Aug 14, 2008 - 4:53 PM
0 shoutsSALT LAKE CITY (Ticker) -- Real Salt Lake on Thursday acquired veteran midfielder Clint Mathis from the Los Angeles Galaxy for a conditional fourth-round pick in the 2010 MLS SuperDraft.
Mathis, 31, has played 10 seasons professionally in the United States, Germany and Greece since being drafted sixth overall by the Galaxy in the 1998 MLS SuperDraft. He scored three goals and added for assists in 27 games with Real Salt Lake during its inaugural 2005 season.
"Mathis' veteran experience in both MLS and international arenas bolsters our roster," Real Salt Lake head coach Jason Kreis said. "He has performed on huge stages, in MLS, in the Bundesliga, and in the World Cup. Clint gives us options at multiple positions and will immediately add depth, skill, and another set of intangibles to our emerging team."
Mathis scored one goal in eight games for Ergotelis FC of the Greek SuperLeague this season. Last season, he recorded 15 goals and three assists in 19 games with the New York Red Bulls.
"I'm looking forward coming back to Salt Lake," Mathis said. "I feel like I have some unfinished business here, and look forward to playing again in front of these great fans and for my former teammate, Jason Kreis."
