Josh Wicks acquired
03/10/2009 3:30 PM by Kyle Sheldon
I just received word from General Manager Dave Kasper that the team has acquired LA Galaxy goalkeeper Josh Wicks. In exchange, we're providing LA with a conditional 2010 SuperDraft pick.
"Josh has a lot of qualities that we are excited about," said Kasper. "He is extremely athletic, a good organizer and has a big presence in goal. We look forward to what he can bring to our club in the future."
Last year was Wicks first season with the Galaxy. He saw time in six games (five starts), putting together a record of 1-2-3 and a goals-against average of 2.18. Previously, he played three seasons in the United Soccer League - spending 2007 with the Portland Timbers and 2005 and 2006 with the Vancouver Whitecaps. He won the 2006 USL championship with Vancouver and was named the 2007 Goalkeeper of the Year while in Portland.
From 2001-04, the 25-year old played at Cal State Bakersfield.
More to come on dcunited.com.
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03/10/2009 3:25 PM by dcuoffside
...I guess I'm not understanding this move...
03/10/2009 7:47 PM by Jughead
I've watched him play a lot with Portland and I am very impressed with his keeping ability.
But I agree, I'm not sure about this move right now. It is a bit questionable. Though I do believe he provides a bit more depth for a keeper roster that is pretty inexperienced aside from Crayton.
He does have something to prove. Given the opportunity, he could break out into a great second choice keeper!
Will he be a mid season dump-off or a late season contributor?
I'm hoping for the latter!
03/10/2009 10:18 PM by Lastort
This guy makes Zach Wells look like Dino Zoff.
Why is the front office so obsessed with crappy second rate, no make that third rate, goalkeepers?
03/11/2009 2:24 PM by stewartdc8
Welcome, Wicks!
I saw Wicks play in a Pan Pacific game and he seems quite good.
I think what the front office saw was the need for a solid back-up, especially when Crayton got hurt in the first Challenge game.