Sochaux

Regardless of what United would pay, Sochaux would also continue to compensate him a portion of his original salary.

D.C. United planning to acquire Charlie Davies, but financial issues remain unresolved Steve Goff 2011

However, contrary to United's statement last week that "details of a 12-month loan have already been negotiated" between the club, MLS, French team Sochaux and Davies' representatives, financial terms remain an issue, sources said.

D.C. United planning to acquire Charlie Davies, but financial issues remain unresolved Steve Goff 2011

I mean, this is a guy who played professionally in Sochaux, in France but near the Swiss and German border, in the land of washed-rind cheese and Comte and other things that make you cry with happiness.

Charlie Davies on the bear hug, the Stanky Leg, Georgetown and Raclette Dan Steinberg 2011

His total compensation in the loan deal does not necessarily have to match the terms of his contract with Sochaux.

D.C. United planning to acquire Charlie Davies, but financial issues remain unresolved Steve Goff 2011

The revelations about Espinoza come just after D.C.United got Davies this week on a season-long loan from French club Sochaux.

Drunk driver in Davies case in court 2011

After several days of negotiations, the MLS club announced Wednesday that it has acquired the former U.S. national team starter from French club Sochaux on a one-year loan.

D.C. United acquires Charlie Davies on a season-long loan from French club Sochaux Steve Goff 2011

Modibo Maiga is another potential recruit after Sochaux confirmed they had received an offer from Newcastle for the striker.

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M'Vila is under contract until 2015 with Rennes and, like another target, the Sochaux playmaker Marvin Martin, is at Clairefontaine with the France squad for the Les Bleus' Euro 2012 qualifiers against Albania and Romania.

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Mixing speed, strength and a scoring touch, Davies moved from Boston College to Swedish club Hammarby and then Sochaux in 2009.

D.C. United acquires Charlie Davies on a season-long loan from French club Sochaux Steve Goff 2011

In lieu of a formal loan agreement, United asked for -- and received -- permission from Sochaux to extend Davies' time in the United States.

D.C. United planning to acquire Charlie Davies, but financial issues remain unresolved Steve Goff 2011