Jeff Cunningham's trials in Scandanavia with Randers F.C. and IK Start were apparently unsuccessful at landing Cunningham a long-term contract at either club. After trying his luck at signing a better contract at both clubs, Cunningham has elected to go back to America and sign for his first club- the Columbus Crew, according to IK Start's team website.
Signs for U.S. club
Jeff Cunningham has left Start and the town of Kristiansand.
Attacking player Jeff Cunningham has gone home to the U.S. to sign a two year contract with the Columbus Crew.
"It has been a pleasant acquaintance. He was also satisfied with his stay in Kristiansand, but not enough has been shown at his best, "said Rune Jakobsen of IK Start.
Cunningham has decided to sign a contract with the American club. He used some of his vacation days to train with Start.
"A pleasant city. Glad to see something other than what I'm accustomed to," said Cunningham, to ikstart a few days ago.
He spent plenty of time as a tourist as well in Kristiansand. When Knut Tørum recently offered the American shuttle to the city, Cunningham thanked him politely and said no because he wanted to have a look around for a while.
An imminent signing of Cunningham could be the answer to the question everyone has been asking, who is going to lead this young, Crew team on the field? Cunningham's 62 goals in 182 Crew appearances from 1998-2004 are some stats that all the Crew players can look up to, especially the strikers.
Further, with 132 career MLS goals, it won't take much for Cunningham to top Jaime Moreno's mark of 133 goals on the MLS career goalscorers list in this 2011 season; As Moreno retired at the end of 2010 season with D.C. United.
If it's true that Cunningham is coming home to agree to the Crew's discounted terms, I like the discount move as Cunningham is the right sort of veteran for this team.
Cunningham would definitely have a role to play; as he has had a better strike rate over the last few years compared to any Crew striker.
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