The expansion Seattle Sounders have acquired two-time All-Star defender Tyrone Marshall from Toronto FC for cash. The Sounders announced the deal Tuesday. It will bring the 34-year-old member of the Jamaican national team to Seattle for his 12th season in MLS. Sounders coach Sigi Schmid says he values Marshall for his speed and his championship […]
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The San Jose Earthquakes announced today that the team has signed United States National Team midfielder Bobby Convey, who was recently released by Reading. “It is rare to be able to acquire a U.S. international in the prime of his career,” said General Manager of Soccer Operations John Doyle. “When he became available we jumped […]
Bobby Convey was released Friday by Reading after failing to regain a place in the Royals’ starting lineup. The 25-year-old American midfielder joined the club from D.C. United in July 2004 and two years later was among the few U.S. players who impressed at the World Cup. Sidelined for most of the 2006-07 season after […]
Reports from England suggest that AC Milan are ready to make a £14 million bid (about $20 million) to turn David Beckham’s loan from LA Galaxy into a permanent deal. The Italian giants are already in talks with US companies to try to lure in new sponsors to supplement the player’s wages. Milan vice-president Adriano […]
Major League Soccer has finally revealed its opening 2009 schedule. Major League Soccer’s 14th season begins with “First Kick,” the weekend of March 19-22, 2009, when 14 teams kickoff the 2009 MLS regular season. Highlights of First Kick include the inaugural game for 2009 expansion team Seattle Sounders FC. Seattle, the League’s 15th team hosts […]
Yes, Major League Soccer is finally going to release its 2009 schedule on Wednesday January 28th at noon EST. You can check the schedule live at MLsnet or check back here and we will have the highlights posted as soon as we can. Wednesday’s announcement will include the national broadcast schedule for the 2009 season […]