Eddie Johnson not going to Reading

Nicky Hammond, the director of football at Reading FC, has announced that the team liked what they saw in US international Eddie Johnson (pictured) during his trial spell, however they do not plan on signing him anytime soon.

Here is what Hammond said:

We have a good relationship with the MLS following the transfer I did for Bobby Convey so we thought we'd have a look at Eddie.

It's not unusual for American players to come over here at the end of their season to spend a bit of time training with clubs in Europe.

It was interesting for both parties for us to have a look at Eddie but he will not be coming back.

It is a shame that Johnson will not be heading to England. Anyone who saw him play this year could tell he is bored in the MLS. He needs a new setting, but it looks like he will not get it from Reading.

For the Wizards, new coach Curt Onalfo needs to figure out how to inspire Johnson. If he can do that, the Wizards will have a grand strike force next year.