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Chicago Signs Paraguayan Defender Marmol
posted 10:42 pm Tue April 29, 2008 -
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(Sports Network) - The Chicago Fire signed Paraguayan defender Lider Marmol on Tuesday, adding more depth to one of Major League Soccer's top defenses. Marmol, 22, last played for Hercules CF in Spain's second division. He started 11 matches and scored one goal. Prior to last season, Marmol was invited to preseason tryouts with English sides Coventry City and Reading.
Chicago has allowed just three goals through five games this season and one of those was an own goal.
"We are excited to have Lider join our organization," Fire technical director Frank Klopas said. "He is a good young player that is going to make our team stronger."
Marmol began his career in Paraguay with CD 4 de Agosto where he played for four seasons (1999-2002). Following that, he played for the Paraguayan second division side Club Atletico River Plate (2002-2004).
He was then acquired by first division side Club Sol de America where he spent one year (2004). In 2005-06, he played for Club Guarani, helping the club to a second place finish in the Torneo Apertura one season.
He made 44 career appearances in Liga Paraguaya and has three goals.
Marmol also has international experience, having played for Paraguay at the U-20 level in 2003 in the Milk Cup and in a friendly against England.
Per team policy, financial terms were not disclosed. He will be added to the roster pending the arrival of his P-1 Visa and work certificate.
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Chicago has allowed just three goals through five games this season and one of those was an own goal.
"We are excited to have Lider join our organization," Fire technical director Frank Klopas said. "He is a good young player that is going to make our team stronger."Marmol began his career in Paraguay with CD 4 de Agosto where he played for four seasons (1999-2002). Following that, he played for the Paraguayan second division side Club Atletico River Plate (2002-2004).
He was then acquired by first division side Club Sol de America where he spent one year (2004). In 2005-06, he played for Club Guarani, helping the club to a second place finish in the Torneo Apertura one season.
He made 44 career appearances in Liga Paraguaya and has three goals.
Marmol also has international experience, having played for Paraguay at the U-20 level in 2003 in the Milk Cup and in a friendly against England.
Per team policy, financial terms were not disclosed. He will be added to the roster pending the arrival of his P-1 Visa and work certificate.
Copyright 2008 The Sports Network
All rights reserved
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