Who was at the LA Galaxy/Portland Timbers game last night?
LA it is then?
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LA it is then?
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He lives in LA with his family. And he is out of contract with Schalke, plus its not secret he wants a MLS contract.
I think the door is open, although I am sure he wants to play in the US now, not next March. NYCFC signs him and loans him to Chivas USA?
I am guessing then that Besiktas chose not to take up the extension option in his contract (or they mutually agreed not to do so)? I haven't heard anything but likely missed it if there was a story.
Not sure an internal loan of that sort would work. I can definitely see him signing with LA soon, though, if he is done with Europe.
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His contract with Schalke is basically already up and his loan to Besiktas ran out in May. LA Galaxy are already using 3 DPs (Gonzalez, Keane and Donovan) so they would have to make a change to take on Jones.
I thought his move to Besiktas was a short term contract (with extension option) rather than a loan but I could be wrong.
As far as the DP number issue I had heard rumours awhile ago that Gonzalez may be leaving LA for Europe, which would create the slot needed. If that was to happen it would be in the next month or so.
I vaguely remember hearing something recently (can't remember the source) that Gonzalez would likely be moving to Liga MX. Anyone else hear this?
Yeah I remember hearing that
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Yes he went to college in the US and played for KC for many years. But he was committed to Honduras at a young age. He might still have or could easy get a US green card if you were worried about keeping him "domestic".
Espinoza quote: "“I thought about (playing for the United States), but the opportunity didn’t come. I had mixed feelings, but I’m happy to be with Honduras now. I always want the US to do well and win when they’re not playing against us.”
http://msn.foxsports.com/foxsoccer/...duran-national-team-and-usa-experience-101211
Club America before WC
http://www.lagconfidential.com/2014/5/8/5695218/rumor-omar-gonzalez-transfer-to-club-america
Not exactly the description of talent you want for your national team. I should know, it has become a mantra for the English as of late.
I know mate, just a bit of fun at the expense of we English. And the French (because, why not).
Article from ASN (no meat, all fluff) that mentions JJJ & Mix coming to MLS (specifically, Mix to NYC). Just posting ICYMI
http://americansoccernow.com/articles/5-ways-mls-should-build-on-u-s-s-world-cup-fever
http://americansoccernow.com/articles/5-ways-mls-should-build-on-u-s-s-world-cup-fever
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Wonder how legit that is? I would love to see Mix here.
I think they're simply stating what they'd like to see. It doesn't really give a source or say it will happen the way I read it. Just that adding those two guys to the league would be great for raising the profile.
How in the hell is that a terrible attitude? If you have your choice of employers, why wouldn't you negotiate? It sounds like he's doing the right thing to me. If employer A is your preferred job, but B is offering substantially more money, then you'd be crazy not to try to get A to match it. He has a limited window to stash away enough money to take care of him and his for 50 more years. I would never resent someone for trying to get what he's worth. Actually, if you can get more than you're worth, fair play to you.
On the field, he has shown himself capable of being perhaps the best DM in MLS. If some EPL team will pay him what he's worth and MLS won't, then he should take the money. It ain't show friends, it's show business.
I have no problem with him trying to get the most out of a deal with the MLS. If he wants a contract for multiple years and wants to finish his career here in the US then by all means he should push for a deal worth 4 or 5 years. And if those demands can't be met then he should pursue elsewhere.
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