McBride In, Barrett Out
Goal.com USA has learned that the Chicago Fire have obtained the rights to Brian McBride from Toronto FC in exchange for 23-year-old striker Chad Barrett, a first-round selection in the SuperDraft and allocation money. The deal will be formally announced on Friday.
Sliced Ham
Cuauhtemoc Blanco carved up West Ham, putting in an MVP performance
with a goal and an assist to lead the MLS All-Stars to a 3-2 win at BMO
Field in Toronto. Dean Ashton had two for the Hammers, but Dwayne De
Rosario won it with a 69th-minute penalty.
Brad the Younger
While contract negotiations with veteran
American goalkeeper Brad Friedel are under way, Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill is also keen on ensuring that
young Yank Brad Guzan gets the work permit that eluded him
back in January. The decision comes in a week.