Hell, what about Liverpool. They need all of the help they can get.Edit: LD not Jozy
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bentley
Footballguy
Sure. As long as he doesn't cost anything. Those are the only players we're going to be acquiring for a while.
boubucarow
Footballguy
I have watched international soccer near religously for the last 4 years but in last two years began to catch some club soccer. I have had trouble figuring out which teams to follow but have decided to follow players and their teams.
So far...
Liverpool - Kuyt for the workrate, I would have him on my team anyday. I also enjoy Torres but will he be there?
Bayern Muncih - Robben, obvious reasons. Schweinsteiger, fell for him during Germany 2006.
Werder Bremen - Ozil, Schweinsteiger version South Africa 2010.
Fenerbahce - Diego Lugano, most impressive center back defensively aside from whatever he was doing during that South Korean goal and he has some emotion in his game.
Whatever team Jozy ends up playing for this year (hopefully actually playing). His development is more vital to the USA than any other player. And despite his shortcomings, I love his tank style of play.
There may be a more coming.
So far...
Liverpool - Kuyt for the workrate, I would have him on my team anyday. I also enjoy Torres but will he be there?
Bayern Muncih - Robben, obvious reasons. Schweinsteiger, fell for him during Germany 2006.
Werder Bremen - Ozil, Schweinsteiger version South Africa 2010.
Fenerbahce - Diego Lugano, most impressive center back defensively aside from whatever he was doing during that South Korean goal and he has some emotion in his game.
Whatever team Jozy ends up playing for this year (hopefully actually playing). His development is more vital to the USA than any other player. And despite his shortcomings, I love his tank style of play.
There may be a more coming.
Mjolnirs
Footballguy
Yep. Remember this is a 6 v 6 co-ed YMCA league. We have enough bodies to do full line changes (except for keeper) every 5 minutes.Not as taxing as full side 90 minute matches.
Moe.
Footballguy
Couldn't agree more. Dunno who will stay around (Ireland and Robinho are almost certainly gone, right?) but there will be tons of competition there. Do not like.
Ted Lange as your Bartender
Footballguy
was at this game - the stadium is beautiful and the crowd was loud despite the searing heat. The Union really do play an attractive style of soccer for the most part - very positive. They just need to continue to cut down on makng stupid mistakes, especially in the back. Seitz is starting to turn the corner at GK- was huge, stopped a PK that changed the momentum for good.Le Toux is a beast - not the most skilled player, but his pace and workrate in that heat were insane.Mwanga with a goal in his 4th straight game. Only 18yrs old. Would be cool to cap him if/when he gets US citizenship.
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prefontaine
Footballguy
I wouldn't be that worried about LanDon's playing time if he goes to City. They are building the foundation to be competitive in all 4 competitions next year. Will he get regular starts in Europa? Or EPL? I dunno. But I suspect he would at worst get regular time in the FA or Carling Cup with the occasional league start and probably quite a few appearances off the bench. It may not be the best fit, but it wouldn't be awful. And on top of that, LD is at the end of his development. Now it's about getting paid and if he goes to City, he's gonna get paid. Yeah, I'd rather him end up at Everton bc I like Everton. But this really wouldn't be all that bad
eagles2007
Footballguy
i was there also. it was, in a word, awesome. not sure how the stadium compares to others ... its beautiful, but so, so small. just used to the bank and the linc i guess.here's my writeup on the game
Spartans Rule
Footballguy
Bayern and Fenerbahce are two of my favorites as well
Fener has a lot of really good players and should've won the Turkish title, but had problems finishing mainly due to Dani Guiza's poor form. They have a lot of money to spend and are working hard to fix that - already added Slovakia's Miroslav Stoch and made a huge offer to Milan for Klaas-Jan Huntelaar.And not only do they have a good team, they also got some crazy pyromaniac fans.
Moe.
Footballguy
Stadium looks awesome on tv.
LanDon 
still kills me
Yeah, I'm not sure a move to City would be the best fit...but I don't think you'll hear him complain with the oodles of money he'll earn there. I'd have to deep a bit deeper into City's roster....but their midfield currently contains the likes of SWP, Ireland, Barry and their strikers include Adebayar, Bellamy, Tevez, Santa Cruz...and they are talking about adding Toure and are still chasing Joe Cole.....that's a lot of guys battling for playing time.
Liverpool would make more sense
And I haven't heard it mentioned at all, and perhaps Redknapp has no interest at all, but a move to Spurs would seem to me to be a very good fit. Spurs qualified for CL play, and with all of the Cup games and premier league games, it's a very heavy schedule for any team. Spurs have a pretty solid midfield, but I don't think LanDon would have much trouble getting regular playing time, especially considering you will need to factor in the inevitable injury to Kranjcar and Lennon.
still kills meYeah, I'm not sure a move to City would be the best fit...but I don't think you'll hear him complain with the oodles of money he'll earn there. I'd have to deep a bit deeper into City's roster....but their midfield currently contains the likes of SWP, Ireland, Barry and their strikers include Adebayar, Bellamy, Tevez, Santa Cruz...and they are talking about adding Toure and are still chasing Joe Cole.....that's a lot of guys battling for playing time.
Liverpool would make more sense
And I haven't heard it mentioned at all, and perhaps Redknapp has no interest at all, but a move to Spurs would seem to me to be a very good fit. Spurs qualified for CL play, and with all of the Cup games and premier league games, it's a very heavy schedule for any team. Spurs have a pretty solid midfield, but I don't think LanDon would have much trouble getting regular playing time, especially considering you will need to factor in the inevitable injury to Kranjcar and Lennon.
Kendall
I heart waffles
I'm with you, I have no desire to see Donovan sign for City. They would have no loyalty to him (not that many clubs do with any players), but there would be no doubt that City would buy another player to play over him if they thought he was better. And you already pointed out the players he would be competing with for playing time. Although, I don't see Robinho going back to City. He seemed to have a rough falling out with the management last season. But yes, I would like to see Donovan get back to Everton if possible. Wasn't he also linked with a move to Birmingham last season too?
Kendall
I heart waffles
I would love for that to happen, but Liverpool is in shambles right now. They cannot even get a manager to sign so far. Maybe they're waiting until the end of the cup, but it seems they've already been rebuked by at least Marsille's manager and Mourino is courting Gerrard, Chelsea is courting Torres, Mascherano would still jump to Barcelona given the chance. I'm depressed by the whole thing. #### debt mongers.
boubucarow
Footballguy
I was impressed with him. The game overall was very entertaining.
Sammy3469
Footballguy
Donovan's in a weird spot though. He's too expensive for Everton now (or more precisely MLS wants more than what Everton wants to spend), so he's probably left to finding the best spot on any of the top 6 or so (and it may even be limited to CL teams) teams in the top 4 leagues (put it this way Everton is probably the biggest non-CL team out there, so if they can't meet MLS transfer price no one smaller will be able to either). At 28, Donovan also needs to get paid, so he's not going somewhere for playing time.That means he left with the Man City's of the world. Is it the best fit. Of course not. Is it an OK fit, sure. At this point he'd be one of there big signings and be competing with SWP for playing time on the right side. Nothing against SWP, but that's a guy Donovan can beat out for playing time. Cole's a different matter if he goes there, but I don't think ManCity signs both.
scoobygang
Footballguy
Adam Johnson is the real threat, I would think. He should have been picked instead of SWP for England in the first place. He was on much better form. Donovan's advantage would be his ability to play on the left and the right (SWP does that for England as well, but not really for Man City).I suppose it's a testament to LD's increased prominence that he has a bona fide sex scandal in England now.
ooooh, crazy thought here, but if LanDon moves to the EPL, does he necessarily need play for one of the top sides?
I mean, we're all throwing out there that a club would be crazy not to capitalize on his world cup play, the american public angle, and so forth....so we need a team with money. We also need a team with a need. Few clubs really fit both those qualifications, at least among the top teams, but how about the newly promoted Newcastle United? That's a team with money. They also would be a good fit for LanDon. Plus, they do have a pretty decent following....just spit balling here, but I mean Newcastle has a chance to get into the middle of the pack fairly quickly with a few key signings.
I mean, we're all throwing out there that a club would be crazy not to capitalize on his world cup play, the american public angle, and so forth....so we need a team with money. We also need a team with a need. Few clubs really fit both those qualifications, at least among the top teams, but how about the newly promoted Newcastle United? That's a team with money. They also would be a good fit for LanDon. Plus, they do have a pretty decent following....just spit balling here, but I mean Newcastle has a chance to get into the middle of the pack fairly quickly with a few key signings.
It would be nice for him to find a team like Dempsey did with Fulham where he can get a lot of playing time. Unfortunately, like a few have said, the $ issue will play a big part. Both LD getting a big contract and MLS getting a decent transfer fee.ooooh, crazy thought here, but if LanDon moves to the EPL, does he necessarily need play for one of the top sides?I mean, we're all throwing out there that a club would be crazy not to capitalize on his world cup play, the american public angle, and so forth....so we need a team with money. We also need a team with a need. Few clubs really fit both those qualifications, at least among the top teams, but how about the newly promoted Newcastle United? That's a team with money. They also would be a good fit for LanDon. Plus, they do have a pretty decent following....just spit balling here, but I mean Newcastle has a chance to get into the middle of the pack fairly quickly with a few key signings.
Kendall
I heart waffles
I was in a London pub roughly a week and a half ago and I was wearing my USA Nike Soccer jacket and two Fulham fans approached me and kept going on about how much of a ####### legend Clint Dempsey was to them. I was like, "Me too!" I thought that was just incredibly cool.It would be nice for him to find a team like Dempsey did with Fulham where he can get a lot of playing time. Unfortunately, like a few have said, the $ issue will play a big part. Both LD getting a big contract and MLS getting a decent transfer fee.ooooh, crazy thought here, but if LanDon moves to the EPL, does he necessarily need play for one of the top sides?I mean, we're all throwing out there that a club would be crazy not to capitalize on his world cup play, the american public angle, and so forth....so we need a team with money. We also need a team with a need. Few clubs really fit both those qualifications, at least among the top teams, but how about the newly promoted Newcastle United? That's a team with money. They also would be a good fit for LanDon. Plus, they do have a pretty decent following....just spit balling here, but I mean Newcastle has a chance to get into the middle of the pack fairly quickly with a few key signings.
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Oh, yeah. He's scored two of Fulham's most important goals ever. The one against Liverpool to keep the from relegation two years ago and the one against Juventus. Funnily enough, one of the other things they like about him that Americans hate is the sullen attitude he gives off when things don't go well for him. They see it as a reflection of how much he cares about succeeding.I was in a London pub roughly a week and a half ago and I was wearing my USA Nike Soccer jacket and two Fulham fans approached me and kept going on about how much of a ####### legend Clint Dempsey was to them. I was like, "Me too!" I thought that was just incredibly cool.It would be nice for him to find a team like Dempsey did with Fulham where he can get a lot of playing time. Unfortunately, like a few have said, the $ issue will play a big part. Both LD getting a big contract and MLS getting a decent transfer fee.ooooh, crazy thought here, but if LanDon moves to the EPL, does he necessarily need play for one of the top sides?I mean, we're all throwing out there that a club would be crazy not to capitalize on his world cup play, the american public angle, and so forth....so we need a team with money. We also need a team with a need. Few clubs really fit both those qualifications, at least among the top teams, but how about the newly promoted Newcastle United? That's a team with money. They also would be a good fit for LanDon. Plus, they do have a pretty decent following....just spit balling here, but I mean Newcastle has a chance to get into the middle of the pack fairly quickly with a few key signings.
The Z Machine
Footballguy
Ehhh... He's good, but "legend"? I don't think he's done quite enough to warrant that for the USMNT. He had a good tournament, and he was instrumental in qualifying, but he could have contributed more IMO.I was in a London pub roughly a week and a half ago and I was wearing my USA Nike Soccer jacket and two Fulham fans approached me and kept going on about how much of a ####### legend Clint Dempsey was to them. I was like, "Me too!" I thought that was just incredibly cool.It would be nice for him to find a team like Dempsey did with Fulham where he can get a lot of playing time. Unfortunately, like a few have said, the $ issue will play a big part. Both LD getting a big contract and MLS getting a decent transfer fee.ooooh, crazy thought here, but if LanDon moves to the EPL, does he necessarily need play for one of the top sides?I mean, we're all throwing out there that a club would be crazy not to capitalize on his world cup play, the american public angle, and so forth....so we need a team with money. We also need a team with a need. Few clubs really fit both those qualifications, at least among the top teams, but how about the newly promoted Newcastle United? That's a team with money. They also would be a good fit for LanDon. Plus, they do have a pretty decent following....just spit balling here, but I mean Newcastle has a chance to get into the middle of the pack fairly quickly with a few key signings.
That's the thing though. Newcastle is flush with money. Their "big money" players, Vidulka, Owen, Martins are no longer there. They are valued as a top 20 team...in the WORLD. They can afford LanDonIt would be nice for him to find a team like Dempsey did with Fulham where he can get a lot of playing time. Unfortunately, like a few have said, the $ issue will play a big part. Both LD getting a big contract and MLS getting a decent transfer fee.ooooh, crazy thought here, but if LanDon moves to the EPL, does he necessarily need play for one of the top sides?I mean, we're all throwing out there that a club would be crazy not to capitalize on his world cup play, the american public angle, and so forth....so we need a team with money. We also need a team with a need. Few clubs really fit both those qualifications, at least among the top teams, but how about the newly promoted Newcastle United? That's a team with money. They also would be a good fit for LanDon. Plus, they do have a pretty decent following....just spit balling here, but I mean Newcastle has a chance to get into the middle of the pack fairly quickly with a few key signings.
and they could certainly use him. Their midfield is okay, but I mean, LanDon is better than most everyone they have as an attacking midfielder.perhaps they were referring to his legendary strike vs England a few weeks back.
Give it a rest. He's one of the 2-3 best players the US has ever produced. He's scored some of the US teams most important goals. And he almost singlehandedly kept the US in that Ghana game.Ehhh... He's good, but "legend"? I don't think he's done quite enough to warrant that for the USMNT. He had a good tournament, and he was instrumental in qualifying, but he could have contributed more IMO.I was in a London pub roughly a week and a half ago and I was wearing my USA Nike Soccer jacket and two Fulham fans approached me and kept going on about how much of a ####### legend Clint Dempsey was to them. I was like, "Me too!" I thought that was just incredibly cool.It would be nice for him to find a team like Dempsey did with Fulham where he can get a lot of playing time. Unfortunately, like a few have said, the $ issue will play a big part. Both LD getting a big contract and MLS getting a decent transfer fee.ooooh, crazy thought here, but if LanDon moves to the EPL, does he necessarily need play for one of the top sides?I mean, we're all throwing out there that a club would be crazy not to capitalize on his world cup play, the american public angle, and so forth....so we need a team with money. We also need a team with a need. Few clubs really fit both those qualifications, at least among the top teams, but how about the newly promoted Newcastle United? That's a team with money. They also would be a good fit for LanDon. Plus, they do have a pretty decent following....just spit balling here, but I mean Newcastle has a chance to get into the middle of the pack fairly quickly with a few key signings.
I wasn't aware of Newcastle's financial position. If so, it would be a good fit.That's the thing though. Newcastle is flush with money. Their "big money" players, Vidulka, Owen, Martins are no longer there. They are valued as a top 20 team...in the WORLD. They can afford LanDonIt would be nice for him to find a team like Dempsey did with Fulham where he can get a lot of playing time. Unfortunately, like a few have said, the $ issue will play a big part. Both LD getting a big contract and MLS getting a decent transfer fee.ooooh, crazy thought here, but if LanDon moves to the EPL, does he necessarily need play for one of the top sides?I mean, we're all throwing out there that a club would be crazy not to capitalize on his world cup play, the american public angle, and so forth....so we need a team with money. We also need a team with a need. Few clubs really fit both those qualifications, at least among the top teams, but how about the newly promoted Newcastle United? That's a team with money. They also would be a good fit for LanDon. Plus, they do have a pretty decent following....just spit balling here, but I mean Newcastle has a chance to get into the middle of the pack fairly quickly with a few key signings.
NMYMND
Footballguy
This goal may be what they are referring to. Kept them alive in the Europa League, where Fulham eventually lost in the final.Ehhh... He's good, but "legend"? I don't think he's done quite enough to warrant that for the USMNT. He had a good tournament, and he was instrumental in qualifying, but he could have contributed more IMO.I was in a London pub roughly a week and a half ago and I was wearing my USA Nike Soccer jacket and two Fulham fans approached me and kept going on about how much of a ####### legend Clint Dempsey was to them. I was like, "Me too!" I thought that was just incredibly cool.It would be nice for him to find a team like Dempsey did with Fulham where he can get a lot of playing time. Unfortunately, like a few have said, the $ issue will play a big part. Both LD getting a big contract and MLS getting a decent transfer fee.ooooh, crazy thought here, but if LanDon moves to the EPL, does he necessarily need play for one of the top sides?
I mean, we're all throwing out there that a club would be crazy not to capitalize on his world cup play, the american public angle, and so forth....so we need a team with money. We also need a team with a need. Few clubs really fit both those qualifications, at least among the top teams, but how about the newly promoted Newcastle United? That's a team with money. They also would be a good fit for LanDon. Plus, they do have a pretty decent following....just spit balling here, but I mean Newcastle has a chance to get into the middle of the pack fairly quickly with a few key signings.
Kendall
I heart waffles
I'm with you Christo. Z, as Christo said, on the club level he's produced some truly huge goals. Have people already forgotten his Confederations Cup performances where he was picked the thrid best player of the tournament? Brazil, Italy and Spain were all in that same competition. And although his only goal at this one world cup was thanks to a shaky keeper, he worked his ### off, drew a penalty to give us a chance against Ghana and was just abused physically by all our opponents.Give it a rest. He's one of the 2-3 best players the US has ever produced. He's scored some of the US teams most important goals. And he almost singlehandedly kept the US in that Ghana game.Ehhh... He's good, but "legend"? I don't think he's done quite enough to warrant that for the USMNT. He had a good tournament, and he was instrumental in qualifying, but he could have contributed more IMO.I was in a London pub roughly a week and a half ago and I was wearing my USA Nike Soccer jacket and two Fulham fans approached me and kept going on about how much of a ####### legend Clint Dempsey was to them. I was like, "Me too!" I thought that was just incredibly cool.It would be nice for him to find a team like Dempsey did with Fulham where he can get a lot of playing time. Unfortunately, like a few have said, the $ issue will play a big part. Both LD getting a big contract and MLS getting a decent transfer fee.ooooh, crazy thought here, but if LanDon moves to the EPL, does he necessarily need play for one of the top sides?I mean, we're all throwing out there that a club would be crazy not to capitalize on his world cup play, the american public angle, and so forth....so we need a team with money. We also need a team with a need. Few clubs really fit both those qualifications, at least among the top teams, but how about the newly promoted Newcastle United? That's a team with money. They also would be a good fit for LanDon. Plus, they do have a pretty decent following....just spit balling here, but I mean Newcastle has a chance to get into the middle of the pack fairly quickly with a few key signings.
The Z Machine
Footballguy
Better (outfield) players than Deuce for the US:
1) Landon Donovan
2) Claudio Reyna
3) Brian McBride
4) Tab Ramos
He has a chance to become the 2nd best player ever for the US if he continues his level of play over the next 4 years, but he's not there yet.
1) Landon Donovan
2) Claudio Reyna
3) Brian McBride
4) Tab Ramos
He has a chance to become the 2nd best player ever for the US if he continues his level of play over the next 4 years, but he's not there yet.
I'd put him ahead of all of those guys but LD now if we're talking "best player." All those other three guys have on him is longevity. And I don't see that bow in their quiver very much longer. Who do you see replacing him in the near future?Plus, Ramos wasn't even born here.
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The Z Machine
Footballguy
I said, "for the US", not born in the US. Quit splitting hairs, shyster.
Once again, we'll have to disagree here, Christo. I'll agree that I don't see anyone replacing Deuce in the near future, but we haven't really replaced McBride yet have we?
prefontaine
Footballguy
Senor Schmutzig
Footballguy
Being the local Everton supporter, I would love to see LanDon come back the the Toffees for a variety of reasons however if the LA Galaxy has their way I have a feeling he will be going to ManCity due to the deeper pockets. That would be a little disappointing for an Everton team that really showed great form over the last part of the season and hopefully could continue that run going into the 10/11 campaign.
I came across this after reviewing one of the Everton forums:
I came across this after reviewing one of the Everton forums:
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Senor Schmutzig
Footballguy
Also came across this...
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andy_b
Footballguy
andy_b
Footballguy
Oh goodie, the Aussies may have gotten their hand caught in the cookie jar
Officials bought pearl necklaces for the wives of FIFA executive committee members
Officials bought pearl necklaces for the wives of FIFA executive committee members
andy_b
Footballguy
Choices for next US coach are wide. I wonder what the US is thinking
You have former US players like Kries and Kinnear who want a shot
You have a US mainstay in fat Sigi who may want a shot
You have the normal cadre of foreign coaches, many of whom failed miserably at this current world cup
You have the ever constant Klinnesman
You have Bradley who stated he would like to continue
What would you guys prefer?
You have former US players like Kries and Kinnear who want a shot
You have a US mainstay in fat Sigi who may want a shot
You have the normal cadre of foreign coaches, many of whom failed miserably at this current world cup
You have the ever constant Klinnesman
You have Bradley who stated he would like to continue
What would you guys prefer?
Kendall
I heart waffles
As much as I've grown to like Bradley, I think its time for a change. Arenas second stint was less productive than his first. In fact, I cannot think of any National Team managers that have made improvements on a second cycle as coach. For that reason alone I think they should make a change. Regarding the who... I have no idea. We have had sucess with domestic managers, so I would trust whatever coach was hired if that were the case. All I know is do not want Sven Gorn Erikson. That guy blows.
Ted Lange as your Bartender
Footballguy
Definitely not Bradley - not that I thought he did a bad job overall but I just think that a NT needs a new voice and direction every cycle. Seemed like we regressed under Arena's 2nd go-round.Kreis is a possible nice prospect for 2018, but he needs more experience first.I don't trust Klinsmann for some reason. Nothing really concrete, just a gut feeling. CONCACAF qualifying is such a grind, not necessarily with the quality of opponents but with the travel and the hostile environments, and he seems a bit flaky so I could see him up and leaving before the 4 years is up. I think Kinnear has proven himself over time to be a really good coach with Houston so he'd be my choice for this cycle.
andy_b
Footballguy
I am leaning towards Fat Sigi or Kinnear myself. I am torn because Klinnesman was one of may favorite players of all time and yet like you I am not sure what his intentions are regarding the whole program.
Mjolnirs
Footballguy
Results from last night:Harrisburg beat New York 1-0 aetColumbus beat Rochester 2-1Houston beat Miami 1-0Chiva beat Austin 1-0LA beat St. Louis 2-0and Charleston beat Chicago 3-0 on penalties!I know we're all focused on the World Cup, but anyone notice we are down to the final 16 in the US Open Cup? This is the round the MLS teams come in on.NY Red Bulls v Harrisburg City IslandersDC United v Richmond KickersChicago Fire v Charleston Battery
dparker713
Footballguy
When did Bradley say he'd like to continue? Thought he left it open so he could take some time to decompress. Not that Im in favor of him returning, 8 years is a long time for any one coach. I don't think we need an international retread, and I dont think any of the issues that prevented Klinnesman from taking the job last time have been resolved. Growing American soccer has to include growing our coaching talent. So Im in favor of a domestic search.
andy_b
Footballguy
I read it this morning but I can't find the link. Let me keep looking for it.
CletiusMaximus
Footballguy
What were the issues that prevented Klinsmann from taking the job last time? My recollection is that it was unclear whether it was even offered, but he indicated somehow that he wouldn't take it if offered anyway. I don't remember any details. I was not in favor of Klinsmann 4 years ago, but have come around a bit.Here are some thoughts a German friend gave me yesterday (he mistakenly refers to US Soccer as the "US FA"):
I now tend to think the best approach might be Klinsmann in charge, with a tactical guy (like Bradley) as his #2, similar to Loew's role for Germany in '06. As before, I've seen nothing indicating Klinsmann is remotely interested in the job, and I would doubt he is.
andy_b
Footballguy
it was a combination of issues according to reports. Money, power etc. This is when he officially backed out
http://www.dw-world.de/dw/article/0,,2264130,00.html
andy_b
Footballguy
I think the exact opposite. I think if the money works out for both sides, he is the front runner.The fact that he and Sunil could not come to an agreement last time though does not bode well.I would be ok with Klinnesman over any other foreign coach (shoot me if someone like Capello or Quiroz(sp) gets the job).
Steve Tasker
Footballguy
I know he's short on experience, but Kreis seems like he could have a shot with the USMNT at some point in the future. I'm not sure if that time is now, though.
scoobygang
Footballguy
I think Nowak may get his shot eventually too, even if the Olympic team underperformed slightly. I don't watch a ton of MLS, but I'm very impressed at how quickly he's made the Union a watchable team.Steve Tasker said:
andy_b
Footballguy
I think Nowak is going to be a very good choice come the run for 2018. He is growing is knowledge base of all US soccer.This is one of the hidden benefits of MLS. It is not just about player development. Getting a guy like Nowak to come over later in his career, treat the league seriously and then stick around after will have literally years and years of continued benefit to all US soccer.Sadly for every Nowak, we probably get 2-3 dinks like Mattheus.
prefontaine
Footballguy
Looks like the David Silva move to City is done. I have money riding on City getting silverware in the next two seasons so I'm happy about this (even though I kinda hate them and don't like what they are doing). I actually would have preferred Di Silva but it appears he is going to Real.
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