Generic media/team DC United coverage thread (this stuff doesn't deserve it's own thread)

fatbastard · Mar 4, 2016

Mods may feel free to change the title, I would have used more words if I could type more betterer
Or you could just let it die and fall off the page

I figured this might be a good place to put random little newsbits and puff-piece stuff like this

you will of course keep creating new threads instead, or letting interesting bits get lost in post-game threads, but a guy can try.
Now if I could just convince someone to make one United Mania Podcast thread for the entire season ......

Don't Tread on Me · Mar 4, 2016

Molly Bruh was, uh, more talented.

nobletea · Mar 4, 2016

(this stuff doesn't deserve it's own thread)
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And yet... you gave it one? I'm confused. Sounds like we need a poll.

But seriously, I think this organizational debate simply hinges on how most people use the forum. Would people rather have a few threads to follow and let them drift, or would people rather have more isolated threads on narrow topics?

My observation has been that most people here like thread drift. I could be wrong.

Winoman · Mar 4, 2016

I think there is a lot of solid evidence to support the theory of thread tectonics.

morrissey · Mar 4, 2016

nobletea said: ↑

And yet... you gave it one? I'm confused. Sounds like we need a poll.

But seriously, I think this organizational debate simply hinges on how most people use the forum. Would people rather have a few threads to follow and let them drift, or would people rather have more isolated threads on narrow topics?

My observation has been that most people here like thread drift. I could be wrong.
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I saw this as an aggregator for stuff that would typically have a thread per item. This way we keep all the fluff in one place.

James

nobletea · Mar 4, 2016

morrissey said: ↑

I saw this as an aggregator for stuff that would typically have a thread per item. This way we keep all the fluff in one place.

James
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Yeah I can see that. It's treating threads like sub-forums, which we already do. It's fine with me. But seems like it might deserve a sticky?

And a new title.

morrissey · Mar 4, 2016

nobletea said: ↑

Yeah I can see that. It's treating threads like sub-forums, which we already do. It's fine with me. But seems like it might deserve a sticky?

And a new title.
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If only we could find a mod with strong opinions looking to clean up the forums?

Wherever could that person be?

james

nobletea · Mar 4, 2016

Is this puff piece material?

Despite missing out on the CCL knockout games the past couple weeks, Neagle says the preseason has convinced him D.C. was the right move.

“Obviously it’s always tough leaving home, but always excited to come to a place like D.C., especially with more of a players’ coach,” the Tacoma, Wash., native said. “I think the guys have turned out to be great. ... I knew a few of them, but you never know what the group make up is going to be. I’m very happy with it.”
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http://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2016/...but-players-coach-ben-olsen-after-missing-ccl

morrissey said: ↑

If only we could find a mod with strong opinions looking to clean up the forums?

Wherever could that person be?

james
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You should tag him.

fatbastard · Mar 4, 2016

Times' piece on Sarvas

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news...s-dc-united-high-expectations-trade/?page=all

“We’re asking Celo to change what he’s about a little bit to complement Nicky,” coach Ben Olsen said. “He’s a guy that gets it, and he’s a good link for our group. He’s a good veteran presence that has been through it and also has been on teams that have been successful, and he knows what it takes.”

Added DeLeon: “He’s a fun guy to play with. He’s a very attack-minded midfielder as well. He likes to bomb forward in certain spots. For me and him, it’s just about finding a balance. When one goes, one has to cover.”

In addition to serving as a conduit for the defense and attack, Sarvas has quickly developed into a locker room link between the squad’s English- and Spanish-speaking contingents.
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DecadeOfDCU26 · Mar 4, 2016

fatbastard said: ↑

Times' piece on Sarvas

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news...s-dc-united-high-expectations-trade/?page=all
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Here's the issue for me on this thread:

I want to comment that the fact that they asked him to change his game a bit to compliment NDL in the middle shows that NDL WILL be the starting CM. You don't ask a guy to change his game without a plan.

But see now this should belong in the offseason thread.

fatbastard · Mar 4, 2016

DecadeOfDCU26 said: ↑

Here's the issue for me on this thread:

I want to comment that the fact that they asked him to change his game a bit to compliment NDL in the middle shows that NDL WILL be the starting CM. You don't ask a guy to change his game without a plan.

But see now this should belong in the offseason thread.
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This week makes it hard to choose between the two threads I could have put this there as well, but talking about it however you wish now that it's here should be fine.
I was a bit bothered by that as well.

nobletea · Mar 4, 2016

DecadeOfDCU26 said: ↑

You don't ask a guy to change his game without a plan.
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You can have more than one plan.

ROTFL

We have a sticky thread situation at the moment, but it will resolve in a few days.

fatbastard · Mar 4, 2016

Goff piece about Acosta

What he lacked in stature, however, he compensated in technical skill and quickness. His feet were hummingbird-fast. He dodged challenges and accelerated into space. He kept the ball close, darting from danger and releasing a killer pass.

“If I couldn’t achieve it with height, I could do it with my feet and other things,” he said through an interpreter ahead of United’s MLS opener at Los Angeles on Sunday night. “I did not need size. People doubted me. I wanted to prove they were wrong.”
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https://www.washingtonpost.com/spor...8a9464-e233-11e5-8c00-8aa03741dced_story.html

morrissey · Mar 4, 2016

fatbastard said: ↑

Goff piece about Acosta

https://www.washingtonpost.com/spor...8a9464-e233-11e5-8c00-8aa03741dced_story.html
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Great piece.

james

Knave · Mar 4, 2016

Grant Wahl has posted his annual MLS ambition rankings ...

http://www.si.com/planet-futbol/2016/03/04/2016-mls-ambition-rankings

Seems to me DC United is ranked a little too high.

You wish that this venerable club would enter the 21st century, but it hasn’t yet.
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But at least United has that cartoonish new logo!

DecadeOfDCU26 · Mar 4, 2016

nobletea said: ↑

You can have more than one plan.

ROTFL

We have a sticky thread situation at the moment, but it will resolve in a few days.
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Yea, you can have more than one gameplan, where you try to fit different pieces together. This (how I read it) is trying to mold a piece, not fit it.

JRHokie · Mar 4, 2016

Knave said: ↑

Grant Wahl has posted his annual MLS ambition rankings ...

http://www.si.com/planet-futbol/2016/03/04/2016-mls-ambition-rankings

Seems to me DC United is ranked a little too high.

But at least United has that cartoonish new logo!
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LA is a mixed bag. They're signings don't signal ambition they signal a dog and pony show. But the investment in youth academy - there's something to be admired. When I see that other teams are investing in training facilities , academies it really depresses me further. How far behind will we be if no investment occurs until the stadium is done.

Knave · Mar 4, 2016

JRHokie said: ↑

How far behind will we be if no investment occurs until the stadium is done.
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My worry: if, as many presume, the plan is to sell the team once the stadium is complete, how likely do you really think it is that they find a buyer, let alone an ambitious buyer.

I've got my doubts.

JayRockers! · Mar 4, 2016

Knave said: ↑

he plan is to sell the team once the stadium is complete
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Remember, there are restrictions in the agreement regarding the sale of the club during/after the stadium process.

Thx,

Jay!

Rick77 · Mar 5, 2016

See also the "background" piece to Grant Wahl's MLS Ambition Rankings:

http://www.si.com/article-list/mls-.../mls-ambition-rankings-new-england-revolution

The fact that United was among the small number of teams which were not very forthcoming in the survey did not strike some as very surprising:

Interesting stuff. Not surprised at all at which #MLS teams actually disclosed information & which ones refused to. https://t.co/2pTT7V9DnB
— Pablo Iglesias Maurer (@MLSist) March 5, 2016

John L · Mar 5, 2016

Rick77 said: ↑

See also the "background" piece to Grant Wahl's MLS Ambition Rankings:

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Grant Wahl's evaluations of MLS teams depends on how many Euro treads a team has

morrissey · Mar 5, 2016

John L said: ↑

Grant Wahl's evaluations of MLS teams depends on how many Euro treads a team has
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Not so much. Did you read the breakdown? It is heavily weighted toward academy and development. We have neither.

greatscott · Mar 6, 2016

I think we could use less thread consolidation.
Those mega threads end up with more lost material than separate threads with comment streams.

I don't mind scrolling 10 new titles and choosing what I want to read.

JayRockers! · Mar 6, 2016

Speaking of "generic"...

Here's your Washington Post preview of MLS's 21st season. Two decades, and this is what we get:

In Saturday's paper. Didn't even rate Opening Day. Or a complete article. Or a review of every team. Just a back-of-the-napkin A to Z list, where they only put the most critical items. Leading off with Arsenal, that MLS powerhouse year in, year out.

Unprecedented, indeed.

Thx,

Jay!

griffin1108 · Mar 6, 2016

JayRockers! said: ↑

Speaking of "generic"...

Here's your Washington Post preview of MLS's 21st season. Two decades, and this is what we get:

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In Saturday's paper. Didn't even rate Opening Day. Or a complete article. Or a review of every team. Just a back-of-the-napkin A to Z list, where they only put the most critical items. Leading off with Arsenal, that MLS powerhouse year in, year out.

Unprecedented, indeed.

Thx,

Jay!
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I don't take anything soccer-specific from that. Instead, it is further evidence of the growing irrelevance of a daily print medium. When I look for analysis in any field of interest I go online to aggregate information through things like Feedly, Flipboard or just Google searches. Print is dead. Edit -- BTW, I'm 65 years old, so I'm not some millenial who didn't "grow up" with the print media.