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Whitecaps Loan Blondell to Huachipato FC

By Sean McCaffery, January 29, 2019

The Venezuelan striker is headed to Chile on a full season loan to the Primera Division team. There is an option for the team to buy the player as well. 'Caps HC, Marco Dos Santos explained, "This loan will allow Anthony to grow as a player." The 'Caps now have 5 more international spots free with last weeks signings of Jon Erice, Lass Managoura & Lucas Venuto with TAM funds.

Whitecaps get another Brasiliero, Lucas Venuto from FK Austria Wien

By Sean McCaffery, January 26, 2019

This 5 year vet of the Austrian Bundesliga is still only 24 and an addition to the attack for the 'Caps., secured with TAM. While a pro he has 26 goals over 151 games, 115 starts spread between Red Bull Brasil, FC Liefering, SV Grodig and Wien. Vancouver HC Marco Dos Santos explained, "Lucas is a very fast and dynamic winger. He always looks to attack.

Georgia to Belgium to US-20's now with NYCFC for Juan Pablo Torres

By Sean McCaffery, January 26, 2019

From the top tier of Belgium soccer with KSC Lokeren to US Soccer the 19 year old midfielder is now with NYCFC and a multi year deal upon finalizing all paperwork. He left his native state of GA and headed out to Belgium with Lokeren in 2017, getting a pair of games with the first team as he departed club team, Georgia United. Torres exclaimed, "Signing for NYCFC Is a special moment. When NYCFC offered me a deal-it was an easy decision.

4 go to the U-15 BUSNT from the Fire

By Sean McCaffery, January 25, 2019

A pair of 'keepers and 1 each of midfielders and defenders are coming out of this Academy. They will attend the first camp for this team of 2018 to be held Jan. 29-Feb. 6 @ Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson CA. The players are Chris Brady, Gabriel Slonina, Justin Reynolds, & Allan Rodriguez all set for HC Clint Peay and the 28 player camp. These 4 are the most of any team, tops for domestic and international teams. Fire Academy Technical Dir.

The Beard Has Parted NYCFC

By Sean McCaffery, January 25, 2019

A mutual decision was reached for this separation as announced today. With 23 games this year, the international for Norway had 4 goals and 3 assists while becoming a fan favorite. The 28 year old arrived out of Malmo FF in Jan. of 2018 and played a role in getting to 3rd in the MLS Eastern Conference, with Malmo he had 104 games good for 38 goals and 20 assists. NYCFC thanks him for his contributions to the team and wish him well in the future.

Fire Ready to Fly with a Pair of Wingers Signed

By Sean McCaffery, January 25, 2019

Today the Windy City Club let it be known they have locked in  both Cristian Martinez & Amando Moreno for the 2019 season and team options. Martinez has the 2 year option while Moreno is under a 3 year one. Fire Prez. & GM Nelson Rodriguez stated, "Though still young players, Cristian & Amando have valuable experience." Martinez now 21 was the 4th overall pick in this most recent MLS Waiver Draft, having spent the last 3 years with the Crew, getting 27 egular season games and one in the playoffs.

Fire Sign Academy Vet Jeremiah Gutjahr

By Sean McCaffery, January 24, 2019

Jeremiah, out of their Indiana Fire Academy is 21 and now signed through 2019 and the club holds the option for 2020, '21 & '22 is the 11th homegrown signed by the team. Gutjahr informed, "I'm extremely thankful for the opportunity to play for the Chicago Fire." He joined the system at 15 and was captian of his U-15/16 & U-17/18 teams, named to the USSDA top XI with the latter, being rated as one of the best 11 in the Central Conf. for the year, in '16 he had 12 matches for 847 minutes in PDL play.

FC Bayern signs Center Back out of FC Dallas

By Sean McCaffery, January 24, 2019

Chris Richards, the 18 year old now has a 4.5 year contract through June 30. 2023 with the German giant. From Alabama he was signed on loan from Dallas this past July, and had in excess of 1,700 minutes under his belt and over 20 games with them, featured in the clubs first team during the 2018 Audi Summer Tour. Bayern's Campus Manager, Jochen Sauer stated, "We are very happy that we have agreed Chris' transfer from FC Dallas.  Richards added, "I've always dreamt of playing for a big European club, and now I'm at one of the world's top teams." This is a direct result of the Feb.

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