Thomas Leemon's Top 10 American Transfers of the Summer

Thomas

Senior Writer Written on September 09, 2008

I recently wrote an article about my top twenty European transfers of the summer (Thomas Leemon's Top 20 Transfers of the Summer). It was a pretty boring transfer market for European players. However, the Americans had a very busy and exciting time at the market.

Here's my list of top ten American transfers (all amounts are in dollars).

10. Zach Wells

from Houston Dynamo to DC United

$750,000

Zach Wells is coming to DCU! And I'm not excited. The guy's a perfect example of mediocrity in MLS. I don't expect much from him this season. He's gonna have to make a great comeback for me to like him. However, he's a big name so therefore, he makes it to #10.

9. Jeff Cunningham

From Toronto FC to FC Dallas

traded for a third round pick in the 2009 MLS SuperDraft

Jeff Cunningham, MLS's fourth top goalscorer of all time, had just joined Toronto in May, but saw himself moving once again. This time to Dallas. He's had a terrific season there thus far. He recently netted his 100th career goal and is forming a great partnership with sharpshooter, Kenny Cooper.

8. Eddie Johnson

from Kansas City Wizards to Fulham (on loan to Cardiff City)

$6 million

The Kansas City star is joining the exodus out of America and going across the pond. Fulham have rid themselves of most of the American contingent at the club. The exceptions being Clint Dempsey, and Eddie Johnson. Johnson has had a great season in MLS but I'm not too sure he'll become the next Brian McBride. For now, he'll have to wait to show Fulham what he can do. He's being loaned out to Cardiff City for the season.

7. Brad Guzan

from Chivas USA to Aston Villa

$1.2 million

Why Guzan made the jump to Villa at this point of his life, I have no idea. He was having a great season at Chivas and to become backup to Brad Friedel is a significant step down. Guzan has a promising future though. He was named MLS goalkeeper of the year in 2007, and will surely do well once he gets a chance.

6. Kasey Keller

to Seattle Sounders FC

free agent

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written on September 09, 2008 Rankings/List