List of Major League Soccer transfers 2008
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This is a list of American soccer transfers for the 2008 Major League Soccer season.
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Chivas USA
This is a list of transfers for CD Chivas USA.
= In =
- {{flagicon|USA}} Jim Curtin Traded from Chicago Fire{{Cite web |date=2008-01-21 |title=Fire deals Jim Curtin to Chivas USA - SBI Soccer |url=https://sbisoccer.com/2008/01/fire-deals-jim |access-date=2024-11-03 |website=sbisoccer.com |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2008-01-22 |title=Longtime Fire Curtin gets dealt |url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/2008/01/22/longtime-fire-curtin-gets-dealt/ |access-date=2024-11-03 |website=Chicago Tribune |language=en-US}}
- {{flagicon|USA}} Alecko Eskandarian Traded from Real Salt Lake{{Cite web |date=2008-01-09 |title=RSL likely to trade striker for allocation |url=https://www.deseret.com/2008/1/9/20063456/rsl-likely-to-trade-striker-for-allocation/ |access-date=2024-11-03 |website=Deseret News |language=en}}
- {{flagicon|KNA}} Atiba Harris Traded from Real Salt Lake for a third-round SuperDraft pick
- {{flagicon|USA}} Keith Savage Drafted 43rd overall in the 2008 MLS Superdraft{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2008-09-19 |title=UWF alum soccer star living out his dream |url=https://news.uwf.edu/uwf-alum-soccer-star-living-dream/ |access-date=2024-11-03 |website=University of West Florida Newsroom |language=en-US}}
- {{flagicon|Switzerland}} Raphaël Wicky Acquired from {{flagicon|Switzerland}} FC Sion{{Cite web |date=February 4, 2008 |title=Raphael Wicky signs with Chivas USA |url=https://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/raphael-wicky-signs-with-chivas-usa-1.723777 |access-date=December 18, 2024 |website=cbc.ca}}
- {{flagicon|USA}} Zach Thornton Traded from New York Red Bulls for future considerations{{Cite web |date=2008-08-01 |title=Red Bulls trade Thornton to Chivas USA - SBI Soccer |url=https://sbisoccer.com/2008/08/red-bulls-trade |access-date=2024-11-03 |website=sbisoccer.com |language=en-US}}
=Out=
- {{flagicon|USA}} Jason Hernandez Lost to San Jose Earthquakes in the Expansion Draft{{Cite web |last= |title=MLS Expansion Draft History {{!}} MLSSoccer.com |url=https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/mls-expansion-draft-history-397246 |access-date=2024-12-18 |website=mlssoccer |language=en}}
- {{flagicon|USA}} Tony Barrera Traded to San Jose Earthquakes
- {{flagicon|USA}} Preston Burpo Traded to San Jose Earthquakes for a fourth round SuperDraft pick.
- {{flagicon|USA}} David Arvizu Waived
- {{flagicon|USA}} Carlos Borja Waived
- {{flagicon|USA}} Desmond Brooks Waived
- {{flagicon|USA}} Carlos Llamosa Waived
- {{flagicon|MEX}} Rodrigo López Waived, later signed with Ventura County Fusion
- {{flagicon|FRA}} Laurent Merlin Waived
- {{flagicon|USA}} Justin Myers Waived
- {{flagicon|HON|1949}} Ramón Núñez Waived later signed with {{flagicon|HON|1949}} Olimpia
- {{flagicon|USA}} Orlando Pérez Waived
- {{flagicon|USA}} Eder Robles Waived, later signed with Hollywood United
- {{flagicon|USA}} Mohammed Sethi Waived
- {{flagicon|MEX}} Erasmo Solorzano Waived, later signed with Bakersfield Brigade
- {{flagicon|USA}} Brad Guzan Transferred to {{flagicon|ENG}} Aston Villa
Chicago Fire
This is a list of transfers for the Chicago Fire.
=In=
- {{flagicon|GHA}} Patrick Nyarko Drafted 7th overall in 2008 MLS Superdraft{{Cite web |last= |title=2008 MLS SuperDraft {{!}} MLSSoccer.com |url=https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/2008-mls-superdraft-369923 |access-date=2024-12-18 |website=mlssoccer |language=en}}
- {{flagicon|USA}} Dominic Cervi Drafted 12th overall in 2008 MLS Superdraft
- {{flagicon|USA}} Peter Lowry Drafted 26th overall in 2008 MLS Superdraft
- {{flagicon|USA}} Dwight Barnett Drafted 38th overall in 2008 MLS Superdraft
- {{flagicon|USA}} Stephen King Drafted 40th overall in 2008 MLS Superdraft
- {{flagicon|USA}} Austin Washington Drafted 54th overall in 2008 MLS Superdraft
- {{flagicon|CRC}} Andy Herron Rights acquired from Columbus Crew for 4th round pick in the 2010 Superdraft{{Cite web |date=2008-02-15 |title=Morning Ticker: Herron to Chicago, Borchers to RSL and Corrales to San Jose - SBI Soccer |url=https://sbisoccer.com/2008/02/andy-herron-sig |access-date=2024-12-18 |website=sbisoccer.com |language=en-US}}
- {{flagicon|POL}} Tomasz Frankowski Signed from {{flagicon|ENG}} Wolverhampton Wanderers
- {{flagicon|USA}} Brandon Prideaux Acquired in waiver draft from Colorado Rapids
- {{flagicon|PAR}} Líder Mármol Signed as free agent.
- {{flagicon|USA}} Brian McBride Received rights in trade with Toronto FC
=Out=
- {{flagicon|USA}} Matt Pickens To {{flagicon|ENG}} Queens Park Rangers
- {{flagicon|HON|1949}} Iván Guerrero Lost to San Jose Earthquakes in the Expansion Draft
- {{flagicon|USA}} Jim Curtin Traded to Chivas USA
- {{flagicon|USA}} Chris Armas Retired{{Cite web |last=Rapids |first=Colorado |title=Get to Know Chris Armas {{!}} A timeline of his playing and coaching career in MLS and abroad |url=https://www.coloradorapids.com/news/get-to-know-chris-armas-a-timeline-of-his-playing-and-coaching-career-in-mls-and |access-date=2024-12-18 |website=Colorado Rapids |language=en}}
- {{flagicon|CRC}} Paulo Wanchope Retired{{Cite web |title=The Amazing Rise of Paulo Wanchope |url=https://www.story.com/ai-stories/ai-other-stories/the-amazing-rise-of-paulo-wanchope |access-date=2024-12-18 |website=www.story.com |language=en}}
- {{flagicon|USA}} Jeff Curtin Waived, later signed with D.C. United
- {{flagicon|TRI}} Osei Telesford Waived, later signed with {{flagicon|Puerto Rico}} Puerto Rico Islanders
- {{flagicon|USA}} Chad Barrett Traded to Toronto FC in Brian McBride deal
Colorado Rapids
This is a list of transfers for the Colorado Rapids.
=In=
- {{flagicon|USA}} José Burciaga, Jr Traded from Kansas City Wizards for a 2009 Second Round Draft Pick
- {{flagicon|USA}} Ciaran O'Brien Drafted 5th overall in 2008 MLS Superdraft
- {{flagicon|USA}} Adrian Chevannes Drafted 36th overall in 2008 MLS Superdraft
- {{flagicon|USA}} Brian Grazier Drafted 47th overall in 2008 MLS Superdraft
- {{flagicon|USA}} Scott Campbell Drafted 49th overall in 2008 MLS Superdraft
- {{flagicon|USA}} Chase Hilgenbrinck Acquired from {{flagicon|Chile}} Ñublense
- {{flagicon|ARG}} Christian Gómez Acquired from D.C. United
- {{flagicon|SCO}} Tam McManus Acquired from {{flagicon|Scotland}} Dunfermline Athletic
- {{flagicon|USA}} Preston Burpo Traded from San Jose Earthquakes for 2009 draft pick
- {{flagicon|USA}} Greg Dalby Acquired on free transfer
- {{flagicon|USA}} Cory Gibbs Acquired on free transfer
=Out=
- {{flagicon|MEX}} Daniel Osorno signed with {{flagicon|MEX}} Dorados de Sinaloa
- {{flagicon|USA}} Zach ThorntonWaived, later signed with New York Red Bulls
- {{flagicon|Uruguay}} José Cancela Waived, later signed with {{flagicon|Uruguay}} Fénix
- {{flagicon|USA}} Tony Sanneh Waived
Columbus Crew
This is a list of transfers for the Columbus Crew.
=In=
- {{flagicon|United States}} Brian Carroll Traded from San Jose Earthquakes for {{flagicon|Sierra Leone}} Kei Kamara
- {{flagicon|ENG}} Andy Iro Drafted 6th overall in 2008 MLS Superdraft
- {{flagicon|USA}} George Josten Drafted 20th overall in 2008 MLS Superdraft
- {{flagicon|HAI}} Ricardo Pierre-Louis Drafted 22nd overall in 2008 MLS Superdraft
- {{flagicon|USA}} Ryan Miller Drafted 31st overall in 2008 MLS Superdraft
- {{flagicon|USA}} Steven Lenhart Drafted 48th overall in 2008 MLS Superdraft
- {{flagicon|BRA}} Guilherme Só
- {{flagicon|ARG}} Gino Padula Acquired from {{flagicon|France}} Montpellier HSC
- {{flagicon|USA}} Pat Noonan Free Agent
=Out=
- {{flagicon|USA}} Ned Grabavoy Lost to San Jose Earthquakes in the Expansion Draft
- {{flagicon|Sierra Leone}}Kei Kamara Traded to San Jose Earthquakes for {{flagicon|United States}} Brian Carroll
- {{flagicon|ENG}} Ben Hunter Waived, later signed with Richmond Kickers
- {{flagicon|CHI}} Marcos González To {{flagicon|Chile}} Universidad Católica
- {{flagicon|USA}} Jacob Thomas Waived
- {{flagicon|CRC}} Andy Herron Traded to Chicago Fire for 4th round pick in the 2010 Superdraft
- {{flagicon|USA}} Brandon Moss Retired
- {{flagicon|TRI}} Andrei Pacheco Waived, later signed with {{flagicon|TRI}} W Connection
D.C. United
This is a list of transfers for D.C. United.
=In=
- {{flagicon|USA}} Zach Wells Traded from Houston Dynamo for {{flagicon|USA}} Bobby Boswell
- {{flagicon|USA}} Ryan Cordeiro Drafted 33rd overall in 2008 MLS Superdraft
- {{flagicon|ARG}} Franco Niell Loan from {{flagicon|ARG}} Argentinos Juniors
- {{flagicon|COL}} Gonzalo Martínez From {{flagicon|COL}} Millonarios
- {{flagicon|ARG}} Marcelo Gallardo From {{flagicon|FRA}} Paris Saint-Germain
- {{flagicon|Peru}} José Carvallo Loan from {{flagicon|Peru}} Universitario de Deportes
- {{flagicon|ARG}} Gonzalo Peralta Acquired from {{flagicon|ARG}} Club Almirante Brown
- {{flagicon|ENG}} Dan Stratford Drafted 24th overall in the 2008 MLS Supplemental Draft{{Cite web |last= |title=2008 MLS Supplemental Draft {{!}} MLSSoccer.com |url=https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/2008-mls-supplemental-draft-373206 |access-date=2024-12-18 |website=mlssoccer |language=en}}
- {{flagicon|USA}} James Thorpe Drafted 52nd overall in the 2008 MLS Supplemental Draft
- {{flagicon|USA}} Quavas Kirk Acquired from Los Angeles Galaxy for {{flagicon|USA}}Greg Vanney
- {{flagicon|USA}} Pat Carroll Signed as a discovery player
- {{flagicon|USA}} Santino Quaranta Signed as a free agent from New York Red Bulls
- {{flagicon|USA}} Jeff Curtin Picked up in waiver draft from Chicago Fire
- {{flagicon|USA}} Jeremy Barlow Traded from Houston Dynamo
- {{flagicon|USA}} Dane Murphy Signed after a successful trial
- {{flagicon|USA}} Mike Zaher From Toronto FC
- {{flagicon|LBR}} Francis Doe Free agent
- {{flagicon|USA}} Craig Thompson From Houston Dynamo
- {{flagicon|USA}} Joe Vide Free agent
- {{flagicon|HON|1949}} Iván Guerrero Traded from San Jose Earthquakes for partial allocation
- {{flagicon|LBR}} Louis Crayton From {{flagicon|SUI}} FC Basel
- {{flagicon|RSA}} Thabiso Khumalo Acquired from Pittsburgh Riverhounds
- {{flagicon|USA}} Greg Janicki Acquired from Pittsburgh Riverhounds
- {{flagicon|SLE}} Ibrahim Koroma Acquired from {{flagicon|SLE}} Kallon F.C.
- {{flagicon|USA}} Ryan Miller Acquired off waivers from Columbus Crew
=Out=
- {{flagicon|USA}} Brian Carroll Lost to San Jose Earthquakes in 2007 MLS Expansion Draft
- {{flagicon|USA}} Brad North Waived
- {{flagicon|USA}} Shawn Crowe Waived
- {{flagicon|USA}} Mira Mupier Waived, later signed with {{flagicon|Denmark}} Jetsmark IF
- {{flagicon|USA}} Kiki Willis Waived
- {{flagicon|United States}} Bobby Boswell Traded to Houston Dynamo for {{flagicon|USA}} Zach Wells and 2009 draft pick
- {{flagicon|USA}} Troy Perkins To {{flagicon|Norway}} Vålerenga I.F.
- {{flagicon|USA}} Jay Nolly Waived, later signed with {{flagicon|CAN}} Vancouver Whitecaps
- {{flagicon|JAM}} Nicholas Addlery Waived, later signed with {{flagicon|CAN}} Vancouver Whitecaps
- {{flagicon|USA}} Bryan Arguez To {{flagicon|GER}} Hertha Berlin
- {{flagicon|JAM}} Stephen deRoux Waived, later signed with Minnesota Thunder
- {{flagicon|ARG}} Christian Gómez Traded to Colorado Rapids
- {{flagicon|USA}} Joshua Gros Retired
- {{flagicon|USA}} Greg Vanney Traded to Los Angeles Galaxy for {{flagicon|USA}} Quavas Kirk
- {{flagicon|ANG}} Jerson Monteiro Waived, later signed with Atlanta Silverbacks
- {{flagicon|USA}} Jamil Walker Waived, later signed with Carolina RailHawks
- {{flagicon|CIV}} Guy-Roland Kpene Waived, later signed with Houston Dynamo
- {{flagicon|USA}} Jeff Curtin Retired
- {{flagicon|ARG}} Franco Niell Waived
- {{flagicon|PER}} José Carvallo Waived
- {{flagicon|USA}} Jeremy Barlow Waived, later signed with Los Angeles Galaxy
- {{flagicon|ENG}} Dan Stratford Waived
- {{flagicon|USA}} Dane Murphy Waived
FC Dallas
This is a list of transfers for FC Dallas.
=In=
- {{flagicon|MEX}} Duilio Davino Loan from {{flagicon|MEX}} Club América
- {{flagicon|USA}} Brek Shea Drafted 2nd overall in the 2008 MLS SuperDraft
- {{flagicon|USA}} Josh Lambo Drafted 8th overall in the 2008 MLS SuperDraft
- {{flagicon|USA}} Eric Avila Drafted 19th overall in the 2008 MLS SuperDraft
- {{flagicon|USA}} Jamil Roberts Drafted 45th overall in the 2008 MLS SuperDraft
- {{flagicon|USA}} Ben Nason Drafted 50th overall in the 2008 MLS SuperDraft
- {{flagicon|BRA}} André Rocha Loan from {{flagicon|BRA}} Clube Atletico Paranaense
- {{flagicon|Jamaica}} Jeff Cunningham Traded from Toronto FC for a 2009 3rd Round MLS Superdraft pick{{Cite web |date=August 8, 2008 |title=Toronto FC deals Jeff Cunningham to Dallas |url=https://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/toronto-fc-deals-jeff-cunningham-to-dallas-1.714347 |access-date=December 18, 2024 |website=cbc.ca}}
=Out=
- {{flagicon|USA}} Clarence Goodson Lost to San Jose Earthquakes in the Expansion Draft
- {{flagicon|Brazil}} Denilson Released
- {{flagicon|Guatemala}} Carlos Ruíz Traded to Los Angeles Galaxy for allocation money and a 2009 SuperDraft pick{{Cite web |date=2008-01-15 |title=FC Dallas deals Carlos Ruiz to LA Galaxy for Allocation and draft pick - SBI Soccer |url=https://sbisoccer.com/2008/01/carlos-ruiz-to |access-date=2024-12-18 |website=sbisoccer.com |language=en-US}}
- {{flagicon|TRI}} Shaka Hislop Retired
- {{flagicon|COL}} Juan Botero Waived, later signed with {{flagicon|COL}} CD Atlético Huila
- {{flagicon|Liberia}} Chris Gbandi To {{flagicon|NOR}} FK Haugesund
- {{flagicon|USA}} Abdus Ibrahim Traded to Toronto FC
- {{flagicon|COL}} Juan Carlos Toja Transferred to {{flagicon|Romania}} FC Steaua București
- {{flagicon|USA}} Arturo Alvarez Traded to San Jose Earthquakes
Houston Dynamo
This is a list of transfers for the Houston Dynamo.
=In=
- {{flagicon|USA}} Bobby Boswell Traded from D.C. United for {{flagicon|USA}} Zach Wells and 2009 draft pick
- {{flagicon|USA}} Geoff Cameron 2008 MLS SuperDraft 3rd Round Pick
- {{flagicon|USA}} Jeremy Barlow 2008 MLS SuperDraft 4th Round Pick
- {{flagicon|ARG}} Franco Caraccio Signed from {{flagicon|ARG}} Arsenal de Sarandí
- {{flagicon|ENG}} Tony Caig Signed from {{Flagicon|Scotland}} Gretna F.C.
- {{flagicon|CIV}} Guy-Roland Kpene Signed from D.C. United
- {{flagicon|USA}} Nate Jaqua Resigned, Contract expired from {{Flagicon|Austria}} SCR Altach
- {{flagicon|SLE}} Kei Kamara Traded from San Jose Earthquakes for a draft pick and allocation
=Out=
- {{flagicon|USA}} Ryan Cochrane Lost to San Jose Earthquakes in the Expansion Draft
- {{flagicon|USA}} Kenneth Hoerner Waived
- {{Flagicon|USA}} Jordan James Waived
- {{flagicon|USA}} Zach Wells Traded to D.C. United for {{flagicon|USA}} Bobby Boswell
- {{flagicon|Scotland}} Paul Dalglish Released, Later moved to {{flagicon|Scotland}} Kilmarnock
- {{Flagicon|ZWE}} Joseph Ngwenya To {{Flagicon|Austria}} SK Austria Kärnten
- {{flagicon|USA}} Nate Jaqua To {{Flagicon|Austria}} SCR Altach
- {{flagicon|ARG}} Franco Caraccio Released, Later moved to {{flagicon|ARG}} All Boys
Kansas City Wizards
This is a list of transfers for the Kansas City Wizards.
=In=
- {{flagicon|USA}} Chance Myers Defender selected #1 in the 2008 MLS SuperDraft from UCLA
- {{flagicon|HON|1949}} Roger Espinoza Midfielder selected #11 in the 2008 MLS SuperDraft from Ohio State
- {{flagicon|Cameroon}} Yomby William Defender selected #23 in the 2008 MLS SuperDraft from Old Dominion
- {{flagicon|USA}} Jonathan Leathers Defender selected #25 in the 2008 MLS SuperDraft from Furman
- {{flagicon|USA}} Matt Marquess Defender selected #39 in the 2008 MLS SuperDraft from Santa Clara
- {{flagicon|USA}} Rauwshan McKenzie Defender selected #53 in the 2008 MLS SuperDraft from Michigan State
- {{flagicon|ARG}} Claudio López Signed as a Designated Player on a Free Transfer
- {{flagicon|USA}} Josh Wolff Free Agent
- {{flagicon|COL}} Iván Trujillo From {{flagicon|COL}} La Equidad
=Out=
- {{flagicon|USA}} Edson Elcock Waived, later signed with {{flagicon|Puerto Rico}} Puerto Rico Islanders
- {{flagicon|USA}} A.J. Godbolt Waived, later signed with Austin Aztex U23
- {{flagicon|USA}} Willy Guadarrama Waived, later signed with Austin Aztex U23
- {{flagicon|USA}} Chris KonopkaWaived, later signed with {{flagicon|Ireland}} Bohemians
- {{flagicon|USA}} Nick Garcia Traded to San Jose Earthquakes for #1 2008 MLS Superdraft Pick
- {{flagicon|USA}} Jose Burciaga Jr Traded to Colorado Rapids for 2009 second round Superdraft Pick
- {{flagicon|USA}} Eddie Johnson To {{flagicon|ENG}} Fulham F.C
- {{flagicon|USA}} Will John To {{flagicon|DEN}} Randers FC
Los Angeles Galaxy
This is a list of transfers for the Los Angeles Galaxy.
=In=
- {{flagicon|USA}} Clint Mathis Traded from New York Red Bulls for a third round SuperDraft pick{{Cite web |last=Jones |first=Grahame L. |date=2007-11-20 |title=Galaxy re-acquires Mathis in a trade |url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2007-nov-20-sp-galaxy20-story.html |access-date=2024-12-18 |website=Los Angeles Times |language=en-US}}
- {{flagicon|Guatemala}} Carlos Ruíz Traded from FC Dallas for allocation money and a 2009 SuperDraft pick
- {{flagicon|USA}} Sean Franklin Drafted 4th overall in 2008 MLS Superdraft
- {{flagicon|USA}} Ely Allen Drafted 21st overall in 2008 MLS Superdraft
- {{flagicon|USA}} Julian Valentin Drafted 29th overall in 2008 MLS Superdraft
- {{flagicon|USA}} Matt Allen Drafted 34th overall in 2008 MLS Superdraft
- {{flagicon|USA}} Brandon McDonald Drafted 46th overall in 2008 MLS Superdraft
- {{flagicon|USA}} Matt Hatzke Drafted 51st overall in 2008 MLS Superdraft
- {{flagicon|Nigeria}} Celestine Babayaro Free Agent
- {{flagicon|Argentina}} Eduardo Domínguez Acquired from Club Atlético Huracán
- {{flagicon|USA}} Eddie Lewis Acquired from Derby County
=Out=
- {{flagicon|TCA}} Gavin Glinton Lost to San Jose Earthquakes in the Expansion Draft
- {{flagicon|USA}} Joe Cannon Traded to San Jose Earthquakes for a partial allocation.
- {{flagicon|USA}} Chris Albright Traded to New England Revolution for salary cap allocation
- {{flagicon|USA}} Cobi Jones Retired
- {{flagicon|USA}} Mike Caso Waived
- {{flagicon|USA}} Lance Friesz Waived
- {{flagicon|HON|1949}} Carlos PavónWaived, later signed with {{flagicon|Honduras|1949}} Real España
- {{flagicon|USA}} Kyle Veris Waived, later signed with {{flagicon|Norway}} IL Hødd
- {{flagicon|USA}} Clint Mathis To {{flagicon|Greece}} Ergotelis F.C.
- {{flagicon|CAN}} Kevin Harmse Traded to Toronto FC for 2009 MLS Superdraft pick (4th round){{Cite web |date=February 29, 2008 |title=Toronto FC acquires Canadian Kevin Harmse |url=https://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/toronto-fc-acquires-canadian-kevin-harmse-1.764130 |access-date=December 18, 2024 |website=cbc.ca}}
- {{flagicon|Nigeria}} Celestine Babayaro Waived
- {{flagicon|Portugal}} Abel Xavier Waived
- {{flagicon|Guatemala}} Carlos Ruíz Traded to Toronto FC for 2009 MLS Supplementary Draft picks (1st and 2nd rounds){{Cite web |date=August 21, 2008 |title=Veteran scorer Ruiz joins Toronto FC |url=https://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/veteran-scorer-ruiz-joins-toronto-fc-1.727482 |access-date=December 18, 2024 |website=cbc.ca}}
New England Revolution
This is a list of transfers for the New England Revolution.
=In=
- {{flagicon|Honduras|1949}} Mauricio Castro Acquired from {{flagicon|Honduras|1949}} Club Deportivo Olimpia
- {{flagicon|Costa Rica}} Argenis Fernández Acquired from {{flagicon|Costa Rica}} Santos de Guápiles
- {{flagicon|USA}} José Angulo Allocated by MLS as a discovery player
- {{flagicon|USA}} Chris Albright Traded from Los Angeles Galaxy for salary cap allocation
- {{flagicon|USA}} Rob Valentino Drafted 13th overall in the 2008 SuperDraft
- {{flagicon|USA}} Michael Videira Drafted 18th overall in the 2008 SuperDraft
- {{flagicon|USA}} Joe Germanese Drafted 27th overall in the 2008 SuperDraft
- {{flagicon|CAN}} Matt Britner Drafted 41st overall in the 2008 SuperDraft
- {{flagicon|USA}} Spencer Wadsworth Drafted 55th overall in the 2008 SuperDraft
- {{flagicon|ZIM}} Kheli Dube Drafted 8th overall in the 2008 MLS Supplemental Draft
- {{flagicon|USA}} Chris Tierney Drafted 13th overall in the 2008 MLS Supplemental Draft
- {{flagicon|USA}} Kyle Altman Drafted 27th overall in the 2008 MLS Supplemental Draft
- {{flagicon|KEN}} Saidi Isaac Drafted 41st overall in the 2008 MLS Supplemental Draft, later returned to play for Indiana Invaders
=Out=
- {{flagicon|USA}} James Riley Lost to San Jose Earthquakes in the Expansion Draft
- {{flagicon|GUA}} Willie Sims Waived, later signed with Miami FC
- {{flagicon|USA}} Marshall Leonard Waived
- {{flagicon|USA}} Miguel Gonzalez Waived
- {{flagicon|USA}} Chris Loftus Waived, later signed with {{flagicon|Sweden}} Bunkeflo IF
- {{flagicon|IRL}} Bryan Byrne Waived, later signed with Ventura County Fusion
- {{flagicon|WAL}} Andy Dorman Free transfer to {{flagicon|Scotland}} St Mirren F.C.
- {{flagicon|USA}} Pat Noonan Free transfer to {{flagicon|Norway}} Aalesunds FK
- {{flagicon|CAN}} Matt Britner Waived
New York Red Bulls
This is a list of transfers for New York Red Bulls.
=In=
- {{flagicon|USA}} Zach Thornton Free agent
- {{flagicon|USA}} Eric Brunner Drafted 16th overall in 2008 MLS Superdraft
- {{flagicon|USA}} Luke Sassano Drafted 32nd overall in 2008 MLS Superdraft
- {{flagicon|USA}} David Roth Drafted 44th overall in 2008 MLS Superdraft
- {{flagicon|COL}} Oscar Echeverry Free agent
- {{flagicon|RSA}} Danleigh Borman Drafted 7th overall in 2008 MLS Supplemental Draft
- {{flagicon|USA}} Michael Palacio Drafted 21st overall in 2008 MLS Supplemental Draft
- {{flagicon|USA}} John Gilkerson Drafted 35th overall in 2008 MLS Supplemental Draft
- {{flagicon|AUS}} Caleb Patterson-Sewell Free agent
- {{flagicon|USA}} Kevin Mesa Free agent
- {{flagicon|USA}} Ricky Schramm Free agent
- {{flagicon|Puerto Rico}} Chris Megaloudis Free agent
- {{flagicon|NZL}} Andrew Boyens Free agent
- {{flagicon|USA}} Gordon Klejstan
- {{flagicon|VEN}} Jorge Rojas Free agent
- {{flagicon|ARG}} Juan Pietravallo Free agent
- {{flagicon|MEX}} DiegoJiménez Free agent
- {{flagicon|VEN}} Gabriel Cichero On loan from Deportivo Italia
- {{flagicon|CMR}} Matthew Mbuta Acquired from Crystal Palace Baltimore
- {{flagicon|SEN}} Macoumba Kandji $25,000 loan from Atlanta Silverbacks. If the loan was a success, then another fee of $150,000 would be paid for Kandji, making the total amount paid $175,000.
=Out=
- {{flagicon|USA}} Clint Mathis Traded to Los Angeles Galaxy for a third round SuperDraft pick
- {{flagicon|USA}} Joe Vide Drafted by San Jose Earthquakes in the Expansion Draft
- {{flagicon|USA}} Blake Camp Waived, later signed with Atlanta Silverbacks
- {{flagicon|NED}} Ronald Waterreus Retired
- {{flagicon|AUT}} Markus Schopp Retired
- {{flagicon|USA}} Santino Quaranta Waived, later signed with D.C. United
- {{flagicon|USA}} Sal Caccavale Waived
- {{flagicon|USA}} Randi Patterson Waived, later signed with Charleston Battery
- {{flagicon|USA}} Chris Karcz Waived, later signed with Newark Ironbound Express
- {{flagicon|FRA}} Elie Ikangu Waived
- {{flagicon|LBR}} Francis Doe Waived,{{Cite web |date=2008-02-21 |title=Red Bulls trade Kovalenko, waive Doe - SBI Soccer |url=https://sbisoccer.com/2008/02/kovalenko-trade |access-date=2024-12-18 |website=sbisoccer.com |language=en-US}} later signed with D.C. United
- {{flagicon|UKR}} Dema Kovalenko Traded to Real Salt Lake for undisclosed 2010 MLS Superdraft pick
- {{flagicon|HAI}} Jerrod Laventure Waived, later signed with Newark Ironbound Express
- {{flagicon|USA}} Eric Brunner Released, later signed with Miami FC
- {{flagicon|USA}} Jozy Altidore Transferred to {{flagicon|Spain}} Villarreal for $10,000,000
- {{flagicon|USA}} Kevin Mesa Released
- {{flagicon|USA}} Claudio Reyna Retired
- {{flagicon|USA}} Ricky Schramm Waived
- {{flagicon|USA}} Zach Thornton Traded to CD Chivas USA for future considerations
Real Salt Lake
This is a list of transfers for Real Salt Lake.
=In=
- {{flagicon|USA}} Ian Joy Free transfer from {{flagicon|GER}} FC St. Pauli
- {{flagicon|Scotland}} Kenny Deuchar Free transfer from {{flagicon|Scotland}} Gretna F.C.
- {{flagicon|COL}} Jámison Olave Loan from {{flagicon|COL}} Deportivo Cali
- {{flagicon|ARG}} Matías Córdoba Loan from {{flagicon|ARG}} Argentinos Juniors
- {{flagicon|USA}} Tony Beltran Drafted 3rd overall in 2008 MLS SuperDraft
- {{flagicon|USA}} Alex Nimo Drafted 17th overall in 2008 MLS SuperDraft
- {{flagicon|USA}} David Horst Drafted 14th overall in 2008 MLS SuperDraft
- {{flagicon|USA}} Brennan Tennelle Drafted 37th overall in 2008 MLS SuperDraft
=Out=
- {{flagicon|USA}} Eddie Pope Retired
- {{flagicon|USA}} Chris Brown Waived, later signed with Portland Timbers
- {{flagicon|USA}} Steven Curfman Waived, later signed with Carolina RailHawks
- {{flagicon|USA}} Christian Jimenez Waived
- {{flagicon|CIV}} Jean-Martial Kipre Waived
- {{flagicon|USA}} Jack Stewart Waived, later signed with {{flagicon|NOR}} Moss FK
- {{flagicon|KNA}} Atiba Harris Traded to CD Chivas USA for a third-round SuperDraft pick
- {{flagicon|USA}} Jamie Watson Waived, later signed with Austin Aztex U23
- {{flagicon|USA}} Alecko EskandarianTraded to Chivas USA for allocation money
San Jose Earthquakes
This is a list of transfers for the San Jose Earthquakes.
=In=
- {{flagicon|USA}} Arturo Alvarez - Trade with FC Dallas
- {{flagicon|ESP}} Mikel Arce - Signed from CD Lourdes
- {{flagicon|USA}} Jay Ayres - Signed from Belmont University
- {{flagicon|USA}} Tim Bohnenkamp - Drafted 15th overall in 2008 MLS Supplemental Draft
- {{flagicon|USA}} Dan Benton - Signed from Charlotte Eagles
- {{flagicon|USA}} Preston Burpo - Trade with CD Chivas USA
- {{flagicon|USA}} Joe Cannon - Trade with Los Angeles Galaxy
- {{flagicon|USA}} Brian Carroll - Expansion draft pick from D.C. United
- {{flagicon|USA}} Ryan Cochrane - Expansion draft pick from Houston Dynamo
- {{flagicon|USA}} Ramiro Corrales - Trade with Houston Dynamo for league rights after return from SK Brann
- {{flagicon|ENG}} John Cunliffe - Trade with CD Chivas USA
- {{flagicon|USA}} Greg Curry - Drafted 29th overall in 2008 MLS Supplemental Draft
- {{flagicon|USA}} Eric Denton - Signed from New York Red Bulls
- {{flagicon|USA}} Nick Garcia - Trade with Kansas City Wizards
- {{flagicon|GER}} Michael Ghebru - Signed from Eintracht Frankfurt
- {{flagicon|TCA}} Gavin Glinton - Expansion draft pick from Los Angeles Galaxy
- {{flagicon|USA}} Clarence Goodson - Expansion draft pick from FC Dallas
- {{flagicon|USA}} Ned Grabavoy - Expansion draft pick from Columbus Crew
- {{flagicon|USA}} Kelly Gray - Trade with Colorado Rapids
- {{flagicon|HON|1949}} Iván Guerrero - Expansion draft pick from Chicago Fire
- {{flagicon|USA}} Michael Gustavson - Signed from Clayton State University
- {{flagicon|USA}} Matt Hatzke - Signed from Santa Clara University
- {{flagicon|Puerto Rico}} Jason Hernandez - Expansion draft pick from CD Chivas USA
- {{flagicon|ENG}} Darren Huckerby - Trade with Toronto FC for league rights from Norwich City F.C.
- {{flagicon|HAI}} Peguero Jean Philippe - Loan from Brøndby IF
- {{flagicon|USA}} Tim Jepson - Drafted 43rd overall in 2008 MLS Supplemental Draft
- {{flagicon|JAM}} Ryan Johnson - Signed from New Jersey Ironmen
- {{flagicon|SLE}} Kei Kamara - Trade with Columbus Crew
- {{flagicon|USA}} Jovan Kirovski - Trade with Colorado Rapids
- {{flagicon|BRA}} Francisco Lima - Signed from Brescia Calcio
- {{flagicon|IRL}} Ronnie O'Brien - Trade with Toronto FC
- {{flagicon|CAN}} Chris Pozniak - Expansion draft pick from Toronto FC
- {{flagicon|USA}} James Riley - Expansion draft pick from New England Revolution
- {{flagicon|USA}} Jamil Roberts - Trade with FC Dallas
- {{flagicon|USA}} Shea Salinas - Drafted 15th overall in 2008 MLS SuperDraft
- {{flagicon|TRI}} Scott Sealy - Trade with Kansas City Wizards
- {{flagicon|LBR}} Adam Smarte - Drafted 1st overall in 2008 MLS Supplemental Draft
- {{flagicon|South Africa}} Davide Somma - Signed from Olbia Calcio
- {{flagicon|USA}} Joe Vide - Expansion draft pick from New York Red Bulls
=Out=
- {{flagicon|USA}} Dan Benton - Waived
- {{flagicon|USA}} Tim Bohnenkamp - Waived
- {{flagicon|USA}} Preston Burpo - Traded to Colorado Rapids
- {{flagicon|USA}} Brian Carroll - Traded to Columbus Crew
- {{flagicon|USA}} Greg Curry - Waived
- {{flagicon|USA}} Clarence Goodson - Signed with IK Start
- {{flagicon|HON|1949}} Iván Guerrero - Traded to D.C. United
- {{flagicon|HAI}} Peguero Jean Philippe - Canceled loan with Brøndby IF
- {{flagicon|USA}} Tim Jepson - Waived
- {{flagicon|SLE}} Kei Kamara - Traded to Houston Dynamo
- {{flagicon|CAN}} Chris Pozniak - Traded to CD Chivas USA
- {{flagicon|USA}} Joe Vide - Traded to D.C. United
Toronto FC
This is a list of transfers for Toronto FC.
=In=
- {{flagicon|Trinidad and Tobago}} Julius James Picked 9th overall in the 2008 MLS Superdraft
- {{flagicon|USA}} Pat Phelan Picked 10th overall in the 2008 MLS Superdraft
- {{flagicon|USA}} Brian Edwards Picked in the 2nd round of the 2008 MLS Superdraft
- {{flagicon|USA}} Mike Zaher Picked in the 3rd round of the 2008 MLS Superdraft
- {{Flagicon|IRL}} Joseph Lapira Picked in the 3rd round of the 2008 MLS Superdraft
- {{flagicon|USA}} Xavier Balc Picked 2nd overall in 2008 MLS Supplemental Draft
- {{flagicon|CAN}} Kevin Harmse Acquired from Los Angeles Galaxy for 2009 MLS Superdraft pick (4th round)
- {{flagicon|CAN}} Tyler Rosenlund Signed as a free agent
- {{flagicon|New Zealand}} Jarrod Smith Signed as a free agent
- {{flagicon|Puerto Rico}} Marco Vélez Free transfer from {{flagicon|Puerto Rico}} Puerto Rico Islanders
- {{flagicon|FRA}} Laurent Robert Free transfer from {{flagicon|ENG}} Derby County{{Cite web |date=April 2, 2008 |title=Toronto FC signs French midfielder Laurent Robert |url=https://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/toronto-fc-signs-french-midfielder-laurent-robert-1.695332 |access-date=December 18, 2024 |website=cbc.ca}}
- {{flagicon|HON|1949}} Amado Guevara Traded from Chivas USA for a 2009 and 2010 draft pick
- {{flagicon|ENG}} Rohan Ricketts Free transfer from {{flagicon|ENG}} Barnsley
- {{flagicon|CIV}} Olivier Tébily Free transfer from {{flagicon|ENG}} Birmingham City
- {{flagicon|USA}} Abdus Ibrahim Traded from FC Dallas for a 2009 draft pick
- {{flagicon|USA}} Chad Barrett Traded from Chicago Fire for Brian McBride
- {{flagicon|USA}} Johann Smith "Free transfer from {{flagicon|ENG}} Bolton Wanderers
- {{flagicon|Guatemala}} Carlos Ruíz Traded from Los Angeles Galaxy for 2009 MLS Supplementary Draft picks (1st and 2nd rounds)
=Out=
- {{flagicon|USA}} Maurice Edu transferred to {{flagicon|SCO}} Rangers F.C. for a fee of $5,000,000{{Cite web |date=2008-08-26 |title=Rangers debut for American Edu in Glasgow derby |url=https://www.si.com/soccer/2008/08/26/edu-rangers |access-date=2024-12-18 |website=SI |language=en-US}}
- {{flagicon|CAN}} Chris Pozniak Lost to San Jose Earthquakes in Expansion Draft
- {{flagicon|CAN}} Adam Braz Waived, later signed with Montreal Impact
- {{flagicon|CAN}} Miguel Canizalez Waived
- {{flagicon|CAN}} Srdjan Djekanovic Waived, later signed with Vancouver Whitecaps
- {{flagicon|CAN}} David Guzmán Waived, later signed with Chicago Fire Premier
- {{flagicon|CAN}} Stephen Lumley Waived
- {{flagicon|CAN}} Cristian Nuñez Waived, later signed with Montreal Impact
- {{Flagicon|CAN}} Marco Reda Waived, later signed with Charleston Battery
- {{Flagicon|CAN}} Kenny Stamatopoulos Loan return to {{Flagicon|Norway}} Tromsø IL
- {{flagicon|USA}} Pat Phelan Waived
- {{flagicon|USA}} Mike Zaher Waived
- {{Flagicon|IRL}} Joseph Lapira Waived
- {{flagicon|IRL}} Ronnie O'Brien Traded to San Jose Earthquakes for 2009 MLS Superdraft pick (1st round) and partial allocation{{Cite web |date=February 28, 2008 |title=Toronto FC trades Ronnie O'Brien to San Jose |url=https://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/toronto-fc-trades-ronnie-o-brien-to-san-jose-1.732515 |access-date=December 18, 2024 |website=cbc.ca}}
- {{flagicon|NZL}} Andrew Boyens Waived, signed by New York Red Bulls
- {{flagicon|Jamaica}} Jeff Cunningham Traded to FC Dallas for a 2009 MLS Superdraft (3rd Round) pick
- {{flagicon|FRA}} Laurent Robert Waived
- {{flagicon|CIV}} Olivier Tébily Waived
References
{{Reflist}}
External links
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20081028010155/http://web.mlsnet.com/index.jsp Major League Soccer's official website]
{{2008 in American soccer}}
{{Major League Soccer transfers}}
{{Major League Soccer}}