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Juan Toja moves to Steaua Bucuresti

Trevor Hayward — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 23:17:58 +0000

FC Dallas have announced that they have officially completed the transfer with Romanian powerhouse Steaua Bucharest. Toja, who arrived in Dallas from Independiente Santa Fe, was named an All Star in his first season in MLS. The 23 year old playmaker has completed his move to Romania after much speculation. Toja made 43 appearances for FC Dallas, scoring 8 goals. Check back regularly for updates on the details of the deal.

Arturo Alvarez traded to San Jose

Trevor Hayward — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 23:30:46 +0000

FC Dallas announced Monday that they have traded midfielder Arturo Alvarez to the San Jose Earthquakes in exchange for allocation money and San Jose’s first round draft pick for the 2009 MLS Superdraft(originally Houstons pick, acquired in the Kamara trade). The 23 year old midfielder will be returning to San Jose after leaving the club in 2004 for Dallas. Alvarez has scored 3 goals and made 3 assists in 16 appearances so far this season with Dallas. Thoughts?

FC Dallas pursue Ariel Ortega

Trevor Hayward — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 22:44:32 +0000

3rd Degree is reporting that FC Dallas are trailing River Plate Attacking midfielder Ariel Ortega. The 34 year old has 86 caps for Argentina, and has stated he would consider playing in MLS for $1 million dollars a year. If FC Dallas were to approach Ortega, it would have to be as a Designated Player, which head coach Schellas Hyndman has stated he is willing to do. Ortega has made 44 appearances for Riverplate since joining in 2006, scoring 13 goals. What do you think? Would this be a good move for FC Dallas? Is he a good DP choice?

FC Dallas acquire two international spots

Trevor Hayward — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 21:08:35 +0000

3rd Degree is reporting that FC Dallas have completed a trade with Columbus Crew and Kansas City Wizards, seeing them acquire two international roster spots. FC Dallas sent their 2009 MLS SuperDraft 4th round pick to Kansas City for an international spot, and sent their 2009 first round Supplemental Draft pick to Columbus in exchange for another international spot. The trades will give new head coach Schellas Hyndman the necessary roster spots to acquire the two south american based players he is currently scouting.

Steaua Bucharest eye Juan Toja

Trevor Hayward — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 17:41:41 +0000

Rating; 3(Likely)

According to goal.com, Romanian giants Steaua Bucharest are expressing interest in FC Dallas playmaker Juan Toja. The 23 year old Columbian joined FC Dallas after spending the year on loan from River Plate. Toja has been capped at the U20 level for Columbia, and has been named to the MLS All Star team each year since his arrival. Toja is said to be interested in the move as it could see him playing in either the Uefa Cup or Champions League tournaments. What do you think? How much should FC Dallas be asking for? Would it be a good move for Juan?

Rosenborg BK step interest in Cooper

Trevor Hayward — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 17:06:49 +0000

According to Phil Stephens and 3rd Degree Norwegian powerhouse Rosenborg BK will be returning to watch another FC Dallas game. They will be sending chief scout Stig Torbjornsen will be returning to watch cooper July 4th against Kansas City. Torbjornsen will also be joined by Head Coach Erik Hamren as Rosenborg director and agent Jan Schiefloe, who apparently specializes in transfer from the US to Scandinavia. This all seems to suggest that Rosenborg are very close to making another bid for the FC Dallas striker, after having t heir initial $1 million dollar bid rejected by MLS. Cooper’s value is rising very quickly. What do you think? How much is Cooper worth? Would it be a good move ? I personally think if

FC Dallas-River Plate partnership?

Trevor Hayward — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 20:21:16 +0000

According FC Dallas’ blog River Plate VP Mario Israel and GM Alredo Wodke flew to Dallas to meet with FC Dallas GM Michael Hitchcock to continue discussing a possible partnership between the two clubs. The two River Plate reps will spend the next few days in Dallas attending Fridays match with Kansas City. A partnership between the two clubs would be a great thing for FC Dallas and Major League Soccer. River Plate have a rich tradition of developing quality players, and if FC Dallas could work out a deal with the Argentine giants, it would be a great achievement. What do you think of the potential partnership?

Rosenborg target FC Dallas Duo

Trevor Hayward — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:59:17 +0000

According 3rd degree Norwegian powerhouse Rosenborg was the club that we reported had a $1 Million dollar bid for FC Dallas’s Kenny Cooper, rejected by MLS. Apparently Roseborg had a scout at recent games taking a look at both Kenny Cooper and Brek Shea(who we also reported was targeted by Manchester United). Rosenborg took part in last years Champions League campaign, drawing with Chelsea in England, and beating Valencia twice in group stages. What do you think? Would Norway be a good move for Cooper/Shea?

MLS rejects $1 Million bid for Kenny Cooper

Trevor Hayward — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 17:27:31 +0000

According to 3rd Degree, Major League Soccer has rejected a $1 Million dollar bid from an unknown European club for FC Dallas striker Kenny Cooper. Cooper, who has English citizenship as a result of his father, has been in good form for FC Dallas this season, scoring 7 goals in 14 starts. The 23 year old Striker spent 3 years with Manchester United before joining FC Dallas, and has earned 2 caps with the United States Mens National Team. The european transfer window is fast approaching, and we would not be surprised if there are further bids tabled for the young striker. How much do you think MLS should ask for Cooper? Any thoughts on what club might have been interested?

Brek Shea called up to US squad

Trevor Hayward — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 20:59:57 +0000

Bob Bradley has made a last minute addition to his squad in the build up to their 2nd leg of World Cup Qualifying with Barbados on Sunday. Brek Shea has earned his first call up into the senior national team side. Shea has been capped at the U-20 level and is rumored to be attracting interest from some European clubs, including English giants Manchester United. The 18 year old midfielder was drafted 2nd overall by FC Dallas in the 2008 MLS SuperDraft.