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25-year-old midfielder Walter Restrepo had a stellar year for the Fort Lauderdale Strikers in the NASL. In 22 appearances, Restrepo bagged 7 goals and 9 assists, and he was a NASL Best XI choice in 2012. Despite his performance, Restrepo was traded Tuesday to the San Antonio Scorpions for hotel and transportation accommodations for a single game next season.

Via MLSsoccer.com:

The Fort Lauderdale Strikers executed a trade that sent Walter Restrepo to the San Antonio Scorpions in exchange for hotel and transportation arrangements during the club’s trip to the Lone Star State for a game this coming June.

The Crockett Hotel, a business partner of the Scorpions, would otherwise charge $169 per night during the days in question to put two men to a room. Take that times a dozen, to account for at least 24 members of the organization — players, coaches, medical staff, etc. — and it comes out to $2,028 per night, which brings the total value of the lodging portion of the trade to $4,056.

(Thanks to Pro Soccer Talk and 90 Minutes Strong for bringing this to our attention.)