From cnnsi: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/soccer/us/news/2003/03/14/everton__mcbride_ap/ They just say they want to keep him, at least through the end of the season. It also says that Everton does not want to spend much money on him due to his age. I know there was an article off espn, where they said Everton would wait until the end, or close to it, to talk about bringing McBride there full time. As much as I love watching him play in the MLS, I think it would be best for him to go over there for the next few years. Not only will it be good for him financially, if he does well, it would increase the respect for American soccer in Europe.