The [Horribly Unpopular] Soccer Thread

[Punity]

I like them very clean design.

 

[Reno_eNVy]

Very interesting. MLS determines who, between NYCFC and OCSC, gets priority on the upcoming drafts/lottery-ranking/etc.

http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/artic...ll-square-first-time-expansion-priority-draft

Orlando City and New York City FC, who are getting ready for their first MLS season in 2015, will go head-to-head in the Expansion Priority Draft on Wednesday. The event will be streamed live on MLSsoccer.com at 2 pm ET and hosted by former MLSer and KICKTV personality Jimmy Conrad.

After a draw conducted by supporters of both clubs to determine which club goes first, head coaches Jason Kreis (New York City) and Adrian Heath (Orlando City) will then alternate selections for priority among the following eight player acquisition mechanisms):

1. MLS Expansion Draft (Picks 1 or 2)
2. MLS SuperDraft (Picks 1 or 2)
3. USL PRO/NASL Player Priority Ranking (Picks 1 or 2)
4. Designated Player Ranking (Picks 1 or 2)
5. Allocation Ranking (Picks 1 or 2)
6. Discovery Ranking (Picks 20 or 21)
7. Waiver/Re-Entry Draft Ranking (Picks 20 or 21)
8. Lottery Ranking (Picks 20 or 21)

Not sure what the supporter draw is supposed to imply but it seems like they're trying to keep it random. No mention on what is to become of the Chivas TBD players. I vote that current clubs get to protect more players and all of Chivas' current players are thrown into the Expansion Draft pool. Also, "El Cubo" Torres has a purchase option on his loan. The league would be stupid if they didn't buy him and make him available in the pool.

 

[hopstupid]

This would be so awesome

Report: LA Galaxy eyeing move for Andrea Pirlo

http://prosoccertalk.nbcsports.com/2014/09/23/report-galaxy-eyeing-move-for-andrea-pirlo/related/

 

[hoppyhoppyhippo]

Pirlo to MLS doesn't make sense for Pirlo or from a marketing standpoint. He's well regarded by soccer fans, but he's hardly Lampard, Beckham, David Villa, etc.

I mean it would be great for the Galaxy cause he's a world class player. He's only making about 4.5 million in Italybut I think that he would take much more than that to leave Inter. I'm sure Man U would pay a pretty penny to have an instrumental player like him.

 

[Grannyknot]

I mean it would be great for the Galaxy cause he's a world class player. He's only making about 4.5 million in Italybut I think that he would take much more than that to leave Inter. I'm sure Man U would pay a pretty penny to have an instrumental player like him.

He plays for Juventus.

I think he'll retire in Italy. Not the type of player MLS needs to spend money on.

 

[Reno_eNVy]

Daaang, LA continues to thrash the opposition while Landy keeps raising the bar on the goal record.

I really really hope the SS race comes down to the match I'm going to against Seattle. It'll be LDs last home match so the atmosphere is going to be insane.

 

[FlyDoctor]

Chivas USA to fold for now and rebrand...supposedly as part of a deal for a team sale. Interesting

 

[Reno_eNVy]

Chivas USA to fold for now and rebrand...supposedly as part of a deal for a team sale. Interesting

Yeah, ESPNFC reported an undisclosed investment group supposedly bought the franchise for $100M (HOLY CRAP) and part of the deal is a hiatus... some sources are saying one year, some are saying two. Two years would be good for the league: have expansion every year for the next three years (big money, no whammies), give Chivas TBD time to build a stadium (looking at the Expo Park area, so museum/USC district. Not bad...) and carpet-bomb the f**k out of LA with marketing campaigns.



On a side-note, I definitely think Sacramento are in.

http://www.sacrepublicfc.com/sacram...ip-match-averages-1-6-tv-rating/#.VCwjJ3VdVcZ

Sac Republic got a 1.6 rating on a CW channel, beating out a couple college football games. More importantly, got a 2.4 in the 18-34 demo which I'm sure is making the MLS front office drool.

There were also 14,777 watching on the USLPRO youtube channel.

 

[hoppyhoppyhippo]

US 21 man roster for Landon's Finale

GK - Guzan, Rimando, Hamid
DF - Brooks, CHandler, Garza, Gonzalez, Orozco, Ream, Yedlin
MF - Bedoya, Corona, Diskerud, Gil, Green, Morales
FW - Jozy, Landon, Gyau, Ibarra, Wood

I would guess they're gonna go with a 4-4-1-1 to put Landon behind Jozy

GK - Guzan
RB - Yedlin
CB - Brooks
CB - Gonzalez
LB - Chandler
RM - Green
CM - Mix
CM - Corona
LM - Bedoya
CF - Landon
ST - Jozy. I can also see it in the 4-3-3 they used last time.

 

[Grannyknot]

Is Michael Bradley injured?

 

[hoppyhoppyhippo]

Is Michael Bradley injured?

Bradley, Dempsey, Zusi and Besler have important matches this weekend. MLS foolishly doesn't do international breaks.

 

[BrewKnurd]

Bradley, Dempsey, Zusi and Besler have important matches this weekend. MLS foolishly doesn't do international breaks.

But then so do Gonzalez and Yedlin, and yet they are called in. Its pretty clear that having an MLS conflict was a consideration for Klinsmann, but one that could be outweighed by whatever other factors drove his choices.

 

[Donal]

MLS foolishly doesn't do international breaks.

another sad fact in American soccer. Although I read somewhere they would try it this year......

 

[Reno_eNVy]

Bradley, Dempsey, Zusi and Besler have important matches this weekend.

Uuuummmm... excuse me!

Dallas vs LA on 10/12? Almost 100% likely that Omar and LD will miss that one with huge Supporter Shield implications.

 

[Grannyknot]

So who is up for a drinking game Friday night?
Every time a commentator or anyone on the ESPN set says something about his exclusion from the WC squad, you drink.

I'm thinking Alexi's quintessential halftime rant will put me down.

 

[Reno_eNVy]

So who is up for a drinking game Friday night?
Every time a commentator or anyone on the ESPN set says something about his exclusion from the WC squad, you drink.

I'm thinking Alexi's quintessential halftime rant will put me down.

I'm sure I'll be plastered by kickoff

 

[hoppyhoppyhippo]

But then so do Gonzalez and Yedlin, and yet they are called in. Its pretty clear that having an MLS conflict was a consideration for Klinsmann, but one that could be outweighed by whatever other factors drove his choices.

Other factors drove for sure. I think Gonzalez is fighting for a spot more than Besler, and I think Yedlin bounces back way quicker than any of them.

 

[hoppyhoppyhippo]

Uuuummmm... excuse me!

Dallas vs LA on 10/12? Almost 100% likely that Omar and LD will miss that one with huge Supporter Shield implications.

Maybe Jurgen just hates LA?

LD is in his sendoff. Gonzalez should be availabe on 10/12.

 

[Reno_eNVy]

Maybe Jurgen just hates LA?

LD is in his sendoff. Gonzalez should be availabe on 10/12.

[insert snide remark about how the WC should have been his sendoff]



And yeah Gonzo should be fine. He might have a callup hangover but the G back four is limping and even Omar at 75% would be a huge help. But seriously Robbie Rogers, could you stay healthy for at least a couple months? I love you at left back but stop hurting yourself.

 

[BrewKnurd]

Other factors drove for sure. I think Gonzalez is fighting for a spot more than Besler, and I think Yedlin bounces back way quicker than any of them.

Were it closer to anything one would fight for a spot for, I might agree. But is presence/performance/anything in an October match going to really factor into who's going to be playing the next meaningful games in summer 2015? I hope not. But who knows. JK be cray-cray.

If anything, a game like this is an opportunity to get more time together for whomever you consider to be your top CB pairing moreso than an opportunity to further evaluate known quantities.

Or so says I, but there's lots of reason I'm not a manager.

 

[hoppyhoppyhippo]

[insert snide remark about how the WC should have been his sendoff]



And yeah Gonzo should be fine. He might have a callup hangover but the G back four is limping and even Omar at 75% would be a huge help. But seriously Robbie Rogers, could you stay healthy for at least a couple months? I love you at left back but stop hurting yourself.

I have a hunch Gonzalez will play 45 and be subbed out for Ream or Orozco. Same with Yedlin. I think Klinsmann just wants to kind of use a sort of first level quality defense. Missing Fabian and Cameron, obviously (kind of surprised Fabian didn't get the call) but I think they want to get reps with guys who can be first teamers. With the 21 man, and another friendly later, I think Bradley and Co may come into the fold for the match on the 14th or whenever. And play a half or so.

 

[hoppyhoppyhippo]

Were it closer to anything one would fight for a spot for, I might agree. But is presence/performance/anything in an October match going to really factor into who's going to be playing the next meaningful games in summer 2015? I hope not. But who knows. JK be cray-cray.

If anything, a game like this is an opportunity to get more time together for whomever you consider to be your top CB pairing moreso than an opportunity to further evaluate known quantities.

Or so says I, but there's lots of reason I'm not a manager.

Klinsmann has made a point that nobody's job is safe. Besler started all 4, he has to compete with him and Cameron for a position and getting infront of the coach is a great way to improve your standing. While talent wins, in a close race being the face the coach sees helps.

 

[BrewKnurd]

Klinsmann has made a point that nobody's job is safe. Besler started all 4, he has to compete with him and Cameron for a position and getting infront of the coach is a great way to improve your standing. While talent wins, in a close race being the face the coach sees helps.

I don't disagree with any of this. However, none of this is in conflict with my belief that when it comes time to pick a gold cup roster, Omar's position will not be influenced one iota by his performance in an October friendly (unless he gets injured). We can agree to disagree on that.


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[hoppyhoppyhippo]

I think the performance in friendly is less important than how he practices.

BTW Landon is only set to play 30 minutes for Friday, so thay could explain that for you Reno.

 

[BadDeacon]

I think the performance in friendly is less important than how he practices.

Please explain. They should have the same weight in my mind... These guys should take the whole process seriously.

 

[hoppyhoppyhippo]

Please explain. They should have the same weight in my mind... These guys should take the whole process seriously.

Because a game weighs for sure on current form, a practice weighs on ethic. Klinsmann would weigh all of them into play and the one where he sees them the most is practice.

 

[BadDeacon]

Understood and agreed. Both weigh equally but in different ways.

 

[Donal]

Gob****e! you play the way you practice. walk thru drills, sleep thru games. Lineups are always decided during the week. And since none of us are there, its all speculation. Besides, when are ya gonna learn there's no way to predict Klinsmann

 

[Reno_eNVy]

Besides, when are ya gonna learn there's no way to predict Klinsmann

THIS! This all over!

 

[hoppyhoppyhippo]

Yedlin and Chandler on the right side is soooooo much speed.