Real Salt Lake finally got the transfer window target it was after. RSL general manager Garth Lagerwey announced Wednesday the signing of midfielder/defender Robbie Russell eight days into the MLS transfer window. A Ghana-born U.S. citizen, Russell has spent the past seven years in Europe. "He's exactly the type of player we want. He is (like) Nat Borchers. He is an American player that's had success over in Europe and become a better player," said Lagerwey. Russell should be arriving in Salt Lake City today, making him eligible to play in next Monday's home league match against Toronto FC. Russell, a Duke University graduate, was one of the secret trialists in Utah last month and during his tryout he had a faster 40-yard time than RSL speedy striker Robbie Findley. "We are extremely pleased to be adding yet another talented,...
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