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Amaechi Igwe signs with Ingolstadt
Former New England Revolution defender Amaechi Igwe has signed a contract with newly-promoted Bundesliga 2 side FC Ingolstadt, according to reports out of Germany. The 22-year old is making the move on a free transfer.
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Gkionis also hit the post twice and now has five goals since joining Excelsior Veldwezelt this past January.
His first goal was a chip over the keeper with his left foot. [...]
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Rumblings
Kenny Cooper to Plymouth Argyle?»
1860 Munich striker Kenny Cooper, who has been sidelined with an injury since November, is apparently pining for a loan deal to English Championship side Plymouth Argyle.
Carlos Bocanegra to Saint Etienne?»
Storied French side AS Saint Etienne is working on a deal that would bring U.S. Men’s National Team defender Carlos Bocanegra to the club, according to French media reports.
Yanks on trial
Amaechi Igwe at Greuther Fuerth?»
New England Revolution SuperDraft pick Amaechi Igwe is reportedly on trial at 2. Bundesliga side Greuther Fuerth. German Web site transfermarkt.de said the 21-year old defender had joined Fuerth after an unsuccessful trial with Danish club Aalborg.
Rob Valentino on trial with Norwegian second division side Lov-Ham»Chicago native Rob Valentino, a former Generation Adidas player most recently with the Colorado Rapids, is on trial with Norwegian Adeccoligaen (second division) side Lov-Ham, according to reports from Norway.
Transfers
Hector Quintanar signs with Danish club»Mexican-American Hector Quintanar has signed with Danish second division club Brabrand IF, according to a report by a German Web site.
Little is known about Quintanar, who previously played for Mexico’s Veracruz. SoccerWay.com lists him as a forward of undetermined age; the German report says he is 24. He appears to have played four years with [...]
Devann Yao, a 19-year old, New York-born winger has signed a contract with Roy Keane’s Ipswich Town until the end of the season, the Coca Cola Football League Championship side announced Feb. 3. Yao has been with Ipswich since at least November, when he was first offered a contract. The delay in finalizing the deal [...]
