[Raoul]

http://www.dispatch.com/crew/crew.ph...3/1639713.html

I'm glad to see Dante is still in the mix - even as a temp/guest.

Where did the Paule story come from? I hadn't seen that anywhere. We are short on middies and long front and back, but how would Paule fit into the mix? How could we cover the salary?

[Bill Archer]

I don't subscribe to The Disgrace and I won't pay them $4.95 a month for reading their crap online.

So if you wouldn't mind explaining a little more of what it says...

[fidlerre]

here ya go bill

Unsigned Crew forward Dante Washington is traveling with the team and awaiting final approval to be added to the roster for the two CONCACAF Champions Cup matches next month. He would be a temporary replacement for Brian McBride, who is on loan to Everton of the English Premier League through March.

Smith did not rule out the possibility of Washington re-signing with the Crew for the season.

"You never know what could happen,'' Smith said. "If Brian's loan is extended, he could be our cover.''

Also joining the Crew in Portugal is former Colorado and New York-New Jersey midfielder Ross Paule, 26. The 1998 and '99 MLS All-Star had two goals and two assists and started 26 games for the MetroStars last season. He was released last month.

[Chris_Bailey]

Same article, always copied on 1460...

http://www.1460thefan.com/tf.php?sto...3/1639713.html

[Bill Archer]

Thanks gentlemen.

Interesting stuff. It would appear that MLS rosters are hardening up and Paule is in the same boat as Dante and a bunch of other guys - the big names get theirs because they sell tickets and the kids catch on because they're so bloody cheap.

The middle salary guys are getting squeezed hard.

[Raoul]

You're right on middle guys, Bill. I remember Paule but seems to me he was a D-mid. The only guy that really stood out on their team (to me) was Hernandez (now of the Revs).

Was Paule a man for all seasons or just a d-mid. I don't even remember him as an All-star.

[myshap]

Here's something funny:

Burn adds another All-Star

Seems were being two timed. Paule is just using the Crew to get a free trip to Portugal.

[BennyDee19]

I'd love to get Ross Paule...I've been a fan of him since I saw him play in the NCAA final four a few years back for Creighton....

-PB20

[Raoul]

Interesting McKeon is there too. I remember McKeon particularly well. What possibilities he could have as a central defender. Does anybody remember the big sweeper Leeds had at the friendly in the shoe? That guy could cover some ground and was really powerful in the box.

Paule still doesn't standout ex. name recognition. I remember him on the field, but have no great impressions either way. Looks like he's making the rounds.

[hangthadj]

It's interesting that Smith didn't say one way or another if MLS would allow Everton to extend McBride's loan. All that is there is a mention of the possibility. That should be interesting to watch develop. But I remember Smith saying when ut happened that McBride would definately be back for the opener, so it seems he may be in a bind.