Atlanta Silverbacks 2015

realmadrid1086 said: ↑

I wouldn't be surprised if Gary Smith brought in some players that were with him in Colorado. Here are a few I wouldn't mind seeing:

Kosuke Kimura, defender - Just had his option declined by the Red Bulls and wasn't selected in the MLS Re-entry draft.

Andre Akpan, forward - Never really distinguished himself in MLS but has good pedigree (former US U-20). I believe he's under contract with New England, but he never plays. We might be able to get him on loan.

Wells Thompson, midfielder - Last played in MLS in 2013 with the Chicago Fire. He played for the Charlotte Eagles in the PDL last season. Not sure if he's under contract for next season.

Colin Clark, midfielder - Played for the Colorado Rovers, a team in the Colorado Amateur Soccer League, last season. Was a pretty solid winger during his MLS days. I'd be interested to see if he has anything left in the tank.

In related news, former Silverbacks Danny Barrera, Pedro Mendes, and Mike Ambersley all had their options declined by their respective NASL teams. I wonder if we might see any of them return? Barrera's obviously talented, but a bit of a head case. I didn't watch much of Mendes last year, but he was solid with the Silverbacks in 2012-13. I think Ambersley would be a good pickup -- he's been a pretty consistent scorer in the NASL.

Thoughts?
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Kosuke Kimura signs with Silverbacks, Fabrice Gautrat retires

Well, at least one of the guys I suggested signed with the team. Too bad it's at the expense of Kyle Miller.