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Galaxy Officially Agree To Terms With MF Birchall
The deal has been in the works for quite some time, but it has finally become official.
Jul 8, 2009 2:49:04 PM
The Los Angeles Galaxy have announced the signing of Trinidad & Tobago midfielder Chris Birchall according to a press release sent out by the team.
“Chris is a player that I’ve tracked for a number of years,” Galaxy General Manager and Head Coach Bruce Arena said. “He is an experienced midfielder with good qualities on both sides of the ball who I feel he will be able to contribute immediately as we push for a playoff position.”
Birchall, 25, has played his entire club career in the UK, enjoying successful stints at Port Vale, Coventry, St. Mirren, and Brighton and Hove.
A native of Stafford, England, Birchall plays his international football for Trinidad & Tobabo, where he has won 32 caps. In those appearances, he’s added four goals. He was a key member of the squad that won its first ever qualification to the World Cup in 2006.
Shane Evans, Goal.com
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“Chris is a player that I’ve tracked for a number of years,” Galaxy General Manager and Head Coach Bruce Arena said. “He is an experienced midfielder with good qualities on both sides of the ball who I feel he will be able to contribute immediately as we push for a playoff position.”
Birchall, 25, has played his entire club career in the UK, enjoying successful stints at Port Vale, Coventry, St. Mirren, and Brighton and Hove.
A native of Stafford, England, Birchall plays his international football for Trinidad & Tobabo, where he has won 32 caps. In those appearances, he’s added four goals. He was a key member of the squad that won its first ever qualification to the World Cup in 2006.
Shane Evans, Goal.com
For more on Major League Soccer, visit Goal.com's MLS page!
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