Here are a few recent developments in MLS:

Rapids finally offload Gomez

The Colorado Rapids have traded Christian Gomez to DC United for the services of  the versatile Honduran national team player, Ivan Guerrero.  Guerrero spent last season manning the left midfield spot for DC United.  Guerrero can also slot in as a left a back.  Draftees Henry Kalungi and Jordan Seabrook were released from training camp.

Gomez finally back in DC

Christian Gomez returns to DC United and will likely fill the void left by the departed Marcelo Gallardo.  Gallardo was a DP signing for United but only spent one season with the club.  Gallardo showed that he had the quality to play in the league, but couldn’t stay healthy.  In addition to Gomez, DC has also acquired the services of midfielder Andrew Jacobsen from FC Lorient in France. Jacobsen was drafted out of the University of California in 2008, but opted to sign with the French club instead of pursuing a career in MLS.  A foot injury really hurt his opportunities with Lorient and he found his way back to the US.

San Jose lands Bobby Convey

San Jose has been busy this offseason.  They have recently acquired the services of Cam Weaver and Bobby Convey.  Weaver returns to the US after a successful stint in the Danish second division with FC Haugesond.  Weaver stands 6′4 and should fill the role of target forward.  US international midfielder, Bobby Convey makes his return to the US after a mixed bag of success in the English leagues.  Convey had a stellar 2005-2006 season helping Reading get promoted into the Premier League, and garnering personal accolades as one of the best players in the Championship.  The rest of his stay in England was filled with injuries and eventually falling out of favor at Reading.  San Jose is lucky to get US national team player in his prime.  Convey is only 25 and should man the left flank or play as a center midfielder.

Seattle adds a veteran defender

Seattle made another important acquistion when they acquired Tyrone Marshall from Toronto.  Marshall is a veteran defender and should step into Seattle’s back line right away.  There is also word that Khano Smith is on his way out of Seattle and headed to NY.   The lanky midfielder was supposed to play as an outside back for Seattle but it looks like the acquisition of Marshall has made Smith surplus on the left side.

Toronto acquires an Argentinian forward

Toronto has acquired Argentinian forward Pablo Vitti on loan from Independiente after spending the end of last season on loan with FC Chornomorets Odessa. Vitti was a member of the Argentinian U20 side that won the World Cup in 2005.  He might not be the next Schellotto but he is a talented striker in his prime.  Vitti joins a stacked Toronto offense that already boasts the likes of Dwayne DeRosario, Amado Guevarra, Danny Dichio, and Chad Barret.

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