The LA Galaxy have acquired midfielder Stefani Miglioranzi from the Columbus Crew in exchange for a conditional pick in the Fourth Round of the 2010 MLS SuperDraft. The 31-year old Brazilian began his MLS career with the Galaxy in 2006, appearing in three games with the club before being traded to Columbus after the season.
Following an eight-year career in England with Portsmouth and Swindon Town, Miglioranzi first joined the Galaxy in September 2006. He appeared in three games for the club, all as a substitute, that season before being traded to Columbus in January 2007 in exchange for a Third Round pick in the 2008 MLS SuperDraft. A central midfielder who is also capable of playing in defense, he appeared in 37 games for the Crew in his two seasons in Columbus, scoring three goals and adding three assists. He played in 14 games in 2008, making seven starts, while helping lead the Crew to the 2008 MLS Cup, a game in which he was an unused substitute.
A native of Pocos de Caldas, Brazil, Miglioranzi moved to the United States at the age of 12 before attending Iona College, where he was the MAAC Rookie of the Year as a freshman in 1995. He transferred to St. John's for the 1996 season and helped lead the Red Storm to the National Championship that year.
The LA Galaxy are now accepting deposits for the 2009 season, which kicks off at 12 p.m. on Sunday, March 22 when the club hosts D.C. United at The Home Depot Center. A non-refundable deposit of 25% per seat secures your place for each 2009 Galaxy regular season game, plus great benefits including exclusive events with the team, special season seat holder gifts, and much more. Call 1-877-3GALAXY or visit www.lagalaxy.com for more details or to purchase your 2009 Galaxy season seats.
Transaction: LA Galaxy acquire midfielder Stefani Miglioranzi in exchange for a conditional pick in the Fourth Round of the 2010 MLS SuperDraft.
