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Are you ready for MLS off-season draft #5269? It's the Re-Entry Draft this time, that one that's totally different from the Waiver Draft because oh who even cares at this point. This gives players a chance to find new teams in the league, and often some interesting moves are made during this one. It seems…

So how did United improve so quickly despite the lack of 'marquee' signings? It's simple, as Ben from our DC United blog explained to me in his Three Questions post with me prior to the 4-2 loss against his team earlier this season:

So how did United improve so quickly despite the lack of 'marquee' signings? It's simple, as Ben from our DC United blog explained to me in his Three Questions post with me prior to the 4-2 loss against his team earlier this season:

Going into the MLS Expansion Draft, I think most Colorado Rapids fans would have been surprised to see even one player taken by Orlando City SC or New York City FC. Instead, two got picked up, both names that I think surprised just about everyone watching. Orlando City picked up Tony Cascio with their second…

Going into the MLS Expansion Draft, I think most Colorado Rapids fans would have been surprised to see even one player taken by Orlando City SC or New York City FC. Instead, two got picked up, both names that I think surprised just about everyone watching. Orlando City picked up Tony Cascio with their second…

Unfortunately, he wasn't left unprotected without reason; the Rapids made note along with the list that the Spaniard would not be returning to the Rapids in 2015, but instead will be returning to his home country. Godspeed, Jose Mari. Your wondergoals and stingy defensive play in the midfield were a treat to watch in what…

The rumored trade from a few days ago of Michael Harrington to the Colorado Rapids was confirmed on Monday during the short transfer window. After a website glitch appeared to show that Harrington was given a roster spot on the Rapids' website, this move comes as no surprise. Harrington is a versatile fullback who will…

With Edson Buddle out, the Rapids are still in need of a big veteran who can come in and impact games, something that Casey did quite well for the Union. 18 goals in two years for the Union says it all. He's great off the ball, he holds the ball up better than anyone currently…

From 9-1 ET, Major League Soccer is going to have an abbreviated trade window prior to the announcement of the expansion draft protected lists for every team. That means there's likely to be a heck of a lot of movement around the league on the first official day of the off-season. Following the movement in…

From 9-1 ET, Major League Soccer is going to have an abbreviated trade window prior to the announcement of the expansion draft protected lists for every team. That means there's likely to be a heck of a lot of movement around the league on the first official day of the off-season. Following the movement in…