April 9, 2008 MLS Toronto FC sign Amado Guevara (from Toronto FC Media Relations)
04/09/2008 5:08PM
Toronto FC signs Honduran Guevara
Toronto FC Media Relations
Toronto FC announced Wednesday the signing of midfielder Amado Guevara. In exchange for the right to sign the Honduran international, Toronto FC has traded future considerations in the 2009 and 2010 MLS SuperDraft to Chivas USA. As per team policy, financial details were not released.
"He's a different type of player, he can create and score goals," said manager Mo Johnston. "He's talented, and we've very happy that he's signed with us. It's a chance for him to resurrect his MLS career in Toronto, and I know our fans will embrace him."
Johnston is reunited with Guevara, 31, whom he coached while with the New York Red Bulls in 2006. The midfielder signed with the Metrostars arriving from Motagua (Honduras) in 2003. That season he was named Red Bulls' Team MVP, after scoring eight goals and adding five assists. In his time with New York, he made a total of 103 regular season appearances, including 100 starts, over four seasons.
His most notable season came in 2004, when he earned the 2004 MLS MVP after recording ten goals, and adding ten assists. Guevara's accomplishments also included Team MVP, and MLS Scoring Champion to wrap up an incredible season. He was named to the All-Star team that season and was honoured as the MVP of the game after scoring twice for the East in their 3-2 victory over the Western All Stars that was held in Washington D.C.
Guevara followed that with another stellar season in 2005, and 2006 taking Golden Boot accolades with the team scoring eleven, and six goals respectively.
His stint on the east coast ended in 2007 when he was traded to Chivas USA. After 4 games with the Los Angeles based club, Guevara accepted a loan move to his former club in Honduras, Motagua for the remainder of the season.
Internationally, Guevara is the captain and the all time caps leader (105) of the Honduran national team scoring 22 goals. His last goal came off a penalty on February 6, 2008 as Honduras defeated Paraguay 2-0 in a friendly in San Pedro.
Guevara will be available for selection Sunday April 13 in Los Angeles against the Galaxy pending the approval of his International Transfer Certificate.
Amado Guevara #20 Position: Midfielder Height: 5'11" Weight: 155 Birthdate: May 2, 1976 Nationality: Honduran Last Club: Motagua (Honduras) Roster Designation: Senior International
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