
<p>The <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/seattle-sounders" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Seattle Sounders</a> and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/orlando-city" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Orlando City</a></strong>’s seasons is over, the Sounders saw their year ended at home by losing to LAFC 1-0 in the Western Conference semifinals, while the Lions were defeated 2-0 by the Columbus Crew in a match Orlando City could never find their rhythm.</p>



<p>It has been no secret that <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/the-top-7-all-time-best-uruguayan-players-in-mls-history-20210329-0005.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Nicolás Lodeiro</a>’</strong>s time in MLS has been coming to an end, with his contract up and the Sounders looking to move on from the generation of players that won two MLS Cups, Lodeiro was rumored to be entertaining various offers from within MLS and South America.</p>



<p><strong>Mauricio Pereyra</strong>’s name does come as a surprise to many, the 33-year-old has been instrumental for the Lions in his five seasons at the club but now Area Sports Network is reporting both could return to <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nacional" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Nacional of Uruguay</a>, where they began their careers and even played together at one point.</p>



<h2>Situation of both players</h2>


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<p><strong>Mauricio Pereyra</strong> is reported to be willing to mutually terminate his contract with Orlando City to return to Uruguay. Pereyra won two league titles with Nacional and now under former Inter Milan star Alvaro Recoba as coach, Pereyra could be a major piece for the team playing either in the middle or on the wing.</p>



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<p><strong>Nicolás Lodeiro</strong> has been courted by Nacional for a long time, winning 4 titles when he began his career with El Bolso, according to sources unless a major offer comes from South America or MLS, Nicolás Lodeiro could return home.</p>



<p>The pace of Uruguayan soccer at the league level is much slower than that of MLS and players in the age range and experience of Nicolás Lodeiro and Mauricio Pereyra are vital on Uruguayan sides known more for selling than buying.</p>



<h2>About Nacional of Uruguay</h2>



<p>Nacional of Uruguay is one of South America ‘s most traditional clubs, founded in 1899, Los Tricolores won the Copa Libertadores on three occasions, their last title being in 1988. Nacional also won the Copa Intercontinental, today the Club World Cup, three times as well.</p>


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<p>The team has 14 World Cup winning participants from the 1930 and 1950 titles won by Uruguay and has won the Uruguayan league 49 times.</p>


Two of MLS’ top creative players could be heading to Nacional

Two of MLS’ top creative players could be heading to Nacional - Bolavip US

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<p><strong>Nicolas Lodeiro</strong> is without question one of the best imports in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mls" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">MLS </a>history, and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/the-top-7-all-time-best-uruguayan-players-in-mls-history-20210329-0005.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">best Uruguayan player to play in Major League Soccer</a> ever. The Paysandú native is focused on the MLS Playoffs and one final push with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/seattle-sounders" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Seattle Sounders</a> before moving on.<br></p>



<p>Lodeiro told reporter Niko Moreno, <em>“It’s simple. I wasn’t looking for an immediate answer or immediate solution. I just wanted to know if the club or coach who knows me for many years really wanted me back for the following few years”, when Lodeiro got back an iffy response on his future he decided to “look elsewhere and plan his future.”</em><br></p>



<p>According to reports from Uruguay, Nacional is once again pursuing the attacking midfielder but <strong>a source close to the Seattle Sounders has told Bolavip that Lodeiro is more incline to stay within MLS than move back to Uruguay.</strong><br></p>



<h2>Lodeiro to stay in MLS?<br></h2>


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<p>According to the source, the Uruguayan may stay in the United States for family reasons, given the age of his children and the lifestyle they already have. Lodeiro is sure to gain MLS interest and it is the decision he may incline for over a return to South America.<br></p>



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<p>Lodeiro with the Sounders is a legend, playing 8 seasons with the club following a successful stint at Boca Juniors in Argentina. Lodeiro has played in 191 MLS matches and has 41 goals and 80 assists, the Uruguayan led the Sounders to two MLS Cups and the club’s first international championship the Concacaf Champions League (now known as Concacaf Champions Cup).<br></p>



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<p>Lodeiro’s agent was on Uruguayan radio, 100% Deportes, and is paving the way for more options for his client<em>, “No one is going to deny Nico’s desire to be in Nacional. These two years we have spoken 6 times with Taramasco and yesterday Balbi (Nacional’s president) left a message for Nico.”<br></em></p>


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<p>According to his agent Lodeiro has already received offers, <em>“15 days ago there was a specific offer from Brazil and Nico rejected it, and they called me from Argentina after these statements. Now he is focused on becoming champion (with the Sounders) and when the championship is over, he will prepare a mate and consider what to do with his family. It’s going to be more of a life decision than a sporting one”.</em></p>


Nicolas Lodeiro confirms he is leaving Sounders but sources indicate he may not leave MLS

Nicolas Lodeiro confirms he is leaving Sounders but sources indicate he may not leave MLS - Bolavip US

<p><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/the-top-7-all-time-best-uruguayan-players-in-mls-history-20210329-0005.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Nicolás Lodeiro</strong></a> is a Boca fan as much as he is a <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/5-mls-signings-that-changed-the-course-of-their-teams-20210303-0007.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Seattle Sounders</a> fan, that much is known, the midfielder recently uploaded an Instagram story wearing Boca Juniors shorts while training at <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/qatar2022/Luis-Suarez-reacts-to-Lionel-Messi-and-Argentina-qualifying-for-the-2022-Qatar-World-Cup-final-20221213-0046.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Luis Suarez’</a>s soccer complex.</p>
<p>Over the past two seasons talks have heated and cooled off about a possible return to Boca Juniors for Nicolás Lodeiro, this also coming while talks of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/seattle-sounders-nacional-of-uruguay-on-the-heels-of-nicolas-lodeiro--20221111-0041.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">a return to boyhood club Nacional</a> were all but squashed.</p>
<p>Now speaking to DSports Radio Nicolás Lodeiro’s agent Gerardo Cano stated that <strong><em>“(Nico) has a contract until December 2023. A call from Boca would move him. If real interest from the club arrives tomorrow, we would study it.”</em></strong></p>
<h2>Nicolás Lodeiro to Boca Juniors?</h2>
<p>It has long been rumored that Lodeiro has a sick family member in Uruguay and that a move closer to home might be in the cards, the fact that the Sounders will play in the Club World Cup in February could be a major reason that the Uruguayan stays and sees out his 2023 contract in MLS.</p>
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<p><strong>Also, Lodeiro is one the league’s highest earners a contract that would be difficult for Boca Juniors to give him given the current economic state of Argentina with transferring US dollars to accounts out of the country.</strong></p>
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Seattle Sounders’ Nicolás Lodeiro’s agent speaks about possible move to Boca Juniors

Seattle Sounders’ Nicolás Lodeiro’s agent speaks about possible move to Boca Juniors - Bolavip US

<p>They did it once with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/luis-suarez-s-incredible-return-to-nacional-ends-where-does-he-go-next-20221107-0003.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Luis Suarez</strong></a> maybe they can do it with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/mls-salaries-2022-who-are-the-25-highest-paid-players-20220517-0014.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Nicolás Lodeiro</strong></a>. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/video-scary-scene-as-ball-boy-falls-down-hole-during-luis-suarezs-nacional-match-20221014-0024.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nacional of Uruguay</a> continues to think big as the club is ready to take on 2023 in a post Suarez world and looking for a deep run in the Copa Libertadores.</p>
<p>On Friday on the radio program Ultimo Arco, <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/qa-with-loaned-lafc-midfielder-francisco-ginella-carlos-vela-is-the-mexican-luis-suarez-20221003-0013.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Club Nacional de Football</a> </strong>president José Fuentes stated that the club is still hoping that Nicolás Lodeiro could return.</p>
<p>Fuentes told reporter Martin Charquero, “We are going to do everything possible for Nicolás Lodeiro to come. In case he wants to come, we will be delighted. We will respect his decision as always.”</p>
<h2>Nicolás Lodeiro’s Seattle Sounders contract situation</h2>
<p><strong>The quote by Nacional’s president seems like wishful thinking, Lodeiro has a contract with MLS and the Sounders until December of 2023. </strong>Despite the Sounders having a disappointing regular season, the club did win the Concacaf Champions League and is set to play in the Club World Cup eventually.</p>
<p>Lodeiro has been a huge part of the Sounders offense and while the club will be adjusting, reports indicate that the Sounders will not go through a major overhaul. <strong>Lodeiro’s departure would depend on a number of factors, one that has surfaced in Uruguay over the years is of an ill relative and also how the Sounders view their needs after a season where the club missed the playoffs for the first time in team history.</strong></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="es">“Vamos a hacer todo lo posible para que venga Nicolás Lodeiro. En caso de que quiera venir, estaremos encantados. Vamos a respetar su decisión como siempre”. José Fuentes en <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UltimoAlArco?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UltimoAlArco</a>. <a href="https://t.co/MgdfI6XxQp">pic.twitter.com/MgdfI6XxQp</a></p>
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<p>According to Charquero conversations between the playmaker and Nacional have been ongoing and this has opened the door for Fuentes to make the statement he has of a possible Lodeiro return.Nicolás Lodeiro earns $3.25 million a year according to the MLSPU.</p>
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Seattle Sounders: Nacional of Uruguay on the heels of Nicolás Lodeiro

Seattle Sounders: Nacional of Uruguay on the heels of Nicolás Lodeiro - Bolavip US

<p>The small country of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/uruguay-t141787" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Uruguay</a>, with a population of just over 3.5 million is a soccer paradise, it has produced great players like<strong> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/garra-charrua-the-top-25-greatest-uruguayan-players-of-all-time-20221028-0057.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Luis Suárez, Diego Forlán</a>, and MLS great Nicolás Lodeiro.</strong>More and more players from Uruguay have begun to grace the fields of MLS teams with Facundo Torres being the latest big name addition.</p>
<p>Recent arrivals such asGastón Brugman and Martín Cácerescontinue the influx of players from the two-time FIFA World Cup champions. <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/lafcs-diego-rossi-the-next-big-mls-outgoing-transfer-20201013-0001.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Diego Rossi</a></strong>, the 2020 MLS Golden Boot winner, is by far one of the best imports from Uruguay and recently one of the league’s best exports.</p>
<p>While not always being represented by huge numbers, Uruguayans have played in every era of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mls" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MLS</a>. <strong>Here are the top Uruguayans to play in Major League Soccer!</strong></p>
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<h2>Adrián Paz</h2>
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<p>The first Uruguayan signed by the league, <strong>Adrián Paz</strong>, played one season for the Columbus Crew and later two years with the Colorado Rapids. Paz was a quick and elegant winger that scored 12 goals in 80 games in MLS. Paz also scored a fantastic goal for the Rapids in the 2-1 MLS Cup defeat to DC United in 1997.</p>
<h2>Cristian Techera</h2>
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<p>The little winger, <strong>Cristian Techera</strong> might not have been a big name, but he certainly surprised many with his finishing and hustle. 23 goals in 101 games for the Whitecaps, he was a pest for opposing defenders and was nicknamed “the bug”.</p>
<h2>Nicolás Mezquida</h2>
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<p><strong>Nicolás Mezquida</strong> was a journeyman player in Uruguay before coming to MLS and playing for the Vancouver Whitecaps. The tricky midfielder played 101 games and scored 12 goals for the Canadian team, at times being a sub. Later from 2019-2022 Nicolás Mezquida played 80 games and scored 6 goals for the Colorado Rapids. Never a true starter but always ready when called upon, Mezquida would leave MLS to play in Greece at 30 years of age.</p>
<h2>Vicente Sánchez</h2>
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<p><strong>Vicente Sánchez</strong> came to MLS to be a role player and lead by experience. He took that and ran with it as Sánchez became a fan favorite at Colorado. 13 goals in 76 games in MLS his leadership was what you got, while in Houston his play was limited the Uruguayan’s best body of work was with the Rapids.</p>
<h2>Marcelo Silva</h2>
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<p>Building a quiet career as a solid defender for RSL, <strong>Marcelo Silva</strong> came to the league after stops in Valladolid and Zaragoza. Since 2017, Silva has been one of the top defenders and leaders for Real Salt Lake and will continue to play for them this season. </p>
<h2>Álvaro Fernández</h2>
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<p><strong>Álvaro Fernández</strong> was one of the first DPs in Seattle Sounders history, coming fresh off of Uruguay’s 2010 semifinal run in the World Cup. Flaco did not disappoint, 13 goals in 59 games, he was an integral part of the club’s two US Open Cups in 2010 and 2011. Fernández later went to the Fire where he was loaned out to various teams and in 2016 he returned to the Sounders to win the 2016 MLS Cup.</p>
<h2>Santiago Rodríguez</h2>
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<p>Arriving to NYCFC via Montevideo City Torque in Uruguay, the speedy winger has improved tenfold in MLS. <strong>Santiago Rodríguez </strong>really took on a different level in 2022 and at the moment he is out of contract and with offers to play in Brazil and Europe. In MLS Santiago Rodríguez scored 7 goals in 53 games with 2022 being his best season, earning him a call up to the Uruguayan national team.</p>
<h2>Facundo Torres</h2>
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<p><strong>Facundo Torres</strong> may only have one year under his belt in MLS but already he is leaving a lasting legacy, instrumental in Orlando City’s first ever championship the 2022 US Open Cup, Torres has drawn interest from Arsenal of the Premier League and was on Uruguay’s 2022 World Cup squad. Look for 2023 to be Facundo Torres’s big year and most likely a big money move to Europe.</p>
<h2>Mauricio Pereyra</h2>
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<p>The former Nacional of Uruguay talent came to Orlando City after seven years in Russia and has been excellent as the team’s creative leader for The Lions. <strong>Mauricio Pereyra</strong> has 6 goals in 96 matches for the club and was also a big part of their US Open Cup triumph in 2022. </p>
<h2>Diego Fagúndez</h2>
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<p><strong>Diego Fagúndez</strong> is only 27, but he seems to have been around forever. Born in Montevideo, he and his family moved to Massachusetts when Diego was 5 years old. The homegrown talent made his big-league debut in 2011 and would play 280games and score 54goals for the Revs. In 2021 Fagúndez was traded to Austin FC to revitalize his career, he did and has 14 goals in 71 games.</p>
<h2>Diego Rossi</h2>
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<p>The former Peñarol youth product was nothing but money in MLS, 48goals in 104games, Rossi was recently called up to various Uruguay national team squads for World Cup Qualifiers. <strong>Diego Rossi</strong>was eventually sold to Turkish club Fenerbahçe for a reported $10 million.</p>
<h2>Nicolás Lodeiro</h2>
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<p><strong>Nicolás Lodeiro</strong> is by far the greatest player to play in MLS from Uruguay. The former Nacional product came to MLS after a successful stint at Boca Juniors and immediately became a game changer for the Rave Green. Lodeiro has won 2 MLS Cups and the league’s first ever Concacaf Champions League. Heis the team captain and one of the league’s best midfielders. The only thing Sounders fans regret is that he did not play more with Clint Dempsey as they were forming a lethal one-two punch.</p>
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<p>Every season <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/mls-t16956" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>MLS</strong></a> teams wheel and deal in hopes of getting a squad ready for the playoffs come season’s end. Some signings work out, <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/soccer/the-15-worst-signings-in-mls-history-20201229-0007.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">others not so much</a>. Nonetheless, team GM’s are always looking for that big signing that can take their team to the next level.</p>
<p>While <strong>David Beckham</strong> and<strong> Landon Donovan</strong> come to mind as signings that were huge in leading not only the league, but their teams to greater things, other signings drop under the radar, but are equally as important. Javier Morales to Real Salt Lake comes to mind as a signing that not only elevated RSL, but also began a culture of excellence at the club.</p>
<p>While we could do a list of 100 signings like this, we have narrowed it down to five key signings of significance. Each player signing will tell a story of just how that signing changed the fortune of the club. While not a ranking, here are <strong>5 <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/soccer/mls-top-10-most-expensive-incoming-transfers-20210211-0009.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MLS</a> signings that changed the course of thoseteams!</strong></p>
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<h2>Cuauhtémoc Blanco to Chicago Fire</h2>
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<p><strong>Cuauhtémoc Blanco’</strong>s arrival to the Chicago Fire at the dawn of the DP era was yet another big-name Mexican signing to MLS. MLS has a history of flop Mexican National team signings and Blanco wanted to change that perception. He did, Blanco was sensational for the Fire. Upon signing he was greeted by 5,000 fans, in 2007 he was a finalist for newcomer and MLS MVP, but only won goal of the year. On the field, Blanco lived up to the hype, 16 goals in 62 games, he was everything Rafa Marquez wasn’t, he carried the MLS flag and was proud of it. For the Fire, Blanco was really the last major game changing signing, the team failed to make the playoffs in 8 of the last 10 seasons since Blanco left.</p>
<h2>Nicolás Lodeiro to Seattle Sounders</h2>
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<p>Some might raise an eyebrow and say “really?” but hear us out. The Seattle Sounders were already a team on the cusp of achieving an MLS Cup. Since the Sounders entered the league in 2009 the club had won 4 U.S. Open Cups and qualified for the playoffs in every season. Then the Uruguayan midfielder signed with the team in 2016 and slowly began inserting himself in the midfieldand becoming a team leader. The end result has been 2 MLS Cups trophies and 4 MLS Cup appearances in 5 years since <strong>Lodeiro</strong>’s arrival.</p>
<h2>Christian Gómez to D.C. United</h2>
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<p>Before the age of the DP, MLS teams looked for free transfers and crossed their fingers, <strong>Christian Gómez</strong> was a late season addition that propelled a 2004 D.C United team to the MLS Cup final. Gómez would lead the team to their fourth MLS Cup and would later be the centerpiece of an era which saw United qualify to the playoffs in each of his four seasons with the club. Gomito became a huge fan favorite and fans were mad when he was traded to make way for Marcelo Gallardo in 2008. When Gómez left, United began a downward spiral that saw them miss the playoffs four seasons in a row. Despite returning in 2009 for only 1 season, United has since failed to truly field a week in and week out competitive and dominating team.</p>
<h2>Guillermo Barros Schelotto to Columbus Crew</h2>
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<p>Late in his career and without a place in the Boca Juniors lineup, <strong>Guillermo Barros Schelotto</strong> took a chance and signed with the Columbus Crew of MLS. It was a match made in heaven. GBS, as he was later called by fans, found a second home and revitalized his career in MLS. Schelotto won 1 MLS Cup and MLS MVP award during his four years in Ohio. Schelotto’s signing began an era in MLS of Argentine imports and a style of play that has involved an Argentine midfielder as the centerpiece in Columbus since.</p>
<h2>Robbie Keane to L.A. Galaxy</h2>
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<p>This one might seem too easy, but it isn’t, the David Beckham era in L.A. needed an MLS Cup to truly come full circle. The Galaxy made a signing intended to do just that, they signed Irish striker<strong> Robbie Keane</strong>. Keane was more than just an ace in the hole, he became a club legend and at points was even more important on the field than the other two big stars in L.A., Beckham and Donovan. Winner of three MLS Cups, and 83 goals, the Galaxy has yet to replace the electric Keane.</p>
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