Alfredo Pacheco Signs!

By: Dave Martinez | March 5th, 2009

La Prensa Grafica in El Salvadore reports National team defender Alfredo Pacheco has signed on with the Red Bulls, on a $30k transfer.

“El Chele” as he is known will be manning the left back position for the Bulls, a spot Osorio has been trying to fill for the better part of his two year reign. To review; he is a character player, who is tough on the ball, fast on the break, and a goal scoring/creating threat. Plus, he has been the captain of his countries side on various occasions, and is beloved by Salvadorean fans everywhere. Pacheco, along with Jorge Rojas and Juan Pablo Angel, will be expected to be this seasons “go to guys” in their respective positions, leading the team through the various tournaments and regular season games this year already has in store.

And with the signing of Costa Rican right back Carlos Johnson seemingly a breathe away from happening, the Red Bulls have transformed their weakest part of the field into a potential strength. With a probable Petke/Boyens combination in the middle (or Petke/Celades if this continue to move along for the trialist), and wing side defenders like Johnson and Pacheco supporting Cepero between the sticks, the Red Bulls have added strength to a side that was already good enough to reach the MLS Cup finals.

So Pacheco is finally a Bull (well, pending league approval of course). Share in the celebration below!