im just talking about style of play (not old and crap)- nagbes possession comes at the cost of any speed of play.
point stands.. not even worried about speed or age..Bradley will seek to backpass above most options...its a dangerous drinking game
Would make sense if Trapp and Bradley weren't in the team. Berhalter only brought 2 vets in central midfield. It's not about Nagbe, imo.
How does that contradict anything I said? Unless you're honestly assuming Gary and Brian never, ever talked to each other about things like the best destinations to develop young talent. It was confirmed that G. Kleiban advised both Llanez and Mendez against signing (more lucrative) HG contracts with the Galaxy. Gary is outspokenly anti-MLS / USSF when it comes to development; Brian had the sense to not openly bash his employers on his own social media accounts, but if we assume he had the same feelings as his brother then he at least had an ideological conflict of interest that undermines the club. Losing two of our best young prospects was the last straw. What club in the world would tolerate that? False. Both players took contracts worth less than what LA offered to go abroad. Their monthly salaries have been described as "peanuts". But the Kleibans are guys (well, Gary at least) who have openly said it's better to go abroad for almost nothing than to stay in MLS. That's not the way to do it -- players should prove their value and demand what their worth, not offer their services at a discount. More importantly, Brian had a responsibility to grow talent for MLS, so he shouldn't have accepted that job if he didn't believe in that mission and couldn't fulfill it for ideological reasons. Meanwhile, we have two academy products getting starts in big games right now. Given we've had to bring in two youngish guys on loan for mostly the same roles, Llanez and Mendez would definitely be getting meaningful minutes right now.
That's been hinted at, certainly. I've heard that Gary is not officially working as a professional agent, so he's not bound by the ethical standards; he's actually, like, a physics teacher or something? Can't confirm that, though.
I'm not. I'm a fan looking for the best players to be on my favorite team so they don't miss the WC again.
Typically BuLi salaries are stated post-tax and does not include typical perks like an apartment and use of a car. E2K per month does seem very very low, That is the bottom of tier 4, non-prospect compensation. Why did they take that? What did MLS offer?
The MLS minimum for a player on a senior roster is currently around $80k/yr, and rising each year. Does anyone know if they were offered spots on the senior roster?
I think part of Nagbe's problem with the US team was...Bradley. I don't think he ever played a game that Bradley was not in the midfield. I doubt that Gregg will call him in, especially as long as Bradley is there, but I would like to see him with the likes of the youngsters coming up. He played quite well yesterday and seemed closer to goal than the last time I watched Atlanta with has been several weeks ago. But, alas, like Benny, I think Nagbe's chance of playing with the National team has past.
I was under the impression that MLS was trying to lock them up until their early 20s while going to better academies had no long-term lock-up - if they did well, they’d get a much better deal with their club and if they didn’t, they could leave and not be tied to a commitment. If true, that’s a far cry from “irresponsible” and I think it’s good for MLS to know that they cannot lock up players past their mid/late teens. Does anyone know what MLS offered and the commitment? Has either of those two prospects signed new deals with their club?
Not to mention that the MLS has a long history or not playing youth or blacking balling players that want to leave. Just look at the EPB saga as a cautionary tale. Sometimes you take less to have a better chance to earn more down the road while having the most amount of flexibility. That’s what these kids did and it makes sense.
That’s a damn shame if it has because he is the best ball circulator the US has had since Claudio Reyna. And, he has really improved his game. Granted, it’s not flash. But it has become consistent.
Prospect Hot List Toye - Rewarded for streak w/ starter spot and kept it up w/ an assist which may have been a stolen goal by Quintero Ferreira - Got citizenship a few weeks ago, may explain the recent downturn from pressure, but put in a strong performance over weekend Servania - using the u-20 WC as a springboard, took the job from Cerrillo and has provided FCD solid 2-way play Rodriguez - Houston struggled w/out him and didn't miss a beat in his return Sands - also didn't miss a beat in his return and helped snap a team losing streak White - producing and winning 1 v. 1 battles, solidified NJ starter Araujo - showed versatility playing higher and performed well in big game, a future ferrari among fiats, gotta be getting big club interest Robinson - shined on national tv and earned promotion from Twellman for NT to incorporate him soon Parks - a lot less offensive outside USOC, but steady, someone NYCFC players look for Glad - has enjoyed a resurgence after a year and a half lull in his career Gonzalez - has been more consistent this season, making case for that 3rd keeper job w/ NT Turner - Bruce gave him the job back he always deserved, amazing a gk legend like Friedel effed that up
Well, it's two-sided--I believe @yurch10 also was outspoken that everyone that played in Couva should never see the field for the US again (except one or two, but Nagbe was not in that very short list). Correct me if I'm wrong.
I don't know the answer, but given that they were top academy prospects, I'd guess they were offered more than the senior roster minimum. MLS wants to hold onto the best young players for long enough to sell them for a few million.
The issue we were discussing had to do with how Nagbe felt about playing for the USMNT. He said it didn't matter as long as Nagbe was "the best player". Do you think SanJose has the best players in MLS? They have the best record recently. Here is Curly Doyle in April on the Quakes: "Look, this roster is a mismatched patchwork of non-elite MLS talents. It's going to be an uphill battle to approach respectability" https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2019/04/03/armchair-analyst-almeydas-path-your-qs-answered-mailbag
I understand your point now. I hope Nagbe comes around in his interest in playing for the Nats, and that if he does Berhalter keeps him in mind. Nevertheless, I'm pretty sure yurch10 has previously included Nagbe as one of the "never call agains" because he started in Couva.
What does "come around" mean? Presumably if somebody is uninterested - for good or bad reasons - something has to happen for him to change his mind. Personally, I think Nagbe has reservations about playing for USMNT for good reasons. There's absolutely nothing wrong with that.
"Come around" means that whatever has prevented him from being gung ho about callups changes so that he becomes gung ho. That, of course, is assuming his reported disinterest in getting a call up earlier (if it can be described as such) is true. I don't remember the precise quotes or circumstances.
I think the better model is for them to get a piece of future sales after young players continue to move up the salmon ladder.