News: Trade and Acquisition Rumors - Links and Highlights

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  1. Dills

    Dills Moderator
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    Philadelphia Union
    United States
    Jun 6, 2006
    Southampton|PA
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #151 Dills, Apr 7, 2010
    Re: Trade and Accquisition Rumors - Links and Highlights

    From a report in France Football, Robert Pires connected to the Union?

    http://www.mls-daily.com/2010/04/vieira-pires-giuly-to-follow-henry-to.html

    English Translation of the original article:

    http://translate.google.com/transla...erique-tend-les-bras-a-henry.html&sl=fr&tl=en

    Hmmm, post-World Cup DP acquisition?
     
  2. n4100

    n4100 Member

    Dec 10, 2003
    Philadelphia
    #152 n4100, Apr 7, 2010
    Re: Trade and Accquisition Rumors - Links and Highlights

    I love Bobby, but NO. I don't think he'' hold up well in the league, especially with the physicality of the play. I would take Guily, Vieira, or Henry though.
     
  3. phillypride

    phillypride Member

    Feb 10, 2007
    Philadelphia
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #153 phillypride, Apr 7, 2010
    Re: Trade and Accquisition Rumors - Links and Highlights

    I don't know Pires, but I wonder how much more physical MLS really is and if you can't still succeed as a finesse player. I mean, Blanco and Schelotto aren't very physical and both had a lot of success.
     
  4. allegrabene

    allegrabene New Member

    Jul 11, 2009
    Alexandria, Va
    Club:
    Celtic FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #154 allegrabene, Apr 7, 2010
    Re: Trade and Accquisition Rumors - Links and Highlights

    nobody thought landon was physical enough to play in the epl but he made up for it with speed. of course landon isn't afraid to literally break you ankle so maybe that needs to be added to the criteria
     
  5. n4100

    n4100 Member

    Dec 10, 2003
    Philadelphia
    #155 n4100, Apr 7, 2010
    Re: Trade and Accquisition Rumors - Links and Highlights

    Okay, I'm going to say this in spite of my love for Bobby. He makes Greg Louganis look like an amateur. Getting bumped around so much will cause him to flop and us to moan and groan worse than when Freddie did it 2 weeks ago. Also, he's not as stout as Blanco and Schelotto. If he decided to do it all the way I think he could be productive, I'm just not sure I want to see him run around MLS and dive like hell and then walk away in a year.
     
  6. n4100

    n4100 Member

    Dec 10, 2003
    Philadelphia
    #156 n4100, Apr 7, 2010
    Re: Trade and Accquisition Rumors - Links and Highlights

    On another note, does anyone think the delay in signing Arrieta has something to do with MLS's rules on signings/allocations/etc or is it they just don't want to commit?
     
  7. Dills

    Dills Moderator
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    Philadelphia Union
    United States
    Jun 6, 2006
    Southampton|PA
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    Philadelphia Union
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    United States
    #157 Dills, Apr 8, 2010
    Re: Trade and Accquisition Rumors - Links and Highlights

    Emilio eager to return to MLS, play for Philly

     
  8. thomas19064

    thomas19064 Member+

    Apr 29, 2008
    Delco
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #158 thomas19064, Apr 8, 2010
    Re: Trade and Accquisition Rumors - Links and Highlights

    was just going to post that... its compelling... but would he be worth it? We could use the depth at forward but I don't know that hes the answer...
     
  9. SideshowBob

    SideshowBob Member

    Jan 12, 2007
    Maryland
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #159 SideshowBob, Apr 8, 2010
    Re: Trade and Accquisition Rumors - Links and Highlights

    I wouldn't give up too much for his rights from DCU. Sure, we could use some help in the attack, but Emilio doesn't really create chances on his own and he at times stops putting in effort in a game.

    Really, I'd rather see us use a DP slot and the cap space we have to sign a high quality striker or attacking midfielder who would make our current striker be better.
     
  10. Onion41

    Onion41 Member

    Jun 13, 2007
    The Glass Factory
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #160 Onion41, Apr 8, 2010
    Re: Trade and Accquisition Rumors - Links and Highlights

    It depends who or what they want in return for him. I wouldn't give up any of our young guns.
     
  11. CyphaPSU

    CyphaPSU Member+

    Mar 16, 2003
    Not Far
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #161 CyphaPSU, Apr 8, 2010
    Re: Trade and Accquisition Rumors - Links and Highlights

    A lot of DC fans seem to want Fred back in a hypothetical trade, but I don't think we can afford to lose him from our midfield which lacks depth.
     
  12. djramone

    djramone Member+

    Jan 14, 2006
    Pennsylvania
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #162 djramone, Apr 8, 2010
    Re: Trade and Accquisition Rumors - Links and Highlights

    Carlos Ruiz anyone?
    Ives
     
  13. CyphaPSU

    CyphaPSU Member+

    Mar 16, 2003
    Not Far
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    Philadelphia Union
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    #163 CyphaPSU, Apr 8, 2010
  14. Billy Zabka

    Billy Zabka Member+

    May 4, 2006
    RoFo, PA
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #164 Billy Zabka, Apr 8, 2010
    Re: Trade and Accquisition Rumors - Links and Highlights

    Unless this is referring to the Phils' catcher playing some footie on the side, I don't think I could get behind this signing.

    I know we need striker help, but I can't stand Ruiz when the Nats play Guatemala, so I don't want to be forced to root FOR him otherwise.
     
  15. OleGunnar20

    OleGunnar20 Member+

    Dec 7, 2009
    Club:
    Manchester United FC
    #165 OleGunnar20, Apr 8, 2010
    Re: Trade and Accquisition Rumors - Links and Highlights

    hmmm. if you guys sign ruiz and pair him with moreno you are going to need to forget putting turf down at PPL and instead plan to put down bubble-wrap or tempurpedic memory foam or big fluffy throw pillows instead. with as much time as they will spend on the ground you'll want to make sure they don't hurt themselves and are comfortable.
     
  16. allegrabene

    allegrabene New Member

    Jul 11, 2009
    Alexandria, Va
    Club:
    Celtic FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #166 allegrabene, Apr 8, 2010
    Re: Trade and Accquisition Rumors - Links and Highlights

    clever
     
  17. Donofan_10

    Donofan_10 Red Card

    Aug 20, 2009
    Club:
    FC Tampa Bay Rowdies
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #167 Donofan_10, Apr 8, 2010
    Re: Trade and Accquisition Rumors - Links and Highlights

    I like Christian Arrieta, and he'll definitely add some good experience to that backline. You guys are playing a 3-4-1-2 right?
     
  18. Blind3

    Blind3 New Member

    Sep 6, 2008
    Media, PA.
    Club:
    AFC Ajax
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #168 Blind3, Apr 8, 2010
    Re: Trade and Accquisition Rumors - Links and Highlights

    Happy about the Arrieta signing. His signing addresses three important issues : quality, depth (and quality depth), and experience. Never a fan of El Pescadito. Maybe he can sign with a club in Atlantic City. The headlines can scream about the return of their beloved diving horse.
     
  19. PhilaDefendersFC

    PhilaDefendersFC Member

    May 23, 2008
    Philadelphia
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #169 PhilaDefendersFC, Apr 8, 2010
    Re: Trade and Accquisition Rumors - Links and Highlights

    Former MVP, former cup winner, 80 MLS goals scored. Carlos Ruiz sounds like a solid move to me, sometimes you have to put your personal feelings to the side, this team has very little in the proven goal scorers department.
     
  20. SoccerPrime

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    All of them
    Apr 14, 2003
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    Real Salt Lake
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    United States
    #170 SoccerPrime, Apr 8, 2010
    Re: Trade and Accquisition Rumors - Links and Highlights

    That Ruiz news isn't just a rumor. Looks like Philly has a discovery claim on him and everything. I wonder if Carlos has a green card from playing in the US for so long (just to keep those int'l slots open).

    I think Union can risk a Ruiz try. He was very good at Dallas, not so good in LA or TFC. Although of all my non-fav ex-MLers, I would have liked to go after Amado Guevarra first but maybe he was busy.
     
  21. Union James

    Union James New Member

    Jul 17, 2009
    West Chester
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    Philadelphia Union
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    United States
    #171 Union James, Apr 9, 2010
  22. SmashtheVan

    SmashtheVan Member+

    Jan 13, 2009
    South Jersey
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #172 SmashtheVan, Apr 9, 2010
    Re: OFFICIAL: Philadelphia Union 2010 Roster

    Prinzess Poldi!? nonononononononono a million times no! I had to sit through 3 seasons of him playing like horseshit at Bayern, and I don't want to live through 3+ more in philly!

    actually, he'd probably tear shit up in MLS, but his ego is too big, he'd never go for it.
     
  23. OleGunnar20

    OleGunnar20 Member+

    Dec 7, 2009
    Club:
    Manchester United FC
    #173 OleGunnar20, Apr 9, 2010
    Re: Trade and Accquisition Rumors - Links and Highlights

    you guys need to sign ruiz quickly. once a striker leaves TFC he is a goal goldmine. Cunningham, Casey, Buddle ... if Ruiz turns out as good as them post TFC you guys could be in the playoffs.
     
  24. m vann

    m vann Moderator
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    Colorado Rapids, Celtic FC, & Louisville City
    Sep 10, 2002
    Denver, CO
    Club:
    Celtic FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #174 m vann, Apr 9, 2010
    Re: Trade and Accquisition Rumors - Links and Highlights

    You guys are going to be presently surprised by Arrieta. He is a quality player. One who should have been in MLS last season. Two-time USL defender of the year and reigning USL MVP doesn't necessarily translate to MLS success but I have a great feeling Arrieta will fit in, right off the bat. Strong defender, great with the ball at his feet and is a scoring threat. You can't ask for more. He will obviously need to step up his game but it shouldn't take him long to get up to speed. Sad to see him leave PRI but glad to see he's walking into a good situation.
     
  25. Dills

    Dills Moderator
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    Philadelphia Union
    United States
    Jun 6, 2006
    Southampton|PA
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    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #175 Dills, Apr 9, 2010
    Re: Trade and Accquisition Rumors - Links and Highlights

    Emilio or Ruiz? Who Philadelphia should choose

     
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