Tarley's Coming to RSL!

[HibaIssa]

I say Washington.

[taytay33]

Originally Posted by HibaIssa

I say Washington.

Lol, you ALWAYS say Washington!!!

[SoccerPrime]

Lets see, since Tarley is a tall young forward, who would he most naturally displace on the roster?

Hmmm....did someone say Washington?
Of course it could be Cila but I doubt it.

And Becknhe is always on the chopping block in any roster move.

[SoccerPrime]

From news article:
http://oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=3216359

Tarley expected to be loaned to Real Salt Lake
08/27/05 - USL First Division (USLFD) Minnesota Thunder
ST. PAUL, Minn. -Pending some final paperwork, Thunder forward and Liberian international Melvin Tarley is expected to be loaned to Real Salt Lake (RSL) of Major League Soccer (MLS) for the remainder of the season, it was announced today by Thunder officials. Melvin will join RSL in Washington D.C. on Sunday in preparation for RSL's match against DC United on Wednesday and will miss the Thunder's match against the Richmond Kickers on Sunday.

Tarley, a 22-year old forward, has been an integral part of the Thunder's giant-killing ways in the U.S. Open Cup, scoring two goals against RSL in a 6-4 victory and all four of the Thunder's goals in a 4-1 thrashing of the Colorado Rapids.

As part of the Thunder's agreement with RSL, Tarley will be able to join the Thunder in all remaining U.S. Open Cup matches including the September 14 semi-final match against the L.A. Galaxy at the Home Depot Center in Carson, CA. Should Minnesota advance to the final, Tarley will be available for this match as well.

"We are very proud of the strides Melvin has made as a Thunder player," said Thunder head coach Buzz Lagos. "This is a challenge he has been looking forward to and I know he will make his mark in MLS."

Tarley began his career with the Thunder in 2003 and played just 400 minutes during his first season scoring once in 16 matches. Tarley led the Thunder in 2004 with eight goals and currently is in second place on the Thunder with seven goals in 2005.

In the last two seasons, Tarley has played five matches against MLS teams in the Open Cup tournament. In those matches, Tarley has scored a total of seven goals, a feat no other Thunder player in history can come close to.

The Liberian native was the youngest player in his country's history to make 12 appearances for U-21 National team, a feat he accomplished at the age of 14. In 2002, Tarley recorded 22 goals and 27 assists in 14 games with his amateur team, Alliance FC. One year later, he joined the Thunder, and after an adjustment period, led the Thunder in goals (8) and assists (17) in the 24 games played during his second season with the team.

"Being picked up by Real Salt Lake means a whole lot to me because I have been training to get into the MLS," Tarley said. "I am willing to do what I have been doing with the Minnesota Thunder, which is score goals, and along with my new teammates from RSL, I hope to make playoffs. I am excited and can't wait to play my first game in a Real uniform."

[edaw33]

Originally Posted by SoccerPrime

I hope to make playoffs. I am excited and can't wait to play my first game in a Real uniform."[/B]

ME TOO MAN!

[colinkun]

I don't want to say I told you so, but I posted this a month ago. Kudos to me. 😉

[DadOf8]

Originally Posted by colinkun

I don't want to say I told you so, but I posted this a month ago. Kudos to me. 😉

Let's hope his record vs. Colorado stays consistent. We could use 12 goals from him vs. Colorado. I don't think Colorado wants to be in the playoffs as bad as RSL does and I think Tarley will help get us there.

[prk166]

Melvin Tarley!