Jul 23 2008

FC Dallas Closing in on Argentine Star, Ariel Ortega

Tag: FC Dallas,MLSMax Zeger @ 6:10 am

FC Dallas has finally decided they care about scoring goals.  YS has learned that FC Dallas is very close to signing Ariel Ortega, a former Argentine International, and a current player at River Plate.  Ortega, who is 34, is a veteran of three World Cups and has over 90 caps for Argentina.  

John Ellinger, An assistant coach for FC Dallas had this to say.

“Our priority is to find a high-quality striker, who can play immediately and Ortega has these characteristics.  We want to sign a player who can make an impact, and who is also experienced, so that he can be complemented by Kenny Cooper. Although we understand that an international superstar like Ortega, who is as popular as Diego Maradona in Argentina, is costly.”

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Jul 05 2008

July 4th MLS Roundup (Video Style)

As we celebrate our independence, we watch our MLS as well.  Last night, there were three matches and all lived up the their billing.  We start with a journey to Frisco Texas to see a reeling Dallas play host to a stalling Kansas City.  After the jump are the highlights. Continue reading “July 4th MLS Roundup (Video Style)”