The past couple of days got me thinking, this year we’ve seen so many trades between the clubs. Some moves have paid off and others have been more of a waste than anything. I felt like today was a good day to look back at the moves that have paid off and the moves that haven’t been able to do anything but fill up lines on a piece of paper (or lines on the net).

Now I will stay away from the allocation trades and things like that. So you won’t see a grade for Brian McBride or Will Johnson or guys in that category since clubs signed them, even though allocation position was traded. We can do grades on guys like that later on.

Interestingly enough, only Columbus is missing from the trade game this season. They’ve made some moves (and yes I know they traded for Pat Noonan’s rights) but haven’t gone after a player from another club like some teams have this season. Very interesting, maybe that is why they are on top of the standings and everyone else is looking up at them.

But as for how the other trades have gone this year, here is what I am giving them. Feel free to discuss trades involving your clubs or moves you thought worked out well this year.

Chad Barrett to Toronto FC: For the most this move has worked out well for this club. He’s produced and has actually been fairly consistent with his play. Not to mention he’s signed a contract extension with the club already.WVH Trade Grade: A-

Arturo Alvarez to San Jose Earthquakes: Alvarez wasn’t going to cut it in Schalles Hyndman’s system so a move was going to happen. San Jose was the best destination for him and so far this move has worked out well for the Quakes as they’ve made a serious push for the playoffs in recent weeks.  WVH Trade Grade: A

Abdus Ibrahim to Toronto FC: He had to leave Dallas due to family issues but I must say Toronto got a hell of a deal with this kid. We may not see it on the field this year but in years to come he will end up being a big time player in this league. WVH Trade Grade: A

Ivan Guerrero to DC United: Guerrero didn’t work out well enough in San Jose but his move to the Nation’s Capital has worked out. He’s been a quality addition to DC’s midfield play and has established himself as a starter. WVH Trade Grade: B+ Continue Reading…

A little trade in the news today. For those around FC Dallas probably saw this move coming a mile away. Abdus “Ibee” Ibrahim has been traded to his hometown club Toronto FC in exchange for a conditional draft pick in the 2010 MLS SuperDraft.

Ibrahim apparently had been going through some personal/family issues during his time in Dallas. The club allowed him to return home and in all honesty in a good gesture to the kid, traded him home to Toronto.

Ibrahim, 16, was the second youngest player ever to be selected in an MLS Superdraft, following 14-year old Freddy Adu in 2004. Ibrahim was chosen in the 2nd Round (14th overall) in 2007.

Its really a hell of a pick up for the Reds. Ibrahim is a solid prospect, one that is considered the best of his class in 2007 SuperDraft. He hadn’t made it into the senior roster all that much during his time in Dallas due to his time spent in the U.S. Soccer’s U-17 Residency Program. He was able to spend time in the residents program because of his age and because he was expect to get callups in the U17 and U20 World Cups.

Many expected to see him see some playing time this year before his personal/family issues started up. Most around Dallas hope he comes around and is able to play. Toronto possibly just got a steal of a deal here.