Source: Two Weeks For The Next DP Announcement

By: Dave Martinez | July 16th, 2010

While MLS and Red Bull Nation was enveloped in the long awaited announcement of Thierry Henry’s acquisition, a noticeable rumbling gathered amongst the flock of reporters and management which seemed to be equally noteworthy; talk of a third designated player.

Could it be Rafa Marquez, who seems to be the name on the lips of every Hispanic reporter in the city? Will it be Freddie Ljungberg, a favorite amongst the Euro crowd? Or is everyone off base in their guess work?

According to a source within the Red Bulls organization, the speculation may end sooner than people expect. Two weeks to be exact. Word is that the top target on the Red Bulls DP list has already agreed “to various important points of contention,” which should open the door for a signature as soon as next week, and an announcement by months end.

And who is this mystery player? For what it’s worth, all I could gather was that he isn’t a current MLS player, a statement echoed by Erik Soler to Kristian Dyer on MLSSoccer this morning.

From the opening of Red Bull Arena, to the signing of Thierry Henry, the excitement that is the 2010 season continues to build.

So let the speculation begin! Who will the mystery player be? Share your thoughts and guesses after the jump.