The MetroStars claimed former Seton Hall all-America Gerson Echeverry April 2 after the midfielder had been waived by D.C. United. Echeverry should be available for this weekend’s game at D.C…. Brazilian midfielder Guido is expected to make his MetroStars debut, and Colombian forward Antony De Avila should be back after a national team qualifier April 2…. The Metros have also announced that they will host the Colombian national team in a friendly match May 14 at Giants Stadium. For ticket information, fans can call 1-888-4METROTIX.
Wizards claim Rodriguez
Forward Edmundo Rodriguez, who spent part of the 1996 season with the MetroStars and was recently waived by San Jose, has been claimed by the Kansas City Wizards. The 6-4 forward is expected to be available for Saturday’s match against Los Angeles…. The club announced that the time of the Galaxy match has been changed; the game will now start at 7: 00 p.m. (central time) instead of 7:30…. Kansas City is also hoping that defenders Steve Pittman and Sean Bowers will be healthy enough to see some action…. To make room for Rodriguez (assuming he clears his exit physical), the Wizards released forward Ricci Greenwood.
Mutiny will have Valderrama for Sunday’s match
The Tampa Bay Mutiny will host New England this Sunday, and Colombian midfielder Carlos Valderrama is expected to make his 1997 debut for Tampa Bay. “El Pibe” is expected to return to Florida on Friday after playing in a World Cup qualifier for his country April 2…. The game will mark the first meeting between the two clubs since Thomas Rongen left the Mutiny to become the coach of the Revolution…. Forward Jacek Ziober is expected to arrive from Poland sometime this week. He had agreed to contract terms with the Mutiny a month ago, but has had difficulty obtaining a work visa in Poland. Currently on the 15-day injured list because of a knee injury suffered during training in Poland, Ziober will be eligible to play for Tampa Bay on April 20 at New England.