There is a rumor in Charlotte that the Eagles may be getting some help at goal keeper form the Chicago Fire Reserve. Does anyone know who that might be and if so, how good are they? The Eagles need immediate help at goal and not a project for the future.

Thanks.

That keeper could be Matt Pickens from SW Missouri State, last year's PDL Goalkeeper Of The Year. This was a side that featured (at times) MLS draftees Ricardo Clark, Tim Regan, and Hamid Mehreioskouei and PDL Defender Of The Year Denny Clanton (U. of Dayton) as well as Indiana's Ned Grabavoy and future Man Utd. youth teamer Jonathan Spector. With the exception of Clark (destined for superstardom) Matt is as good as any of them.

Pickens has a year of college eligibility left, but perhaps (if Matt is the rumored guy) he wants to get some pro experience and get into the US U-23 picture. Having watched Matt in almost every CFR home match last season, he has all the physical tools, size/athleticism to succeed as a pro. He is an especially good decision maker. The Eagles would be a nice place for him to break in. Do we give up Pickens in exchange for Rob Mowu?

Thanks for the information. Matt sounds like a definite upgrade over the young guys currently on the roster. If Dwayne Adams cannot continue playing for the Eagles, I hope Matt gets a shot. As far as Robbie is concerned, I don't think he is even listed on the Eagles roster this season. I don't know if he is still associated with the team in some kind of administrative position or not.

Thanks again!