The MLS Transfer Window is Upon Us!
By Mark Shannon
With the MLS season right around the corner, and the transfer window open, teams will be looking to fill their DP spots to bolster their rosters.
In Europe most people call it the silly season, and for good reason. Most teams will go out and splurge on players that make their roster better. Well guess what time it is again? It’s time for the MLS transfer season, so lets get silly!
Since the MLS season ended on December 10th teams have been scouring the world for the best available talent. They’ve been looking for the next Sebastian Giovinco or the next David Villa, maybe even another Nicolás Lodeiro. One thing is for certain no one is looking for the next Nelson Valdez, Rafa Marquez, or even Mista….good ol’ Mista!
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Having a Designated player opening on your roster is like gold back in the golden age. DP’s are an integral part of a team looking to contend and have success during the regular season and playoffs. Look at the key teams with two to three DP’s on their roster like Toronto FC, NYCFC, and Seattle.
The LA Galaxy have lifted multiple MLS Cups using this strategy. All of those squads made the MLS playoffs last year and their designated players played a huge role in that success.
With the season just around the corner, and training camps already underway, teams will be looking to make signings fast.
With a new transfer window comes transfer gossip, a fans best friend
Obviously with any sport the rumors are the best thing for a fan to grab on to. Transfer gossip is music to a soccer fans ears, that’s for sure. Many fans of the MLS stay glued to their computers or phones trying to find out who the next biggest signing is.
The transfer window started with the signing of striker and former Seattle Sounder Freddy Montero who wound up in Vancouver on a one-year loan deal from China. Opposite Vancouver in the Eastern Conference New York City FC completed the deal for rumored signing Maxi Moralez. Also the New York Red Bulls are reportedly looking at Amir Murillo and he is close to signing. In addition according to the reports Murillo would be loaned to New York for one year with an option to buy at the end of the season.
The transfer window started with the signing of striker and former Seattle Sounder Freddy Montero who wound up in Vancouver on a one-year loan deal from China. Opposite Vancouver in the Eastern Conference New York City FC completed the deal for rumored signing Maxi Moralez.
The New York Red Bulls are reportedly looking at Amir Murillo and he is close to signing. According to the reports, Murillo would be loaned to New York for one year with an option to buy at the end of the season.
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