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The New York Red Bulls have had a void on the left flank since trading away Dave Van Den Bergh, but they look ready to fill that void with Khano Smith, a player who has had his share of success in New York through the years.
The former New England midfielder is set to be traded by Seattle to the Red Bulls, multiple sources told SBI on Tuesday. It is unclear what Seattle will receive in a trade but allocation money is likely to be part of any deal since the Red Bulls currently have a good amount of allocation money and the Sounders have used most of theirs.
The development comes on the same day that Seattle acquired defender Tyrone Marshall from Toronto FC for $100,000 in allocation money. That deal, which reunites Marshall with Seattle head coach Sigi Schmid (who coached Marshall in Los Angeles) paves the way for Toronto FC to make its next acquisition, an international central defender whose identity has yet to be revealed.
In other news, sources tell SBI that former Red Bulls defender Jeff Parke is ready to return to MLS but is not interested in signing with Seattle, which secured his rights in the MLS Expansion Draft. No word yet on where he might wind up, but there are several teams that could use a defender with Parke's ability, including D.C. United.
What do you think of Khano Smith joining the Red Bulls? Do you think Toronto was wise to deal away Tyrone Marshall? Would you like your team to trade for the rights for Jeff Parke? As a Seattle fan, do you like the central defense trio of Tyson Wahl, Tyrone Marshall and Taylor Graham?
Share your thoughts below.
ill take smith any day…. RBNY will be fast very fast….
and with rbny having lots of allocation money, maybe parke can come back to ny?
I think this move is so-so for all involved.
Toronto got the best deal in unloading a salary they needed to ditch, and got some allocation money in exchange. Trader Mo strikes again. Ah, but can they win?
Seattle picked up a well-traveled defenseman who will provide some leadership in the lockerroom. He’s been, well, everywhere the Sounders are looking to go. The fans in Seattle are pretty high on Taylor Graham, and both Ianni and Wahl have starting experience in MLS. I dont even see Marshall as a starter, but as a solid backup, who has played under Sigi in the past and can provide that older MLS figure in the lockerroom. That team is very talented, but minus Vagenas, they are all relatively young players or ones with limited MLS experience.
RBNY picks up Khano Smith, who will fill that left wing spot (how well remains to be seen), and he is a natural left footer with speed to burn. Perhaps a bench player, perhaps a temporary fill, RBNY needs to focus more on getting Parke back. He doesnt seem to want to play for anyone else.
Toronto wins, Seattle and RBNY tie for now – loser yet to be determined – im gonna bet on RBNY losing in the end.
Khano is a big dude, I’ll take him. Not groundbreaking, but not bad either. I like it, especially if it’s just for allocation loot.
I really dislike Crybaby Smith. This is not good news.
I would rather bring in Cichero back than have Khano Smith.
Great move for NJRB!
HAHA @ Ives in re: “Emmitt Smith”
I’m calling Smith that from now on. espcially from my seats near the red bull’s bench.
Why, oh why did we take a guy that has gotten into physical altercations with our squad before? it just doesn’t make a lot of sense. Oh well. I miss Vandy.
smith is a big crybaby. let’s hope he doesn’t see the field.
Schmid cites Marshall’s speed and championship experience as two main reasons for bringing him in. If the 34(?) yr old can still run, then its a good fit. Team speed seems to be a focus for Seattle. Developing a winning attitude from day one is always good. Again, the defense just needs to hold its own as the offense should be effective. Montero looks like the real deal thus far.
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!
SMITH IS AWFUL AT WORST, AND INCONSISTENT AT BEST. AND HE PERSONALLY HATES ME!!!!!!
DAMMIT.
I really enjoyed hating him. Shame… now I must root FOR him.. ugh.
as a seattle supporter i am happy to have Smith leave, despite not playing a minute yet. His lack of consistency and attitude leave alot to be desired. I don’t think the backline is good enough right now, though. Hopefully another defensive signing is made soon.
Parke is a loser who can’t compete unless he’s got half a gallon of bull semen injected into his sack. Nobody wanted him in Europe (big surprise) and now he’s dissing the only team that was willing to give him a chance, Seattle. Can anybody say USL player of the year?
Jacqueline Smith on the Bulls would be AWESOME.
Sorry folks, I did forget to put Khano Smith’s first name in the original story. It is Khano, not Emmitt or Jacqueline.
I don’t think any of these defenders are more than journeymen and don’t warrant much discussion either way.
rather I meant this year when I was referring to “next” year
I agree with rhybread, Seattle will be competitive next year. They already look pretty decent and have good balance in the squad, without even adding Ljungberg to the mix.
Seattle might be a bit better than SJ was last year, but I wouldn’t say “far, far beyond.”
Give Seattle some allocation money and a 4th round pick for Smith & Parke.
Toronto is going to be fairly good next year, but the real surprise has to be Seattle.
That roster is far, far beyond what we’ve seen in past expansion teams.
As a Revolution fan I must say I’m glad to see Khanaldinho playing for Jersey…
You thought there was a hole left in midfield when DVB left??? HA! I’d rather play with 10 than play with Khano…
🙂
Toronto is looking tough this offseason.
Marshall’s day’s were numbered when Toronto received De Ro. In case you didn’t notice, Marshall’s number was 14 and De Ro has been wearing 28 for the pre season.
A half decent trade, as he’s a cheap out and out winger. I see him as a squad player, maybe not a starter.
I think Toronto FC and New York Red Bulls are favourites for the MLS Cup in 2009. Yeah!
Smith is not awful.
Yes, his inconsistency is frustrating. He’s nothing special. But not bad bench value as another wide option (esp. since Oduro as LM is just an experiment at this point) if his salary is similar to last year’s 46k.
Yes, Khano Smith has a green card. 2008 salary was $46k.
Parke and Petke would rival Petke and Jolley for the most heart in central defense.
I’d love to see them together.
Khano is terrible; I’d rather he’d continue to be on any other team so we could continue to heckle him for his poor play when he plays against the Red Bulls
if parke came back and teamed with petke… Two historics and fan favorites , that would be very exciting!! Khano is all right, he makes runs on the left and marks too… Should be good, now they should get someone to star at RB cause leitch man..
Being from Seattle I’m bummed to hear about Parke I was hoping we could get something done and thought he was arguably the best player we took in the expansion draft. I hope he decides to come back to MLS and we can at least get something for his rights.
As for Marshall it just seems like management is trying to pick up as many CBs as possible hoping two of them pan out. We now have Marshall, Wahl, Ianni and Grahm. on the roster. Lets just hope two of them work out.
Agoos and Osorio should do their best to get Parke back.
Acquiring Marshall is the stupidest move the Sounders have made yet
i agree the toronto move was a good one. can someone explain what “allocation money” is?
TFC made a great deal in order to get rid of Marshall, for 100K in allocation. The guy was almost 35, slow, and simply unable to cut it anymore, at least with the CB’s that he’s been partnered with at TFC who are by no means quality players.
My question Ives, is, does this trade essentially give TFC 250,000K in salary cap room, because of the addition of allocation money and Marshall’s salary being cleared off the books?
I think we should definitely trade him for the rights of Parke. Khano is horrible, i don’t see why we continue to fill our roster with fast players. I will choose a good soccer player over a fast one anyday, after all how many speed demons do we need.
i think its a good move young good size and lot of speed with a left foot and come cheep cuz he didnt make a lot in 08
Officially concerned about NYRB’s ability to evalute talent if they think Khano is not only worth trading for, but worth allocation money ABOVE THE SALARY CAP COST OF HIS SALARY.
I’m actually irate, the more I think about it.
Ehh on Smith.
But, RBNY absolutely needs to do all they have to do to get Parke back. Parke and Petke in the center would make for a very formidable defense. It would also allow Goldy to focus full-time on playing the left side.
Get on it RBNY!!!
yeah, where is the trade to get Parke back? Forget Smith, he is a joke and will more than likely become another in a long list of players who have come from New York’s rivals and been awful for us.
Excellent Smithers, at least we have a credible left wing now. I think with some coaching from Osorio, Smith could continue improving.
NY should DEFINITELY trade for Parke’s rights back. Send Brunner’s rights. Parke is a big fan favorite, it would be painful to watch him playing for anyone else, let alone in the Eastern conference.
Toronto FC is really making all the right moves I think. Getting rid of a 35 year old. Looking good :)!
What do you think of Khano Smith joining the Red Bulls?
What do I think? I think he isn’t even MLS quality. He is horrible.
Marshall is a good player. A little dirty but a solid mid-level salary to have on your payroll. He has had a couple of injuries lately.
Smith has talent but has yet to make an impact. Not bad to fill out the roster cheaply but not necessarily a guarenteed starter.
NY is getting fast.
Does Smith have a greencard?
RBNY should try to trade for Parke’s rights back…Parke and Petki in the center defense would be impressive.
(hey Ives, you never mention his name in the article!)
I think it’s an OK move. Smith has been tremendous sometimes, and pretty bad at others. If he was consistent game-to-game this would be a great move.
Also depends on what we gave up.
Anybody see that “Worst Free Kick in the World” video on YouTube?
There’s an elaborate build-up, with Khano faking a run and re-arranging the positioning of the attackers. Then he runs up and blasts the ball across the far touch line, into Row ZZZ.
That’s what I think of when I think of Khano. Really? We couldn’t do better? What a lazy signing. Pathetic.
LOVE it.
Smith is by no means “the answer”, but a great pickup.
Are the Red Bulls that hard up that they would trade for this hack?
Oh God NO!!! This guy is worth 4 red cards a season and a complete hack!! Is Osorio really THAT desperate for a player who is left footed. I thought Kandji on the right side would do just fine.