Revolution trade F Noonan to Crew

Aug 6, 2008 - 6:54 PM FOXBOROUGH, Massachusetts (Ticker) -- The New England Revolution on Wednesday re-signed forward Pat Noonan and traded him to the Columbus Crew for a first-round draft choice in the 2009 MLS SuperDraft.

Noonan, 28, has spent this season playing for Aalesund of the Norweigian Premier League after joining the team on a free transfer from MLS in January.

"I am excited at the opportunity to return to MLS and especially to join the Columbus Crew," Noonan said. "I think it will be a great fit and I look forward to helping a team that is in a great spot to make a run for an MLS title."

Originally selected in the first round - ninth overall - in the 2003 MLS SuperDraft, Noonan played five seasons with the Revolution, registering 37 goals and 29 assists in 119 games.

"I think we're obviously adding a quality player who brings another dimension and further options to our attack as we enter the final third of the season and playoff push," said Crew Head Coach Sigi Schmid. "He has had a lot of success in this league and we look forward to having him for many good years in Columbus."

New England (10-4-3) currently has the best record in MLS. They won the 2008 SuperLiga tournament with a 3-2 penalty-kick victory over the Houston Dynamo on Tuesday.