Carlos Ruiz Reportedly On Puebla FC's Transfer Shortlist

by Scott Kessler on Jun 14, 2011 10:33 AM EDT in News

Philadelphia Union striker Carlos Ruiz is apparently on Puebla FC's transfer radar, according to Periodico Digital.

Puebla wants to bring in "reinforcements" to improve the Mexican Primera Division club's title chances for the upcoming season. Finishing thirteenth in 2011, Puebla failed produce a winning side once, and did not progress into the league playoffs, finishing third in their group. The team recently brought in 33-year-old Maria Rodriquez and 28-year-old Gonzalo Pineda to bolster the squad, and are looking to Ruiz, Ecuadorian Jorge Guagua and a midfielder to finish the team's transfers, per Periodico Digital.

Ruiz, who is currently on international duty with Guatemala in the CONCACAF Gold Cup, joined the Union on February 22, returning to MLS where he is one of the top scorers in league history. So far into his short stay with the Union, the 31-year-old forward has scored three goals in 10 appearances for the Eastern Conference leading (tied with the New York Red Bulls, but behind on goal differential with a game in hand) Union.

As of May 1, Ruiz was the Union's highest paid player based on a survey done by MLS Players Union, earning over $306,000 in guaranteed compensation for the 2011 season.

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Highest Paid..

field player right? I think Mondragon makes more than Ruiz does…

by Domin8ing the Big Ten(11) on Jun 14, 2011 12:00 PM EDT reply actions

Not in guaranteed compensation.

In base salary, yes.

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by Scott Kessler on Jun 14, 2011 1:58 PM EDT up reply actions

Sell high!

I would gladly take this opportunity to pull in a transfer fee for a player that has done more than most expected of him (while still managing to frustrate everyone in the process). Ruiz had a fairly successful stint with Puebla before heading to Greece, but the coach who actively sought him has since moved on to Tecos. If they are still high on him and the asking price is right, I say make a deal while his goals-to-games ratio is still respectable enough to garner interest.

Since there seems to be a disconnect between my wishes and the Union management’s personnel decision-making process, I fully expect him to remain with us (in an offside position) for the rest of the season.

by mk_27 on Jun 14, 2011 5:13 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs

Rec'd

Not that I fully agree with your comment, but a funny joke that made it all worthwhile.

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by Scott Kessler on Jun 14, 2011 5:25 PM EDT up reply actions