RSL have acquired former Chivas and Montreal striker Justin Braun (right)
There were a couple of big time moves that went down in MLS yesterday, one will be of particular interest to Real Salt Lake Fans. RSL have acquired striker Justin Braun from the Montreal Impact for a conditional 2014 SuperDraft pick. So basically RSL acquired the 2nd leading scorer in Chivas USA history for practically nothing.
Braun is also the only native of Salt Lake City currently playing in MLS, so it will be a homecoming for him. It gives the Claret and Cobalt a nice local tie in. Braun adds immediate depth to the RSL front line, and he is expected to compete with Paulo Jr and Emiliano Bonfigli for the the 3rd striker roll behind Alvaro Saborio and Fabian Espindola. This will be crucial going into CONCACAF Champions League play.
Braun had 24 goals in all for Chivas USA. He went to the Impact in a deal during the off season, but never caught on north of the border. He's played in 12 games for the Impact this year, but has yet to score in 2012.
In other MLS player news, the Vancouver Whitecaps sold Davide Chiumiento to Swiss Super League side FC Zurich. This is somewhat puzzling as he's been a key cog in the Whitecaps lineup this year, leading the club with five assists. His role is expected to be filled by Scotsman Barry Robson, who has yet to impress after outings against Colorado and TFC.
Chiumiento has played in the Swiss League before. He spent three years with FC Luzern in his native country. In 2009-2010 he scored 11 goals for the club.
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