In four seasons in Chicago, Carr has appeared in 68 games, including 15 starts, while tallying six goals and three assists.

The striker missed much of the 2008 and 2009 seasons with a reoccurring knee injury that limited him to 19 games and 364 minutes over the two seasons.

Marsch played in MLS since its inception in 1996 and spent the last four years with Chivas. He joins the U.S. just four months before the 2010 World Cup.

"I have had the opportunity to work with Jesse for many years, and I believe the knowledge and experience he brings will be a great benefit to both the players and the coaching staff," U.S. coach Bob Bradley said.

The 6-foot, 183-pound Herrera has scored four goals in 11 appearances for the Colombian national team. He most recently played for Deportivo Cali of the Colombian First Division, where he scored 26 times in 92 games.

"We are excited to add a player of Sergio's experience and quality," Crew coach Robert Warzycha said. "He is a proven goal scorer who has represented his country at the international level, and we are looking forward to integrating him into our team." Per club and league policy, no further terms of the deal were disclosed.

The 34-year-old Reis was already recovering from December rotator cuff surgery, with the projected recovery time taking that into account.

The Revolution were already preparing to be without Reis a t the beginning of the season after acquiring veteran Preston Burpo from Colorado earlier this offseason.

"We're pleased with the results of Danny?s surgery and are looking forward to his return to the field," United General Manager Dave Kasper said.

Szetela was acquired as an allocation in July of 2009, making four MLS appearances for United last season. He also played in five CONCACAF Champions League matches during the campaign, starting three times.

Ching, who has played 43 times for the U.S., was not with the squad last month but returns to the team along with Michael Orozco of the Philadelphia Union.

Bradley's entire 23-man roster was pulled from MLS, which opens its season in late March. The U.S. plays El Salvador on Feb. 24, then visits the Netherlands on March 3 in its final matches before this summer's World Cup.

Goldthwaite, 27, was New York's Defender of the Year in 2008 after playing in a career-high 28 games, and started 17 games for the Red Bulls last season.

Goldthwaite should be ready to return for the beginning of the MLS season. New York opens its season on March 27 against the Chicago Fire.

Myles, 48, comes to New England from the David Beckham Academy in Los Angeles, where he has been the assistant director of competition since 2005. He has also spent the last two seasons coaching the Galaxy's Under-16 team in the club's youth development academy.

"We're pleased to add Stevie to our staff," Revolution head coach Steve Nicol said. "He's someone who will fit in well with us in the way he goes about his job, the experience that he has and the knowledge that he'll bring to our staff.

United originally selected Pontius with the seventh overall pick in the 2009 MLS SuperDraft. He played in 28 of the team's 30 MLS matches (23 starts), and had four goals and three assists. In all competitions, Pontius played in 40 of 44 possible matches, totaling eight goals and six assists.

"Chris had a terrific rookie season and we are pleased to have completed a new deal with him," said United General Manager Dave Kasper. "We believe that his best soccer is still ahead and we will challenge him in every way to ensure he reaches his full potential.

The 35-year-old signed with AC St. Louis to be a player/coach earlier this week, becoming the first player to be inked by the new North American Soccer League club, and ending his 14-year run as one of MLS's most productive players.

"It is a little bit of an unknown for me," Ralston told The Sports Network. "It makes it exciting. I really don't know what to expect, it's a bit of a transition but it's a challenge I'm looking forward to." Ralston, who is MLS's all-time career leader with 135 assists, while also scoring 76 goals in 378 appearances, said that the move to the NASL came on becauseof an impasse in contract negotiations with the New England Revolution, where he's played for the last eight seasons.

(Sports Network) - D.C.

United acquired forward Adam Cristman from the Kansas City Wizards in return for one of its international roster spots until December 31, 2011, the Major League Soccer clubs announced on Wednesday.

The new 18,500-seat soccer stadium will become PPL Park, with the company reportedly contributing $20 million over 10 years to the Major League Soccer expansion club.

The Union's home schedule starts April 10 against D.C.

The new 18,500-seat soccer stadium will become PPL Park, with the company reportedly contributing $20 million over 10 years to the Major League Soccer expansion club.

The Union's home schedule starts April 10 against D.C.

Louis, MO (Sports Network) - Major League Soccer original Steve Ralston signed with AC St.

Louis of the North American Soccer League to be a player/coach, ending his 14-year run in MLS, the last eight of which he played for the New England Revolution.

"Osael is a perfect fit for our club this season, and we're excited to have him at Chivas USA," Chivas USA coach Martin Vasquez said. "He's a young, talented player, and we've all seen his accomplishments with the El Salvador national team. We look forward to having him play a big part for us in 2010." The 23-year-old, who has made 37 appearances for his country, will join Chivas in preseason in the next two weeks and will be included on the roster pending receipt of his ITC and Visa.

"I'm happy to have this opportunity with Chivas USA," Romero said.

"We're very pleased to be able to re-sign Kei," Wizards Manager Peter Vermes said.

"He adds a different dimension to our attack that we hope to take advantage of." Kamara played in six games for Kansas City, scoring one goal after moving from Houston Dynamo near the end of last season.

"We're pleased to bring Mauricio and Bobby back," Revolution Vice President of Player Personnel Michael Burns said. "Mauricio struggled with injuries most of last year, but we're expecting him to play an active role on the team this year.

Bobby is a young player, but one whom we believe will get better with continued training alongside veterans Matt Reis and Preston Burpo." The 28-year-old Castro is entering his third season with the Revolution. He made 30 appearances with the club, recording four assists, including missing most of the 2009 season with a hamstring injury.

"Jaime is a very important player to our club in many ways and we are excited to have him back with us," United General Manager Dave Kasper said. "When he is on the field, he makes us a better team, and he makes plays that can change a game." Moreno, MLS's all-time goal-scoring leader, has been with United since its inception in 1996 except for a brief stint in New York, playing 319 regular season matches for the D.C.-based club. He currently has 131 career goals and 102 assists.

"Obviously, I am very happy and excited about the new season," Moreno said. "We have new coaches and players, and it is a big challenge for the organization.

Although Holden was just 23 last offseason, he showed promise during the 2008 season, and had defensive midfielder Ricardo Clark as a safety net.

Houston did get off to a sluggish start, and Kinnear admitted last season the "questions were all around Stuart." "I knew there was going to be more pressure on me to put up more numbers, and people were kind of doubting the Dwayne trade ... at first," Holden said.

Orozco is on loan from Mexican First Division team San Luis FC, where he spent the last three years. Per club and MLS rules, terms of deal were not released.

"We are happy to have Michael join us," said Union coach Peter Nowak. "It is great to have a player at the top of his game show his desire and commitment. We hope to have him as an anchor at the back of our defense for a long time to come." Signed by San Luis in 2006, Orozco found a spot in the club's starting line-up during the 2007 season and made 16 appearances. Last season, Orozco started in 28 games and scored four goals.

New York, NY (Sports Network) - MLS and the MLS Players Union announced that the two organizations have agreed to continue to negotiate through Feb. 12, as they work toward reaching a new collective bargaining agreement.

"While we still have areas of disagreement, the talks have been constructive and both parties believe it makes sense to continue to work hard to reach agreement," said MLS Commissioner Don Garber. "This extension provides both MLS and the players the opportunity to continue our discussions while clubs are in training camps preparing for the 2010 MLS season." "Both the Players Union and MLS have concluded that a new agreement will not be reached by February 1, but we have agreed to continue to talk and we will be meeting over the next two weeks to determine if a new agreement can be reached," said Players Union Executive Director Bob Foose. "In the meantime, MLS Players are reporting to training camp, and preparations for the

"We are happy to sign Chris to a new contract," San Jose General Manager of Soccer Operations John Doyle said. "He is a hard-worker and a local player, who played well for us last year after we acquired him. He gives us a lot of options because of his versatility and he is a good finisher." Per league and team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.

The announcement reverses a previous statement that said if MLS and the league's players' union didn't strike as deal to extend the Collective Bargaining Agreement before the current deal expires on Sunday, he would explore European options.

"A lot of very good clubs in Europe has shown an interest in me this winter and that is always a nice feeling and very flattering," he said on freddie.speaksup.com.

Robinson, 31, missed most the 2009 season after suffering a knee injury in preseason before returning to action in September. He appeared in at least 20 games during four consecutive seasons prior to last season.

The 33-year-old Mulrooney missed the second half of the 2009 season due to knee surgery, but expects to train with the club next week.

The 24-year-old was born in Scotland and signed with England's Sunderland in 2005, but did not play for the club.

"Having had a short spell over here when I was younger, I knew all about the passion for football in this country and that helped to draw me back," Holden told Bolton's website.