Real Salt Lake has traded Clint Mathis and their 1st round pick (#16) to the LA Galaxy for the LA Galaxy’s 1st round pick (#15) and their 3rd round pick in 2011.
With the #15 pick, Real Salt Lake selected Collen Warner, the 21 year-old midfielder/forward from the University of Portland. He can play the right wing or centrally. Warner was thought of as a potential “sleeper” pick, but was often listed in
the middle to the end of the second round. The website, Pro Player Pipeline, had him ranked as the #13 player overall.
Mathis has had a strong relationship with Galaxy manager Bruce Arena, through his time with the USMNT and with the New York Red Bulls.
Mathis had also settled in Southern California prior to coming to Real Salt Lake.
Warner was recently described as quick and dangerous, with a good passing touch. He trained with the Liverpool Youth Academy.
Warner finished this season at Portland with 9 goals and 7 assists.
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#1 by Jesse C on January 14, 2010 - 4:05 pm
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Sad to see Mathis go. He proved himself to be a quality player and a good professional during his second stint. He provided a calming influence in the final verses LA and had a big part in us winning it all.
He seemed to have a really good relationship with Jason and Garth, so I imagine this was something they have been planning.
#2 by Jesse C on January 14, 2010 - 4:02 pm
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Please, never again quote Alexi Lalas.
RSL has drafted well the past two seasons, give these kids a chance. Lalas and the other talking heads have to fill air time so they spout opinions with out having much to base them off. None of these players have played a minute in MLS. We can talk about the success of this draft in a year or three.
#3 by Anonymous on January 14, 2010 - 2:04 pm
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In the words of Alexi Lalas "I'd hate to call anyone a loser but … Real Salt Lake?" Seems like our picks are always from way out in left field.
#4 by Anonymous on January 14, 2010 - 2:01 pm
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agreed, i never understand when a player such as mathis gets traded for basically a third round pick. who are we going to blame all of our troubles on now? lol
#5 by Anonymous on January 14, 2010 - 1:54 pm
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Yeah…WTF? I really hope there is more to this than meets the eye. Did Mathis request the trade or something?
#6 by Kurt on January 14, 2010 - 1:45 pm
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Hmmm. Well, maybe this was to free up a roster spot and cut some costs as a replacement for Mathis may be found for a slightly lower price.
My guess is RSL is planning on brining in younger blood. Either way this is an interesting move.
#7 by Anonymous on January 14, 2010 - 1:43 pm
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WTF? Mathis? What? I am so not believing this? They could have not traded and still landed the guy they wanted. WTF? explain?