FCD Eyeing Another Panama National Teamer?
by Daniel Robertson on Jan 6, 2012 11:03 PM CST
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Pizza Hut Pa....er FC Dallas Stadium has become Colombia north in the past few years, but could we see another Panamanian headed to Frisco? It's not new names, but the rumors surrounding Luis "Lucho" Moreno, Carlos Rodriguez and FC Dallas have begun to heat up again. Panama news outlet Critica has spoken to Tauro FC director Carlos "Chicho" Martans who had this to say:
Yes, we are negotiating, but nothing is done. We are working on it and also the future of Carlos Rodriguez who could play in Dallas...Dallas has requested them, let's see what happens.
Moreno, a big strong defender who was very impressive in both CCL performances against FC Dallas, had this to say about a possible move:
I am waiting to call me to go, but there is nothing done or said. So far, I have received calls. I want to play abroad, for I am thinking about my future and the welfare of my family. For them is that I do this.
Two more names to watch if Dallas has to replace George John.
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Love fc dallas making some moves finally.
by JaredfromSA on Jan 7, 2012 1:47 AM CST via Android app reply actions
Isn't this the sure sign that we *are* selling John?
Most likely its his transfer bill is going to pay for these two, right?
welcome to both Moreno and Rodriguez – hope we get this deal done.
Also nice to see another FCD fan in San Antonio – we’re moving there later in 2012, the missus and I hope to link up with a group there for some road trips and watch parties at the local bars. Not sure if the Crocketteers back FCD or not, but there’s got to be some of us down there.
DallasTilIDie
MAJ, USA
stuck in Afghanistan, a long long way from the stadium formerly known as Pizza Hut Park
by DallasTilIDie on Jan 7, 2012 6:48 AM CST up reply actions
Give me that dude's #
I’ll call him myself and tell him to come up to Dallas and play
hilarious :-)
…and echo the sentiment.
meanwhile – looks like we’ll know something about Alemanno soon! If my Spanish is one step above miserable, this article is less than a day off the presses. (German Alemanno will not continue in (implied: Universidad) San Martin.) He’s still expected to come to the US or China.
DallasTilIDie
MAJ, USA
stuck in Afghanistan, a long long way from the stadium formerly known as Pizza Hut Park
by DallasTilIDie on Jan 7, 2012 8:13 AM CST up reply actions
Looks like FCD will have to trade for a couple international slots this year
If memory serves, they come pretty cheaply, at least.
Please rememeber this deal is not done.
Man that would be interesting if Fcd can still afford to bring Alemanno here.
Regarding international spots, you get 8 and right now I count 6 guaranteed internationals. Benitez, Castillo, pertuz, Perez, Jackson and Ferreira. You have villar and Cruz but they are far from guaranteed a spot for next season.
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by Daniel Robertson on Jan 7, 2012 9:12 AM CST reply actions
good
Villar had all year to impress, and didn’t. You can make an argument for Cruz not having enough time for a decision either way…but that didn’t save Santos or Hall.
However…working on the list above…if we add Moreno and Rodriguez, we’re out of spots. Hm. And I suppose the back line really does need both to have desirable depth if George is out.
One thing seems certain – if Ferreira bounces back and Perez and at least one of the defenders pan out, this is absolutely FCDs year for a SS/Cup run.
DallasTilIDie
MAJ, USA
stuck in Afghanistan, a long long way from the stadium formerly known as Pizza Hut Park
by DallasTilIDie on Jan 7, 2012 9:21 AM CST up reply actions
Nailed it
I think the DF comment is what makes the Villar/Cruz decision tough. Until we know the level at which DF will return, it’s going to be difficult to let go of one/both of those guys. As of now, I’m not sure which I’d rather have as neither seemed to stand out during their time last season.
Not interested
in bringing Villar back in any scenario. Not up to the speed of MLS and not good enough on set pieces.
Cruz may have a part to play on the team given a full preseason. We’ll see.
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by Daniel Robertson on Jan 7, 2012 11:12 AM CST up reply actions
honestly surprised we went fishing in Bundesliga 3 to begin with...
…not the place to pan for gold…
DallasTilIDie
MAJ, USA
stuck in Afghanistan, a long long way from the stadium formerly known as Pizza Hut Park
by DallasTilIDie on Jan 7, 2012 1:10 PM CST up reply actions
by my count FCD is flush with cap space
I tried to break down FCD cap situation in a previous post. Obviously there’s some unknown factors like allocation $ and year-to-year salary changes, but it looks like they 700-800k to work with before Chavez and GJ allocations and Pertuz and Perez signings. Very exciting. If they can sign alemanno and 2 more defenders I’ll dance a jig.
I forgot that Guarda doesn’t count as an international.
by fennsk1 on Jan 7, 2012 3:00 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Just got home from the FCS Championship game
This isn’t on topic, but not worth a fanpost, so I’ll say what I want to in the most recent post:
That was the most electrified I’ve ever seen that stadium (have had season tickets in ’10 and ’11, never went before.) It was really cool. Only got to sit down during TV timeouts. If FCD games could have have the intensity, it would be awesome. Not sure how it might happen, since I know the vast majority of this crowd was from out of town. But if we could get an FCD crowd to be half as into the game as this one was, it would be a fantastic atmosphere.
I don’t think I have a coherent thought or point, but whatever.
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