The T Word

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I don't have much today, but I didn't want you to feel neglected. I know... I'm a giver.

• I have no idea why Marcus Tracy wasn't presented today by Aalborg. Maybe they have another signing coming and want to unveil both at the same time. I can confirm he is in town, though.
  
  What number might he get? NSC pal and AaB nut Poul-Henrik Worm figures it will be either #10 or #11.

• It looks as though Kamani Hill won't be headed for D.C. United. The outgoing Wolfsburg flank man recently told local daily Wolfsburger Allgemeine, "I want to stay in Europe."
  
  I would imagine he will sign up somewhere shortly.... right?

• FC Dallas has brought center back Steve Purdy home from 1860 Munich, who soon will need to sign a new American lest they run out.

• I mention this now because it slipped my mind a few days ago: Neil Hlavaty, last seen helping Cleveland City Stars claim the USL-2 crown, is on trial with Swedish third flighters Östers IF, who have been relegated twice in a row now (so they obviously need players).
  
  The team, who employed American keeper D.J. Countess while in the top flight, currently feature former Toronto Lynx defender Tyler Hughes.
  

• Soccer Insider Steven Goff reveals that Preston North End (the club which I consider my favorite in England) had a superior offer rejected by MLS top prospect Steve Zakuani. Interesting.

• One more, and again I just flat forgot to mention it: RSL left back Ian Joy is working out with 3.Bundesliga promotion hunters Fortuna Düsseldorf. He's likely headed back to Germany after a season in MLS, and he's got good reason, so no guff from anybody. I'm not sure why I had to say that... my readers have class. Duh.
  
  Also, I would again blame this oversight on The Distracter, but I have actually been informed that (apparently to simplify all matters) everything will always be my fault until the end of time. I have accepted this edict.
  
  

I'm hoping for some juicier fruits to pluck in the coming days.

- Greg Seltzer