The Front Office Purge of 2012

Discussion in 'D.C. United' started by DCWarrior, Nov 27, 2012.

  1. DCWarrior

    DCWarrior Member

    Jun 26, 2008
    Washington, DC
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
  2. La Barra Blonde

    Oct 21, 2007
    Section 135
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Whoa!! Did I wake up in the twilight zone? I thought for sure we were stuck with him after the year we had.
     
  3. Th4119

    Th4119 Member

    Jul 26, 2001
    Annandale, VA
    Stunned. Which team is he going to?
     
  4. DCWarrior

    DCWarrior Member

    Jun 26, 2008
    Washington, DC
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    *sarcasm* NYRB *sarcasm*
     
  5. blockski

    blockski Member

    Feb 13, 2009
    Club:
    DC United
    Wow.

    From Goff's article:

     
  6. Haig

    Haig Member+

    May 14, 2000
    METROSTARS
    Club:
    --other--
    I blame Michael Mejido.
     
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  7. itwasi

    itwasi Member+

    May 9, 2008
    I don't know
    Club:
    DC United
    Thank you Kevin Payne for all you did for the club. Especially, helping to establish the supporter - club relationship.
     
  8. suppitty

    suppitty Member

    Mar 15, 2004
    DC
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    The good: A positive change for what will hopefully be a new era for D.C. United.

    The bad: "The new president is likely to focus on business operations, granting greater autonomy to General Manager Dave Kasper and Coach Ben Olsen to handle roster decisions."

    For all the trouble the club has had in the last 5 years, we have a lot to thank Kevin Payne for. He played a big role in establishing the culture of the club from the very beginning, and he clearly cared greatly for D.C. United (for better or worse). I wish him the best of luck wherever he ends up (unless it's NY or Philly or New England or Chicago or LA.)
     
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  9. EvilTree

    EvilTree Member+

    Canadian S.C
    Canada
    Nov 20, 2007
    Frozen Swampland, Soviet Canuckistan
    Club:
    Toronto FC
    Nat'l Team:
    Canada
    Toronto is looking for a new team president and this was leaked only about a week ago... The timing, coincidence?
     
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  10. sitruc

    sitruc Member+

    Jul 25, 2006
    Virginia
    I'm still not sure I can believe it.
     
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  11. tab5g

    tab5g Member+

    May 17, 2002
    Does this mean a finalized stadium announcement could indeed actually happen within 60-90 days?
     
  12. Sandon Mibut

    Sandon Mibut Member+

    Feb 13, 2001
    Well, I have wanted this day to come for a long time. But now that it has, I am more melancholy than I expected.

    For all the disagreements I've had with Payne and for as long as I've thought he needed to be replaced, there's also no denying what he's done for the organization, especially establishing a culture with the fans that brings the team and the supporters as close as any in pro sports. That, more than the championships, is his legacy.

    So, while I think him leaving is best for the club, I still thank him for all that he has done for the organization and and have a tinge of sadness at him leaving.

    And, I suppose we shouldn't be surprised. New owners want their people and its not like this team has been such a success, on and off the field the last few years, that the case for keeping Payne was so strong.

    Between attendance being down, the stadium situation, the team missing the playoffs 5 years in a row and the poor performances by the DPs, the case for replacing Payne was strong.

    But, while all that made the case for replacing him, that doesn't mean his legacy is forgotten or not appreciated.
     
  13. Sandon Mibut

    Sandon Mibut Member+

    Feb 13, 2001
    Yeah, not too thrilled about Kasper getting more responsibility. If anything, I'd like to see him follow Payne.
     
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  14. Marco10

    Marco10 Member+

    Sep 9, 2002
    I believe KP had his hand in too many pies the last couple years and few of those pies ever made it into the oven, much less the display case.
     
  15. Bootsy Collins

    Bootsy Collins Player of the Year

    Oct 18, 2004
    Capitol Hill
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Second this. Thank you for years of effort on United's behalf. I hope that whoever fills your role with the club cares as much as you did, and values the role of the supporters as much as you did.
     
  16. ImNumberTen

    ImNumberTen Member+

    Oct 4, 2007
    Washington, DC
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Thank you, Kevin Payne, for many years of service to DC United.

    The criticisms of KP on BigSoccer are too numerous to count, but that's the nature of pro sports. Another part is that new ownership often means new management. I think even his most ardent critics would concede, however, that KP bled black-and-red, and he did much good for DC United. We owe him gratitude for being very important to DCU's growth. Vamos KP!

    I wish him the best.
     
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  17. Sandon Mibut

    Sandon Mibut Member+

    Feb 13, 2001
    Yeah, that statement implying the front office is a mess is pretty damning.
     
  18. Liam O'Malley

    Liam O'Malley Member

    Feb 27, 2011
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
  19. Potowmack

    Potowmack Member+

    Apr 2, 2010
    Washington, DC
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I don't think that's a suprise to anyone who has followed the team to any serious degree. I'm actually surprised we're not seeing more changes. I would've expected a pretty thorough housecleaning with a new ownership group.
     
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  20. greatscott

    greatscott Member+

    Dec 21, 2002
    Richmond
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    don't know what to say. I have had my beefs with KP, but I hope him the best of luck in the future.
     
  21. greatscott

    greatscott Member+

    Dec 21, 2002
    Richmond
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    this
     
  22. Sandon Mibut

    Sandon Mibut Member+

    Feb 13, 2001
    And we probably will, once Payne's replacement gets in and takes stock.
     
  23. Boloni86

    Boloni86 Member+

    Jun 7, 2000
    Baltimore
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    Gibraltar
    This is bittersweet. Payne still presided over 4 MLS Cups, 2 US Open Cups and a few Supporter Shields (forget how many? Even with all that, his biggest legacy in the end may be the nurturing of the relationship with supporters which was way more progressive than any of the original MLS clubs.

    Having said that most businesses and organizations can become stagnant under the same leadership. We see this in government, corporations and it's no different in sports. New blood can bring the potential for new energy on many fronts.
     
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  24. Boloni86

    Boloni86 Member+

    Jun 7, 2000
    Baltimore
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    Gibraltar
    I'd be surprised if Kasper would stick around. New executives like to bring in their own people.

    There are exemptions like when Olsen kept Ashton around instead of bringing in his own guy
     
  25. BBBulldog

    BBBulldog Moderator
    Staff Member

    Jun 25, 2004
    Dinamo Zagreb
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    Croatia
    We had disagreements (this supporter nurturing thing was opposite for us in last 3 years - then again in my experience groups not nurtured develop stronger in the end :D) but there's no denying he left a huge legacy and was absolutely passionate for the club. As far as MLS and business types go I can only thing change will be for the worse on supporter side (unless Zack steps in, who might not fully approve, but I think he gets it).

    Thank you Kevin.
     
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