Chicago signs Paraguayan defender Marmol

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04/29/2008 - Bridgeview, IL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Chicago Fire signed Paraguayan defender Lider Marmol on Tuesday, adding more depth to one of Major League Soccer's top defenses.

Marmol, 22, last played for Hercules CF in Spain's second division. He started 11 matches and scored one goal. Prior to last season, Marmol was invited to preseason tryouts with English sides Coventry City and Reading.

Chicago has allowed just three goals through five games this season and one of those was an own goal.

"We are excited to have Lider join our organization," Fire technical director Frank Klopas said. "He is a good young player that is going to make our team stronger."

Marmol began his career in Paraguay with CD 4 de Agosto where he played for four seasons (1999-2002). Following that, he played for the Paraguayan second division side Club Atletico River Plate (2002-2004).

He was then acquired by first division side Club Sol de America where he spent one year (2004). In 2005-06, he played for Club Guarani, helping the club to a second place finish in the Torneo Apertura one season.

He made 44 career appearances in Liga Paraguaya and has three goals.

Marmol also has international experience, having played for Paraguay at the U-20 level in 2003 in the Milk Cup and in a friendly against England.

Per team policy, financial terms were not disclosed. He will be added to the roster pending the arrival of his P-1 Visa and work certificate.

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As of February 9, MySportsbook.com has released its coveted 2007 Mens NCAA Basketball Tournament betting odds. “March Madness betting ” only a month away, the top ranked Florida Gators are favorite at 7-2 to win it all. The defending champs have not disappointed at all this season and currently have a 22-2 record and are undefeated (9-0) in SEC play. The Gators’ thrive off of their extremely balanced, experienced and versatile attack. All five starters started in last seasons National Championship game. What is most impressive with this group is their balance; the five starters all average between 10.7 and 13.6 PPG. The Gators have been on an absolute roll having won 15 straight by an average of 16.4 PPG.

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Other teams that the MySportsbook.com members seem to believe will win it all include the west coasts’ top team #2 UCLA (6-1), #3 OSU behind man-child Greg Oden (8-1), and #4 Wisconsin (10-1) behind their defense which has given up 70+ points only three times all season.

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Arizona 20-1

Butler 20-1

Duke 30-1

Florida 7-2

Georgetown 30-1

Indiana 35-1

Kansas 15-1

Marquette 25-1

Maryland 40-1

Memphis 50-1

Nevada 50-1

UNC 9-2

OSU 8-1

Oregon 30-1

Pittsburgh 15-1

Texas 30-1

Texas A&M 18-1

UCLA 6-1

Wisconsin 10-1

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