On the move: The Minnesota Thunder announced the signing of forward Luis Labastida. Minnesota also re-signed forward Gerard Lagos and inked newcomers John Menyongar and defender Ubusuku Abukusumo à The Seattle Sounders traded defender Jason Annicchero to the San Diego Flash for an undisclosed amount of cash. In 51 games over the last two seasons, Annicchero recorded a goal and three assists for the Sounders à The Vancouver 86ers signed defenders Steve MacDonald and Rob Hall à The Indiana Blast signed defender Gino DiGuardi, who compiled five points on two goals and an assist in 16 games for Cincinnati last year à The Connecticut Wolves signed former Univ. of Connecticut goalkeeper Matt Chavlovich à The Milwaukee Rampage signed former Kansas City Wizards forward Digital Takawira à The Charleston Battery signed defender Derick Brownell à The Rochester Rhinos signed midfielder John Ball, who spent the latter part of last season with the Chicago Fire. By the numbers: Vancouver’s Canadian U-23 midfielder Alfredo Valente scored a pair of second-half goals as the 86ers downed the Univ. of Portland, 2-0, in a preseason match à The San Diego Flash improved to 22-0 in its history when scoring three or more goals with its 3-0 win over U.S. Pro-40. Off the field: The Indiana Blast have already sold more than 4,000 tickets for its second home game of the season against Milwaukee … The A-League champion Minnesota Thunder announced a three-year sponsorship agreement with Target Stores, a major sponsor of the Thunder for the past five seasons à The Richmond Kickers have announced the addition of several new partnerships, including Cavalier Telephone, Buhrman & Sons, Inc., Mary AngelaÆs and Keebler à The Tennessee Rhythm will play host to MLSÆs Colorado Rapids in an exhibition match May 24 at Battle Ground Academy Stadium à The Cincinnati Riverhawks will face the Columbus Crew on April 25 in an exhibition match at Galbreath Field.