Real Salt Lake Acquires Midfielder Adolfo Gregorio

[Deuce]

REAL SALT LAKE ACQUIRES MIDFIELDER ADOLFO GREGORIO
RSL Adds 2003 Hermann Trophy Candidate
SALT LAKE CITY (Wednesday, June 29, 2005) – Real Salt Lake General Manager Steve Pastorino and Head Coach John Ellinger today announced the acquisition of the rights to DF Adolfo Gregorio via trade with the Colorado Rapids. Gregorio was acquired from Colorado in exchange for a permanent Youth International slot and a First Round 2007 MLS Supplemental Draft pick. In order to make room on the team’s 18-man senior roster for Gregorio, RSL moved MF Luke Kreamalmeyer to its developmental roster.

Gregorio was selected by the Colorado Rapids with the 15th overall pick in the Second Round of the 2004 MLS SuperDraft on January 16, 2004. He spent the 2004-2005 season with Darlington Football Club of the English League Two where he scored two goals in 24 games.

The California native was a three-time first-team All-PAC 10 midfielder during his college career at UCLA, and as a 2003 Hermann Trophy candidate led the Bruins with 14 assists. He also ranked third in scoring with 22 points. The 22-year old has represented the United States on several occasions, playing for the Under-23, Under-20, and Under-17 National Teams. He was a part of the U-17 National Team which finished a best-ever fourth at the 1999 FIFA World Youth Championship under current RSL Head Coach John Ellinger.

[Hiddnfox]

remember when we all thought Kremey would be THE rookie for us!

lol, laughing all the way to the Watson bank on that one!

[Newkidontheblock]

What does this mean?

Gregorio was acquired from Colorado in exchange for a permanent Youth International slot and a First Round 2007

what is a permanent Youth International slot?

Also, does anyone know anything else about him?

[Deuce]

I thought this was interesting. Another Connection to Coach E

He was a part of the U-17 National Team which finished a best-ever fourth at the 1999 FIFA World Youth Championship under current RSL Head Coach John Ellinger.

[Deuce]

a link http://uclabruins.collegesports.com/sports/m-soccer/mtt/gregorio_adolfo00.html

#19 in the picture

[Rover]

Originally Posted by Deuce

I thought this was interesting. Another Connection to Coach E

Imagine that.

[Stucki]

Originally Posted by Rover

Imagine that.

It seems as if he is trying to recreate his U17 teams. I suppose it could be worse.

[montgjules]

Am I the only one who feels like we've traded away our future in the last few months? 🙂 I hope it all works out.

[DadOf8]

Career Statistics
Yr GP GS Sh Gl A Pts
2000 13 12 16 2 5 9
2001 21 10 33 2 4 8
2002 24 16 35 9 6 24
Totals 58 38 84 13 15 41

Personal — Lists his greatest athletic thrill as winning the national championship … Admires Portuguese National Team star Figo … Speaks Portuguese … Younger brothers Andrew and David play for Fresno State … Full name is Adolfo Sousa Gregorio … Born October 1, 1982 in Turlock, CA … Sociology major.


Ele fala portuguese, que bom!

[devNull]

Originally Posted by montgjules

Am I the only one who feels like we've traded away our future in the last few months? 🙂 I hope it all works out.

Yeah, it does seem like future picks just keep flying out the door...🙁 My question is do we have another slot left Cabrera or will we have to waive someone to pick him up if that happens in August? Does anyone know or will I be forced to figure out the inane MLS roster rules myself.... 😛