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www.lamaquinadeportiva.com Chicago, IL MARCH 2011 www.lamaquinadeportiva.com 2 www.lamaquinadeportiva.com Chicago, IL MARCH 2011 www.lamaquinadeportiva.com Gastón Puerari FORWARD 18 FORWARD Last Match 2011Career March 26, 2011 vs. Sporting KC Minutes 68 Goals 1 Assists 0 Shots on Goal 0 Fouls 0 Age 25 Status Height 5’ 7” Born Paysandu Uruguay Weight 150 AD SPACE AVAILABLE AD SPACE Joining the Fire from Uruguayan side Montevideo Wanderers, striker Gastón Puerari is united with fellow countrymen, forward Diego Chaves and assistant coach Leo Percovich in the Windy City for the 2011 season. [email protected] The speedy Puerari will likely take on the second forward role for Carlos de los Cobos in 2011, bringing with him a decent strike rate during his time with Rampla Juniors and Wanderers. 2009-10: Appeared in 35 matches, scoring eight goals for Montevideo Wanderers, helping the side to a fourth place finish during the 2009 Apertura tournament. 2007-09: Appeared in 30 matches, scoring six goals for Rampla Juniors, helping the side to a third-place finish in the Primera Division de Uruguay’s 2007 Apertura tournament. Went on loan to Ecuadoran side Emelec in 2008, appearing in three matches. 2004-07: Began his youth career in his hometown with Seleccion de Paysandu. Personal: Reunited with Diego Chaves in Chicago after the two briefly played together with Montevideo Wanderers in Uruguay. 3 www.lamaquinadeportiva.com Chicago, IL MARCH 2011 Chicago, IL MARCH 2011 www.lamaquinadeportiva.com Los Angeles Galaxy Upset Following Loss At Rio Tinto Los Angeles Galaxy players and Arena said. “When that happens, him over and was given a yellow coaches were upset with their you’re not going to win any games.” card. “I think the official did very performance and the officials fol- Arena was also upset by Salt Lake’s poorly on the decision for the penalty lowing a 4-1 rout at Real Salt Lake second goal, which came on a penalty kick,” Arena said. “Last week we Saturday. “Basically every player kick. Keeper Josh Saunders came off had a goal called back without even on the field for us in the first half his line to attack a ball. Salt Lake’s touching the goalkeeper, and this was outplayed by a player wearing Paulo Araujo Jr. won the ball and week it becomes a penalty kick.” a Real Salt Lake shirt,” coach Bruce headed it forward. Saunders pushed Argentina’s Esteban Cambiasso Plays Down USA Draw Argentina and Inter star Esteban through Juan Agudelo’s strike to level ence in New Jersey. “We deserved Cambiasso played down the impor- proceedings. After the game however to win, and a draw will not take tance of Saturday’s draw against the the midfielder assured that the slip us off our current path.” United States, as the Albiceleste were would do nothing to lead Argentina The Albiceleste had several surprised by a spirited fightback from from their current gameplan. chances to wrap up the game, but Bob Bradley’s side to tie 1-1. “The result is not going to change any profligacy in front of goal and an ‘El Cucho’ netted the South Ameri- part of what we are seeking to do on excellent performance from Tim can’s only goal in the first half to give the pitch. We are convinced of what Howard denied them adding more his side the lead, but after a dominant we want to achieve,” Cambiasso told than one strike. first half the USA fought back reporters in a post-match press confer- Mainz Defends Refusal To Release Hoilett For Canadian National Team Service The club versus country implemented by local clubs and their are not required to release players for conflict has caught a young youth programs. youth international tournaments, teams Canadian player, Jaineil However, in CONCACAF, youth traditionally do so, especially when Hoilett. teams are often the first measurement those players do not feature for the full Youth international competi- of a country’s progress on the interna- team. Hoilett does not yet play for the tions are often not viewed tional level. Hoilett was called up for first team of Mainz. However, Mainz with much importance in Canada’s U20 roster for the CONCA- has apparently decided its youth squad Europe, perhaps because CAF qualifying tournament for the is more important than Canada’s. player development is mainly U20 World Cup. Though club teams Ochocinco asked to play in Kansas City’s reserve game Wide receiver Chad game on Monday against a local squad. On Monday, he can be nervous all over again: Ochocinco has caught a Ochocinco, who says he actually preferred He will play the right forward position against break. His budding soccer soccer until he was persuaded to focus entirely the Kansas City Brass, a minor league team. career, which even he on football after the 10th grade, began a four- “This is not unusual,” team spokesman Dave admits is a long shot, has day trial with the MLS team on Wednesday in Borchardt said. “They like for trialists to have been extended to include part as a way to stay fit and keep busy during a chance to play in at least one game, a chance a practice game with a the NFL lockout. The Cincinnati Bengals star to be evaluated even further. It’s the same op- Major League Soccer admitted he was rusty after so many years portunity that is given most trialists.” team. Sporting Kansas away from the game. He seemed nervous and Never one to avoid the spotlight, Ochocinco City has asked the six-time a bit out of shape on his first day but a Sport- admitted this week that once football owners Pro Bowl wide receiver to ing KC spokesman said he appeared much and players work out their differences, he’ll be play in their reserve team’s more comfortable during his second practice. back running pass patterns for the Bengals. 4 www.lamaquinadeportiva.com Chicago, IL MARCH 2011 Chicago, IL MARCH 2011 www.lamaquinadeportiva.com Barcelona Keeping Tabs On Bologna’s Gaston Ramirez Promising midfielder Gaston Ramirez has caught the attention of Spanish titleholders Barcelona with his good performances for Serie A side Bologna in the 2010-11 campaign, Catalan publication Sport reports. The Blaugrana have reportedly scouted the 20-year-old midfielder on more than one occasion this season and they are impressed with the potential of the Uruguay international. Ramirez came through the ranks of the Penarol youth academy and joined his current club in the summer of 2010. He did not need long too adapt to his new surroundings and the midfielder’s good form hasn’t gone un- noticed elsewhere. Aside from Barcelona, clubs such as Milan, Inter and Villarreal are also closely monitoring Ramirez’s prog- ress. The highly-rated youngster won’t be available on the cheap though as he has a contract with Bologna until the summer of 2015. Adriano Joined Corinthians Only ‘To Score Goals And Not Create Problems’ Corinthians striker Adriano says he intends to stay out of controversy and score plenty of goals for his new club. The 29-year-old signed a one-year contract with the Brazilian giants after having his deal with Italian side Roma terminated. The hitman revealed it was former Timao striker Ronaldo who convinced him to join the side. “I came to Corinthians to score goals and not create problems,” the forward told Folha in an interview. “3-4 sides were interested in me, but Ronaldo spoke to me about the love of the fans, and he convinced me to join. “I now want to enter into the hearts of the supporters.” Adriano he is still having problems with his shoulder which plagued his time at the Giallorossi. “The problem with the shoulder still exists, but I will need approximately a month and a half to be at my best,” he concluded. New York Red Bulls Sign Goalkeeper Alex Horwath The New York Red Bulls announced today that they have signed goalkeeper Alex Horwath. Horwath spent last season with the San Jose Earthquakes and Seattle Sounders. “Alex proved that he can play at this level after having a strong preseason and we are excited to bring him on,” said Red Bull New York General Man- ager and Sporting Director Erik Soler. “He has a bright future ahead of him and we look for him to develop this year.” Horwath, 23, played for the San Jose Earthquakes last season, having been called up as a MLS pool keeper to replace injured starter Joe Cannon. He did not see any action, serving as Jon Busch’s backup. He was also a member of the Seattle Sounders during the 2010 season. Prior to joining San Jose, Horwath trained with Kansas City in the summer of 2009, also as a pool goalkeeper. Before beginning his professional career, Horwath spent three years at the University of Wisconsin, where he started 52 games and posted 17 shutouts. His collegiate career began at Connecticut, where he redshirted in 2005 due to a knee injury and did not play in 2006, after which he transferred to Wisconsin. 5 www.lamaquinadeportiva.com Chicago, IL MARCH 2011 Chicago, IL MARCH 2011 www.lamaquinadeportiva.com Japan Could Pull Out Of Copa America The Japanese Football Association are reportedly considering giving up their place in this year’s Copa America tournament as the Asian nation comes to terms with Friday’s devastating earthquake and tsunami. All J-League games have already been suspended until the end of March, with officials unable to guarantee the safety of fans in stadiums that took the brunt of the tragic 8.9 magnitude quake.