebrango out for a month, I'm sure he could have made himself a spot on the roster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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