More MLS to USL: Lyle Adams Ends Up in Austin
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Wednesday, 18 March 2009 23:22
Let's update the list as some notable former MLS players and 2009 draft picks have finally found homes in the USL.

NEWEST

USL-1

Lyle Adams has re-surfaced after several trials in Europe (Austria, Switzerland, and Belgium) didn't yield a contract. The four-year Wake Forest starter opted for the Austin Aztex instead of DC United. Maybe he thinks Stoke City will come a-callin' if he shows well in Austin? At 22 and a 2nd round SuperDraft pick, he seems a bit out of place, but it'll be interesting to follow his progress.

Stephen Keel wound up with Portland after four years and 10 games with the Colorado Rapids. With the rumored announcement of a Portland MLS franchise expected Friday, maybe the 25-year-old defender has found his road back in Major League Soccer. Keel will be a good defensive option for the Timbers, but Portland will be a little more excited about the prospect of Ryan Pore, former Kansas City Wizards utility man. Pore appeared over 50 times for the Wizards, scoring three times.

Portland didn't just add field players as they strengthen their squad to make a run at the 2009 USL Championship. Former Galaxy keeper Steve Cronin joins the fold after a bittersweet time in Los Angeles, one that saw him win and lose the starting position for a team that struggled badly last season.

He never quite got the chance to work his way into Toronto FC's or most recently Tampere United's lineup, but Tyler Hemming should get his shot with the Charleston Battery. He will join long-time USL Sounder Kenji Treschuk.

The Cleveland City Stars have bolstered their prospects for a successful opening USL-1 season with the addition of Ricardo Pierre-Louis. The Haitian international was selected 22nd in the 2008 MLS SuperDraft, but never featured in MLS play for the Columbus Crew. With 26 caps on the international level, he could prove a good pick-up for the Stars. Kyle Veris wasn't able to latch on with DC United after a stint in Norway, but the big defender did find himself a USL-1 home. Puerto Rico, two goals up on Cruz Azul in CCL Semis, have snapped up the former Galaxy defender with the idea to add depth to an already effective backline.

OTHERS

Former DC United mid/striker Rod Dyachenko signed for the Minnesota Thunder.

Real Salt Lake hot prospect Alex Nimo has joined the Portland Timbers on loan for the season. It seems the Timbers are plucking all the excess talent from MLS.

Cleveland signed Akron graduate Evan Bush. The keeper had been invited in to train with the Seattle Sounders, but it didn't stick.

USL-2
The Richmond Kickers recently announced the signing of former Real Salt Lake midfielder Kenny Cutler. He's got plenty of MLS experience, but has battled injuries in years past so it will be interesting to see what he can do for the Kickers.

PDL

Now this one is the most surprising. Former New England Rev and Hofstra standout Gary Flood will be playing his 2009 soccer for the Long Island Rough Riders of the PDL. With 10 MLS games under his belt, it looks to be a hometown selection.

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