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By FRANCO PANIZO
Chivas USA has finally announced the acquisition of Juan Pablo Angel, and his arrival looks to have come at a cheap price.
Having acquired Angel via a trade with the Los Angeles Galaxy, Chivas USA only gave up a third round natural 2012 Supplemental Draft pick in exchange. There was no word as to why it took Chivas USA so long to announce the move.
Angel joins the Goats after a disappointing first season with the Galaxy in which he only scored three goals and had one assist. But Chivas USA, currently in sixth place in the Western Conference, is hoping Angel's skill and veteran leadership will help the club advance to the playoffs.
Here are more stories from around the league:
REAL SALT LAKE ADDS WAGNER
Real Salt Lake added depth to its defense and midfield on Tuesday, signing veteran Blake Wagner. The 23-year-old Wagner, who is in his fifth season in MLS, is expected to provide depth primarily for Real Salt Lake's wingbacks, Tony Beltran and Robbie Russell. Wagner spent the first half of the current MLS season with the Vancouver Whitecaps, but was released on July 28.
LEAGUE SUSPENDS SPORTING KC ASSISTANT PASCARELLA
Sporting Kansas City lost more than just a game when they were defeated at home by the Seattle Sounders. The league suspended Sporting assistant coach John Pascarella for three games on Tuesday due to his behavior and comments directed towards match officials in the Aug. 6 loss to the Sounders. Pascarella will serve his suspension immediately, meaning he will miss Sporting's games against the Portland Timbers, D.C. United and FC Dallas.
FC DALLAS ADDS DEFENDER ON LOAN
FC Dallas acquired defender Jack Stewart on loan from NASL side NSC Minnesota Stars on Tuesday. Stewart provides good size at 6-foot-2 and has MLS experience, having played with the Chicago Fire and Real Salt Lake from 2005-2007. Stewart was a starting center back for the Stars this season, and he helped them to allow just 20 goals in the first 20 games of the season.
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What do you think of Chivas USA finally announcing Angel's arrival? Think RSL made a good move by adding Wagner? Surprised Pascarella received a three-game ban?
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