Originally Posted by
Sullivan
Visiting my son who lives in the DC area, and we took in TFC at DCU.
No doubt Cirovski ends up in MLS, soon too, and most likely not with TFC.
I'm fully plugged in to NCAA footy - two sons are coaching there.
It's common knowledge that eventually Cirovski wants the US national team gig.
But if the USSF are going to go homegrown with their next coach (and that voice is getting louder) they won't appoint a guy with no pro experience.
It's why Bruce Arena left UVa; it's why Sigi Schmidt left UCLA; and it's why Caleb Porter left Akron.
Personally, I don't see TFC or DCU making coaching changes until we're into next season. However.....
Here's part of the discussion revolving around Cirovski:
- he has nothing left to prove at College Park, or the NCAA.
- this is his 20th season at College Park, he has an out clause on his contract for a pro job.
- currently, he's out of the USSF picture, Porter is making a strong claim with his work in Portland, and Sigi's window is closing, they're the frontrunners.
- his way of doing things has been very successful, both in wins and developing players to play at higher levels.
- but..... he knows Payne very well, too well, and if I'm allowed to speculate, given a choice of TFC or DCU, Cirovski leaves money on the table and takes the DCU gig.
- he won't want Payne in his kitchen, and we know Payne has put himself there with Nelson.
At last night's game, I heard a few more stories about Payne, he's certainly not missed.
Unless TFC is the only gig available, I can see Cirovski going elsewhere. Payne is just too hands on.
Should Leiweke gas all that is related to Payne, Nelson & Co., .... maybe things get a whole lot different.