2018 General MLS Transfer Rumors

[Schwallacus]

MLS salaries are so low they are now losing players to the general work force. Think about it. Stanford degree, 24 years old. Being in MLS doesn't really translate with the ladies like in the NBA or NFL. His current salary is only $122k. Maybe he got an offer that beats that with a nice benefit package and in a career he has a passion for. Some careers you also don't want to start in your 30's, so it was time to face reality.

Agree, I think college-graduate soccer players are starting to realize the 16 and 17 year olds that are coming up through academies are better than they are and have a shit ton more potential. Also, they have a backup plan with their degrees and such. Like you said, they may be receiving a better offer vs. their current MLS salary, a better deal over a longer time, or even both (better short & long term). I wouldn't be surprised if TMac pulls something similar this year or next.

 

[LionNYC]

Zack Steffen to Manchester City

https://twitter.com/x/status/1067178507002933249

 

[Kjbert]

Zach Steffen is on his way to CFG for £7 Million.

 

[FredMertz]

Zach Steffen is on his way to CFG for £7 Million.

Why does this make sense for either party? I done see it.

 

[Kangaroo Jack]

Why does this make sense for either party? I done see it.

As Christopher Jee said to me. It makes it easier for us to score against Columbus

 

[Ulrich]

As Christopher Jee said to me. It makes it easier for us to score against Columbus

Can they then just buy and shelve Atlanta’s 11 starters?

 

[mgarbowski]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1067179601401655304

 

[mgarbowski]

According to the Athletic article by Tenorio: "Columbus will maintain a percentage of Steffen’s rights in the deal."
https://theathletic.com/677178/2018/11/26/zack-steffen-manchester-city-transfer-columbus-crew-mls/

Not sure what this means. Do they keep his MLS rights? Or maybe it's basically a sell-on cause.

 

[LionNYC]

According to the Athletic article by Tenorio: "Columbus will maintain a percentage of Steffen’s rights in the deal."
https://theathletic.com/677178/2018/11/26/zack-steffen-manchester-city-transfer-columbus-crew-mls/

Not sure what this means. Do they keep his MLS rights? Or maybe it's basically a sell-on cause.

Given he's selling for more than $500,000, Steffen's name will be put on the Allocation List. Thus Columbus loses his MLS rights. It's a sell on clause.

 

[SoupInNYC]

Why does this make sense for either party? I done see it.

I don't think MCFC has any intention of keeping him around. This is purely a move by them to loan him out and sell him later on for more money.

 

[Gotham Gator]

First Mix Diskerud and now this...

 

[Fantazma]

First Mix Diskerud and now this...

what about Jack

 

[Mario]

We Want MIX!!

 

[Midas Mulligan]

Tenorio said that Steffen is intended as Ederson’s backup if he gets a work permit.

Who knows. Who cares. I highly doubt it.

I don’t rate Steffen other than as a serviceable MLS keeper who is capable of occasionally making a great stop.

 

[BxLio91]

Steffen backup to Ederson is laughable.

 

[Gotham Gator]

MLS Trade Tracker for the Off-Season 2019

https://www.mlssoccer.com/transactions/2019/trade-tracker

 

[Gotham Gator]

Kind of an odd one.

Toronto trades $150K in allocation money for the #2 spot in the Allocation Order.

https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2018/12/10/toronto-jump-no-2-allocation-ranking-trade-san-jose

 

[gbservis]

Kind of an odd one.

Toronto trades $150K in allocation money for the #2 spot in the Allocation Order.

https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2018/12/10/toronto-jump-no-2-allocation-ranking-trade-san-jose

hmm, interesting, who do they have their eye on?

Edit: Larin?

 

[mgarbowski]

hmm, interesting, who do they have their eye on?

Edit: Larin?

Presumably they know/expect that Cincy will sign someone first and they get next shot. Otherwise this trade was worthless. So who is Cincy taking?

 

[Fantazma]

Kind of an odd one.

Toronto trades $150K in allocation money for the #2 spot in the Allocation Order.

https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2018/12/10/toronto-jump-no-2-allocation-ranking-trade-san-jose

hmm, interesting, who do they have their eye on?

Edit: Larin?

Miazga ....based on reddit chatter

https://twitter.com/x/status/1072233142872891394