Liga MX interst in Benny Feilhaber

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  1. Clint Eastwood

    Clint Eastwood Member+

    Dec 23, 2003
    Somerville, MA
    Club:
    FC Dallas
    http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/artic...y-feilhaber-though-playmaker-really-happy-spo

    For the second time in four years, Sporting Kansas City midfield ace Benny Feilhaber has sparked some interest in Mexico's Liga MX, MLSsoccer.com has learned.

    Sources close to Mexico City powerhouse Club América tell MLSsoccer.com that the 11-time Mexican first-division champs are among three teams south of the border that have made inquiries about the 29-year-old.
    Another Mexican source indicated that local rivals Cruz Azul, who chased the US midfielder to no avail after his fine showing at the 2010 World Cup, are again asking about his availability.
     
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  2. ImaPuppy

    ImaPuppy Member+

    Aug 10, 2009
    Using too many parentheses
    Club:
    Houston Dynamo
    Nat'l Team:
    American Samoa
    He would do well there.
     
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  3. kruck

    kruck Member+

    Jan 12, 2008
    Houston, TX
    Club:
    SV Werder Bremen
    I think he should go to a lower - mid table Bundesliga club so he can develop at a high level while he is still young.... I'm just thinking out loud here but what about a club like Hamburger SV? They had a down year but they are historically comfortably mid-table and they could use a box to box guy like Benny... Idk what do yall think?
     
  4. Gorky

    Gorky Member+

    Jul 28, 2006
    NYC
    Club:
    New York Red Bulls
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Good move, but what about the Netherlands or Portugal or midtable France?
     
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  5. freisland

    freisland Member+

    Jan 31, 2001
    I think he should get on the 405, drive up to Westwood, walk right past Pauley and onto the field and tell them he wants to be a Bruin. I bet they'll take him. Who needs recruiting!
     
  6. Grumpy in LA

    Grumpy in LA Bringing It Since 1807™

    Sep 10, 2007
    Chicago
    Club:
    Los Angeles Galaxy
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I think he should TURN LEFT at the mystical river (turn to page 42) and then FIGHT THE DRAGON who appears (turn to page 16).
     
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  7. sidefootsitter

    sidefootsitter Member+

    Oct 14, 2004
    I think this season is the last of his 4-year contract that he signed after coming to MLS from Denmark. It pays him ~ $340K/guaranteed.

    He's 29, so Liga MX might help him retire with some comfort. Club America can certainly handle a lot more than $340K/Y.
     
  8. mattjo

    mattjo Member+

    Feb 3, 2001
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    ehh, he could shoot for the moon with the Irvine Strikers
     
  9. Buzz Killington

    Buzz Killington Member+

    Oct 6, 2002
    Lee's Summit
    Club:
    Kansas City Wizards
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    On his blog, Seltzer said he still has 1 more option that KC holds.
    http://www.noshortcorners.com/2014/06/tuesday-goodie-1.html
     
  10. LouisianaViking07/09

    Aug 15, 2009
    For those who follow him, could u see him taking this move? Would KC let him go and for how much?
     
  11. BostonRed

    BostonRed Member+

    Oct 9, 2011
    Somerville, MA
    Club:
    New England Revolution
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
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    The Israeli transfer window doesn’t close until September 7th, so there is time for Hapoel Beer Sheva to amend their offer if they choose to do so. The defending Israeli champions are seeking to bolster their roster as they enter Europa League group stage play for the first time.
     
  12. BostonRed

    BostonRed Member+

    Oct 9, 2011
    Somerville, MA
    Club:
    New England Revolution
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    http://www.espnfc.us/sporting-kansa...anced-discussions-for-sporting-kc-exit-source

    Sporting Kansas City midfielder Benny Feilhaber is in "advanced discussions" towards signing a pre-contract with a club outside of MLS, according to a source with knowledge of the negotiations.

    Feilhaber's contract with SKC expires at the end of the current MLS season.

    Feilhaber can sign a pre-contract with any club since he is in last six months of his contract.
     
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  13. Gorky

    Gorky Member+

    Jul 28, 2006
    NYC
    Club:
    New York Red Bulls
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I'm guessing Israel.
     
  14. LouisianaViking07/09

    Aug 15, 2009
    maybe he got some offer from China
     
  15. naopon

    naopon Member+

    Jan 2, 2007
    California
    Club:
    Kawasaki Frontale
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Maybe his agent can extract $7m/year from a Chinese Super League club this way:
    • Hey, I have a Brazilian attacking midfielder available on a free transfer this winter!
    • He has 41 international caps and World Cup experience!
    • What's more, he's eligible for a passport from an Asian country, so he can fit into your extra foreign slot for the league and the Asian CL!
    Who knows, maybe some Chinese GM will sign the contract before realizing that Benny didn't play for Brazil and Israel isn't in the AFC :p
     
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  16. LouisianaViking07/09

    Aug 15, 2009
    I'm emailing his agent this as I type ;)
     
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  17. OWN(yewu)ED

    OWN(yewu)ED Member+

    Club: Venezia F.C.
    May 26, 2006
    chico, CA
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Israel or Mexico would be great. I think id slightly prefer mexico, maybe Benny could get some of that latin flair while hes there, lol
     
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  18. GiallorossiYank

    GiallorossiYank Member+

    Jan 20, 2011
    NJ/Roma/Napoli
    Club:
    AS Roma
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    On November 30, 2006, he turned down an offer from Andreas Herzog to play for Austria and said that he would instead focus on earning a place on the U.S. national team.[17]

    I totally did not know this. (as per wiki)

    Best of luck to Benny, was one of my favorite players from 06-10.
     
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  19. (TxT)

    (TxT) Member+

    Jun 9, 2004
    Tampa, FL
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Ditto

     
  20. OWN(yewu)ED

    OWN(yewu)ED Member+

    Club: Venezia F.C.
    May 26, 2006
    chico, CA
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    that is my second favorite US vs Mexico goal right behind Donovan's 2002 goal.
     
  21. LouisianaViking07/09

    Aug 15, 2009
    He played quite well in the 2010 WC. Shame he couldn't get a move other than his club in Denmark that was in the 2nd division at the time
     
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  22. THENEWTREASURY

    Aug 23, 2016
    Club:
    AC Milan
    Benny Feilhaber saga is so brutal. Should've started every single game (yes instead of MB) of the past 5 years
     
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  23. keller4president

    Jan 5, 2006
    Benny is now a free agent. Any chance he heads to Mexico or back to Europe?
     
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  24. superdave

    superdave Member+

    Jul 14, 1999
    VB, VA
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Yes
     
  25. LouisianaViking07/09

    Aug 15, 2009
    i take it he wasn't that good at LAFC?
     

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