Happy New Year everyone, lot of changes this new year, Padilla coming back to play in Guate for Muni, wish he would of stayed abroad but oh well, I heard a rumor Pappa might also comeback, hope not
It's official now, Marco Pappa and Heerenveen have reached an agreement on the terms to terminate the contract. Rumor is Pappa wil receive $ 950.000 for it. Marco is a free to sign elsewhere and to prove why Heerenveen/ van Basten was wrong (if they were).
Thanks for providing the amount, I was looking for it and couldn't find it. Too bad he didn't work out, it could have opened up some doors. Unfortunate that he didn't get more of a chance to prove himself. Good luck to your team, they're doing well.
Looks like if Pappa were to come back to the MLS, DC United would have the first crack at getting him. http://prosoccertalk.nbcsports.com/2014/01/05/marco-pappa-rumors-dc-united-mls-transfer/
Moises Hernandez returns to FC Dallas Luis Pablo Samayoa passes trial with LA Galaxy but a 2nd team also wants his services
Check out @marcopappas16's Tweet: https://twitter.com/marcopappas16/status/425444279893626880 So he has confirmed he returns to MLS, but team is not known yet, correct?
Per GF, he will be playing for the Fire again: http://guatefutbol.com/index.php/legionarios/item/8897-regresa-al-fire
Seen that, however, he will probably go to a different team. I'm not an expert in MLS allocation, but I am very acquainted with «guatebolas». Looks like Pappa's words were «made a deal with MLS, and would like to go back to Chicago». https://twitter.com/jefecrandall/status/425056302352457728
Sounders are pretty stacked and they have a pretty speedy mid. Adding Pappa to that would just make him a better player and could open another door for him abroad.
It's official, Pappa signs with the Sounders! http://www.soundersfc.com/news/articles/2014/01-january/sounders-acquire-pappa.aspx
Nice article http://www.soundersfc.com/news/articles/2014/02-february/pappa-on-sounders.aspx It would be cool to see Pappa,Dempsy and Drogba play together http://blogs.seattletimes.com/sound...-looking-to-sign-didier-drogba-in-the-summer/
Wow, Drogba would be a BEAST out there. And as much as I despise Dempsey he comes from a faster tempo game play, which just means Pappa would be pushed to be a better player. Hopefully a good showing this year could see him back in Europe by next year.
Y el Popol habla inglés pues? ... One of the things I've heard about Marco Pappa is that he has a good attitude. I'm not saying that's the only thing you need, but it certainly helps keep doors open in any aspect of life. you can see that trait of his personality reflected when he is interviewed.
He seems kinda timid to me, uncomfortable in the spotlight. I remember how awkward he looked in those Heerenveen press conference videos. The guy is in his prime now, he's not a young player, I wish he demonstrated more confidence. Of course the biggest sign that he's not a confident person was turning down Wigan and Valencia to go the "safe" route and "get more playing time" in the Eredivisie. If he had more balls he'd be playing in La Liga or the Championship right now instead of MLS.
I honestly believe that if our NT team were better, Pappa could have left Heverveen and gone to Wigan. I look at Wilson Palacios and Juan Carlos Garcia from Honduras, Bryan Ruiz and Celso Borges from CR. Who alone, are good club players, BUT are part of winning NT teams.
Anybody know how Pappa is doing at Seattle? I feel like he's gonna have a MONSTER season. Perfect situation with him going to play for one of the best coaches in the league, the best fans in the league and an administration with championship aspirations. HUGE change from the Chicago Fire who have some of the least knowledgable fans in MLS, a clueless front office and weakening fan support.