Mauro Rosales, Seattle Sounders Working On Contract Extension
by Jeremiah Oshan on Aug 25, 2011 10:54 AM PDT
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Mauro Rosales and the Seattle Sounders are, indeed, discussing a contract negotiation. This should come as a surprise to no one, as Rosales has arguably been the Sounders' MVP and is probably the most underpaid player in the entire league.
"It goes without saying that he’s earned being taken care of in the future," Sounders GM Adrian Hanauer said. "We’re working on that right now."
Rosales originally came to the Sounders on a trial after his deal with Mexican Primera side Queretaro fell apart. With little to no salary cap room remaining when Rosales joined the team, he agreed to play for the league minimum of $42,000 a year. Suffice it to say, he has outperformed that figure by a long shot. In MLS play, Rosales has four goals and a team-leading seven assists. (Read more about his exploits here.)
From the sound of it, Rosales has every intention of sticking around for awhile.
"It’s just a matter of finding a fair number for both sides," Rosales' agent Dario Sala wrote in an email. "Mauro is 100 percent committed to returning next year. He loves his teammates, the city and the entire Sounder FC experience."
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If anyone has earned a raise it’s him.
by iced on Aug 25, 2011 10:58 AM PDT via iPhone app reply actions 1 recs
"probably the most underpaid player in the entire league."
Absolutely agree.
by nicktjacob on Aug 25, 2011 11:00 AM PDT reply actions 2 recs
No probably needed.
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by Seattle Coug on Aug 25, 2011 11:03 AM PDT up reply actions
He cost his team an MLS title last season
No sympathy for him.
I miss *REAL* Four Loko
by B-Lot tailgater on Aug 25, 2011 12:04 PM PDT up reply actions
He refused
To renegotiate his salary. For those paying attention, this was in the cards for a long time coming.
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by Little old me on Aug 25, 2011 1:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Guess we'll have our right winger position set for a while.
Great news!
So if it happens, next year we’ll likely be seeing a starting midfield of Zakuani, Fernandez/Evans/Friberg, Alonso, Rosales?
by Greg Pirkl Lives on Aug 25, 2011 11:00 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
That's one damn fine midfield
All six of those players, when they’re healthy, are better than average starters on any MLS team. Don’t forget that we’ll also have Neagle, Carrasco and Sanyang as young, improving midfield back-ups.
by Dizzo on Aug 25, 2011 11:29 AM PDT up reply actions 5 recs
It's a good bet one of those guys will be lost
Someday, when expansion is over, the Sounders’ success at finding at developing players will stop costing us.
Isn't there some thought that Montano might be the person that Montreal takes?
Or is the loan just a 1/2 or 1 year deal?
by wyte_lightning on Aug 25, 2011 1:24 PM PDT up reply actions
It's possible
But they’d be foolish to do so if one of the above were unprotected, as one of them is almost certain to be.
Let's hope the Sounders have some sort of arrangement worked out
Hopefully they can work out an agreement that helps protect some of our core players outside of the XI we can protect. It’s certainly been known to happen.
I don't see Zakuani, Alonso, Flaco, #Trialist, or Evans being left available.
But there is a lot more fun to be had before the Montreal expansion draft.
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by chrisso on Aug 25, 2011 2:06 PM PDT via iPhone app up reply actions
Flaco as C[A]M?
How has Fernandez performed as a central midfielder? Zak, Ozzie, and Mauro appear to have their places set in stone.
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by ColinMacLeod on Aug 25, 2011 1:00 PM PDT up reply actions
He was good vs LA in the Open Cup IIRC
Good passing and vision, great ball control. Don’t know if he could stand up to the physical beatings he’d probably take.
Zakuani as a Striker?
Fernandez and Rosales are comfortable on the wings, and Steve has played FW in college. If we don’t sign a striker in January(not likely) do you think Zakuani could partner with Fredy up top?
by Neil Deshpande on Aug 25, 2011 2:55 PM PDT up reply actions
I think it's a possibility, but I also think that so much of what makes Zakuani dangerous is what he's capable of in wide areas
by Aaron Campeau on Aug 25, 2011 2:58 PM PDT up reply actions
El Flaco up top
I would like to see if Flaco can play striker we know he has a decent header good touch and ball control. He also reads the game and his mates well.
by v_twinsam on Aug 25, 2011 3:23 PM PDT via iPhone app up reply actions
His game at the moment doesn't fit
…to my eye at least his preference is to receive the ball with space with some room to advance it into the penalty area (playing with his back to goal regularly might limit him, and his tendency at forward would be playing a role rudundant with Montero).
by nimajneb on Aug 26, 2011 5:15 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
I'm almost certain I heard that Zakuani played forward in college most of the time.
I suppose it’s possible.
by SoundersForever on Aug 25, 2011 4:41 PM PDT up reply actions
And spent even more time learning left wing
at Arsenal
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Any chance he won't be a DP?
Hard to see him limited at $335K when Montero is $636K.
by Brougham Hooligan on Aug 25, 2011 11:01 AM PDT reply actions
I'd say there's a pretty good chance he won't be
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by Jeremiah Oshan on Aug 25, 2011 11:02 AM PDT up reply actions
Probably a pretty good chance that he's not a DP
Since he’s older, and won’t be courted by many teams at that high a price
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Sounders can buy down his cap hit with allocation too
You will hear us on Brougham, you will hear us on Occidental, you will hear us on King. Our yachts are all around you, there is no escape.
Pretty much the best week ever so far!
by Kingdomer on Aug 25, 2011 11:08 AM PDT reply actions 2 recs
!!!
Great news. He’s everything I hoped Ljungberg would be, but isn’t. Makes things happen on the field but seldom complains and even then, quickly enough to move on with the play. Apparently a very positive influence in the locker room. Experienced with very high level international competitions. We stumbled into this one and need to pay karma back.
Awesome.
This is just awesome, hope it’s a decently long resign and at a decent deal (I’d pay him the same we pay Jaqua). Such an upgrade from Nyassi :).
The Trialist mantle will need to be passed down
Or do we keep calling him that next year?
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The Hunt for #TheTrialist2012
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by ColinMacLeod on Aug 25, 2011 1:01 PM PDT up reply actions
#TheTrialist for a reason
I’d watch a weekly 7-10 minute episode from training camp looking at various trialists. But the entire reason he is #TheTrialist is that the Sounders wanted to keep him hidden/protected.
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by ColinMacLeod on Aug 25, 2011 2:29 PM PDT up reply actions
I thought based on previous discussion that there was probably some allocation money factored into the $42k?
I mean…an ex-Ajax/River Plate player isn’t just gonna take league minimum I would assume.
by chrisperry1983 on Aug 25, 2011 11:26 AM PDT reply actions
apparently not
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by Jeremiah Oshan on Aug 25, 2011 11:51 AM PDT up reply actions
Well, they won't ever talk about how much allocation a player gets
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i got the distinct sense that mauro is really paid 42k
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by Jeremiah Oshan on Aug 25, 2011 1:22 PM PDT up reply actions
That fact makes me like him even more. Being willing to start out with that salary.
by iced on Aug 25, 2011 1:36 PM PDT via iPhone app up reply actions
Wow. Talk about underpaid.
Good thing he probably has a decent amount of cash stowed away from his Ajax years. Hopefully, he’ll get a good deal from the Sounders that will let him replenish it a bit.
Awesometastic!
Impossible to be any more excited for this news than I already am. If I had to guess, we’ll probably be paying him close or equal to Jaqua money, since NJ either won’t be here next season or he’ll be taking mighty pay cut. $200k>Jaqua, $200k<Rosales
by MicahRowe18 on Aug 25, 2011 11:28 AM PDT via mobile reply actions
This is just the cherry on top
This week has been great for SSFC now we just need to beat Columbus on Sat and advance to the USOC final on Tue. He has earned a raise, no doubt about it. The FO has been very good about giving players raises that deserve it. The best part is about how he wants to be here.
Great news for the future
I actually just bought the bullet and ordered a Rosales jersey on Monday, a little nervous that he was a short timer. Good to know I made the right decision.
by Chief in Seattle on Aug 25, 2011 11:38 AM PDT reply actions 3 recs
Yeahhhhh Boyyyyeeee!
I am right behind you brother!
by Pauly "Pablo" Morris on Aug 25, 2011 11:42 AM PDT up reply actions
Still cant decided between
Rosales and Alonso for my jersey. I guess ill have to get 2.
by MurrayD on Aug 25, 2011 11:46 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Needing a new forward striker?
Great News! Now, why are most Sounder fans wanting a new striker? I stand amazed at where we are sitting point-wise with out having Zakuani and OBW. Either we have amazing coaching or solid depth. Or we have both. I believe the latter. When Zakuani and OBW come back 100% healthy we should be fine, unless Montero doesn’t step it up. I truly believe that Montero’s slow start had to do with Zakuani’s down fall. They played off each other well. Recently, Montero and Rosales have found their niche. Next season, we will definitely be the team to beat. With Zak, OBW, Montero, and Rosales, that is a terrifying front four! Hopefully Terry Boss will step right in and be a force to reckon with. If OBW doesn’t pan out I would like to see Lamar Neagle in that spot. Anyway, I don’t understand what all the fuss is about needing another striker. We are just fine.
by Pauly "Pablo" Morris on Aug 25, 2011 11:41 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
It's not just fans...
Ownership wants a new striker as well. That’s why Hanauer targeted Cisse and Tagoe in the transfer window. Someone who’s a burner that can finish would be welcome.
We lack a second strong presence up top
OBW is still untested in my opinion at 7 games played with 2 goals. I’m strongly of the belief that Montero is being hindered by being the only real threat up top. Also, with as many chances as we create getting the ball to someone who can consistently put it in the net would be a huge game changer.
For example, if Montero could convert as many shots as Donovan he’d be sitting on 24 goals instead of 6
I'd point out
that even if he’s simply continued at that pace, he would have been a 10/10 man (he had two assists as well, I believe). I think everyone would be pretty pleased with that kind of production.
All water under the bridge now, though, dammit.
Would really like to get some official word on his situation.
we need another striker
and we need another GK. I’m afraid Boss just freaks me out.
Terry Boss
I would have to agree with you. Sigi and Co. will have to bring in competition for the Boss man.
by Pauly "Pablo" Morris on Aug 25, 2011 12:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Young = Inconsistent
This team is ready now. We need someone that can come in and post shutouts immediately. A young international would be great to have as a backup (aka Josh Saunders) but it’s a luxury.
Spending a ton of money on a goalkeeper is a luxury.
by Aaron Campeau on Aug 25, 2011 4:43 PM PDT up reply actions
I would say necessity, but then I remember that Colorado got the cup last year with a name I don't know
Still, it’s my belief that this team needs a Rimando/Ricketts/40 yr old Keller level keeper to stay as good as they’ve been.
Related to the search for a new striker...
Sammy Ochoa has signed with MLS and will go through the allocation system. Generally, if MLS signs them then they have at least one team that wants them. Best guesses are Chivas USA and Seattle.
Ochoa’s a target forward type who trialled with Seattle earlier this summer. I watched the reserve game he played in. Although he didn’t shine that game, he would be a nice backup to in the position. Good strength, decent height. Definitely didn’t seem to be a “burner”.
He might not be a bad pickup for the rest of the season.
But he is definately not the solution to the TF problem.
He did play for Sigi several years ago, as well as the trial with us earlier this year. So we should have a good idea about what he brings.
My favorite part of this post...
“Mauro is 100 percent committed to returning next year. He loves his teammates, the city and the entire Sounder FC experience”
That is what i want to hear from our players. Never heard that from Ljungberg. It is probably why he has performed so well. He seems to love it here, and is having a fun time playing with this team.
by MurrayD on Aug 25, 2011 11:42 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Mauro's one of my favorite Sounders...
…for that very reason. He’s always talking about the club (calls it his “family”) and the city. His Twitter feed is awesome to read:
http://twitter.com/#!/mdr7
Great news!
I was definitely a bit disappointed the FO couldn’t sign us a much needed striker during the summer transfer window, but I’d be absolutely depressed if they didn’t/don’t hold onto Rosales, he is a genius.
by Michael Hagerman on Aug 25, 2011 1:41 PM PDT reply actions
Is Mauro forever the #trialist ??
When he scored against Dallas I heard someone in the bar sing “it’s the Soooouuuullllll Patch!!” to the tune of Soul Train and almost puked out my nose.
Mauro is the Soul Patch? Any takers?
crickets
Some fans have also given him the nickname "El Lince," or the Lynx.
by Greg Pirkl Lives on Aug 25, 2011 3:11 PM PDT up reply actions
He'll always be #TheTrialist here
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by Dave Clark on Aug 25, 2011 5:23 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I'm still convinced
He’s half the reason for the Arab Spring.
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by Little old me on Aug 25, 2011 11:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Great News!
Although I think anyone could see this coming. Rosales looks happy in Seattle and why shouldn’t he be? It’s pretty surprising that he would sign for that little but I’m sure he will get the money he deserves with this re-signing. I’m just hoping for 2-3 years!
Let's see if he gets a deal done before 9/15
I suspect that is the mover in this as the FO is trying to figure out its budget for next year, and what it may be able to do in this window still. We have so many moving pieces in the off season, it would be great to rap up Rosales and know he is here.
by Brougham Hooligan on Aug 25, 2011 8:15 PM PDT reply actions
I talked to Adrian for a few minutes tonight...
I had a chance to speak with Adrian tonight at the Market Arms for a few minutes. I don’t have much in the way of new information but I was able to ask him about Rosales’ situation. He said, as has been reported, they’re working on a new deal and he thinks something will come together soon. For some reason, I had it in my mind that whatever deal they came up with would mean a renegotiation of his current deal so I asked him if the Sounders had the cap space for it this year. He said that while they “may be able to do some things” for Rosales this year, the new deal will be an extension and probably won’t affect his current situation.
He also took the time to reiterate the things we’ve all heard about Rosales — he loves being here, he loves his teammates, and his teammates love him, etc.
Oh, and I was able to ask Adrian about Soccernomics which was cool (he’s read it, obviously).
Tangentially, I also had a good conversation with Brad Evans. He’s a very genuine, nice guy. Probably one of my favorite Sounders right now. I’m hoping he catches a streak of a good health because I think when he’s in form he’s the best option we have to pair with Alonso.
Awesome for Seattle and MLS
It’s very nice to see teams trying to keep talent in the league. Grats to Seattle fans!
by Timothy Winning Voyles on Aug 30, 2011 7:34 AM PDT reply actions
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