A summary of MLS transactions for January, 2001: Jan. 11 MLS — Signed forward Devin Barclay (Annapolis, Md., McDonough HS), forward Chris Carrieri (University of North Carolina), forward Isaias Bardales (San Jose State) and midfielder Miguel Saavedra (Milwaukee Trade & Technical HS) as Project-40 players. Colorado Rapids — Panamanian forward Jorge Daly Valdes signed with Omiya Ardija (Japan). Columbus Crew — Signed forward Dante Washington to a multi-year contract. Jan. 10 Colorado Rapids — Midfielder Joey DiGiamarino signed with Bayer Leverkusen (Germany). Chicago Fire — Signed defender Andrew Lewis to a multi-year contract. New England Revolution — Signed defender Ted Chronopoulos to a multi-year contract. Jan. 9 MLS — Ivan Gazidis promoted to Deputy Commissioner, and Nelson Rodriguez promoted to Assistant to the Commissioner. New England Revolution — Signed forward Johnny Torres to a multi-year contract. Jan. 8 Tampa Bay Mutiny — Signed midfielder Steve Ralston to a multi-year contract.