What did our beloved Claret and Cobalt do the evening of March, 10th? They did what they trained for. They did what they most wanted. They did what they are capable of. They “came to score” (The Aggrolites).
—El Güero,
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Roster Stats
Players departed, 2011 off-season: 10
Players arrived, 2011 off-season: 8
Players at club: 26
International slots used: 5 of 6
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International Duty
In Contention
USA: Kyle Beckerman, Nick Rimando
Costa Rica: Alvaro Saborio
Canada: Will Johnson
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Transfers and Signings
July 2012
July 11: IN: Justin Braun (ST) via trade w/ Montreal Impact
June 2012
Out: Terukazu Tanaka (released)
June 28: OUT: Chris Estridge (FB, CB), Cody Arnoux (FW), both released
June 27: IN: Kwame Watson-Siriboe (CB), via trade w/ Chicago Fire
June 20: IN: Kenny Mansally (FB/FW), free; OUT: Leone Cruz (CB), released
April 2012
April 11: IN: Chris Estridge (FB); OUT: Diogo de Almeida (FB), released
March 2012
March 1: IN: Terukazu Tanaka (RB), Leone Cruz (CB), Emiliano Bonfigli (FW), Diogo de Almeida (FB)
February 2012
Feb. 23: IN: Jonny Steele (MF)
Feb. 10–22 IN: Enzo Martinez, Sebastian Velasquez
Feb. 10: OUT: Donny Toia, Chris Agorsor
January 2012
Jan. 17: Traded rights to Andy Rose to Seattle Sounders FC for Leone Cruz (CB)
Jan. 17: Drafted Andy Rose (D/M), Emiliano Bonfigli (FW), Oliver Kupe (FW), Benjamin Ubierna (MF)
Jan. 12: IN: Enzo Martinez (MF, Generation Adidas) (MLS Superdraft, pick #17); Diogo de Almeida (D) (Draft pick #24); Sebastian Velasquez (AM) (Draft pick #36)
Jan. 9: IN: Eduardo "Lalo" Fernandez (GK) (RSL-AZ Academy, C.A. Penarol)
Suspensions
Kyle Beckerman, for red card incident against San Jose Earthquakes. Suspension to be served against Colorado Rapids.
Player of the Month
The Crossbar Awards, 2012
July 2012: Alvaro Saborio
June 2012: Chris Wingert
May 2012: Alvaro Saborio
April 2012: Kyle Beckerman
March 2012: Jamison Olave
Player of Pre-season: Sebastian Velasquez
The Crossbar Awards, 2011
Goalkeeper of the Year: Nick Rimando
Defender of the Year: Nat Borchers
Midfielder of the Year: Kyle Beckerman
Forward of the Year: Fabian Espindola
Player of the Playoffs: Alvaro Saborio
2011 MLS Regular Season
October: Javier Morales
September: Chris Schuler
August: Luis Gil
July: Ned Grabavoy
June: Tony Beltran
May: Nick Rimando
April: Javier Morales
March: Álvaro Saborío