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2019 MLS Re-Entry Draft
The 2019 MLS Re-Entry Draft took place on November 26, 2019 (Stage 1) and December 3, 2019 (Stage 2). All 26 Major League Soccer clubs were eligible to participate. The priority order for the MLS Re-Entry Draft was reverse order of finish in 2019, taking into account playoff performance. The 2020 expansion teams, Nashville SC and Inter Miami CF, received selections #25 and #26, respectively. Available to all teams in Stage 1 of the Re-Entry draft were: * Players who were at least 23 years old and had a minimum of three years of MLS experience whose contract options were not exercised by their clubs. They were available at their option salary for 2020. * Players who were at least 25 years old with a minimum of four years of MLS experience who are out of contract and whose club did not wish to re-sign them at their previous salary. They were available for at least their 2019 salary. * Free Agents that chose to participate. Players who were not selected in Stage 1 of the Re-Entry Dra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
MLS Re-Entry Draft
The MLS Re-Entry Draft is an annual event in which Major League Soccer teams select players who are out of contract or have had their options declined by their current teams. Although the single-entity league does not have true free agency, the re-entry draft was created to provide an outlet of internal movement for veteran players. History The Re-Entry Draft was created by the collective bargaining agreement reached in March 2010. Under the previous rules, clubs could hold what amounted to a 48-hour first right of refusal on players whose contracts had expired or did not have the options picked up. This was a significant obstacle to a new agreement during negotiations during the 2009-10 MLS offseason. With the players threatening to strike, the league and owners agreed to add the suggested re-entry draft to provide some leverage to players. The re-entry draft was praised by some for increasing freedom and flexibility of player movement, with agents and players arguing that it p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alex Crognale
Alex Crognale (born August 27, 1994) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a defender for USL Championship club Birmingham Legion. Career Youth and college Born in Columbus, Ohio, Crognale is a product of the youth academy of Columbus Crew SC, before playing four years of college soccer at the University of Maryland between 2013 and 2016. In 2016, Crognale captained the Terrapins to a third straight Big Ten tourney title, and was named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year. He was also chosen for the First-Team All-American in 2016 Columbus Crew SC On December 13, 2016 it was announced that Crognale had signed a homegrown contract with Columbus Crew SC of Major League Soccer. He made his professional debut on March 18, 2017, against D.C. United. Orange County SC On March 15, 2018, Crognale joined Orange County SC on loan from Columbus Crew SC on a game-by-game basis. He made his debut on March 17, 2018 in a 1–1 draw against Phoenix Rising FC, coming on as a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cristian Colmán
Cristian Ariel Colmán Ortiz (born 26 February 1994) is a Paraguayan professional footballer who plays as a forward for Ecuadorian Serie A club Universidad Católica. Career On January 26, 2017 Colmán signed as a young designated player for FC Dallas. On February 23, 2017 Colmán scored his first goal for FC Dallas in his first match against Árabe Unido in the first leg of the CONCACAF Champions League quarterfinals. His second goal came in the CONCACAF Champions League semifinal second leg in a loss against Pachuca Pachuca (; ote, Nju̱nthe), formally known as Pachuca de Soto, is the capital and largest city of the Mexican state of Hidalgo. It is located in the south-central part of the state. Pachuca de Soto is also the name of the municipality of whic .... Colmán was released by Dallas at the end of their 2019 season. References External links * 1994 births Living people Paraguayan men's footballers Paraguayan expatriate men's footballers People from ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blake Smith
Blake Smith (born January 17, 1991) is an American former professional soccer player. Professional career Montreal Impact On January 17, 2013, Smith was selected 8th overall in the 2013 MLS SuperDraft by the Montreal Impact. On February 25, 2013, the Impact officially signed Smith. He made his professional debut on March 30, 2013, against Sporting Kansas City, coming on as a sub in the 79th minute for Marco Di Vaio. On May 13, the Impact loaned Smith to NASL club Indy Eleven. Smith was waived by Montreal on May 7, 2015. Smith played the remainder of 2015 with Swiss club Yverdon Sport FC before being signed on December 15, 2015, by NASL expansion club Miami FC. FC Cincinnati On February 5, 2018, Smith signed with United Soccer League side FC Cincinnati. After Cincinnati moved to Major League Soccer the following season, Smith re-signed with the club on December 10, 2018. After appearing on the bench for FC Cincinnati in their MLS league debut, he was placed on waivers by the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jimmy McLaughlin
James Joseph McLaughlin III (born April 30, 1993) is an American former professional soccer midfielder who most recently played for USL Championship side Louisville City. He began his professional career in 2012 as a homegrown player for MLS side Philadelphia Union. However, after two years without seeing much playing time, he spent 2014 and 2015 on loan to the Harrisburg City Islanders of the United Soccer League (USL). McLaughlin left his native Philadelphia in 2016 to sign with USL expansion club FC Cincinnati. He became a fan favorite in Cincinnati and made 91 appearances through the club's first three seasons. As FC Cincinnati moved up to MLS for the 2019 season, he was signed to an MLS contract, but missed the entire season recovering from knee surgery. After a period of uncertainty, the club renewed his contract for the 2020 season. Youth and college McLaughlin spent three seasons with Union Youth Development Affiliate FC Delco. In 2010–2011, McLaughlin led the club w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roland Lamah
Roland Conde Lamah (born 31 December 1987) is a footballer who plays as a left winger for USL Championship side Memphis 901. Born in the Ivory Coast, Lamah represents Belgium internationally. Club career Early years / Osasuna Born in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, Lamah started playing in Belgium, representing C.S. Visé in the second division and R.S.C. Anderlecht in the Pro League. In the 2007–08 season, he represented Roda JC Kerkrade on loan from the latter. In the summer of 2008, Lamah moved clubs and countries again, joining France's Le Mans UC 72 on a four-year contract and making his Ligue 1 debut on 30 August by playing one minute in a 4–1 away win against FC Nantes. After suffering relegation in 2010, he competed in Ligue 2 with the team. On 24 August 2011, after a successful medical, Lamah penned a three-year deal with Spanish side CA Osasuna. he scored four goals all competitions comprised during his one-and-a-half-year spell in Navarre, also being sent off during a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
FC Cincinnati
Football Club Cincinnati, commonly known as FC Cincinnati, is an American professional association football, soccer club based in Cincinnati. The club plays in the Eastern Conference (MLS), Eastern Conference of Major League Soccer (MLS). The team succeeded the FC Cincinnati (2016–18), lower-division team of the same name and was announced on May 29, 2018, when MLS awarded an expansion franchise to Cincinnati. The team began MLS play on March 2, 2019, with its first match against Seattle Sounders FC. The club's ownership group is led by Carl H. Lindner III with Jeff Berding serving as Co-CEO. Currently, the role of general manager is held by Chris Albright. History The owners of FC Cincinnati (2016–18), the USL club began negotiations with Major League Soccer over a potential expansion franchise in early 2016, and Cincinnati was announced as one of ten cities that had expressed interest in the slots for teams 25 to 28. MLS Commissioner Don Garber visited Cincinnati in Decem ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Corben Bone
Corben Bone (born September 16, 1988 in Plano, Texas) is an American former professional soccer player. Career College and amateur Bone played college soccer at Wake Forest University from 2007 to 2009 where he appeared in 68 games scoring 15 goals and adding 38 assists. He was a member of Wake Forest's 2007 NCAA College Cup Championship team. He was named ACC Offensive Player of the year in 2009. During his college years Bone also played for both Cary RailHawks U23s and Carolina Dynamo in the USL Premier Development League. Professional Bone was drafted in the first round (13th overall) of the 2010 MLS SuperDraft by Chicago Fire. He made his professional debut on May 8, 2010 in a game against Toronto FC. In his four years at the club Bone only featured in 18 league matches. Bone moved to Philadelphia Union on December 12, 2013, when he was selected in stage one of the 2013 MLS Re-Entry Draft. Bone was loaned to USL Pro club Wilmington Hammerheads on August 12, 2014. At ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jalen Robinson
Jalen Robinson (born May 8, 1994) is an American soccer player who plays as defender for Detroit City in the USL Championship. Youth and amateur soccer Robinson grew up in the Washington metropolitan area, and played for Bethesda SC in Maryland, before signing on with D.C. United's academy. After two years of playing for the academy, Robinson opted to forgo a professional contract and signed a scholarship to play college soccer at Wake Forest University. Robinson was a two-year starter for the Wake Forest Demon Deacons men's soccer program, where he earned the All-ACC Second Team in 2013. Professional career Robinson signed a homegrown contract with MLS club D.C. United on January 6, 2014. In March 2014, he was loaned to USL Pro affiliate club Richmond Kickers. His professional debut and only appearance for the Kickers came on April 26 in a 5–1 victory over the Dayton Dutch Lions. After six weeks in Richmond and unable to find much playing time, D.C. United recalled R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Earl Edwards Jr
Earl William Edwards Jr. (born January 24, 1992) is an American soccer player who currently plays for MLS side New England Revolution. College and amateur Edwards spent his entire college career at UCLA, including a red-shirted year in 2010. He made a total of 61 appearances for the Bruins and finished with 19 shutouts and a 1.07 Goals Against Average. He was named first team All-Pac-12 in 2013 and 2014. Edwards also played in the Premier Development League for Ventura County Fusion and Seattle Sounders FC U-23. Professional career Orlando City On January 20, 2015, Edwards was selected in the third round (43rd overall) of the 2015 MLS SuperDraft by Orlando City and signed a professional contract with the club a month later. He made his professional debut on June 17 in a 2015 U.S. Open Cup match against Charleston Battery. Orlando went on to advance on penalties. He was loaned to Orlando City B in March 2016 before becoming the first-choice keeper in the 2017 USL season. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Romario Williams
Romario Garfield Williams (born 15 August 1994) is a Jamaican professional footballer who plays as a forward for USL Championship side Colorado Springs Switchbacks. He is named after the legendary Brazilian footballer, Romário. Club career Youth Williams graduated from Kingston College in Jamaica and then attended university in Orlando. He played college soccer at the University of Central Florida. With the UCF Knights men's soccer program, Williams recorded 18 goals and five assists in 51 games, 46 as starter. He was a unanimous selection to the American Athletic Conference all-conference first team in 2014. He was also the 2013 American Athletic Conference Player of the Year. Professional Williams was selected by Montreal Impact third overall in the 2015 MLS SuperDraft on 15 January 2015. He made his professional debut on 28 March 2015 in a 2–2 draw against Orlando City SC. On 11 December 2016 Atlanta United FC acquired Williams from the Impact in exchange for a third ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Connor Maloney
Connor Austin Maloney (born May 18, 1995) is an American soccer player who plays as a full-back for USL Championship club San Antonio FC. His senior career includes stints with four different American clubs and experience in Major League Soccer. Playing collegiately at Penn State, Maloney was the 2014 Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year. A native of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Maloney graduated from Bishop McDevitt High School, where he was a two-sport athlete and set multiple school and state records. He played collegiately at Pennsylvania State University, where he was a two-time captain for the Nittany Lions and a three-time All-Big Ten First Team honoree. Maloney was drafted in the 2017 MLS SuperDraft by Columbus Crew. He played his first three professional seasons as a backup in Columbus, spending time on loan during two of those years with Pittsburgh Riverhounds. Maloney signed for USL Championship club San Antonio FC in 2020. Early life Born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
