Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Former Wizards Update (UPDATED)

Time for this week's weekly update on former Wizards. A few goals were scored this week, but overall not a good week for MLS former Wizards, as the majority did not even get games for their teams this weekend. Also, check out the end of this post, as I'm listing the players that I believe are still playing, but do not know where they are at now. If you happen to know where any of the players are now, please let me know.

MLS
Nick Garcia - Toronto FC - Dressed but did not play in Toronto's 2-0 loss to Chivas on the weekend.
Taylor Graham - Seattle Sounders FC - Dressed but did not play in Seattle's 1-0 loss to New England on Thursday. Did not dress in Seattle's 1-1 draw with Houston on Sunday.
Will Hesmer - Columbus Crew - The Crew did not have a league game this weekend. Started and played 90 minutes in the Crew's 5-0 loss to Cruz Azul in the CONCACAF Champion's League.
Chris Klein - LA Galaxy - Came off the bench and played 25 minutes in LA's 0-0 draw with DC.
Yura Movsisyan - Real Salt Lake - Did not dress in Salt Lake's 3-1 loss to New England on Sunday. Did not dress in RSL's 4-0 win over Chivas Wednesday night, it appears there may be some tension over his upcoming move abroad.
Brandon Prideaux - Chicago Fire - Started and played 90 minutes in Chicago's 3-2 win over Colorado.
Carey Talley - Chivas USA - Started and played 90 minutes in Chivas' 2-0 win over Toronto on Saturday. Started and played 90 minutes in Chivas' 4-0 loss to RSL.
Shavar Thomas - Chivas USA - Dressed but did not play in Chivas' 2-0 win over Toronto. Play Real Salt Lake tonight. Dressed but did not play in Chivas' 4-0 loss to RSL.
Dave van den Bergh - FC Dallas - Started and played 90 minutes, scoring a goal in Dallas' 3-2 loss to New York.
Sasha Victorine - Chivas USA - Did not dress in Chivas' 2-0 win over Toronto on Saturday. Play RSL tonight. Did not dress in Chivas' 4-0 loss to RSL. He is out due to a concussion.
Tyson Wahl - Seattle Sounders FC - Dressed but did not play in Seattle's 1-0 loss to New England on Thursday. Did not dress in Seattle's 1-1 draw with Houston.

USL
Stephen Armstrong - Charleston - Started and played 42 minutes in Charleston's 1-1 draw with Vancouver.
Vicente Arze - Vancouver - Did not dress in Vancouver's 1-1 draw with Charleston on Thursday. Did not dress in their 2-0 win over Miami FC on Sunday either.
Ryan Caugherty - Austin - Dressed but did not play in Austin's 2-0 loss to Montreal.
Edson Elcock - Richmond (USL2) - Started annd played 105 minutes in Richmond's 1-0 winn over Harrisburg in the USL2 semifinals.
Kevin Friedland - Minnesota - Came off the bench and played 18 minutes in Minnesota's 1-0 loss to Cleveland.
AJ Godbolt - Austin - Came off the bench and played 27 minutes in Austin's 2-0 loss to Montreal.
Andrew Gregor - Rochester - Started and played 90 minutes in Rochester's 0-0 draw with Carolina.
Amir Lowery - Carolina - Started and played 90 minutes in Carolina's 0-0 draw with Rochester. Did not dress in Carolina's 9-0 win over Miami FC.
Ryan McMahen - Austin - Came off the bench and played 11 minutes in Austin's 2-0 loss to Montreal.
Nelson Pizarro - Miami - Started and played 90 minutes in Miami's 3-1 loss to Portland on Saturday. Came off the bench and played 34 minutes in Miami's 2-0 loss to Vancouver on Sunday. Came off the bench and played 45 minutes in Miami's 9-0 loss to Carolina.
Ryan Pore - Portland - Started and played 90 minutes, scoring a goal (his 6th game in a row with a goal) in Portlannd's 3-1 win over Miami.
Yomby William - Richmond (USL2) - Started and played 120 minutes in Richmond's 1-0 win over Harrisburg in the USL2 semifinals.
John Wilson - Charleston - Came off the bench and played 23 minutes in Charleston's 1-1 draw with Vancouver.
David Winner - Austin - Did not dress for Austin in their 2-0 loss to Montreal.

International
Eddie Johnson - Fulham - England - Dressed but did not play in Fulham's 3-1 win over FK Amkar Prem' in the Europa League. Did not dress in Fulham's 2-0 loss to Chelsea.
Carlos Marinelli - Argentinos Juniors - Argentina - Did not dress in Juniors 2-2 draw with Boca Juniors in the start of the Argentine league.
Khari Stephenson - Aalesunds FK - Norway - Came off the bench and played 28 minutes, scoring a goal from the penalty spot in Aalesunds' 3-1 loss to Molde.
Antti Sumiala - FC Porin Palloilijat - Finland - Started and played 90 minutes in PoPa's 2-1 loss to FC KooTeePee
Matt Taylor - FSV Frankfurt - Germany - Did not dress in Frankfurt's 0-0 draw with SC Paderborn 07.
Ivan Trujillo - Deportes Quindío - Columbia - Did not play in Quindío's 2-1 loss to Deportivo Cali.
Diego Walsh - Wellington Phoenix - Australia - Started and played 69 minutes in Wellington's 1-1 draw the Brisbane Roar.

Former Wizards that I don't know where they are playing.
Alex Zotinca - waived by Chivas after last season, may be retired now.
Chris Konopka - He was trying to get a work permit to play for Longford Town in Ireland, but it seems that never came to be.
Doug DeMartin - Don't know if he's playing anywhere after not getting a contract with KC.
Eloy Colombano - Doesn't look to be on Atlanta in Argentina any more.
Jose Burciaga Jr. - Heard he's in Dallas recovering from an injury and may try going to Mexico.
Neal Kitson - Same as DeMartin.
Scott Sealy - It appears he's gone from Maccabi Tel Aviv, but not sure where he went from there.
Will John - Don't know what's been up with him since his deal to MSK Zilina fell through.

1 comment:

Mike said...

Konopka has been found, he's signed with Sporting Fingal FC in Ireland. Thanks to his former youth club, Jersey Shore Boca, for pointing this out.