Zip_ME87 Posted November 27, 2017 Report Share Posted November 27, 2017 Congratulations to Scott Caldwell on having his 2018 option picked up by the New England Revolution. https://www.revolutionsoccer.net/post/2017/11/27/revolution-announce-year-end-roster-moves Repeated from another thread (now realizing it is time to start this one)... Congrats to former Zip Saad Abdul-Salaam, whose 2018 option was picked up by Sporting KC. https://www.sportingkc.com/post/2017/11/27/sporting-kc-exercises-options-11-players-ahead-2018-mls-season I missed this back on November 16th...Montreal exercised their 2018 option for former Zip Evan Bush... https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2017/11/16/montreal-impact-announce-roster-moves-will-extend-blerim-dzemailis-loan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zip_ME87 Posted November 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2017 Dillon Serna and Richie Laryea are under contract for 2018 at Colorado and Orlando City, respectively... https://www.coloradorapids.com/post/2017/11/27/colorado-rapids-announce-roster-moves-ahead-2018-campaign https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2017/11/07/orlando-city-decline-contract-options-nocerino-barnes-powers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zip_ME87 Posted November 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2017 On November 1st, the Philadelphia Union announced they picked up Adam Najem's 2018 option... https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2017/11/01/philadelphia-union-decline-contract-options-edu-ilsinho-herbers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zip_ME87 Posted November 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2017 (edited) Timbers announced they exercised 2018 options for Darren Mattocks and Zarek Valentin. Darlington Nagbe is also under contract for 2018. Unfortunately, Midfielder Ben Zemanski is out of contract with the Timbers and will be eligible for MLS free agency, which begins at 12 noon PT on Tuesday, Dec. 12. https://www.timbers.com/post/2017/11/27/portland-timbers-announce-roster-status-ahead-2018-season Edited November 28, 2017 by Zip_ME87 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zip_ME87 Posted November 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2017 Unfortunately, Kofi Sarkodie is not under contract for 2018 with San Jose. https://www.sjearthquakes.com/post/2017/11/27/news-earthquakes-announce-roster-moves-ahead-2018-mls-season Also of note in the Quakes announcement is the following: Free Agency begins on Tuesday, Dec. 12 at 12 p.m. PT. Out of Contract and Option Decline players that were at least 28 years old during the 2017 season and have at least eight years of MLS service are eligible for Free Agency. Ben Zemanski is 29 and has 8 years in MLS. (Chivas: 2010, 11, 12; Timbers: 2013, 14, 15, 16, 17) Kofi is only 26 and has only 7 years in MLS (2011-17) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zip_ME87 Posted November 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2017 Jonathan Lewis has a guaranteed contract in 2018 for NYCFC. https://www.nycfc.com/post/2017/11/27/new-york-city-fc-announce-roster-options-2018 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zip_ME87 Posted November 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2017 (edited) It appears that Chris Korb is under contract with DC United for 2018. This link has a summary for all of the MLS teams. The 4 still playing have later deadlines (Dec 1 & 10) to make their roster moves known. In the NE Revs article linked above, I missed that Teal Bunbury is out of contract. Teal has 8 years in MLS but is only 27; so, he is not a free agent. https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2017/11/24/contract-deadline-day-2017-stay-date-all-moves-around-mls Edited November 28, 2017 by Zip_ME87 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zip_ME87 Posted November 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2017 2018 Zips in MLS Summary... Dillon Serna ... Colorado Rapids Wil Trapp ... Columbus Crew Chris Korb ... DC United Evan Bush ... Montreal Impact Scott Caldwell ... New England Revolution Jonathan Lewis ... NYCFC Richie Laryea ... Orlando City Adam Najem ... Philadelphia Union Darren Mattocks, Darlington Nagbe, Zarek Valentin ... Portland Timbers Saad Abdul-Salaam ... Sporting KC Ben Zemanski ... Free Agent Teal Bunbury, Kofi Sarkodie ... Out of Contract Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TennZip Posted November 28, 2017 Report Share Posted November 28, 2017 Thanks Zip_ME87 for all of your hard work in posting this excellent info quite a proud legacy for zips mens soccer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyYo Posted November 28, 2017 Report Share Posted November 28, 2017 21 minutes ago, Zip_ME87 said: 2018 Zips in MLS Summary... Dillon Serna ... Colorado Rapids Wil Trapp ... Columbus Crew Chris Korb ... DC United Evan Bush ... Montreal Impact Scott Caldwell ... New England Revolution Jonathan Lewis ... NYCFC Richie Laryea ... Orlando City Adam Najem ... Philadelphia Union Darren Mattocks, Darlington Nagbe, Zarek Valentin ... Portland Timbers Saad Abdul-Salaam ... Sporting KC Ben Zemanski ... Free Agent Teal Bunbury, Kofi Sarkodie ... Out of Contract What happens to Teal and Kofi now that they are out of contract? Can they only re-sign with their previous (current) team? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zip_ME87 Posted November 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2017 (edited) 6 minutes ago, AyYo said: What happens to Teal and Kofi now that they are out of contract? Can they only re-sign with their previous (current) team? That is a great question my friend. MLS roster rules are most confusing. I believe they are available for the re-entry draft. If not drafted by another team, their previous (current) team can re-sign them (likely at lower salary). If neither of these occur, they can still try out and sign with another team, but their previous (current) team has to agree (usually involves some compensation) since they are not free agents. If they don't find another team to which to go in MLS, they can go to another league inside or outside the USA. EDIT: I admit that I'm not 100% certain of the process I described. I welcome any corrections by someone who may know better. Edited November 28, 2017 by Zip_ME87 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fknbuflobo Posted November 28, 2017 Report Share Posted November 28, 2017 1 minute ago, Zip_ME87 said: That is a great question my friend. MLS roster rules are most confusing. I believe they are available for the re-entry draft. If not drafted by another team, their previous (current) team can re-sign them (likely at lower salary). If neither of these occur, they can still try out and sign with another team, but their previous (current) team has to agree (usually involves some compensation) since they are not free agents. If they don't find another team to which to go in MLS, they can go to another league inside or outside the USA. Free agency is whacky in most professional sports leagues, but MLS is the whackiest by far. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zip_ME87 Posted November 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2017 (edited) The Timbers just put out a corrected release. https://www.timbers.com/post/2017/11/27/portland-timbers-announce-roster-status-ahead-2018-season The Timbers did not exercise the 2018 contract options on defender/midfielders Amobi Okugo and Bill Tuiloma and forward Darren Mattocks. The club remains in discussions with Mattocks... 2018 Zips in MLS Summary... Dillon Serna ... Colorado Rapids Wil Trapp ... Columbus Crew Chris Korb ... DC United Evan Bush ... Montreal Impact Scott Caldwell ... New England Revolution Jonathan Lewis ... NYCFC Richie Laryea ... Orlando City Adam Najem ... Philadelphia Union Darlington Nagbe, Zarek Valentin, Darren Mattocks (TBD) ... Portland Timbers Saad Abdul-Salaam ... Sporting KC Ben Zemanski ... Free Agent Teal Bunbury, Kofi Sarkodie ... Out of Contract Edited November 28, 2017 by Zip_ME87 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TennZip Posted December 1, 2017 Report Share Posted December 1, 2017 http://www.uslsoccer.com/news_article/show/862041?referrer_id=2333971 this topic is former zips in pro leagues. This is not MLS related....but Michael Nanchoff and Zac Portillos will be returning to Tampa Bay in the USL for 2018. Zac Portillos went from not playing much to being a key starting defender. Congratulations to both former zips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zip_ME87 Posted December 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2017 On 11/27/2017 at 7:25 PM, Zip_ME87 said: It appears that Chris Korb is under contract with DC United for 2018. This link has a summary for all of the MLS teams. The 4 still playing have later deadlines (Dec 1 & 10) to make their roster moves known. Looks like there has been an update as far as Cris Korb. Contract option not exercised....I lloks like this was updated...https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2017/11/24/contract-deadline-day-2017-stay-date-all-moves-around-mls Also (thanks TennZip)...https://www.dcunited.com/post/2017/11/28/dc-united-exercise-contract-options-six-players?utm_source=Social&utm_medium=twitter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zip_ME87 Posted December 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2017 (edited) Update... 2018 Zips in MLS Summary... Dillon Serna ... Colorado Rapids Wil Trapp ... Columbus Crew Evan Bush ... Montreal Impact Scott Caldwell ... New England Revolution Jonathan Lewis ... NYCFC Richie Laryea ... Orlando City Adam Najem ... Philadelphia Union Darlington Nagbe, Zarek Valentin, Darren Mattocks (TBD) ... Portland Timbers Saad Abdul-Salaam ... Sporting KC Ben Zemanski ... Free Agent Teal Bunbury, Kofi Sarkodie, Chris Korb ... Out of Contract Edited January 9, 2018 by Zip_ME87 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Zip_ME87 Posted December 10, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2017 Darren Mattocks to DC United. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zip_ME87 Posted December 10, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2017 (edited) Update... 2018 Zips in MLS Summary... Dillon Serna ... Colorado Rapids Wil Trapp ... Columbus Crew Darren Mattocks ... DC United Evan Bush ... Montreal Impact Scott Caldwell ... New England Revolution Jonathan Lewis ... NYCFC Richie Laryea ... Orlando City Adam Najem ... Philadelphia Union Darlington Nagbe, Zarek Valentin ... Portland Timbers Saad Abdul-Salaam ... Sporting KC Ben Zemanski ... Free Agent Teal Bunbury, Kofi Sarkodie, Chris Korb ... Out of Contract Edited January 9, 2018 by Zip_ME87 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fknbuflobo Posted December 11, 2017 Report Share Posted December 11, 2017 Rumors swirling of Nagbe to Atlanta. ESPN, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zip_ME87 Posted December 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2017 http://www.espn.com/soccer/major-league-soccer/story/3307523/atlanta-united-near-trade-for-timbers-darlington-nagbe-sources Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyYo Posted December 11, 2017 Report Share Posted December 11, 2017 Looks like now that Caleb is gone from Portland, many of his preferred players (Akron guys) are also on their way out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Zip_ME87 Posted December 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2017 (edited) Another update... 2018 Zips in MLS Summary... Darlington Nagbe ... Atlanta United (another MLS club that now has a former Zip on its roster) Dillon Serna ... Colorado Rapids Wil Trapp ... Columbus Crew Darren Mattocks ... DC United Evan Bush ... Montreal Impact Scott Caldwell ... New England Revolution Jonathan Lewis ... NYCFC Richie Laryea ... Orlando City Adam Najem ... Philadelphia Union Zarek Valentin ... Portland Timbers Saad Abdul-Salaam ... Sporting KC Ben Zemanski ... Free Agent Teal Bunbury, Kofi Sarkodie, Kris Korb ... Out of Contract Edited December 13, 2017 by Zip_ME87 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zip_ME87 Posted December 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2017 (edited) I thought ZipsNation might enjoy reading this ... Edited December 13, 2017 by Zip_ME87 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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