Tuesday, December 23, 2014

Sporting KC signs goalkeeper Tim Melia

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KANSAS CITY, KAN. ---- Sporting Kansas City has signed 28-year-old goalkeeper Tim Melia, the club announced on Tuesday.

"I am really excited about the opportunity," Melia said. "I had the chance to work with the Sporting KC coaches as a pool goalkeeper earlier this year and Kansas City is a great place where professionals can thrive. I'm looking forward to the opportunity to come into a club with a talented staff and team in place to go along with the best fans and facilities in the League."

Saturday, December 20, 2014

Sporting KC signs forward Krisztian Nemeth

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KANSAS CITY, KAN. ---- Sporting Kansas City has signed 25-year-old Hungarian Men's National Team forward Krisztian Nemeth, the club announced on Thursday.

Nemeth will occupy an international roster spot on the team's roster for the 2015 season pending receipt of his International Transfer Certificate and P-1 Visa.

"Krisztian [Nemeth] is a player who has extensive experience playing in a 4-3-3 [system]," Sporting KC Manager Peter Vermes said. "He also fits well in the overall model of play for Sporting Kansas City and we look forward to his adaptation."

Thursday, December 18, 2014

Sporting KC signs goalkeeper Luis Marin

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KANSAS CITY, KAN. ---- Sporting Kansas City has signed 31-year-old Chilean goalkeeper Luis Marin, the club announced on Thursday.

Marin will occupy an international roster spot on the team's roster for the 2015 season pending receipt of his International Transfer Certificate and P-1 Visa.

"Luis [Marin] is a goalkeeper with a wealth of experience and leadership," Sporting KC Manager Peter Vermes said. "He knows our team and the tasks that lie ahead for him and he is raring to go to take the challenges head-on."

"I am excited to join Sporting Kansas City and take the next step in my career," Marin said. "I'm going to do everything I can to help this team win another championship."