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Ruiz move still in works by Union

Negotiations continue for the Union to sell forward Carlos Ruiz as part of multiple moves the Major League Soccer team is about to make, according to a source familiar with the proceedings.

The Union is working to move Carlos Ruiz. (Ron Cortes/Staff file photo)
The Union is working to move Carlos Ruiz. (Ron Cortes/Staff file photo)Read more
    by Marc Narducci, INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
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Negotiations continue for the Union to sell forward Carlos Ruiz as part of multiple moves the Major League Soccer team is about to make, according to a source familiar with the proceedings.

The Union is not just selling Ruiz as a salary dump, according to the source. He was the second-highest paid player on the team earning a guaranteed salary of $306,670, according to figures released by the MLS's Player's Union.

In a correlating move, the Union is working on signing a young international striker, who would in essence replace Ruiz. The Union is also working on a deal to extend an agreement with one of their existing players.

The MLS summer transfer window ends on Aug. 14. That is when MLS may request the transfer certificate of a player under contract in another country.

Team manager Peter Nowak announced after Friday's 2-1 loss to the visiting Colorado Rapids that Ruiz would be leaving the club. Ruiz declined to meet with the reporters.

Ruiz had signed with the Union on Feb. 22 on a free transfer from Greek SuperLiga club Aris FC. He had a team-high six goals in 14 games for the Union.