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    I think neither Messi nor Ronaldo will come to MLS.

    Life is too comfortable for them somewhere in Europe & they don't need the $ MLS would offer.

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    I'd just like to point out that Miami is the 6th most important city in the world for Ultra-High-Net-Worth-Individuals (UHNWIs - aka the 0.002%), just behind London, New York, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Shanghai. 'Important' to them means lifestyle choices and things to do, so I wouldn't be surprised if either of them don't at least consider it.

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    I’m surprised to see that Charlotte already fired their head coach, especially considering they are just outside a playoff spot. Another shit FO maybe?

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    This happened April 11


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    Quote Originally Posted by MikeForbes View Post
    I still don't believe this one. Maybe I'm naive but he's 37 and LAFC have five centre backs of MLS quality already.

    But maybe they figure his leadership is needed. Is he bilingual?

    I dunno. Fabrizio keeps pushing this one but there's not a peep over here.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jloome View Post
    I still don't believe this one. Maybe I'm naive but he's 37 and LAFC have five centre backs of MLS quality already.

    But maybe they figure his leadership is needed. Is he bilingual?

    I dunno. Fabrizio keeps pushing this one but there's not a peep over here.
    https://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/ap-s...o-lafc/sn-amp/

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    ^this just hurts the league. I mean I love to see him, but that was 5 years ago in Italy

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    Quote Originally Posted by los sonadores View Post
    Yeah, the league site mlssoccer.com is reporting it as well, although they’re also citing the public reports, not a confirm from the club. Maybe it’s a player coach role?

    This league is so pinball-like compared to the tactical discipline in Europe, I can see a guy his age getting really badly beaten when isolated, if he can even stay healthy. Remember how quickly Danny D went down hill, and he blamed the travel as a big part of it.

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    Chiellini did not look good in the game vs. Argentina on Wednesday...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bushmancan View Post
    If you have a very stable and competent back line, a guy like this probably makes it more stable and more competent. Plus, major leadership.

    But the risk is considerable. Teams are going to start setting up a drop-back counter with a low line of engagement, so that LAFC has a high back line. If anyone manages that, I’ll be impressed if a 37-year-old doesn’t look extremely 37ish.

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    Deila is gone from NYCFC. Released to take Standard Liege gig.

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    Are standard now part of the City Group?

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    Standard paid a release clause - NYC didn't figure out how to keep him.

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    Quote Originally Posted by OgtheDim View Post
    Standard paid a release clause - NYC didn't figure out how to keep him.
    In "the low seven figures", apparently. Wowza. Million-dollar transfers for managers now. MLS is coming up in the world.

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    Deila is the sort of manager MLS teams should be looking for - a guy down on his luck after experiences with top leagues in B level countries like Scotland or Belgium who is looking for another option. Doesn't always work out (see DeBoer) but that level can get teams places. Deila took an underachieving team & made them champs in a grinding cup event. That's a skill set teams should be finding for their managers.

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    Quote Originally Posted by OgtheDim View Post
    Deila is the sort of manager MLS teams should be looking for - a guy down on his luck after experiences with top leagues in B level countries like Scotland or Belgium who is looking for another option. Doesn't always work out (see DeBoer) but that level can get teams places. Deila took an underachieving team & made them champs in a grinding cup event. That's a skill set teams should be finding for their managers.

    DeBoer is not a comparable. Maybe Hernan Losada is a recent comparable that didn't work out? But agreed, these types of managers should be looked at by some MLS clubs.

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    Quote Originally Posted by OgtheDim View Post
    Deila is the sort of manager MLS teams should be looking for - a guy down on his luck after experiences with top leagues in B level countries like Scotland or Belgium who is looking for another option. Doesn't always work out (see DeBoer) but that level can get teams places. Deila took an underachieving team & made them champs in a grinding cup event. That's a skill set teams should be finding for their managers.
    That’s kind of what we got with Bob.

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    As someone who is 25% German, this would make me so sad.


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    Quote Originally Posted by MikeForbes View Post
    As someone who is 25% German, this would make me so sad.

    Only 25% German? Wow that's minor league...

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    Another big time signing coming to MLS. A 23 year old coming from England is a big deal.


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    Quote Originally Posted by MikeForbes View Post
    Another big time signing coming to MLS. A 23 year old coming from England is a big deal.

    Wow. That’s a big signing.

    Not done yet though. I’m a little skeptical.
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    Quote Originally Posted by OgtheDim View Post
    Deila is the sort of manager MLS teams should be looking for - a guy down on his luck after experiences with top leagues in B level countries like Scotland or Belgium who is looking for another option. Doesn't always work out (see DeBoer) but that level can get teams places. Deila took an underachieving team & made them champs in a grinding cup event. That's a skill set teams should be finding for their managers.
    Quote Originally Posted by Smokecell View Post
    DeBoer is not a comparable. Maybe Hernan Losada is a recent comparable that didn't work out? But agreed, these types of managers should be looked at by some MLS clubs.
    Quote Originally Posted by Kamp Berg View Post
    That’s kind of what we got with Bob.
    Sometimes, just every once in a while, during a media interaction, I'd like a peekaboo into BBradley's make-up...
    A little cheeky push back, some Yogi Berra 'isms'... a la Gattuso's recent sono un gattino o leone?

    https://youtube.com/shorts/lFofKDDiJWU?feature=share
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    Cucho will be great in MLS IMO.

    I think his profile. Guys that have had a few years in Europe as opposed to plucking the Barco, Soteltdo and Almada types is the way to go if you're gonna splash big fees

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    Wow Cucho is official. I agree with Areathrasher, that's a significant signing. He should do well in MLS.

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    Translation: Tigres is analysing the offers by Yeferson Soteldo, he is based on his indisciplines and his null commitment to make pre-time with the team. We'll see what's going on with the future

    My fake translation: somebody likes to party

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    So... Who wants Laryea back on loan?

    https://www.tsn.ca/nottingham-forest...nmnt-1.1815737
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    Quote Originally Posted by ag futbol View Post

    Translation: Tigres is analysing the offers by Yeferson Soteldo, he is based on his indisciplines and his null commitment to make pre-time with the team. We'll see what's going on with the future

    My fake translation: somebody likes to party
    Someone was asking for the "proof" that Yeferson was a locker room cancer a few weeks ago.......

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    Though the DP tag is still a hefty one, and he does come off as quite social too, Salcedo still gives me a better impression when it comes to commitment and team spirit. Glad we offloaded Yefe.

 

 

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