We knew that Álvaro Fernández was in town so it was only a formality that the Seattle Sounders FC would announce his signing.
The Press Release from Sounders FC:
RENTON, WASH. – The Seattle Sounders FC have acquired Uruguay National Team midfielder Alvaro Fernandez, it was announced today. Fernandez, 24 played in four matches for semifinalist Uruguay during the recent 2010 FIFA World Cup.
Fernandez qualifies as the club’s third Designated Player. His signing will be finalized upon receipt of his International Transfer Certificate. Fernandez has not yet been added to the active …
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Cruz Azul are kind of like the Buffalo Bills of the CONCACAF Champions League. They were last year’s runner-ups to Pachuca and are a heavy favorite in their Preliminary Round series against Panama’s San Francisco.
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When I saw the starting lineup for the LA Galaxy I fixated on the fact that both Landon Donovan and Edson Buddle were named in the starting eleven. I figured LA came to play and we would see another MLS win on the night. Wow, was I wrong! What I didn’t even consider was the was the defense for LA, they’ve been so solid all year that I didn’t give it another thought. I guess missing Omar Gonzalez and Donovan Ricketts is that big a deal for them. Embarrassing result for the Galaxy and the league to say the least.
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Santos of Mexico traveled to Trinidad to face San Juan Jabloteh The teams meet again in Mexico on Aug. 4 for the second leg of qualifying. The winner will advance to the CONCACAF Champions League group stage.
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The Canadian champions welcomed back Amado Guevara and his CD Motagua side of Honduras in a CONCACAF Champions League play in match.
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Jonathan De Guzman, the Younger brother of Toronto FC’s Julian De Guzman, has signed a 3 year contract with RCD Mallorca on a free transfer from Feyenoord in Holland. The 22 year old was born in Canada but obtained Dutch citizenship in 2008 and has pledged to play his international football for the Netherlands. De Guzman has yet to play for the Dutch Senior side, so for all you Canadians… “so you’re telling me there’s a chance. Yeah!”
An English translation from the official RCD Mallorca website.
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Raul said goodbye to Real Madrid on Monday and it just won’t be the same without him. 16 years is a long career, and to have all that time at one club just isn’t seen anymore. Reports are that he’s joining Schalke in the German Bundesliga… but if MLS is good enough for Thierry Henry, why can’t it be good enough for Raul? I know of a few clubs that could use the guy. In fact Houston, released their DP, Luis Angel Landin and I could see nothing better than …
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Check out all this week’s MLS action along with Steve Zakuani’s brace against the Rapids that earned him MLS Player of the Week.
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New Brazil coach Mano Menezes has picked his 24 man roster, as they face the United States at the New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. on August 10th. Menezes has chosen a relatively young squad with AC Milan forward Pato, Santos winger Neymar and Manchester United defender Rafael da Silva being some of the most notable. Only 4 players from this years World Cup team were called up, as the new coach is looking to find the flare the Seleção is known for.
Brazil’s roster:
Goalkeepers: Jefferson (Botafogo), …
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The New York Post is reporting that Barcelona has allowed Rafael Marquez to leave for free, but only if he moves to the Red Bulls.
“The one midfielder we are getting you know about,” GM Erik Soler told the Post.
“Within a week to ten days, we should (announce a signing),” Red Bull coach Hans Backe said over the weekend, although never mentioning Marquez by name. “We would get a new player to play at the bottom of a diamond (midfield).”
How will you feel if NYRB pulls this off and …
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The Colorado Rapids rolled into Seattle to face Western Conference rivals Sounders FC.
