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Whitecaps sign Sutter

By Sean McCaffery, January 30, 2019

This defender brings over a decade and a half of pro experience both in MLS and in Switzerland, he is theirs now and they hold the option for 2020. 'Caps HC, Marc Dos Santos informed, "Scott brings a lot of experience. He will be a great addition to our young locker room." A pair of years led to 51 games with 4 goals and 6 assists with Orlando City.  14 years in the Swiss Super League and a pair of games with the Swiss national team highlight his time there.

NCFC Signs Speas

By Sean McCaffery, January 29, 2019

A loan from the competition has benefitted NCFC as they get the player from Indy 11 soon as approved by the leage and federation. HC Dave Sarachan stated, "I'm excited to add Ben to our roster." Speas similarly stated, "I'm excited to be coming back to the triangle area. I can't wait to get started and play in front of one of the best suporters' groups in the USL-the Oak City Supporters!"  In 2012 Ben joined the Crew as a homegrown player until 2015 totalling just shy of 3,000 minutes. 2016 saw him off to MN Utd. with 4 goals and 3 assists in his sole year there.

Fire re-up with Kappelhof

By Sean McCaffery, January 29, 2019

The center back out of Holland will now enter his 4th season in the windy city with the usage of TAM. Nelson Rodriguez, Fire GM & Pres. stated, "Johan has always answered the call." With the team since 2/2/16 he has started 93 of his 95 games amassing top totals teamwide for duels won with 346, interceptions totalling 272 and a haughty 122 tackles. In 2017 he was the team Defensive Player of the Year and on the MLS All-Star team, while getting in 45 minutes facing Real Madrid.

Ousted is All Set with the Fire

By Sean McCaffery, January 29, 2019

A great pick up off the waiver wire, the Chicago Fire now have this 2x All-Star in the last 4 seasons. He is with the team for this and the team holds the option on next season, he will take up an international spot. Fire GM & Pres. Nelson Rodriguez had this to say of the gk, "We set out to find an experienced goalkeeper to complete our corps." At 33 Ousted comes off 5 years with the Whitecaps, and one with DC, all 159 games were starts. He is 3rd in shutouts since coming to MLS in 2013, with his MLS high of 13 blank sheets in both 2014 & 2015.

Sporting KC is Going Paperless

By Sean McCaffery, January 29, 2019

Keeping with their cutting edge usages of technology, based upon over 80% of all season ticket holders using the mobile version of their tickets, the team is now going fully mobile. This falls well in line with their best practices and is great for saving paper. They partnered with Seat Geek to start this innovative ticketing, simialr to how an airline ticket is stored in one's device so too are the team's tickets.

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.

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