I think it'll wind up being someone domestic. The federation might be a bit gun shy on someone that hasn't had any MLS experience after Klinsmann. I could see a former player turned coach, Henry might be good but he doesn't have enough coaching experience yet. So probably gonna be Berthalter or Marsch. If it's Marsch he needs to stop overthinking everything in the big games, he might have a bit of a complex about it at this point. I think all the knockout game flame-outs have him second guessing how good his best 11 is, it'll probably get better once we win something though.The domestic candidates are pretty well known at this point. I'm more curious who they'll go after from the international pool.
whitecaps FO held a town hall meeting with the supporters tonight and it sounds like it was a mess, just based off of what people told me
absolute meme club
I think it's more a lot of countries have gotten kinda shit in addition to that. I feel like we aren't the only one that had a bit of a missing generation.even the US team that failed to qualify would've beaten that germany team lol.
tbh though as much as it sucks, in some ways im kinda glad we didnt make it. I feel like the level of play has increased and countries have gotten better in the last 4 years. even if we just squeaked in we probably would've had an 06 repeat.
Tutul Rahman at ProSoccerUSA: How to tell if MLS is signing the next Villa versus the next Gerrard
Yup, I wholeheartedly agree. Would be great to see him on a bigger platform.Tutul continues to crush it. Really hope that dude gets the success he deserves. Articles are timely and well written.
Are there any numbers in on the Rooney deal? Transfer fee / wages?
Yup, I wholeheartedly agree. Would be great to see him on a bigger platform.
Cool, thanks.He's on a lot of salary (around 5m) but he came on a free transfer.
Tutul Rahman at ProSoccerUSA: How to tell if MLS is signing the next Villa versus the next Gerrard
I think it means the next coach is likely an MLS guy that currently has a job. They'll let him finish out their season then bring them in for a big January camp.All signs point to him being on the way out. This just also indicates that the coaching search might drag on a bit longer.
Very good analysis, thanks!This is a good article. That said, I think there are some strong reasons to expect that this projects too high a level for Rooney. Firstly, 3 of Rooney's 10 PL goals were penalties. And his 7 non-penalty goals were buoyed by unsustainable finishing: he was only at ~4 expected goals. Adjusting these numbers down shows Rooney at ~.24 xNPG+A/90, which moves him much farther left on that regression line. Given his low output + extremely low physical level, I'd be very surprised if he ended up coming close to justifying the investment in him.
We'll see. MLS based seems likely, but I have no idea who they'll approach from the international pool. Sarachan's contract was going to expire at the end of the month, and it's not like they'll have a coach lined up by then in any case.I think it means the next coach is likely an MLS guy that currently has a job. They'll let him finish out their season then bring them in for a big January camp.
I'd want Marsch, but I'm biased. I'd be ok with Berhalter. Tata Martino would be fun, but I doubt he's available. No thanks on Caleb Porter. Vermes is out of the running now?
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I'd want Marsch, but I'm biased. I'd be ok with Berhalter. Tata Martino would be fun, but I doubt he's available. No thanks on Caleb Porter. Vermes is out of the running now?
In other news...
We should also ask, "Will he look for new kids to play?" Because that's where both Arena and Klinsmann went wrong: they both had their guys and that was it. Whoever comes next needs to not play favorites with players or leagues.Yeah, I forgot about Vermes. He brought out the best in quite a few players. He resurrected Benny from New England. He brought in a kid like Salloi and is bringing out the best in him as well. Illie, Rubio, Lobato, obviously Besler and Zusi. Dwyer. He brought out the best in Nemeth. Sapong. Kamara.
Does he achieve that with kids like Pulisic, McKennie, Weah, Seargent?
Why do some fans have to be so shitty..........and all over a simple game
Pretty dope they hired a PS2 character model to be the next head coach.