Buddle Joins the Union

In a surprise announcement during the weekend, Union SC revealed that the club has chosen Edson Buddle as the #1 pick in the 2012 BSL draft. In the press conference the club's owner expressed his excitement to have Buddle back in the BSL. "I am convinced he would have not been available for selection very long and that he never would have been an available draft selection if he had stayed in the United States. Buddle is the kind of talent you protect if you have him on your roster". The draft officially starts on 2/27.

TRADE: Feilhaber to Burud Town

In what could be the last trade before the BSL Draft begins on Monday morning, The Stags just signed Benny Feilhaber from Alamo City. This gives Burud Town a trio of Saunders, Ferriera, and Feilhaber going into the 2012 season. The Battle in return recieved the Stags 3rd round pick.

TRADE: Kamara to Stoners FC

Pennsylvania signed Kei Kamara today in a trade with Alamo City. In return the Battle have obtained the Stoners 3rd round pick in next weeks draft.

Kamara joins LeToux and Keane on the Stoner roster.

Unprotected Picks Have Been Selected

Three more signings were made today as the final preparations for the BSL draft are now complete. Rose City FC signed the clubs third player adding Rosales to the mix. Kansas City signed the clubs first ever player in Brek Shea, and concluding the pre-draft selection process, Spartans 1612 added Koevermans as the clubs third signing.

BE READY!! Keep an eye on your email. The draft starts 2/27. If you are unable to be by a computer or web cell phone, send in some selections prior to the commish.

2012 is Taking Shape

The BSL Designated Player deadline has passed and all 9 veteran clubs held at least one player from their 2011 rosters. Some clubs decided to trade away their other slots, while some decided to add a 3rd DP in the trade frenzy that was this offseason.

Taking the deadline to the limit, Burud Town announced the clubs 2 Designated Players at 4:59pm (Pacific time). One of those announcements was the BSL's first ever Designated Player goal keeper. Previously, the record was Stephan Frei who was selected #22 by the defunct and winless PN Rangers. It seems the value of the goal keeper is growing. In 2009 the position was saved until the last 2 rounds. In 2010 a few clubs picked up the high profile ones in the middle rounds. Then with the Saves Rule added in 2011, the Keeper gained further low draft picks with several taken in the 2nd and 3rd rounds. The 2012 draft will begin in 1 week. Enjoy the selection process and enjoy season four of the BSL.

DP Deadline is Fast Approaching

BSL Designated Players need to be announced by 2/20 5pm (Pacific time). An slots not traded or used by that time will be void. New clubs will be able to select any players on existing BSL rosters that have not been protected starting on 2/21 (1 player each in the order listed on the transactions section) Once the official draft begins on 2/27, be sure to use the transactions section to keep informed on which players have been selected by other BSL owners. Also see the rules on the draft clock time limit.

TRADE: Spartans Sign First Two Players

The trade winds continued to blow as the Spartans picked up two players for their roster. In the first trade, the New York City club gave up its 6th round draft pick to Burud Town for Grazzini. The Spartans also traded its 5th round pick to Alliance FC for Luke Rodgers.