I would rather have a coach who hasn't coached the LA Galaxy or doesn't have ties to that team. Last thing we need is Galaxy hand me downs again, that is what killed Chivas USA among other things. I love to have a coach like Real Salt Lake's Manager or maybe a South American coach, I know I'm running on hopes and dreams there but hey I can dream can't I? I mean how about a coach from Argentina?
It would be smart for LAFC to have a USL team running for 2017 to have a place to stockpile players until the 2018 start. If they just affiliate with OC Blues, they could complete in the USOC as well. If they become LAFC-2, they can't. Another option if not USL, create a U23 team and put the in the PDL, or heck, both levels if they want to build from the bottom up.
IMO at the end Jorge Vergara's ignorant mouth is what killed Chivas USA and lack of money. I agree, no galaxy players. I'm OK if they name Sigi to LAFC, why? He has experience in MLS and coached Columbus and Seattle after the galaxy. I have my list of foreign coaches but a foreign coach would need someone to help them understand the roster rules in MLS. What about Jesse Marsch?
Jesse Marsch would be great, but LAFC wants to stay far away from anything and anyone that has had ties with Chivas USA, and Jesse Marsch is one of those unfortunately. Sent from my LG-E980 using Tapatalk
I disagree and don't understand how his coaching would have any connection to Chivas USA? There is more to why LAFC decided not to take over the Chivas USA academy than just because they were Chivas USA. I feel there are certain writers who have decided to make LAFC a failure just because they decided to pass on Chivas's academy instead of respecting the clubs decision. People need to be patient and wait to see what the club is planing. No doubt, I don't see why LAFC can't create a competitive academy like the galaxy or better. As a former Chivas USA fan and academy follower I find it funny how people have reacted
Alright, Alright, Alright. LAKFC fans, supporters and countrymen, lend me your ears. Hugo Sanchez, King of BigSoccer Mexico, has officially declared himself a... ticket holder (for now)... of this little ballclub. Welcome me and rejoice as faith in a successful non-Galaxy club is restored. With the arrival of Hugo Sanchez (that's me) comes further good news. My inside sources tell me Carlos Vela will be playing in the Historic West Adams come 2018, 2019, 2020ish..., and not that little stadium north of Denver, as originally planned. What a Monday is it for you all, what, with all of this wonderful news this morning. Enjoy yourselves. - Hugo Sanchez King of BigSoccer Mexico, by the Grace of God, of Great Britain, Ireland and the British Dominions beyond the Seas King, du Canada et de ses autres royaumes et territoires, Chef du Commonwealth, Défenseur de la Foi
James Keston becomes new owner of Orange County Blues FC http://www.insidesocal.com/soccer/2...-becomes-new-owner-of-orange-county-blues-fc/
Wow, no disrespect to Sigi, but I hope not. I want to see a younger coach in. Someone who knows the league of course, but someone more exciting. I feel a candidate like Sigi would be here 2 years max.
Bob Bradley getting heavy interest from LAFC http://www.si.com/planet-futbol/2016/09/28/bob-bradley-swansea-lafc-mls-manager
Yup, and I would love to have him back in LA. [emoji41] [emoji48] Sent from my LG-E980 using Tapatalk
He only coached for 2006 season and before Chivas, Chicago and Red bulls. I'd take him over Sigi any day.
I seem to recall he and Preki made Chivas into a playoff team right off the bat after a disastrous expansion season. As a matter of fact, the Bradley- Preki combo produced 4 years of consecutive postseason play. Getting rid of Preki lead to the teams demise.
http://www.socceramerica.com/articl...s-10000-season-ticket-depo.html?edition=16346 LAFC won't join MLS until 2018 but it has hit the 10,000 mark in season ticket deposits
Last time when the Chivas USA came around, the LA Galaxy seemed to be very afraid of them taking over that they fired Sigi Schmid (while he was in first place) for Spanish speaking Steve Sampson. I think it was mostly out of fear of what Chinvas may take over on and off the field. What will the Galaxy do this time around to to defend against LAFC's expansion? Maybe fire Bruce Arena for José Mourinho or get a few more superstars instead? Just curious.....
They recently had a make over of their stadium and there is talk about having shuttle service for their fans. They probably will continue to sign aging English players.
Never understood why from 1996 until maybe the advent of the Chivas, the Galaxy signed many Mexican & Central American players. Then ever since Beckham's arrival, they've been concentrating on signing mostly EPL/Euro players. Aren't there still many Mexican & Central American Galaxy fans who would relish seeing players from those regions playing for the club?
Ah yes he was a big signing. I always considered him Brazilian though. He seems their first major signing from that region in almost 10-11 years or rather the first one since Carlos Ruiz left in 2004 that I recall.
Leonardo is Brazilian and was signed before Gio. Gio plays for Mexico, so I am unsure why you would not think of him as representing Mexico.
Its no big deal. His dad is from Brazil so I thought he was also Brazilian as well. At the moment I posted, I was at work and just didn't think or remember him on the Galaxy or that he was Mexican. Also because he never played in Mexico or for a Mexican club and I rarely watch the LAG's games. Whichever way you look at it though, he was still LA's first big signing from that region since before Beckham signed.
The Designated Player has changed what it means to be a big signing in MLS. Anyone who isn't is no longer a big signing. How many Central Americans are big enough names to even potentially be a DP? And top Mexican players are tricky because they can play in their native league without sacrificing either salary or the level of competition. The rest of CONCACAF can't say that.