Soccer / Football : MLS 2009

The Los Angeles Galaxy acquired forward Alecko Eskandarian from Chivas USA in exchange for allocation money and a conditional 2010 draft pick. Eskandarian, an MLS All-Star in 2004 and 2006, has 28 goals and 12 assists in 122 games during his seven-year MLS career. He had one goal in seven games this season. To make room for Eskandarian on their roster, the Galaxy have terminated the contract of midfielder Josh Tudela.

Defender Mike Petke has been suspended two games for inappropriate comments toward an officiating crew during the Red Bulls' 2-1 loss at Toronto on June 13. He'll miss games at Toronto on Wednesday and on the road against Columbus Crew on Saturday. Andrew Boyens is back after playing for New Zealand in the Confederations Cup and he joined the team on the flight to Toronto.

Toronto have acquired defender Nick Garcia and the rights to Canadian forward Ali Gerba from San Jose. The Earthquakes get Toronto's third round pick in the 2010 MLS SuperDraft and undisclosed financial considerations. To make room on the roster for Garcia, goalkeeper Greg Sutton was released. Garcia, 30, played every minute in San Jose's first 12 games this season.

Meanwhile, the San Jose Earthquakes acquired forward Chris Wondolowski from the Houston Dynamo in exchange for forward Cam Weaver. San Jose also received a conditional pick in the 2010 draft. Weaver, who signed with the Quakes in February after two years in Norway, has just one goal in nine appearances for San Jose.

Defender Sean Franklin will miss four to six months after surgery to repair a torn right upper hamstring tendon. The reigning MLS Rookie of the Year suffered the injury in the Los Angeles Galaxy's 1-1 draw with Columbus on May 17. Franklin, 24, spent much of the year playing in central defense before moving to right back this season.

Defender Chris Leitch was suspended for one game Major League Soccer for a harsh challenge on Brian Ching in a game against Houston last week. Leitch appeared to hit Ching in the face with his knee as he went for a loose ball. Ching walked off with blood running down his face. Leitch will miss San Jose's game against Columbus on Wednesday.

The New York Red Bulls have traded forward Dominic Oduro to Houston for the Dynamo's highest first-round pick in the 2010 MLS SuperDraft and thier highest second-round pick in the 2011 draft. Oduro, 23, played in three regular season games for the Red Bulls, starting one. The Red Bulls on Wednesday also waived goalkeeper Terry Boss.

Jorge Rojas was suspended for two games by Major League Soccer. The New York Red Bulls midfielder failed to leave the field in a timely and orderly manner after being issued a red card on May 16 against Houston. Rojas will miss games against Chicago on May 24 and Colorado on May 30.

Dario Sala will be sidelined for four to six weeks with a knee injury. Tests showed the Dallas goalkeeper had bone bruising to his left knee. He had surgery earlier this season to repair a torn meniscus on the same knee. Sala, who started 28 games last term, played in only two games this season.