Real Salt Lake Waives Marlon Rojas

Aero · 06-28-2005, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by RSLfrontrowfan

Marvell Wynne was outstanding. Look for the Bruin to get picked up by a team like Ajax though. I'd be surprised if he didn't play internationally.

There has been some talk recently among the owners about spending more money to keep our players here in the states. Maybe he will be one of the first to benefit from that and we can get him.

RSLfrontrowfan · 06-28-2005, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Aero

There has been some talk recently among the owners about spending more money to keep our players here in the states. Maybe he will be one of the first to benefit from that and we can get him.

You're right, that was one of the topics discussed at the MLS board of governors meeting held June 6-7. I don't know how soon they might be planning on doing this. I expect it wouldn't be for a few years, as most MLS teams have yet to pull a profit. Spending more money on players probably wouldn't help in the short run but very well could in the long run. I guess we'll just have to see if the powers that be in MLS decide "it takes money to make money."

Jim Umber · 06-28-2005, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by fuegote

Rojas, 25 of Trinidad & Tobago, was signed by RSL on March 1, 2005. This season, the left-sided defender appeared in seven games, started six games, wasn't a very good defender and logged 507 minutes during the team’s 15 games.

thought i would add my edit

Rojas, 25 of Trinidad & Tobago, was signed by RSL on March 1, 2005. This season, the left-sided defender appeared in seven games, started six games, wasn't a very good defender, And was gone much of the time, anyway and logged 507 minutes during the team’s 15 games.

And my edit.

Deuce · 06-28-2005, 12:18 PM

I personally think that Marlon Rojas was a great person and a good defender.
I think that it is unfortunate that he has been let go. I think it is only because he was an SI.

The times that I have spoken to him personally, he has been top-notch and helluva guy.

Funny how people love a guy one week and make fun of him getting fired the next...

I wish Marlon Rojas luck in the future. I for one am truly sad to see him go.

SoccerPrime · 06-28-2005, 12:30 PM

To be honest, I am very nervous about the MLS plan to spend big money on bigtime Euro talent. I am not sure MLS is stable enough for that kind of indulgence.

Maybe I am wrong, I hope I am. But it just seems that if the average cap per team in MLS is less than $2 million, to get anyone of superior Euro talent would cost way more than every team in our league. I mean didn't Real spend $40 million on the Becks transfer fee? MLS's total 2005 roster is about $25 million...

Just call me a pariah...

Jim Umber · 06-28-2005, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by HibaIssa

Nooooo.

Why is O'Brien still there? 🙁

Because he's not a Senior International.

bordelais7 · 06-28-2005, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by SoccerPrime

To be honest, I am very nervous about the MLS plan to spend big money on bigtime Euro talent. I am not sure MLS is stable enough for that kind of indulgence.

Maybe I am wrong, I hope I am. But it just seems that if the average cap per team in MLS is less than $2 million, to get anyone of superior Euro talent would cost way more than every team in our league. I mean didn't Real spend $40 million on the Becks transfer fee? MLS's total 2005 roster is about $25 million...

Just call me a pariah...

Hey, pariah...I agree with you. I'm even nervous about MLS spending money to keep mediocre talent here. Slowly but surely seems to be doing all right so far...

SoccerPrime · 06-28-2005, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim Umber

Because he's not a Senior International.

And Ellinger is trying to justify the trip to Seattle from last month.

Jim Umber · 06-28-2005, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by SoccerPrime

To be honest, I am very nervous about the MLS plan to spend big money on bigtime Euro talent. I am not sure MLS is stable enough for that kind of indulgence.

Maybe I am wrong, I hope I am. But it just seems that if the average cap per team in MLS is less than $2 million, to get anyone of superior Euro talent would cost way more than every team in our league. I mean didn't Real spend $40 million on the Becks transfer fee? MLS's total 2005 roster is about $25 million...

Just call me a pariah...

HEY, PARIAH!

Actually, I agree with you, and from what was said about the meeting they had, I suspect that the MLS leadership agrees with you, too. I don't think they are planning anything quite that drastic.

I hope. :unsureani

theholmes · 06-28-2005, 01:39 PM

On the other hand, remember how cool it was to have Roberto Donadoni, Marco Etcheverry, and Carlos Valderrama in the league? I dont think MLS should pull an NASL and become a retirement league for some of the biggest names in history, but having a few marquee names helps everyone.

As much as i think Landycakes is a wuss for leaving Germany (that's my US Nats side talking) I think it is great for the league to have him here (except when he plays RSL, then he's the worst player Ive ever seen, and I tell him so as often as my voice will allow). MLS spending a few extra millions on a few great players would bring the level up faster than simply growing them here. That's why I think Youri Djorkaeff is a great asset for the league, even if it is only for a year or two.