Earthquakes sign Norwegian Amahl Pellegrino to replace Cade Cowell

The San Jose Earthquakes signed Norwegian Player of the Year Amahl Pellegrino to a two-year contract, the club announced late last week.

Pellegrino, 33, has scored 75 goals in all competitions over the last two seasons for reigning Norweigan champion Bodo/Glimt. The forward aims to fill the left winger spot vacated by Cade Cowell, who was sold to Mexican giants Chivas last month for a Quakes-record $4 million transfer fee.

The Norweigan-born player has not played any international soccer. He was called into camp for Tanzania’s African Cup of Nations squad in December, but did not make the final roster.