Stewart traded to Chivas for TI slot

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  1. swedcrip34

    swedcrip34 New Member

    Mar 17, 2004
    a good trade for both clubs. Stewart unlikely to fit Chivas's "type" and not sure if he speaks Spanish or plays a Latin style

    RSL unlikely to get 9 internationals like I've been saying.
     
  2. Bonji

    Bonji Moderator

    Feb 4, 2003
    Denver, Colorado
    Club:
    Colorado Rapids
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    A good trade unless you consider the fact that Stewart has terrible knee problems and will probably not play in MLS again.
     
  3. Detective40oz

    Detective40oz Member

    Jun 16, 2000
    Fairfax, VA
    Club:
    DC United
    Just another excuse to get chivas another international spot
     
  4. SoccerPrime

    SoccerPrime Moderator
    Staff Member

    All of them
    Apr 14, 2003
    Club:
    Real Salt Lake
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    If you read the SL Trib article, Pastorino seems to think Stewart has some years left in MLS.
     
  5. myshap

    myshap Member

    Jun 19, 2002
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    I thought his two previous years in MLS were very good. If he can come back from his knee injury Stewart would make a much better RB then Akwari, who is much better in the center. Stewart can play in the center as well.

    I think RSL is going to have a very solid backline and this frees Ellinger to really focus on offensive talent in the superdraft.
     
  6. Bilbo

    Bilbo New Member

    Dec 29, 2003
    Box under I-25/ I-70
    Do your coaches do any scouting? Stewart hasn't played in 2 seasons and his doctors told him he wouldn't play again. I can't wait to play you chumps.
     
  7. SoccerPrime

    SoccerPrime Moderator
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    All of them
    Apr 14, 2003
    Club:
    Real Salt Lake
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    RSL felt that a gamble (in time and money) on Stewart held more promise than a gamble on a Youth International. Most likely not only would that YI be more of a chance but he might cost more than Stewart. Plus it now frees up money to get even better YIs (RSL still has 4).
    If you remember you Rapids history, Stewart was a pretty good defender (before he got hurt). Perhaps he can have a rebound in Salt Lake.
     
  8. Stilger

    Stilger Member

    Nov 7, 2002
    Orange County
    Club:
    Los Angeles Galaxy
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    So, when the player the Goats use the TI spot on either graduates to the senior roster or leaves the league, will the Royals get the TI spot back or is it the Goat's permanently?

    I know both teams lose their extra TI spots in a couple of years, I'm asking about trading TI's in general.
     
  9. SoccerPrime

    SoccerPrime Moderator
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    All of them
    Apr 14, 2003
    Club:
    Real Salt Lake
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I don't know but I think RSL gave Goats the TI spot for 2 years.
     
  10. prk166

    prk166 BigSoccer Supporter

    Aug 8, 2000
    Med City
    Now why would that matter?

    Does the MLS have docs sign off on these players before a trade?
     
  11. SoccerPrime

    SoccerPrime Moderator
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    All of them
    Apr 14, 2003
    Club:
    Real Salt Lake
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Maybe Stewart will be healed by April?
     
  12. Detective40oz

    Detective40oz Member

    Jun 16, 2000
    Fairfax, VA
    Club:
    DC United
    Like most trades I would think that it would hinge on him passing a physical by the team trainer/doctor...and since RSL probably doesn't have one yet this should be interesting.
     
  13. SoccerPrime

    SoccerPrime Moderator
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    All of them
    Apr 14, 2003
    Club:
    Real Salt Lake
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Of course, because everyone knows that there are no physicians in Utah...
    *rolling eyes*
     
  14. Bilbo

    Bilbo New Member

    Dec 29, 2003
    Box under I-25/ I-70
    When there are player contracts involved it's not hard to get a passing grade on physicals. Just ask Stewart's agent.
     

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