The U.S. Men’s National Team’s first game of 2016 garnered most of Sunday’s attention, but a young American’s potential move to Portugal headlines transfer news in MLS.
Erik Palmer-Brown has reportedly left Sporting Kansas City’s training camp in Tucson, Arizona, and is heading across the Atlantic to join Portuguese club FC Porto on loan. The 18-year-old defender made seven appearances for Sporting KC in 2015, and has been a member of the U.S. Under-15, -17, -18 and -20 Men’s National Teams. (REPORT)
The Seattle Sounders are reportedly close to signing 21-year-old Panamanian defender Roberto Chen, who was in Seattle to complete a physical. Chen has made 16 appearances for his country since debuting in 2011. (REPORT)
The New York Red Bulls played in two friendlies on Sunday, beating NASL club Jacksonville Armada, 5-2, but losing to Montverde Academy, 1-0. (REPORT)
MLS Cup champions Portland Timbers lost, 1-0, to PDL side FC Tucson in their first friendly of 2016. (REPORT)
New York City FC defeated Florida Gulf Coast, 1-0, at the FGCU Soccer Complex. Patrick Mullins scored the friendly’s only goal. (REPORT)
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What do you think of Palmer-Brown’s loan? How do you think Chen will do with the Sounders?
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i like the idea of going to Portugal. similar feeling i have when our players go to the Netherlands. hopefully he can get there, get acclimated, and get consistent playing time.
Chen should be a good signing for Seattle. I remember him from qualifiers and gold cups and was impressed with what I saw of him. He’s a good young central defender that they can build their defense around for years to come.
The EPB loan could do him a lot of good if he gets time on the field. With a good showing he’ll ether return to SKC as a starter or it will increase his value for sale to a European club.