Wingert Officially Waived

[Ulrich]

Lampard was the better offensive player by a mile. Gerrard was the heart of Liverpool only because they didn't surround him with as much talent as Chelsea did with Lampard. But Gerrard, at his peak, was not as good as Lampard.

You sound dumb when you say he was significantly better. Did you ever even watch Lampard play for Chelsea? Some people consider him the second best player in the EPL era behind Scholes. Over Beckham. Over Drogba. Over Giggs. Over Suarez, Rooney, Ronaldo, Cech...you get the idea

I have to agree. They are two different players that could never figure out how to work together on the EMNT. Lampard was a far better offensive player and Gerrard was the all-around midfielder that did everything really well but not exceptionally well. If I was starting a roster from scratch, I'd pick Gerrard and build around him, but if I already had a trusty DMid, then I'd choose Lampard.

 

[NickA]

The money we saved from RSL picking Wingert up went to the fees for that stupid survey yesterday.

 

[danger]

Salt Lake Tribune on Wingert: http://www.sltrib.com/blogs/rsl/3496326-155/chris-wingert-feeling-healthy-and-fit

Claudio Reyna's name popped up on Chris Wingert's cell phone two weeks ago.

When Wingert answered three days before preseason camp was scheduled to kick off, he was informed by New York City FC's sporting director that the club was looking for a way to move the 33-year-old defender.

NYCFC was looking to create cap space for another move, but gave Wingert the option explore his next step. Without hesitating, he told Reyna and NYCFC that a return to Real Salt Lake was his No. 1 priority. Over the course of the next two weeks, Wingert, through his agent, put feelers out to teams around the league. But as Wingert noted, most clubs are close to having their rosters set with preseason already underway — especially along the back line.

Multiple teams were interested in Wingert, but once he made it clear that RSL was to be his preferred destination, other teams respectfully allowed the process to play out. RSL eventually claimed the defender on Tuesday to cement Round 2 with the club. A starter for eight seasons in Utah before a one-year departure to NYCFC, Wingert is officially back.​

 

[mgarbowski]

Salt Lake Tribune on Wingert: http://www.sltrib.com/blogs/rsl/3496326-155/chris-wingert-feeling-healthy-and-fit

Claudio Reyna's name popped up on Chris Wingert's cell phone two weeks ago.

When Wingert answered three days before preseason camp was scheduled to kick off, he was informed by New York City FC's sporting director that the club was looking for a way to move the 33-year-old defender.

NYCFC was looking to create cap space for another move, but gave Wingert the option explore his next step. Without hesitating, he told Reyna and NYCFC that a return to Real Salt Lake was his No. 1 priority. Over the course of the next two weeks, Wingert, through his agent, put feelers out to teams around the league. But as Wingert noted, most clubs are close to having their rosters set with preseason already underway — especially along the back line.

Multiple teams were interested in Wingert, but once he made it clear that RSL was to be his preferred destination, other teams respectfully allowed the process to play out. RSL eventually claimed the defender on Tuesday to cement Round 2 with the club. A starter for eight seasons in Utah before a one-year departure to NYCFC, Wingert is officially back.​

He thanked NYCFC on Instagram for helping him to get back to RSL. So I wondered if something like this took place, and it's nice to see if confirmed.

 

[sbrylski]

Salt Lake Tribune on Wingert: http://www.sltrib.com/blogs/rsl/3496326-155/chris-wingert-feeling-healthy-and-fit

Claudio Reyna's name popped up on Chris Wingert's cell phone two weeks ago.

When Wingert answered three days before preseason camp was scheduled to kick off, he was informed by New York City FC's sporting director that the club was looking for a way to move the 33-year-old defender.

NYCFC was looking to create cap space for another move, but gave Wingert the option explore his next step. Without hesitating, he told Reyna and NYCFC that a return to Real Salt Lake was his No. 1 priority. Over the course of the next two weeks, Wingert, through his agent, put feelers out to teams around the league. But as Wingert noted, most clubs are close to having their rosters set with preseason already underway — especially along the back line.

Multiple teams were interested in Wingert, but once he made it clear that RSL was to be his preferred destination, other teams respectfully allowed the process to play out. RSL eventually claimed the defender on Tuesday to cement Round 2 with the club. A starter for eight seasons in Utah before a one-year departure to NYCFC, Wingert is officially back.​

Claudio appears to be killing it this offseason. He's been very respectable in his dealings and results so far (though I'm sure we'll all have 20/20 hindsight come midseason).

 

[Tom in Fairfield CT]

Claudio appears to be killing it this offseason. He's been very respectable in his dealings and results so far (though I'm sure we'll all have 20/20 hindsight come midseason).

We all thought Calle, Mendoza, and Nemec were great deal last year.

 

[Fantazma]

We all thought Calle, Mendoza, and Nemec were great deal last year.

i always thought those two were guys Kreis wanted

 

[Kjbert]

i always thought those two were guys Kreis wanted

They were.

 

[Konrad]

A starter for eight seasons in Utah

 

[LightTheLamps]

Salt Lake Tribune on Wingert: http://www.sltrib.com/blogs/rsl/3496326-155/chris-wingert-feeling-healthy-and-fit

Claudio Reyna's name popped up on Chris Wingert's cell phone two weeks ago.

When Wingert answered three days before preseason camp was scheduled to kick off, he was informed by New York City FC's sporting director that the club was looking for a way to move the 33-year-old defender.

NYCFC was looking to create cap space for another move, but gave Wingert the option explore his next step. Without hesitating, he told Reyna and NYCFC that a return to Real Salt Lake was his No. 1 priority. Over the course of the next two weeks, Wingert, through his agent, put feelers out to teams around the league. But as Wingert noted, most clubs are close to having their rosters set with preseason already underway — especially along the back line.

Multiple teams were interested in Wingert, but once he made it clear that RSL was to be his preferred destination, other teams respectfully allowed the process to play out. RSL eventually claimed the defender on Tuesday to cement Round 2 with the club. A starter for eight seasons in Utah before a one-year departure to NYCFC, Wingert is officially back.​

top marks Claudio Reyna, classy move.