de Guzman for Wiedeman

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FC Dallas has acquired midfielder Julian de Guzman from Toronto FC in exchange for midfielder Andrew Wiedeman, the club announced today. Per league and team policy, terms of the deal will not be disclosed.

"Julian has had a very experienced career, having played in both the German and Spanish first divisions," said FC Dallas head coach Schellas Hyndman. "He is a central midfielder, a holding midfielder and a very skillful player. He also has a lot of experience playing with the Canadian National Team. He will give FC Dallas an additional veteran that can solidify our possession style of play. He also has a bit of toughness to him that will help us win 50-50 balls and control the central midfield."

De Guzman has 56 career caps with the Canadian National Team. A 20-year-old de Guzman made his debut in a 1-1 draw with Martinique on Jan. 26, 2002. He represented Canada at the Under-20 level, competing in the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Argentina and has been a member of four CONCACAF Gold Cup squads (2002, 2007, 2009 and 2011). De Guzman was named tournament MVP in the 2007 edition of the Gold Cup.

Is this a good trade?

I hate to see Wiedeman go. I wasn't too sure on de Guzman but after reading this blog from a TFC fan, I'm optimistic.

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So far I don't get it .... he's not played a full game yet, is not a guaranteed starter and to my mind has been largely anonymous when he has been on the pitch. How this is worth close to $2m a season is beyond me. So that'll be two for two on woeful designated player signings by Dallas then.