Wizards look to change formation and Fulham buys the US National Team

posted by kidpurple January 17, 2008

Along with the recent departure of Nick Garcia, the news that Jose Burciaga Jr is going to Colorado for more draft picks reveals signs that the Wizards will be looking to play a new formation.  The lineup will feature 1 defender (who needs more than Jimmy Conrad anyway?), 6 in the midfield, and 3 strikers.

Jose Burciaga Jr is headed to the Colorado Rapids.  In exchange for Burciaga Jr the Wizards will get a second round draft pick in 2009.

The Wizards may also be losing Eddie Johnson to Fulham.  It seems the US National team is just moving to London.  Now Fulham, who already has 4 Americans, is after Eddie Johnson and Chivas USA goalkeeper Brad Guzan.  Who will be the next American to head for Fulham?

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Ruiz and Garcia on the move

posted by kidpurple January 16, 2008

Patrick NyarkoCarlos Ruiz on on his way out of FC Dallas and going back to his first MLS team the LA Galaxy. The Galaxy paid an undisclosed amount of allocation money as well as a 2nd round draft pick to bring Ruiz back to LA.

The Kansas City Wizards have sent a quality defender, Nick Garcia, to the San Jose Earthquakes in exchange for the first overall pick in the expansion draft that will take place this Friday. It is rumored that the Wizards will Patrick Nyarko to replace Eddie Johnson who is rumored to be on his way to Fulham. Nyarko is a native of Ghana playing for Virginia Tech. He is one of three finalists for the Hermann Trophy, which is awarded to the nation’s best player. Nyarko has college eligibility left but will be coming to the MLS rather than finishing his collegiate career.

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