Major League Soccer’s New Club
Today MLS held their expansion draft so that the newest club the Montreal Impact (from Canada) could field their initial roster needs. Although 98% of FC Dallas fans would have loved to see Jeremy Hall go, FCD did escape untouched. FC Dallas’ only move today was waiving Edson Edward who sat out of the 2011 season with an ACL injury.
Montreal Impact
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Jeb BrovksyPos: D/M | Age: 23 Former club: Vancouver Career: |
A converted midfielder who showed promise in his rookie year in Vancouver. A good engine and a youthful willingness to get forward from the right outside back position.
WATCH: Brovsky highlights |
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Bobby BurlingPos: D | Age: 27 Former club: San Jose Career: |
A big presence in the center of the Quakes defense in 2011. He has gotten physically stronger and developed his positional sense in recent years. Was once a teammate of Marsch’s at Chivas USA.
WATCH: Burling highlights |
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Brian ChingPos: F | Age: 33 Former club: Houston Career: |
Winner of three MLS Cup trophies, the Big Kahuna brings experience and a targetman’s nous. Injuries limited him to just 20 games in 2011, but scored 5 goals and was instrumental in Houston’s run to MLS Cup final.
WATCH: Ching highlights |
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Josh GardnerPos: D | Age: 29 Former club: Columbus Career: |
Honest defender with years of experience in MLS and the lower divisions. Possesses a rocket of a shot when allowed to unleash it on freekicks.
WATCH: Gardner highlights |
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Justin MappPos: M | Age: 27 Former club: Philadelphia Career: |
Crafty left-footed 27-year-old with years of pro experience. Has the talent to be a game changer if given the freedom to roam.
WATCH: Mapp highlights |
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Sanna NyassiPos: M/F | Age: 22 Former club: Colorado Career: |
Speed, speed, and more speed. But the Gambian international has also honed his skills and is now one of the most dangerous wingers in the league.
WATCH: Nyassi highlights |
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James RileyPos: D | Age: 29 Former club: Seattle Career: |
Tough, well traveled right back who became a fan favorite in Seattle with his uncompromising play and embracing of the local community.
TRADED: To Chivas USA for Justin Braun and Gerson Mayen. WATCH: Braun & Mayen highlights |
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Seth SinovicPos: D | Age: 24 Former club: Sporting KC Career: |
An afterthought in his rookie season in New England, he moved to KC and became the regular left back. Brings energy and grit.
WATCH: SInovic highlights
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Zarek ValentinPos: D | Age: 20 Former club: Chivas USA Career: |
Youth, speed, good touch, personality, and international experience — he has the potential to be the complete package at right back.
WATCH: Valentin highlights |
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Collen WarnerPos: D | Age: 23 Former club: Real Salt Lake Career: |
Young, skillful midfielder who saw some real minutes in 2011, deputizing for the injured Javier Morales. Can score or play set-up man.
WATCH: Warner highlights |
