New information coming out of Ecuador today indicates that Argentine striker, Luis Miguel Escalada is passing up playing for newly promoted Manta FC in Ecuador and is finalizing an agreement to play in MLS this season. " Luis Escalada will play in MLS in 2009 "The president of the football
The source indicates that they have "good sources that indicate that he will play for New York Red Bulls". Here is a translation of this article courtesy of Big Soccer poster, Spencer:
comission department in LDU Quito Esteban Paz, has informed in a radio interview
that Luis Miguel Escalada has accepted to play in the MLS next season.Esteban
Paz said they are only formalizing the documents at this point to finish the
transaction and make it formal.The club where he will play is not definite yet
but we have good sources that indicate he will play for the New York Red
Bulls.
If this report is true, is this the "one that got away" from Garth Lagerway or is this just one of many potential acquisitions that Real Salt Lake has looked at.
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Luis Miguel Escalada to NYRB, not RSL?
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Escalada to MLS Substantiated, but is RSL in the Picture?
Thanks to Big Soccer poster han0987, we have some verification coming out of Ecuador that substantiates the fact that Argentine Striker Luis Miguel Escalada may indeed be headed to Major League Soccer. Earlier in the day, the Orlando Sentinel had indicated that Jason Kreis had been spotted in Ecuador scouting the player. However the latest report has him linked with Columbus and New York, not Real Salt Lake.
Here is the latest report from futbolecuador, along with han0987's translation:
"Finalmente el futuro de Luis Miguel Escalada estaría en la Mayor League Soccer (MLS) de los Estados Unidos, según lo dio a conocer la dirigencia de Liga Deportiva Universitaria de Quito este miércoles. Al parecer las escuadras del New York Red Bull y el Columbus Crew serían las interesadas en hacerse con los servicios del goleador argentino..."
Which, pardon any incorrect translation, means:
"Finally, the future of Luis Miguel Escalada will be in Major League Soccer (MLS) of the United States, as was revealed according to management of Liga de Quito this wednesday. It seems that the squads of New York Red Bull and Columbus Crew would be interested in aquiring the services of the Argentine goal scorer..."
League seeks to negotiate striker Luis Miguel Escalada. There is interest by a team of Ecuador, a Colombian and U.S. Soccer (MLS).Here's to hoping that Garth Lagerway was quick to file a discovery.
Thursday, September 11, 2008
A View From the Other Side: RSL vs NY Red Bulls
As we enter the final stretch run for the post season every game takes on an added measure of importance. For the New York Red Bulls the name of the game is to secure maximum points in the 4 remaining home games. The goal isn’t one that is unrealistic either. Over the past two seasons NY boasts one of the best records at home in MLS. In 2008 so far NY is 7W-3D-1L at home, in 2007 NY was 9W-4D-3L for a combined total of 16W-7D-4L over the past two seasons. Needless to say RSL will have its work cut out for them if they expect to earn a point in NY let alone the full points.
Also in the 3 prior meetings between RSL and NYRB at Giants Stadium RSL has yet to earn a victory. They managed two draws and were on the wrong end of a 6-0 beatdown in 2006. So history between the two sides doesn’t seem to favor RSL getting a win at the Meadowlands.
Finally, on current form one would be hard pressed to make the case that RSL has an advantage in that category. NYRB is 3W-3D-1L in its last 7 matches, with all wins coming at home. RSL on the other hand 3W-2D-2L in its last 7 matches with none of those wins coming on the road.
Essentially all the indicators seem to favor NYRB in this match up. Going into this match New York will likely revert back to Osorio’s preferred home formation the 3-5-2.
Angel - - Magee
Van den Bergh - - Rojas - - - - Richards
Pietravallo - - Stammler
Jimenez - - Cichero - - Parke
Conway
Look for the Red Bulls to play high pressure team defense with Stammler and Pietravallo doing the workman like ball winning in midfield. The back three will be led by Cichero and they will look to distribute to the midfield from the back, often switching the point of attack from side to side. Rojas will be showing often for the ball looking to spring Richards on the flank or a clever through ball for Angel. He also will drift left often to interchange with Van den Bergh looking to place him in good crossing positions.
Magee will be floating around looking for a poachers opportunity and expect to see NY create several opportunities early as they tend to like to set the tone in the first 20 minutes at home. If NY gets up early you can expect Osorio to ratchet down the defensive effort and look to suffocate the midfield and force RSL to play hopeful balls over the top to be swept away by Cichero and Parke. They will try and force RSL to make poor passes under pressure with their line high to get Richards behind them on a counter with Angel rushing in late in support.
If RSL is to have any chance they must contain Rojas and double up on Angel as well as assign a fullback with great pace wide on Richards. They will also have to be opportunistic with their chances and be clinical on any set piece chances that may fall their way. Its not impossible for them to get the points but their work will be cut out for them.
Prediction: NY 2 - RSL 0
PS. I know many RSL fans read this site, so I would like to just say congratulations on your new stadium it looks fantastic and a true home for the well deserving fans of the franchise. May your fortunes be bright in your new home and we here are happy to help christen your stadium as we have in Pizza Hut Park and Toyota Park.
