Carroll Traded to Columbus from San Jose

voldemort · 11-26-2007, 07:23 PM

The Columbus Crew acquired midfielder Brian Carroll from the San Jose Earthquakes in exchange for forward Kei Kamara. Carroll, who has earned six caps with the U.S. National Team, appeared in 121 games over five seasons with D.C. before being selected by San Jose in Wednesday’s MLS Expansion Draft.
“We are excited to acquire someone of Brian Carroll’s ability and experience,” said Columbus head coach Sigi Schmid in a statement. “He is someone who has been a part of an MLS championship and he will help bring that mentality to our team. At the same time, we thank Kei for his efforts on behalf of the Crew and wish him the best of luck in San Jose.”
The 26-year-old Carroll originally scored two goals and registered 11 assists in his career with D.C. United after being drafted in 2003 out of Wake Forest. He’s also represented the United States at the Under-20 and U-23 levels.
Carroll will help fill the void in the midfield left by Ned Grabavoy, who was also selected by San Jose on Wednesday.
Kamara, a Sierra Leone native, was originally selected by Columbus ninth overall in the 2006 MLS SuperDraft. He scored five goals in two seasons. He joins a young Earthquakes side which also features Gavon Glinton in their attack.

Source:Goal.com

11-26-2007, 07:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
voldemort Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 8,172	Carroll Traded to Columbus from San Jose The Columbus Crew acquired midfielder Brian Carroll from the San Jose Earthquakes in exchange for forward Kei Kamara. Carroll, who has earned six caps with the U.S. National Team, appeared in 121 games over five seasons with D.C. before being selected by San Jose in Wednesday’s MLS Expansion Draft. “We are excited to acquire someone of Brian Carroll’s ability and experience,” said Columbus head coach Sigi Schmid in a statement. “He is someone who has been a part of an MLS championship and he will help bring that mentality to our team. At the same time, we thank Kei for his efforts on behalf of the Crew and wish him the best of luck in San Jose.” The 26-year-old Carroll originally scored two goals and registered 11 assists in his career with D.C. United after being drafted in 2003 out of Wake Forest. He’s also represented the United States at the Under-20 and U-23 levels. Carroll will help fill the void in the midfield left by Ned Grabavoy, who was also selected by San Jose on Wednesday. Kamara, a Sierra Leone native, was originally selected by Columbus ninth overall in the 2006 MLS SuperDraft. He scored five goals in two seasons. He joins a young Earthquakes side which also features Gavon Glinton in their attack. Source:Goal.com