D.C. United's day of wheeling and dealing just got a whole lot more interesting.
D.C. acquired Dwayne De Rosario from the New York Red Bulls in exchange for Dax McCarty in a straight-up trade on Monday.
It's the second time the 33-year-old De Rosario has been traded this season. He was dealt from Toronto FC to New York at the beginning of April in exchange for Tony Tchani, Danleigh Borman and a first-round pick in the 2012 MLS SuperDraft. Now he's headed to D.C., where he'll add juice to the team's attack alongside the likes of Charlie Davies, Josh Wolff, Chris Pontius and Andy Najar. It's the second acquisition of the day for D.C., which traded for San Jose centerback Brandon McDonald just hours before the blockbuster deal.
McCarty, meanwhile, struggled at times with United despite being named captain but could perhaps do better in New York's possession-oriented style of play. It should be noted that New York frees up more money to spend, as De Rosario's base salary ($425,000) was significantly higher than McCarty's ($155,000).
What do you think about the deal? Shocked that the Red Bulls offloaded De Rosario so quickly? Think D.C. is a playoff contender with its recent moves? Do you think the Red Bulls have bigger plans in the works?
Share your thoughts below.
BAHAHAHAHA.. Awesome.
Ream and Mendes did it last season with Marquez as a CM
Yeah, but I don’t think Henry can stay in that position. Having him stand around in central midfield doesn’t do much for the team. He’s been dropping back a lot lately, but I think Backe needs to get him to stay upfield as much as possible.
The more I think about it though, I could see Dax in the middle serving as a link between the midfield and the forwards. It could work.
Sounds about right…
Exactly.
So then it might be a good move to trade him, but it was a lousy move to trade FOR him.
Based on McCarty’s and DeRosario’s values from the previous trades, NYRB sold low and DCU sold high.
DeRo to DC? That’s it. I’ve had it. Fire Bob Bradley now.
I might add that Tino didn’t play much before he got hurt — and wasn’t scoring goals. I think he did have one, though.
Tino is out with concussion symptoms. Who knows if he’ll play again this year?
Is this some kind of post April Fool’s joke since he was traded to NY on that day but we couldn’t call it a joke then.
I have a feeling Soler has a big signing in mind…Props to both clubs for looking to improve
What’s Teemu got to do with it? He play on the back line, no?
+1
and an attacking mid…Tainio and Dax are more defensive
Contrary to popular opinion, I think New York easily wins this trade. Derosario is on the downside and costs a fortune compared to Dax. Dax is a very underrated player who can control possession which is what New York wants to do.
I dont think that’s it…It doesn’t look like he has the same quickness/fire of a couple years ago…still more talented than Dax though…I wonder which DP NY is going after…
Last time I checked, Emerson was only 14 or 15, so I doubt it. He may be going to train at their academy or something, but as long as his grandfather is in charge at FCD, he’ll stay with their youth system.
tino rarely features. IMO this will help pontius immensely by giving him and even najar more space.
and maybe you are right, McDonald comes in and Perry switches to his natural defensive midfield position. i think this will have to wait until Jakovic comes back though
Thank you D.C.U. for making a light soccer day more interesting. I am note sure that DeRo still has the fire to play but I still think this is a great move for DC – way to show your great fans that you are working hard to bring the team back up to its high standards. Glad the Sounders got DC at their place before the trades today (not that it helped) – 9/17 just got harder.
Henry is playing in DeRo’s space anyway. Hopefully 4-2-3-1 now. Dax and Tainio behind Henry, Lindpere and Richards on the wings. Getting overrun in the middle defensively 1 against 2 with the current formation.
To be fair the order resets after every season and Davies is producing, fairly or unfairly.
A loan move with option to buy…
I… what? How does Dax fit into the team? I don’t get this. Freeing up money is great, but I don’t see what Dax adds to this team.
Speculation. Though the one thing that has never been answered is if you can actually circumvent the allocation order by signing a player as a DP. People have speculated about that for years but no where in the rules that MLS posts (I know, they probably aren’t accurate) that a DP takes precedence over the allocation order.
Wasted it on a loan move? Good for them.
DC is at the bottom of the allocation list — they signed Davies, remember?
Wow…DeRo was a solid offensive weapon for the RBs but the defense was not consistent. I think they need more from their center midfield on the defensive side of things. I don’t know if Dax is that player but I hope so.
Did anybody read that Hyndman Grandson (Emerson Hyndman) has signed with Fulham?
I sense that the RBs need the allocation money to buy a quality defender. This move is coming off some crummy defensive performances and DeRosario was not exactly lighting it up. Marquez could be out for months and Ream can’t do it alone.
Is this Hanneman talk serious or speculation?
I think he ends up in Montreal next season.
I think that Dallas is doing quite well. Dax is overated. He is a good player but you can always find a player like him.
Also I still think Tchani was worth keeping. Wish he was still here
WTF ? I know we needed him to step in and be comfortable right away and he’s looked a bit awkard at times but I still thought he would make a difference come playoff season
Not sure what to think about Dax. Fingers crossed
Ohh, Dallas. Please refresh my memory as to why you exposed Dax in the expansion draft?
Agreed,…add in that McCarty was picked up in the expansion draft!
Well,…it is plain to see that Red Bulls need a keeper.
and santino, too! making moves in d.c. i like it!
I know Dax hasn’t had a great season so far, but I think for a young team that will have an opportunity to develop together this is a step backwards. DeRo can still be a solid player, but he isn’t the player he was. Also how is his frame of mind going to be after having been traded twice this season?
Loved seeing Dwayne play as a Richmond Kicker; Hated seeing him go to NYRB. Back in my good graces now 🙂
seriously, if united can shore up the defense they’ll make the playoffs and maybe do some damage….goals will come with dwayne, pontius, wolfe, najar, chuck d, brettie!
… or another way of putting it — New York traded Tony Tchani, Danleigh Borman and a 2012 first-round pick for Dax McCarty. Now it doesn’t look so hot, does it?
Hope DeRo didn’t sign a *twelve* month lease at his place in New York…
Makes sense, except for the part about where Dax McCarty fits in at Red Bulls.
As far as i can tell Taino has been doing an excellent job.
DeRo will do well, but I think this may steal some thunder away from Pontius and Quaranta.
Meanwhile less pressure goes on the shoulders of Perry Kitchen at center back. Maybe he’ll switch to defensive mid where his inexperience has less drastic consequences.
This is actually way more interesting than talking about our national team. I don’t even want to see another USMNT match until something big has changed.
Wow. Surprised at first but it makes sense for both teams. Love DeRo but he never seemed comfortable on the RBs. Dax, if he’s healthy, might be a good fit. Intrigued by the possibility of Hanhnemann. Who’s going to take the PKs now?
Great move for DC. As for the Red Bulls, they seem to attack up the wings, leaving DeRo out of the attack. Maybe they figure Dax will hang back more and bolster the defense? In any case, my first reaction is shock.
wow! i didn’t see this coming
i think it’s all in the grand scheme to bring in a new keeper and possibly a 3rd DP
Village bicycle.
Wow. And I thought him moving to NY was great for the club. But this is even better for United.
Trading allocation order too so RB can use cap and DC allocation order to bring in Hahnemann?
A very good move. Derosario would never fit with this offense.
*speechless*