View Full Version : New Trialist - Edwin Twesigomwe
DCFAN96
06 May 2007, 05:30 PM
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According to Goff DC is looking at another Fulham youth academy player. His name is Edwin Twesigomwe, lets see what we can find out about this guy. If hes anything like Casal sign him up.
http://blog.washingtonpost.com/soccerinsider/2007/05/matchday_5_chivas_usa_at_dc_un.html
jason1551
06 May 2007, 05:39 PM
A defender? But DC doesn't need any defenders! Our FO told us so!
Seriously, I hope it works out for us. A look around the league shows that most teams have at least one young defender starting on the backline. Some even have two. All I ask is that he at least challenges for a position.
And I'd still rather bring in former Fulham player Eddie Lewis.
BigWave
06 May 2007, 06:53 PM
Has anybody found anything on this guy???
DCFAN96
06 May 2007, 07:04 PM
Has anybody found anything on this guy???
Yes and no.
I found a video of him here...
http://www.forumeter.com/video/9458/Edwin-Twesigomwe
Unfortunately its no longer available.
Also I found a thread in bigsoccer which mentions his name
http://www.bigsoccer.com/forum/showthread.php?referrerid=66681&t=488621
Perhaps the poster, strangely named casal52, can provide us some more insight about him.
Sundevil9
06 May 2007, 08:07 PM
Interesting news.
Not so much if you're Jamil Walker, though.
jason1551
06 May 2007, 08:33 PM
Addlery was the death knell of Walker, and Kpene made it even worse by actually doing well in his small stints. Walker's basically been on the outs for a while now.
Maybe he could be decent trade bait to a team that needs a forward (like Chicago or Columbus)?
SavannahFan
06 May 2007, 08:42 PM
I'm interested in this guy, but how exactly is THAT last name pronunciated...?
Sundevil9
06 May 2007, 08:54 PM
Addlery was the death knell of Walker, and Kpene made it even worse by actually doing well in his small stints. Walker's basically been on the outs for a while now.
Maybe he could be decent trade bait to a team that needs a forward (like Chicago or Columbus)?
You're right, but now to add a player means moving someone off of the roster. And that person is likely Jamil.
jason1551
06 May 2007, 09:32 PM
You're right, but now to add a player means moving someone off of the roster. And that person is likely Jamil.
Which is why he's trade bait and has been for some time. I don't think this new trialist would have made any difference in regards to that.
In other words, he'd be gone pretty soon no matter what. There's no reason to keep a forward on your roster who has moved down the depth list drastically in just under two weeks.
Besides, it wouldn't be the first time DC carried less than a full senior roster.
JoeSoccerFan
06 May 2007, 09:46 PM
not sure, how much value Walker would bring. It's obvious to other teams that Walker hasn't been an option for DCU.
not sure about the question on how to pronounce was for Kpene or the new guy.
Kpene is pronouned - Ka-penny.
New guy - no clue... let's see if he sticks!
DangerMouse37
06 May 2007, 10:16 PM
My guess is its something like:
tweh - si - GOM - way
JoeSoccerFan
06 May 2007, 10:49 PM
Andy, were you there today? If so, sorry I missed you!
sch2383
06 May 2007, 11:13 PM
not sure, how much value Walker would bring. It's obvious to other teams that Walker hasn't been an option for DCU.
I could see getting a late draft pick for him, assuming we find a dumb enough GM.
JoeSoccerFan
06 May 2007, 11:16 PM
you do realize that Ellinger is no longer the RSL coach. Whoa, but he is the Tech Director, hmmmmm.....
Lloyd Heilbrunn
06 May 2007, 11:51 PM
If he sticks, there is going to have to be a second exception to the no first name on the back of the jersey rule, his last name won't fit.
Hmm, Fred and Ed.....:)
kirchhausen
07 May 2007, 06:50 AM
not sure, how much value Walker would bring. It's obvious to other teams that Walker hasn't been an option for DCU.
not sure about the question on how to pronounce was for Kpene or the new guy.
Kpene is pronouned - Ka-penny.
New guy - no clue... let's see if he sticks!
I think Walker has some value, if only because he is a known quantity (solid backup MLS forward) and his salary is relatively low (around 30k) so he won't be much of a cap hit for teams needing some offensive help. A team like Columbus or Toronto needs all the help they can get scoring goals. Heck, even K.C. or Houston while they have good starters don't have much depth at the forward position.
superdave
07 May 2007, 09:26 AM
Since Chivas USA traded their DP slot for Nagamura, I'd start with them. Maybe we can get Bornstein. :)
thedeuce_2
07 May 2007, 11:57 AM
I think Walker has some value, if only because he is a known quantity (solid backup MLS forward) and his salary is relatively low (around 30k) so he won't be much of a cap hit for teams needing some offensive help. A team like Columbus or Toronto needs all the help they can get scoring goals. Heck, even K.C. or Houston while they have good starters don't have much depth at the forward position.
I suck at the whole allocation thing. I really just don't understand it. Any chance there is some allocation money in it for Walker?
ALSO, is this new trialist A Brit?
thedeuce_2
07 May 2007, 12:00 PM
One more thing. Just read on the Goff blog that a decision will be made on Twesigomwe on Friday.
bigredfutbol
07 May 2007, 01:59 PM
I'm interested in this guy, but how exactly is THAT last name pronunciated...?
Phonetically.
:D