deschamp86 Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 Is Hainault's starting spot in Houston in jeopardy? They have signed RB Hunter Freeman. http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/sports/soc/7343378.html Strange. I was under the impression Toronto owned his MLS rights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masster Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 Hainault to play left back in Houston next year? I don't understand why they just wouldn't slide him to CB as that is his natural position. http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/sports/soc/7369756.html "Center back needed "With 14 first-team players under contract, we have up to six roster spots open," Canetti said. "With five reserve players under contract, we have up to five roster spots open there. Therefore, there could be up to 11 more additions over time." On defense, three of the four starting spots appear set with an opening at one of the center backs. Andrew Hainault is likely to move to the left spot. Bobby Boswell is the anchor in the middle. Recent signee Hunter Freeman, 25, is likely to play right back. Veteran Eddie Robinson re-signed with the club and will likely give the Dynamo insurance off the bench. That leaves one of the center back spots open, which could be filled by Geoff Cameron if an attacking midfielder can be signed." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masster Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 Will Johnson will be staying at RSL until 2014. http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/real-salt-lake-re-sign-johnson-through-2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarnado1555362291 Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 mlssoccer.com De Guzman seeks fresh start after knee surgery http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/de-guzman-seeks-fresh-start-after-knee-surgery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFCRegina Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 Curtis Ushedo drafted 40th overall in the Supplemental Draft by CD Chivas USA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
granemannrosa Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 So its two Canadian players selected in the Supplemental Draft: Joe Anderson Position: Midfielder Height: 6-01 Weight: 155 Born: June 21, 1986, in Brampton, Ontario Hometown: Brampton, Ontario College: Coastal Carolina University Citizenship: Canada How Acquired: Selected 19th overall in MLS Supplemental Draft on January 18, 2011 http://www.cansoc.org/showthread.php?41488-MLS-Supplemental-Draft Is he any good? Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tovan1 Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 A couple minutes on Will Johnson (1:35-3:35) and RSL as they prepare for their CCL game vs Columbus Crew. http://www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=112&id=11757 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolando Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Great quote about Jazic from a US blog: "Ante Jazic is one of the better left backs in the league, but that isn’t really saying much. If he was right footed he would be average at best." http://thesacklunch.blogspot.com/2011/02/saturday-lunch-mls-team-preview-chivas.html Personally I think it's incredible he's still playing. I had written him of years ago (remember HIS MNT choke?) but the fact he is still sticking around says a lot about his conditioning and his wisdom, kind of a defensive version of Onstad. We sure could have used him vs Greece at times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolando Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Oh, and Edson Edward will likely miss the whole season after knee surgery, as reported earlier: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/02/23/AR2011022304706.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolando Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 An interesting article on the bulls preseason, mentioning that Sutton is battling for the starting keeper spot: The goalkeeping situation is just as foggy as the offense. Greg Sutton, who served as the backup last season, is challenging Bouna Coundoul for the starting spot. Coundoul had great numbers last season, posting a franchise-record 11 shutouts, but also had his shaky moments. Coundoul was scheduled to play in Monday's exhibition match and then have an injection to help a barking knee that flared up last season. That shot is expected to sideline him for five days. Backe said he plans to make a decision on who the starter will be in the next week or so. "They're almost even," Backe said. http://www.northjersey.com/sports/pro_sports/117566678_Red_Bulls_seek_added_punch.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 Wow, that's pretty amazing for NY to rely on Sutton for their starting GK role in 2011. Anyhow, good luck to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolando Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Martin John apparently being closely watched by Colorado Rapids: http://www.coloradorapids.com/news/2011/03/rapids-use-england-ties-scout-left-back Martin John, a 22-year-old currently with Cardiff City in the English Championship, is very much on Smith’s radar as the Rapids boss seeks to strengthen the position currently occupied by Anthony Wallace. Wallace was competing with Danny Earls for the left back spot last season before making it his own, but he remains a work in progress. Earls was traded to Seattle the day after MLS Cup but has since been waived by the Sounders. John is London-born but has lived in Italy and Canada and attended the University of Buffalo, where he starred for the Buffalo Bulls from 2007-08. Smith, whose father is a scout at Cardiff City, has been looking at John since last summer. “We had just signed Anthony and we had Danny,” Smith said of last summer, when they started to look at John. “I think, in terms of additional depth, this is an individual I would hope would be able to challenge for a spot. Physically and athletically, he fits what we are after.” The Rapids have permission from Cardiff to talk to the player, but should they reach terms with him, he would not be available until after the end of the English season in late May. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keegan Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Martin John apparently being closely watched by Colorado Rapids: http://www.coloradorapids.com/news/2011/03/rapids-use-england-ties-scout-left-back Martin John, a 22-year-old currently with Cardiff City in the English Championship, is very much on Smith’s radar as the Rapids boss seeks to strengthen the position currently occupied by Anthony Wallace. Wallace was competing with Danny Earls for the left back spot last season before making it his own, but he remains a work in progress. Earls was traded to Seattle the day after MLS Cup but has since been waived by the Sounders. John is London-born but has lived in Italy and Canada and attended the University of Buffalo, where he starred for the Buffalo Bulls from 2007-08. Smith, whose father is a scout at Cardiff City, has been looking at John since last summer. “We had just signed Anthony and we had Danny,” Smith said of last summer, when they started to look at John. “I think, in terms of additional depth, this is an individual I would hope would be able to challenge for a spot. Physically and athletically, he fits what we are after.” The Rapids have permission from Cardiff to talk to the player, but should they reach terms with him, he would not be available until after the end of the English season in late May. That would be good news for Canada Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThiKu Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 ^If he was playing in the first XI every week. Otherwise, he can likely get superior training competition and coaching at Cardiff... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearcatSA Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 Great quote about Jazic from a US blog: "Ante Jazic is one of the better left backs in the league, but that isn’t really saying much. If he was right footed he would be average at best." http://thesacklunch.blogspot.com/2011/02/saturday-lunch-mls-team-preview-chivas.html Personally I think it's incredible he's still playing. I had written him of years ago (remember HIS MNT choke?) but the fact he is still sticking around says a lot about his conditioning and his wisdom, kind of a defensive version of Onstad. We sure could have used him vs Greece at times. I have never been sold with his 1 v 1 defensive abilities as an LB and at this stage of his career you usually only lose pace/quickness, but as you noted savvy and fitness can optimize your talent. Always liked the quality of his left peg, however: sends in a good cross. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolando Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 Hainault starting for Houston vs NE in their final pre-season tune-up. He may be taking on a bigger role with the MNT this year with so many other backs not playing. "Hainault has performed well in the preseason playing all four defensive positions" http://www.houstondynamo.com/news/2011/03/freeman-sarkodie-offer-new-look-defense Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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