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Worst MLS Designated Player Signings in History

By Matthew Nelson

Apr 15, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Los Angeles Galaxy defender Jelle Van Damme (37) took down Houston Dynamo forward Erick Torres (9) in a slide tackle in the second half at BBVA Compass Stadium. Galaxy won 4 to 1. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 15, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Los Angeles Galaxy defender Jelle Van Damme (37) took down Houston Dynamo forward Erick Torres (9) in a slide tackle in the second half at BBVA Compass Stadium. Galaxy won 4 to 1. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports /
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Aug 28, 2016; Portland, OR, USA; Seattle Sounders forward Nelson Haedo Valdez (16) receives a yellow card during the second half in a game against the Portland Timbers at Providence Park. The Timbers won 4-2. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 28, 2016; Portland, OR, USA; Seattle Sounders forward Nelson Haedo Valdez (16) receives a yellow card during the second half in a game against the Portland Timbers at Providence Park. The Timbers won 4-2. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports /

Nelson Valdez- Seattle Sounders

Nelson Valdez signed with Seattle in the summer of 2015 to bring in some fire power with the injury to Obafemi Martins. Before coming to the Emerald City, Valdez hopped around Europe a bit, ending up with Eintracht Frankfurt, scoring 1 goal in 10 appearances. Though he is a work horse, Valdez has yet to live up to the price tag and expectations of Sounders fans. He has been in Seattle for a little more than a year now and has appeared in 28 MLS games with 13 starts. In that time, Valdez has scored only 1 goal and provided 2 assists. His 1 goal came on his debut in a 4-0 win over Orlando City.

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