I’m actually surprised this hasn’t gotten A LOT more press as the Los Angeles Galaxy’s Carlos Ruiz finally received his Green Card.

After 6 years in the MLS and countless trips (both stateside and to Guatemala) to the appropriate offices, El Pescadito will no longer be counted as a foreigner.  While this is a blessing for the Galaxy, it could be a curse for Ruiz as his trade value will certainly rise along with the long running rumors of his movement to another team in MLS earlier in the 2008 season.

Big props to my Hollywood United brother Mike Munoz on earning himself a well deserved contract with the Galaxy.

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