Sporting KC Parts Ways with Forward Claudio Bieler
January 20, 2015 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
Sporting Kansas City News Release
Sporting Kansas City announced on Tuesday that the club has mutually agreed to part ways with forward Claudio Bieler. The 30-year-old contributed 16 goals and five assists in 54 appearances across all competition over the past two seasons.
"Claudio's service here was a huge help, especially during our run to MLS Cup in 2013," Sporting KC Manager Peter Vermes said. "He was a professional since the moment he arrived and we are appreciative of his time in Kansas City. We wish him all the best."
Bieler joined Sporting Kansas City prior to the 2013 season as a Designated Player. He was the team's top scorer as he led all MLS newcomers with 10 goals during the regular season, the most by a Designated Player in team history. He also became the fourth KC player all-time to score 10 goals in a debut season, and the first since Miklos Molnar in 2000, while also adding goals in the MLS Cup Playoffs and Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup.
In 2014, Bieler scored twice in a 3-0 victory over Real Esteli FC in the 2014-15 CONCACAF Champions League and recorded two goals during Major League Soccer's regular season.
Bieler has been removed from Sporting Kansas City's roster, making available an international roster spot and Designated Player spot. To view a complete list of Sporting Kansas City transactions in 2015, visit SportingKC.com/tracker .
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