Juan Pablo Ángel is the Latest Expensive MLS Import

Joining David Beckham and Cuauhtemoc Blanco, 31-year-old Columbian striker Juan Pablo Ángel is on his way to the MLS. The New York Red Bulls brought him in from English Premiership side Aston Villa, who once gave Ángel the biggest contract in Aston Villa history.

Ángel had a few productive seasons (a 23-goal campaign among them) with Villa, but in recent years saw his playing time decrease in favor of younger players. Fortunately, he won't have to worry about that will the Bulls, as most of the younger players in MLS... well, we'll just say they're not of Premiership quality and leave it at that.

Rumor has it that the 31-year-old will be the second-highest priced player in the league, behind only Beckham. He's the second player the Red Bulls have been able to sign outside of the league's salary cap (the other being Claudio Reyna). Pending work permit issues, he should be on the field for the Bulls in a week or so.

So there's no excuse left for the Red Bulls to not be one of the best two or three teams in the MLS (currently third in our Power Rankings).