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On January 4, 2012, Major League Soccer and Creighton University's Tyler Polak agreed to a Generation adidas contract.  Stone Sports Management is proud to Congratulate Tyler Polak on a being named to the 2012 MLS Generation adidas class.  SSM also would like to thank Major League Soccer and Generation adidas for identifying and providing Tyler an opportunity to join MLS.  Here is Tyler signing the GA contract at his home in Lincoln, Nebraska in front of his family:

Polak Signing

The former U17 and U20 United States National Team player the first player from Creighton University and the state of Nebraska to earn a prestigious Generation adidas contract  Tyler, age 19, had a standout season for the Blue Jays helping the defense post an incredible NCAA Record 19 shutouts in 24 games with only 5 goals (0.20 GAA) allowed all season.  Creighton's record breaking season culminated into a NCAA College Cup apperance, Missiour Valley Conference Regular Season and Tournament Championship as well as a #2 NSCAA Ranking for the majority of the season.  Tyler was recognized for his individual accomplishments during his two years at Creighton University being named to the NSCAA All-Region 1st Team (2011), Pre-season Hermann Trophy and All-American Teams (2011), Missouri Valley Conference 1st Team (2010-11) as well as the Missouri Valley Conference Freshman of the Year (2010).

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Tyler will participate in this weekend's 2012 MLS Combine in Fort Lauderdale, Florida where he will join other members of the 2012 Generation Adidas class, International Players as well as the top College Seniors playing in 3 matches over 5 days in front of all Major League Soccer clubs and coaching staffs.  The MLS clubs will get an up close look at the NCAA's best left back prospect in order to evaluate him for next week's 2012 MLS SuperDraft in Kansas City, Missiuri in conjunction with the 2012 NSCAA Soccer Convention.

Stay tuned for more information about Tyler's signing, his MLS Combine performance and his upcoming MLS club destination.  For now, please enjoy a couple of articles published at mlssoccer.com and topdrawersoccer.com on January 5, 2012 regarding Tyler's signing.

Read more: Creighton Left Back Tyler Polak Signs MLS Generation Adidas Contract

Major League Soccer's Vancouver Whitecaps today announced the signing of 26 year old Matthew Watson who came from Martin Rennie's 2011 Carolina Railhawks side that won the 2011 NASL Regular Season Title.  Watson played with the Railhawks for the past three seasons where he had improved every season culminating being named to this year's 2011 NASL Best XI.  Watson's play did not go unnoticed as several MLS clubs put him on discovery once the discovery orders reset in November.  Watson will be obtaining his US Green Card in the next few weeks and will not count as an International.  Click Here for the Official Vancouver Whitecaps Press Release.

Watson had spent the past five seasons with Major Indoor Soccer League's Baltimore Blast helping them to two championships. The Blast honored Matthew Watson in his last home game in front of 4,081 fans at Baltimore's 1st Mariner Arena.  Click Here for the Official Baltimore Blast Press Release

See more articles and information below:

Read more: Whitecaps FC Sign 2011 NASL Best XI Matthew Watson

FC Tampa Bay's career leading goal scoreer Aaron King embarked on a three week tour of South East Asia joining clubs from Vietnam and Thailand.  It was King's first travel experience to this region, which Aaron took time to adapt to the weather, culture and footbally style. King took part in a friendly tournament with Navi Bank Saigon FC and played against clubs from Vietnam and Thailand.   

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Read more: Striker Aaron King Explores Asia

Vaasan Palloseura Transfers GK Tomer Chencinski to Swedish Premier League Örebro SK and Signs 2-Year Contract Until December 31, 2013.

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Washington, D.C. (December 5, 2011) - Örebro SK announced today that it has signed former Vaasan Palloseura (VPS) Goalkeeper Tomer Chencinski through the 2013 season for an undisclosed transfer fee. Chencinski had a standout 2011 season with VPS earning the Club’s Player of the Year and Most Valuable Player Awards. Chencinski emerged as the VPS starting goalkeeper in Round 6 of the Veikkausliiga and kept his starting position until the end of the season. He earned 7 Man of the Match/Three Stars of the Game Performances,including the League’s Player of the Week on August 7, 2011. He finished the season 3rd in the league in Goals Against Average giving up only 34 goals (4 from PKs) in 28 matches.

 

Similar to his signing with VPS, Checinski is expected to compete for the #1 Goalkeeper position to begin the 2012 season. Örebro SK’s Sporting Director Lennart Sjögren stated through an online translation, “Tomer has been here for sample games and did very well. It is a modern goalkeeper who is good with his feet and very variable in their game. Tomer is a good character player with good attitude. I think he will work well in this group.”


It has been a progressive year for the Canadian-Israeli that has seen him go from the Harrisburg City Islander’s backup GK to Örebro SK of the Swedish Allsveskan in less than twelve months. Today’s signing finalizes a long term plan set out by Chencinski and Stone Sports Management in a much shorter period as explained by Chencinski’s agent Justin Stone, “Tomer really took advantage of his opportunity at VPS. He came in as the ‘backup,’ but he never looked at himself that way. He persisted to get better every day and when given his opportunity, he never looked back. I expect him to continue moving forward during his time at Orebro.” Chencinski discusses his quick rise, “The main factor is 'hard work pays off'. I have been working so hard in order to just get better and to be the best that I can. The only way I can achieve that is by working hard. If I am resting and taking a training or game off, then someone else will take my job. I want to prove that I can play anywhere, and if I put in the work and concentration, I will be in the right mindset to do anything."

 

Checnsinki’s transfer is bittersweet because he is moving on from a club that has treated him so well. Tomer is a VPS fan favorite, and he developed many relationships within and outside the club while in Vaasa. Tomer wanted to share his thoughts with the VPS fans, teammates and organization, “I will never forget my time at VPS. I built friendships on and off the pitch that will last a lifetime. The fans love the team so much, and they showed me so much love, so I will be forever grateful. They have always been so supportive from day one. The organization from the top down have always been behind me and provided me a platform to showcase my talents. I will definitely miss the city, my teammates, the amazing fans and the entire organization. There is only one Seksy Vepsu, and I am a fan for life"

 

Chencinski, who recently celebrated his 27th birthday, previously played in Europe with Moldovan side FC Nistrue Otaci as well as with Toronto FC and indoors with the Detroit Ignition.


For more information contact Justin Stone by phone at 202 712 9104 or by email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if interested in speaking with Tomer Chencinski.

 

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After picking up an injury in pre-season, Juho Mäkelä made his debut for Sydney FC coming as a substitue against the Wellington Phoenix.  Mäkelä was active throughout the match and contributed an assist to the club's only goal in a 2-1 loss.  Mäkelä will conintue to feature for Sydney FC as the club plays 3 games in the next 8 days.

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SSM would like to congratulate Randy Edwini-Bonsu for inking a new contract with German Bundesliga 2 side Entracht Braunschweig after impressing on trial with 4 goals and 2 games including in a test match against Werder Bremen.  Highlights can be seen HERE

Edwini-Bonsu is a RAMP Management Group client and SSM assisted in the transfer to AC Oulu earlier in 2011 in order to help find Edwini-Bonsu consistent playing time in the European market after moving on from the Vancouver Whitecaps.  After adapting to the Finnish style, Edwini-Bonsu exploded scoring 16 goals in 18 starts (2 matches as substitue) finishing second in the Finnish Ykonnen (He finished 1st in Goals per Game).

Here is Randy's highlights from AC Oulu's 2011 season:

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More Articles and Information, including an interview, after the jump:

Read more: Edwini-Bonsu signs with Bundesliga 2 side Eintracht Braunschweig

The Baltimore Blast of the Major Indoor Soccer League has secured Nicki Paterson's services for the 2011-12 Season on loan from the Charleston Battery.  Nicki is taking full advantage of USL Soccer's indoor and outdoor professional leagues' schedule that will allow him to keep fit and play 10 months out of the year.  The Blast is one of the MISL's historic franchises, and they won the race to secure Nicki's indoor services after several MISL clubs initiated discussions for the Battery's 2011 MVP.  The Blast look to rebound from last year's Championship Finals appearance and capture the Championship this season.

Baltimore Blasts's Official Press Release Courtesy of baltimoreblast.com

Blast Paterson Profile

Samir Badr has joined MLS expansion side Portland Timbers for a week long training stint before the 2011 MLS season concludes leading up to MLS Cup in Los Angeles.  Samir is currently a Free Agent after spending the last two seaons with FC Porto and is exploring options to play in MLS, Europe and the Middle East.

Article Courtesy of Dan Itel at mlssoccer.com

Read more: Samir Badr trains with Portland Timbers

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