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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?
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According to multiple sources, LA Galaxy forward Carlos Ruiz could be on his way to New York. The Galaxy have been looking to unload Ruiz, for some time, in an effort to free up salary cap space and New York are one of few MLS sides capable of taking on Ruiz’s salary. Juan Carlos Osorio has been quoted as saying that he is interested in a striker abroad, and one striker that is currently MLS based. Ruiz has shown to be a goal scorer in MLS although he hasn’t been able to achieve previous seasons form so far this season. The LA Galaxy are in New York to play the Red Bulls on Saturday, and could negotiate a trade. I think this could be a good short team answer for the Red Bulls, the main question is whether or not Ruiz can stay healthy for the remainder of the season and find his past form. What do you think?
According to multiple sources the Kansas City Wizards are targeting former Wizards and Fire forward Josh Wolff. Wolf made 80 appearances scoring 27 times between 2003 and 2006 with the Wizards before moving to 1860 Munich. At Munich Wolf scored 2 goals in 34 appearances and did not have his contract renewed. The 31 year old striker has 52 caps for the US National Team, and could be interested in a return to Kansas City. KC manager Curt Onalfo has coached Wolff during his time with the National Team and is very fond of the striker. The Wizards are one of the lowest scoring teams in MLS this season and have been very clear that they are looking to upgrade their attacking options.What do you think? Would return to KC be a good move for Josh Wolff? for the Wizards?
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Reports out of Puerto Rico suggest that Red Bull New York have told Forward Chris Megaloudis that he cannot join Puerto Rico for their World Cup qualifier 2nd leg June 14th against Honduras. RBNY cannot deny Megaloudis the ability to play for his national team under FIFA regulations, and could face potential sanctions. The 24 year old Striker joined RBNY this season after playing 3 years in USL, he has yet to make a league appearance. Megaloudis has 5 caps to date with Puerto Rico, who lost the first leg of the fixture to Honduras, by a 4-0 scoreline. After the departure of starlet Jozy Altidore, RBNY are short on striker, and this might be the reason behind the denial. We will keep you updated on this story, make sure to check back often.What do you think? Was RBNY right or wrong to deny megaloudis? 
According to multiple sources out of England, Sir Alex Ferguson has sent a scout to take a closer look at FC Dallas youngester Brek Shea. The 18 year old midfielder was drafted 2nd overall by FC Dallas in the 2008 MLS SuperDraft, and made his debut against Chivas USA on April 20th, 2008. Shea has played for the United States U-17 Men’s National Team, and was brought into the Bradenton, Florida residency program. We’ll keep you updated on Shea’s possible move to Old Trafford.
Multiple sources out of New York are suggesting that Claudio “Captain America” Reyna is currently considering retirement after a recent injury. The defensive midfielder signed a Designated Player contract with the New York Red Bulls in 2007 and has made 27 appearances to date. The 34 year old has grown increasingly injury prone over the last few years, and following his latest injury, Red Bull staff admit they are unsure of when he might be able to return to action. Claudio has enjoyed a long successful career, starting at University of Virginia in 1991. After graduating Reyna moved to Germany and played 5 years with Bayer Leverkusen then Vfl Wolfsburg. Reyna then made the move to Rangers in Scotland becoming the first american to captain a european side, earning thenickname”Captain America”. After 6 years in England, playing with Sunderland and Manchester City, he made the return to his native jersey. Reyna had been a staple in the United States Mens National Team for most of his career, earning 112 caps and playing a major role captaining the side in a successful 2002 World Cup. It’s unfortunate to see a player of Reyna quality struggle with his health, it’s looks likely that his great career is coming to an end very soon, whether this season or at the end of this season when his contract with RBNY expires. What do you think? Should Reyna hang up the boots this season? Wait till the end of the season? 
23 year old Striker and former Seton Hall player John Raus, is currently on trial with the New York Red Bulls. Raus has most recently played with Polish 2nd division side LKS Lomza. Raus apparently took part in a friendly Monday morning against the Long Island Rough Riders, playing 60 minutes. Raus made 20 appearance for LKS Lomza scoring twice, since joining Lomza 2007.Could Raus have been brought in on trial as a potential reinforcement at the forward position after the departure of Jozy Altidore? 
According to multiple sources out of Portugal, Benfica is considering loaning 18 year old American starlet Freddy Adu, in order to gain sustained first team experience. Adu has made 11 appearances for the Benfica first team scoring 3 goals. Adu has 5 caps for the US National Team at age 18, and moved to Benfica after impressing at the 2007 Fifa U-20 World Cup, in July of 2007 from Real Salt Lake. Adu has found it hard to break into the first team, after Benfica brought in 3 different coaches during the 2008 campaign. Where would you like to see Freddy go if he’s loaned out? Holland? Smaller Portugal based club? Belgium? maybe a smaller English side? Somewhere else? 
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