Hoops oops good for Quakes

Further proof that the FC Dallas front office has absolutely no clue what they are doing, the Hoops traded Arturo Alvarez to the San Jose Earthquakes on Monday for allocation money and a 2009 SuperDraft first-round pick.

Alvarez began his career with the original Quakes in 2003 before Dallas acquired him for the 2005 season. Last year, he was a regular starter for Dallas scoring three goals and adding three assists. MOdest numbers to be sure, but Alvarez has already equaled those numbers with half the season yet to be played.

And although he didn't make the final cut, U.S. Olympic coach Peter Nowak thought enough of the 23-year-old striker to invite him into camp in preparation for the Beijing Games.

This move makes absolutely no sense for Dallas, especially given that their best forward, Kenny Cooper, may be headed to Cardiff City shortly. Perhaps Dallas coach Schellas Hyndman let the 4-0 win over the Galaxy to go to his head. Allow me to set the record straight. No, you are not an offensive juggernaut. Yes, the Galaxy defense is that bad.

We ranked Alvarez and his frosted bangs No.1 in our U.S. Pool Party (players who deserve a call-up to the national team).



And in an apparent quest to remake FC Dallas into his old team Southern Methodist University, Hyndman traded second and third round selections in next year's SuperDraft to Colorado for former SMU midfielder Bruno Guarda on Monday.