Delicious Waffles
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If you have Kei Kamara, you have to captain him, just for the fact they have a double game week. I wouldn't be surprised if he plays Sunday afternoon too.
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American Soccer |OT2| Party Like It's 1999.
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If you have Kei Kamara, you have to captain him, just for the fact they have a double game week. I wouldn't be surprised if he plays Sunday afternoon too.
Cornballer
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Oh, I guess we're playing Cuba in Saturday. Crazy.
The Culture Vulture
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Also had Steve Clark in goal. Boo-yah!
The USA side seems easier but something is going on with these Caribbean teams.
Cornballer
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After Cuba beat Guatemala and the utter insanity of the T&T-Mexico game, you really get the feeling that just about anything can happen at this point.
There's something going on. I'd like to think having another competitive league in the confederation is helping everyone out, but either way this shit is crazy. Take nothing for granted.
My buddy is legit shook after that goal, goddamn.
Cornballer
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Soccer Power Index numbers from Paul Carr @ ESPN:
USA vs T&T Final. US will be the one to finally halt this Caribbean uprising.
ActStriker
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I didn't captain Kamara and left Giovinco as my captain >.>
At least Giovinco is the only guy in all the teams MLSE owns that know how to score
At least Giovinco is the only guy in all the teams MLSE owns that know how to score
American Eskimo
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That makes no sense. T&T have been the strongest team
He was linked to TFC early in the year. Atomica and Il Principino would have been amazing.
Cornballer
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It's based on computer simulations and current ranking, not who's hot right now and playing well.
Cornballer
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A few recent articles:
- Jeff Carlisle for ESPNFC: What is Jozy Altidore's future with the U.S. after Gold Cup drop?
- ESPNFC: U.S. participation in CONCACAF Gold Cup yielding diminishing returns
- ASN Interview: Ethan Finlay: "I Play the Game to Be a Champion"
- The Guardian: Aron Jóhannsson on the Gold Cup: 'It's up to us to prove we can win it'
- Jeff Carlisle for ESPNFC: What is Jozy Altidore's future with the U.S. after Gold Cup drop?
- ESPNFC: U.S. participation in CONCACAF Gold Cup yielding diminishing returns
- ASN Interview: Ethan Finlay: "I Play the Game to Be a Champion"
- The Guardian: Aron Jóhannsson on the Gold Cup: 'It's up to us to prove we can win it'
Cornballer
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I wonder if RSL is going to make a move on Movsisyan now, as well.
Cornballer
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A few MLS stat/analysis tweets from Alex Olshansky:
MLS shots created from crosses, throughballs. Lower ratio, more throughball reliant.
The Instigators. MLS players by passes into the final third. Not surprised to see Federico on top.
Non penalty goals + assists / 90 leaders in MLS. Giovinco lighting league on fire.
I'm in the same boat as you. Haha.
I also captained Gio... hope he destroys Philly
Also saw a kid wearing a David Villa NYCFC shirt while at the beach here in Maine. Made me both happy and sad at the same time haha
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/spor...ity-linked-sao-paulo-ganso-20150716-post.html
Man. For those of you who don't follow much in the way of foreign soccer, Ganso and Neymar were attached at the hip back at Santos years ago. I remember Ganso being quoted as saying he thought they'd play together for their entire careers.
That obviously didn't happen, but if Orlando City could sign him that'd be a fantastic get. Fingers fucking crossed.
Man. For those of you who don't follow much in the way of foreign soccer, Ganso and Neymar were attached at the hip back at Santos years ago. I remember Ganso being quoted as saying he thought they'd play together for their entire careers.
That obviously didn't happen, but if Orlando City could sign him that'd be a fantastic get. Fingers fucking crossed.
MLS Players Union Announces Ratification of New Agreement with Major League Soccer
Brian Straus @BrianStraus
Hearing MLS CBA has been ratified. Source says more than 90% of players voted in favor of March agreement. Should get confirmation soon.
Brian Straus @BrianStraus
Hearing MLS CBA has been ratified. Source says more than 90% of players voted in favor of March agreement. Should get confirmation soon.
Portland Timbers sign Lucas Melano to DP deal, use targeted allocation
Hey look other teams are allowed to use targeted allocation money too, it's almost like it isn't some unfair rule designed for one team.
Hey look other teams are allowed to use targeted allocation money too, it's almost like it isn't some unfair rule designed for one team.
I really hope this kid pans out. The biggest story here is that we're spending big bucks for potential and outbid a Serie A and La Liga team for him. I like the move, as long as he pans out.
so that's what happened to ganso. haven't heard anything about him in years.
This interview with Benny Feilhaber is depressing.
He should've been on that team and should be on this current Gold Cup roster.
ActStriker
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Lampard should've been available this week but he isn't traveling Saturday.
probably because of dat Gillette turf
probably because of dat Gillette turf
Delicious Waffles
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There's always next week.
Cornballer
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2015 MLS salaries list is up from the player's union.
Highlights:
Gold Cup analysis:
- Liviu Bird in SI: CONCACAF powers USA, Mexico find frustration in Gold Cup group play
Highlights:
Gold Cup analysis:
- Liviu Bird in SI: CONCACAF powers USA, Mexico find frustration in Gold Cup group play
Cornballer
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More on salaries from Jake Cohen:
Cornballer
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A couple ASN articles:
- Andrea Pirlo Signing Is a Shrewd Deal for NYCFC
- Andrea Pirlo Signing Is a Shrewd Deal for NYCFC
- Dan Flynn Takes One for the Team; Gulati Ducks Senate
Cornballer
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Also:
ESPNFC said:
Cornballer
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Good stuff here:
U.S. also suffered from a lack of familiarity. Rather than being confused by the system, though, the Americans often looked as if their collective design simply hadnt been properly choreographed despite playing similar formations as in the past.
In attempting to build up from the back, poor spacing often isolated players one-on-one in difficult positions, and all they could do was look for long balls into the forwards and wingers. Michael Bradley, whom manager Jurgen Klinsmann continues to play in more of a No. 10 role, dropped too far back to look for the ball at his feet, throwing the midfield into confusion.
Failing to support the player on the ball also set the team up poorly for a quick transition to defense, eschewing the compactness that would allow for quick recuperation of possession or at least limit the immediate danger of losing the ball in the back.
A frustrating disconnect among players in possession followed, with a high-pressuring, physical Honduras causing problems as well as a patient Haiti making it difficult to play through a compact middle block. The U.S. could only score on two set pieces against Honduras and a fast break, similar to a counterattack, against Haiti.
The Americans best example of proper spacing and build-up created their goal against Panama, with Alejandro Bedoya polishing off a combination near the penalty area by driving a pinpoint cross to Bradley at the back post. Bradleys run was reminiscent of many of his late, surging runs from midfield that resulted in his goal against Slovenia at the 2010 World Cup, among others, and another rallying cry for those imploring Klinsmann to play him farther back.
The positive aspect of playing Bradley outside his best role is his ability to string the whole team together with his work rate. He connects defense to attack when much of the team looks disoriented, but he often falls into the trap of running simply to run instead of moving with a purpose.
He also hasnt been paired consistently with anybody to help rein in that tendency with Jermaine Joness recent injury concerns. When Dempsey plays as a shadow striker underneath one or two higher partners, it mitigates that concern a little, but another strong central-midfield partner for Bradley would further disperse his work load.
Cornballer
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A few tidbits from BigSoccer:
Guaranteed compensation, by club.
Guaranteed compensation, by club.
Cornballer
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Weekend matches:
Love seeing the lines drawn out like that.
Crazy that RBNY actually is the lowest in the league now
Somehow even Colorado pays their players more... what?
I think the front office started pushing renewals at the time they did because of this list. Not saying everybody looks at this lists but word will spread through the fanbase like wildfire.
If the results don't hold up I wouldn't be shocked at seeing less than 6k season ticket holders next season.
Cornballer
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- Straus profile for SI: Brad Guzan bets on himself, seizes long-awaited chance as USMNT No. 1
Guaranteed compensation, by club.
Any have the team breakdown from last season?
And yet you guys are second in the East in PPG... would you really feel better about how much you're paying for tickets if Tim Cahill was making paid as much as the rest of the team combined?
It seems pretty smart to have built a solid roster with such a low payroll, leaving room to add pieces in the summer, maybe even a DP or two...
Cornballer
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Cornballer
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The MPG numbers at San Jose are fuzzy because his compensation in salary form is very low (240k/yr) but they paid an undisclosed transfer fee ($2M?) for him that bumps him up to DP, iirc. I'm not sure how that gets annualized or considered.
Still, I certainly don't dispute your point that the ownership are a bunch of cheapos that want to keep the amount of money they spend down to a minimum. I'm sure they'd be ecstatic to have the lowest payroll in the league and sneak into the last playoff spot each season.
Still, I certainly don't dispute your point that the ownership are a bunch of cheapos that want to keep the amount of money they spend down to a minimum. I'm sure they'd be ecstatic to have the lowest payroll in the league and sneak into the last playoff spot each season.
2nd in a terrible East. One game above .500. Now imagine where we'd be with some talent brought in using the available cap space. And if Red Bull does want to be cheap, what will prevent any clubs from attempting to buy our young talent like Miazga and Lawrence?
And why should tickets go up in price if wages have gone down about 70%? There's no demand for these seats other than games against NYCFC.
Perhaps they will use the available cap space for big name players but I doubt that's going to happen. I'll eat crow if true, but it seems to me that Red Bull simply wants to make the team profitable. But the question is, why? To make it a more valuable asset for possible investors? Or to offset the money the corporation has purportedly been losing from their other ventures?
MPG: I'm pretty sure the transfer fee gets spread out over the life of his contract, hence his DP status... he's certainly the best value on team, making less than Pierazzi.
NYRB: I got the feeling that they were going to start spending money this summer, somehow I doubt they'll be 20/20 in payroll at the end of the season, but I guess we'll see...
2014 vs 2015:
The teams that dropped are Montreal, Dallas, NYRB, and surprisingly Seattle.
Vancouver is within like a few hundred dollars of last year, apparently they have a budget and stick to it.
NYRB: I got the feeling that they were going to start spending money this summer, somehow I doubt they'll be 20/20 in payroll at the end of the season, but I guess we'll see...
2014 vs 2015:
The teams that dropped are Montreal, Dallas, NYRB, and surprisingly Seattle.
Vancouver is within like a few hundred dollars of last year, apparently they have a budget and stick to it.