Matt Besler European Interest

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  1. ielag

    ielag Member+

    Jul 20, 2010
  2. ImaPuppy

    ImaPuppy Member+

    Aug 10, 2009
    Using too many parentheses
    Club:
    Houston Dynamo
    Nat'l Team:
    American Samoa
    Saw this one coming. Hopefully SKC can re-sign him and at least get paid for his transfer.
     
  3. EXALIFTIN

    EXALIFTIN Member+

    Nov 23, 2010
    Club:
    Fulham FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Don't think he leaves for a couple years honestly I say he resigns with SKC
     
  4. scholes181818

    scholes181818 Member

    Dec 1, 2003
    Kansas City, MO, USA
    Club:
    FC Dallas
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    hmm, agree that he could use another season in MLS, but seems to me that if Besler wants to play in Brazil in '14 he needs to make the jump now. If it doesn't pay off then he can always come back to MLS. John will be heading to Europe soon (isn't his contract up?), and you'd have to think that Gonzo will be snapped up at some point. If Besler has any aspirations of moving up in the USMNT pecking order he'll have to try to get to Europe to continue his development and distinguish himself from the rest of the pack.
     
  5. Jazzy Altidore

    Jazzy Altidore BigSoccer Yellow Card

    Sep 2, 2009
    San Francisco
    Club:
    Los Angeles Galaxy
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    He's 25 years old, I'd say now's the time for him to leave and see if he can hack it in Germany or England. He can always come back to SKC after a year or two, no shame in that.
     
  6. bmo180

    bmo180 Member+

    Jan 25, 2012
    he should go, I think he could make it in EPL, or at least Championship
     
  7. LouisianaViking07/09

    Aug 15, 2009
    Definitely. EnglAnd loves American centerbacks. OT but whatever happened to George John?
     
  8. m vann

    m vann Moderator
    Staff Member

    Colorado Rapids, Celtic FC, & Louisville City
    Sep 10, 2002
    Denver, CO
    Club:
    Celtic FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    There's virtually no way for Besler to get a WP in England. He's been called up one time and beyond that wasn't a regular youth international when he was eligible. Klinsmann could give him a recommendation but I doubt it would help even though it did for Ream and a few others. Besler really has no leg to stand on when it comes to presenting a case to play in England. It's a shame because I think he could definitely hack it with a mid-to-lower EPL and a top-tier Championship squad. But Europe is large and there are plenty of places to go. Danish Superliga, Eredivisie, 1st & 2nd Bundesliga, Ligue 1, Turkish Super Lig, and Belgium Jupiler League are all great places to explore. Matt's 25 so the time is ticking if he wants to play abroad. I say have at it, son. Go chase your dream!
     
  9. Clint Eastwood

    Clint Eastwood Member+

    Dec 23, 2003
    Somerville, MA
    Club:
    FC Dallas
    Yup.

    He can look at a player like Chad Marshall as a cautionary tale.

    Chad won MLS defender of the year in 2008, and his contract expired after the season. He had plenty of Euro interest and was offered a contract by Mainz.

    Instead he chose to re-sign with MLS/Columbus...................and his career has completely stalled. He didn't make the 2010 World Cup roster and now the USMNT invites have completely dried up. (even though he's a good defender in his prime at 28.)

    Matt is 25 years old. Now's the time to advance in his career. If he doesn't now, he may never get another opportunity.
     
  10. m vann

    m vann Moderator
    Staff Member

    Colorado Rapids, Celtic FC, & Louisville City
    Sep 10, 2002
    Denver, CO
    Club:
    Celtic FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States

    It stalled largely due to the concussions and a few other lingering injuries. I'm not convinced that it was because he didn't secure a move to Europe although that's certainly plausible.
     
  11. Clint Eastwood

    Clint Eastwood Member+

    Dec 23, 2003
    Somerville, MA
    Club:
    FC Dallas
    Sure. Injuries happen.

    That's why you have to strike while the iron is hot.......................................
     
  12. Sandon Mibut

    Sandon Mibut Member+

    Feb 13, 2001
    I wonder if he could get a WP in Scotland. Certainly his college coach, Bobby Clark, could give him a glowing recommendation that would have some clout in Scotland.
     
  13. ChambersWI

    ChambersWI Member+

    Nov 10, 2010
    Club:
    AC Milan
    After the 2 failed transfers with Blackburn in the summer 11 and a full time move to West Ham in the winter (where Dallas thought he wouldn't be back) he had injuries this season.

    He was called up for the friendlies right after the 2010 WC, but he pulled out really late citing a need to rest/focus on the MLS season, and I vaguely remember Bob getting angry about how late he pulled out.

    As for Besler. England is probably out of the question due to the Work Permit, but who knows. Maybe they'll be more relaxed with it now like they have been with Ream, Rogers, Findley, and Cameron.
     
  14. m vann

    m vann Moderator
    Staff Member

    Colorado Rapids, Celtic FC, & Louisville City
    Sep 10, 2002
    Denver, CO
    Club:
    Celtic FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    True. True. However, I don't actually think Marshall had an offer for Mainz. IIRC, I think an offer was contingent on a trial and he ended up failing the trial and Columbus offered him a new deal almost immediately.
     
  15. FirstStar

    FirstStar Hustlin' for the USA

    Fulham Football Club
    Feb 1, 2005
    Time's Arrow
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    He'd got more money in England (which really should be his primary concern) but I just don't see how he gets past their work restrictions. Germany would be a good home for him and JK's word carries more weight there. If Jurgen sees Matt as someone who might develop into a real USMNT candidate during 2013, then he has incentive to help Matt find a good home. I think BL1 would be a very good league for Matt.
     
  16. LouisianaViking07/09

    Aug 15, 2009
    Eredivisie or Bundesliga. Surely JK will give him some caps in January to help him out.
     
  17. Bruce S

    Bruce S Member+

    Sep 10, 1999
    why would you say that? Playing and developing should be his first concern.
     
  18. FirstStar

    FirstStar Hustlin' for the USA

    Fulham Football Club
    Feb 1, 2005
    Time's Arrow
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Because he doesn't play to entertain us. He plays to make a living. If he thinks an investment of time in a lesser league will pay off better in a few years, then OK, but he should be thinking of how to maximize his take out of the remaining 7 - 10 years (max) of his professional career.
     
    Sandon Mibut repped this.
  19. INKRO

    INKRO Member+

    Jul 28, 2011
    I hope KC gets some money out of this potential transfer this time.
     
  20. m vann

    m vann Moderator
    Staff Member

    Colorado Rapids, Celtic FC, & Louisville City
    Sep 10, 2002
    Denver, CO
    Club:
    Celtic FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    they won't unless they sign him to a new contract. He's out of contract come Dec. 6th.
     
  21. sidefootsitter

    sidefootsitter Member+

    Oct 14, 2004
    Inference from his trial back then - Mainz was still coached by Klopp then in BL II - was that he was offered a ~ $400K-500K contract and a chance to work himself into the starting lineup.

    Rich Motzkin then was able to get $350K from MLS, which was roughly on par with what Chad would have made in Germany and that was it. Chad never looked long-term.

    Klopp, of course, went onto bigger and better things.

    For what?
     
  22. jond

    jond Member+

    Sep 28, 2010
    Club:
    Levski Sofia
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Yeah, and at 25 if you can play and continue developing at a higher level, you do it. More money makes the decision even easier.
     
  23. jond

    jond Member+

    Sep 28, 2010
    Club:
    Levski Sofia
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Terrible business practice to not get money in return for these players. If MLS doesn't get money for John and Besler, they're closer to a charity for Europe than an intelligent for-profit business, despite what some say. SKC already lost Espinoza for no transfer fee.
     
  24. Sandon Mibut

    Sandon Mibut Member+

    Feb 13, 2001
    I, too, have dealt with anger for pulling out late.
     
  25. ielag

    ielag Member+

    Jul 20, 2010
    So can you tell me all the clubs that offered a transfer fee for Besler a year ago?
     

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