Rumor: 2022-23 Offseason MLS Season Transfer News and Rumours

Discussion in 'MLS: News & Analysis' started by jaykoz3, Oct 23, 2022.

  1. jaykoz3

    jaykoz3 Member+

    Dec 25, 2010
    Conshohocken, PA
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I realize the 2022 season is not yet over, but there are rumors out there of players coming and going.

    Here's one to get it started.

    https://www.espn.com/soccer/soccer-...o-free-transfer-amid-lack-of-interest-sources

    Man UTD is rumored to be allowing CR7 to leave in January on a free, due to lack of interest. Inter Miami and Beckham have to make a hard run at him right? I get that he's closer to 40 than 30, however, he'd still score goals in MLS. He'll be in shape too.
     
  2. NFLPatriot

    NFLPatriot Member+

    Jun 25, 2002
    Foxboro, MA
    Club:
    New England Revolution
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    At half-million Euro per week, it would have to be a loan, with ManU still paying a significant portion of his salary. But I agree, MIA would have to be the front-runner.
     
  3. QuakeAttack

    QuakeAttack Member+

    Apr 10, 2002
    California - Bay Area
    Club:
    San Jose Earthquakes
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I have seen that the Quakes are interested...let me find my notes...Ah yes, nobody...another offseason of futility!
     
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  4. AZUL GALAXY

    AZUL GALAXY Member

    Aug 28, 2009
    Los Angeles
    Club:
    CDSC Cruz Azul
    CR7 , could be ideal for Chicago fire, big stadium, no turf, big city, this market needs a big name.
     
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  5. Papin

    Papin BigSoccer Supporter

    Nov 19, 1998
    le côté obscur
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    CR7 would be an expensive mistake for MLS at this point in his career.
     
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  6. An Unpaved Road

    An Unpaved Road Member+

    Mar 22, 2006
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    He could be good but the first time an MLS coach doesn’t start him he’d probably just leave the country.
     
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  7. STR1

    STR1 Member+

    Atlanta United
    United States
    May 29, 2010
    Club:
    Real Madrid
    As your name suggests, I actually think Ronaldo would be better for the Galaxy. If only they can buy out Cabral and find a loan, mutually terminate the contract or out right sell Costa, LAG can potentially be a contender for the Cup if they work around Ronaldo.
     
  8. STR1

    STR1 Member+

    Atlanta United
    United States
    May 29, 2010
    Club:
    Real Madrid
    Only reason a coach won't start him is because he is injured. There isn't enough depth nor talent like him to compete against him for his spot.
     
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  9. SetPeace

    SetPeace Member+

    Jun 22, 2004
    SC Illinois
    Club:
    Torquay United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    While it's a crazy dream for this to happen, I have a sneaking suspicion that Chicago has become a place where good soccer players go to die. Not literally of course, but the skill level seems to be greatly diminished after they get a couple of Fire games under their belt. It never used to be that way, but now...
     
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  10. An Unpaved Road

    An Unpaved Road Member+

    Mar 22, 2006
    Club:
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    He’s also going to be 38 and possibly already has shown signs he’s not holding up as well as a Zlatan at that age. No guarantee he’ll navigate the rigors of an MLS season without some strategic handling of his playing time.
     
  11. CyphaPSU

    CyphaPSU Member+

    Mar 16, 2003
    Not Far
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Would not be a shock. Ronaldo has mentioned being open to the possibility of a Stateside move at various times over the past decade and a half.





     
  12. rslfanboy

    rslfanboy Member+

    Jul 24, 2007
    Section 26
    Or the game is on turf.
     
  13. rslfanboy

    rslfanboy Member+

    Jul 24, 2007
    Section 26
    But would they make it back in jersey sales and sponsorships? Look at Gareth Bale.
     
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  14. STR1

    STR1 Member+

    Atlanta United
    United States
    May 29, 2010
    Club:
    Real Madrid
    Don't know how true this might be. Orlando might just be getting a record transfer fee.

     
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  15. carnifex2005

    carnifex2005 Member+

    Jul 1, 2008
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  16. NFLPatriot

    NFLPatriot Member+

    Jun 25, 2002
    Foxboro, MA
    Club:
    New England Revolution
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    United States
  17. jaykoz3

    jaykoz3 Member+

    Dec 25, 2010
    Conshohocken, PA
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States


    Sergio Santos resigned with FCC for next season. I believe they will be sending some more GAM to Philly as part of that trade now.
     
  18. NFLPatriot

    NFLPatriot Member+

    Jun 25, 2002
    Foxboro, MA
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    New England Revolution
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  19. SetPeace

    SetPeace Member+

    Jun 22, 2004
    SC Illinois
    Club:
    Torquay United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    There are some pretty interesting names available for St. Louis to go after in the Expansion Draft Friday. I was surprised to see Drew Moor of the Rapids and Shea Salinas of the Earthquakes on Colorado's and San Jose's list of unprotected players. I thought both guys were retiring after the 2022 season?
     
  20. Ismitje

    Ismitje Super Moderator

    Dec 30, 2000
    The Palouse
    Club:
    Real Salt Lake
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    That's why they aren't protecting them. :)

    You can select players for their MLS rights, like when Portland took Robbie Findley even though he had already signed for Nottingham Forest. RSL then had to trade them for the right to sign him when he came back. You could talk someone into coming back from retirement I imagine. Players have done it before, albeit rarely.
     
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  21. SetPeace

    SetPeace Member+

    Jun 22, 2004
    SC Illinois
    Club:
    Torquay United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I'd love to see St. Louis go for Andre Shinyashiki. I thought he did OK when he was at Colorado, but he seemed to make more of an impact with Charlotte this year, so I was surprised to see him on the unprotected list. According to Tom Bogert's article at MLSsoccer.com, he's got a high price tag on him, but I think it's worth taking him so you can at least say you've got the player with the coolest surname in MLS!
     
  22. Neubill

    Neubill Member

    Los Angeles Galaxy
    Jan 26, 2005
    Southern Kelehfornya
  23. SetPeace

    SetPeace Member+

    Jun 22, 2004
    SC Illinois
    Club:
    Torquay United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #23 SetPeace, Nov 11, 2022
    Last edited: Nov 11, 2022
    St. Louis City's expansion draft picks were as follows:

    --Nicholas Gioacchini (F) 22, from Orlando
    --Indiana Vassilev (MF) 21, from Miami
    --Jonathan Bell (D) 25, from New England
    --John Nelson (D) 24, from Cincinnati
    --Jake Lacava (F) 21, from New York Red Bulls

    Youth being served with these selections. Will they stay with City or be used as potential trade bait?
     
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  24. SetPeace

    SetPeace Member+

    Jun 22, 2004
    SC Illinois
    Club:
    Torquay United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    And BOOM goes the dynamite!

    Lacava is traded to Inter Miami. STL City acquires Tim Parker from Houston.
     
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  25. JasonMa

    JasonMa Member+

    Mar 20, 2000
    Arvada, CO
    Club:
    Colorado Rapids
    Nat'l Team:
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