RSL Adds International Defenders Gustavo Cabrera & Robert Scarlett

[Deuce]

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SALT LAKE CITY (Sunday, July 31, 2005) – Real Salt Lake General Manager Steve Pastorinoand Head Coach John Ellingertoday announced the acquisition of international defenders Gustavo Cabrera (Guatemala) and Robert Scarlett (Jamaica). RSL must clear roster space for in the coming weeks for the duo, neither of whom can play in MLS regular-season contest prior to Monday, August 15, in compliance with international transfer rules dictated by FIFA, the world governing body of soccer. RSL also completed the signing of MF Adolfo Gregorio, whose rights were acquired from Colorado on June 29. The former Darlington (English Second Division) player signed with MLS and will also be eligible for selection on August 15.



”Each of these players solidified their standing in our eyes with their recent Gold Cup performances,” said Ellinger. “We had submitted discovery claims on each player several months ago, expecting them to be eligible for the second half of our season, and their play with Guatemala and Jamaica during the month of July in the CONCACAF Gold Cup warrants their addition to our team as we make the playoff push in August and September.”



Cabrera, 25, began his professional soccer career with famed Central American club Comunicaciones in 1995 and has spent 10 seasons with the team, scoring eight goals and adding five assists. The left-sided and central defender has been a member of the Guatemalan National Team since 1999, anchoring the team’s defense during the past six years. Cabrera follows in the footsteps of Guate teammates Carlos Ruiz (FC Dallas) and Pando Ramirez (Los Angeles Galaxy), each of whom have enjoyed professional success in Major League Soccer.



“Gustavo Cabrera is a talented, ambitious player who will bring great poise to our defense,” Pastorino said. “Not only is he fulfilling a lifelong dream to play internationally, but he is one of the main reasons Guatemala is on the cusp of its first-ever appearance in the World Cup next year. We’re excited to have him.”



Scarlett is one of an emerging crop of attacking Jamaican defenders whose speed, skill and ability to carry the ball quickly along the flanks pose problems for opponents. The left-footed defender began his career with Harbour View FC when he was 12 years-old, notching 21 goals and 53 assists in nine seasons. Scarlett spent a brief three-month stint during the 2003 season with Russian giant Spartak Moscow, and was part of that season’s UEFA Champions League roster.



“We learned prior to the Gold Cup that Robert Scarlett would be available on a free transfer and jumped at the opportunity to bring him in,” Pastorino said. “He is a very fast left-sided player who will give us much-needed depth at defense and midfield.”

[SoccerPrime]

http://deseretnews.com/dn/view/0,1249,600152582,00.html
According to Edward, Selolwane and O'Brien are going to get the pink slip.

[HibaIssa]

Originally Posted by SoccerPrime

http://deseretnews.com/dn/view/0,1249,600152582,00.html
According to Edward, Selolwane and O'Brien are going to get the pink slip.

Not surprised. I know a few of us predicted something like that a few weeks ago. I’m a little surprised though that Behncke isn’t mentioned considering he is a defender. But then again, it just says "potentially" released.

[AreliusII]

More news:

http://www.sltrib.com/search/ci_2904545

[utah_heretic]

NOOOOO!!!
They can't release Dipsy...he's too good, too much potential.

[AreliusII]

Soccer-filled month in U.S. a success
http://www.mlsnet.com/MLS/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20050731&content_id=38442&vkey=news_mls&fext=.jsp

[Deuce]

Originally Posted by utah_heretic

NOOOOO!!!
They can't release Dipsy...he's too good, too much potential.

I agree... there are a couple of players that I think would do better for someone else but Dipsy I think someday will be great right here in Salt Lake.

[Deuce]

I could have sworn I saw this posted already but now I cannot find it. I apologize if it has already been posted.

http://sltrib.com/realsaltlake/ci_2901085
The picture is incorrect as well...
This is Cabrera...


The guy in the Trib picture is Jamie Watson's Friend from Texas... I can't remember the name but maybe Aero can.

[Aero]

Nope, I don't remember the name either. Sorry. But he definitely is Jamie's friend, not Cabrera.

[clarette]

Adrian Chevannes?

http://www.sltrib.com/sports/ci_2904577