Graduated GA last season ... salaries are comparable so no money saved unless part of the deal
http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/articl...te-seasons-end
Graduated GA last season ... salaries are comparable so no money saved unless part of the deal
http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/articl...te-seasons-end
The one thing I'm gathering from Winter - and it's more of an Ajax trait - is that he's trying to find players who can fill more than one role on the pitch, with the exception of the keeper and the target man.
i like santos but realize it was time for him to go, bit of a waste of talent and money with him only ever playing back up here
Santos is talented and lazy...too bad because he should have been better but just didn't seem to care to be. Oh well. No big loss, another young player with potential, i'll take it.
I'm still pissed off at him for the KC game... when he was in midfield, he turns back towards the KC goal, tries to take on everybody despite passing options, gets stripped, KC goes back on the counter and scores. Then the play where he's "guarding" the post on the corner kick, sees the ball all the way, it comes right to him, he's got a goal line and a side line for clearing out, and it bounces off him straight to Kamara for a goal. I was yelling "WAKE UP!!!!! WAKE UP!!!!!"
But then he'd do things like score that beauty on Vancouver in game 1... or when he took that hard shot in the rain that went through Conway's legs. Sometimes he seemed smart, sometimes he seemed dopey, unaware.
Avila dressed vs. Alianza but did not play. That means he's Cup-tied for the rest of the tourney, and not eligible for us, yes?
Santos did not dress, and will probably see action against us in the group stage, if both TFC and FCDallas qualify.
On a sidenote the world football adventure for Santos continues. He has played in Brazil, North Africa, Israel, Toronto, L.A. and now Texas
Last edited by PopePouri; 08-02-2011 at 03:01 PM.
I liked Santos, it wasn't his fault that the coach played him out of position.
First play that comes to mind when I think of Santos. That made a lot worst miss of year compilations.
To be fair, he did have some crackers.
Hey Dallas, hope you like the same because that's what you just got. The only difference is that the one you got is injured often and won't back track to defend after he tries to take on 3 opposing players and gets stripped.TFC I hope you enjoy Avila giving up on plays, never hoofing down balls and pouting constantly.
True. Although I don't think he ever really played in Brazil, not many matches at least. Actually for someone whos 27 he sure has been on a lot of clubs but not played much. Tells ya something about the man eh?
For the sake of accuracy;
Santos has now played in Rio and Belem in Brazil. Sousse, Tunisia and Benghazi, Libya in North Africa. Couple of small towns in Israel. L.A., Toronto and now Dallas.
Last edited by mdc 77; 08-02-2011 at 03:14 PM.
He's not really effective as a striker either, and has a bad work rate.
Its official, both teams have announced it on twitter. I'm okay with it.
http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/articl...acquire-santos
We also gave up one international spot for the rest of the year.
pros: frees up an international spot and roster space.
cons: i liked santos, and im not too sure about our backup striker role.
i rate this trade:
THREE HARDEN O-FACES OUTT'VE FIVE.