Our views of Godoy are no doubt different. I think, and you probably disagree, that Godoy: Is a hot head who loses his temper and commits needless and nasty fouls. That his performances are inconsist to a high degree, which means that sometimes he lacks hustle and motivation. I don't see Godoy as the hardworking, team player, always in control of his temper sort of guy that the "code" allegedly calls for. Of course, Almeyda might both like him, and get much better production out of him. Godoy was really solid the first year he joined us. Go Quakes!! - Mark
He has had three red cards while playing for the Quakes, and only one was a straight red, (in the 2-1 win over Toronto a couple of years ago when were down to 9 men.) Here is one posters comments on that red. https://www.bigsoccer.com/threads/sa...ostgame-thread-r.2033685/page-2#post-34335781 One of the other reds he earned was a second yellow where he brushed an opponent's face with his hand while shielding the ball, and in the other game he got a second yellow Dangerfield commented that the Disco should overturn it. Yes, he can appear to "lose his temper" on occasion, but, it has rarely been that punitive as far as game outcome went. I have mixed feelings about Godoy, he does frustrate the hell out of me with his play at times, but, I feel he has been one of the few players to up his game this last part of the season. Imo he understands that he is playing for a job next season, where some players don't appear to be.
The fact that Godoy upped your game lately only adds to my frustration. Godoy is a good player -- when he wants to be. That's why we can have two widely divergent takes on him. He's worth keeping because he's a good player but he's not worth keeping because he's not willing to play hard every game. He's a low-rent Landon Donovan.
I agree. As a team the Quakes can't aspire to a higher level when every player isn't playing consistently at the level they are capable of, but, perhaps the new coach can change that in Godoy. Fingers crossed.
I fear you're right. I wonder how deliberate our build up will be transitioning to attack. If it's a slower possession build up, I doubt Godoy is going anywhere. It will depend on how much Almeyda can stomach Godoy's lack of awareness and energy transitioning back into defense when the ball is turned over. If he shows a lack of commitment to properly field his 6 role then Almeyda won't have any part of him.
Well, the good news is that Stahre is possibly the least motivational coach in the sport's history, so Godoy's perceived issues with motivation can only improve under Almeyda. Under Ralston, Godoy's play did seem to improve in some key ways. Part of that was pushing Godoy back a bit so that he didn't get caught forward as much. In teh game against Colorado, especially, Godoy was a true defensive midfielder, which appears to be his best role. If used correctly, in a formation that doesn't create an ocean of space between the offensive players and the defensive ones (which has basically been the style of every Quakes coach in the team's history), then Godoy could make positive contributions. He'll be 29 next year, so still pretty firmly within his physical prime. I've complained many, many times about Godoy and I don't think he's a player you sacrifice bringing on other talent for, but if Almeyda determines he's worth giving a shot to, I'll play along. The good news is that the team has plenty of other options now, so if Godoy does not improve, things can be reworked so the team doesn't have to rely on him.
Figured this post belonged here... Considering the way Don Garber and the league pretty much got rid of his team, I doubt Jorge Vergara likes or appreciates the fact that Almeyda took a job with an MLS club. What exactly happened between the two to have such animosity? I mean Almeyda in only 3 years time won them their first titles in over a decade and their first Concacaf win in 56 years. I'd say that's a pretty good record! He should be grateful. Guadalajara Liga MX: Clausura 2017 Copa MX: Apertura 2015, Clausura 2017 Supercopa MX: 2016 CONCACAF Champions League: 2018 Individual Clausura 2017 Best Coach
Good stuff from @lmechegaray speaking to the most surprising recent coaching hire in MLS: San Jose's Matías Almeyda https://t.co/9lYkbSD1Cm— Subscribe to GrantWahl.com (@GrantWahl) November 9, 2018 Good interview with Almeyda.
From the article. San Jose is dreaming of a similar end result, and Almeyda is already working on what to offer this team, having already spent months analyzing the club’s infrastructure, squad and meeting with everybody from academy coaches to first-team personnel. “I know everything about this team. Everything," Almeyda said. "Ever since they first approached me I’ve been studying and formalizing the style, philosophy that will be implemented. We have to strengthen the team with three or four players, but first it’s about evaluating the squad right now and taking it from there.” "I want San Jose fans to know that this will be a team where all will run and all will compete,” he said. “Every single player will be aware of the tremendous responsibility of wearing the San Jose shirt. So they’ll leave everything on the pitch.” Tactically, expect a complete transformation from San Jose’s vulnerable 4-4-2 system as Almeyda’s priorities are in the midfield. His 4-2-3-1 formation aims to always take control of the game, with or without possession. The message, therefore, is about control and making his team the protagonist, no matter the situation. “Home or away, this team will play the same way.” When it comes to the club’s supporters, Almeyda is aware of San Jose’s Hispanic population and its Mexican community, and he knows how important it is to create a stronger bridge between the club and its diverse fan base. “Already, I have seen the warmth from Latinos and the Mexican community here in San Jose and to me, this community is essential for the development of this club,” Almeyda said.
I have to say, I'm definitely in love with the things Almeyda's saying so far. This part of the article really stood out to me, though "When he entered Chivas training grounds for the first time, Almeyda modified almost everything, making sure no player or staff member felt ignored." I think this has been a major problem for the Quakes, as players would never get playing time despite people playing in front of them who struggled to produce results. Obviously not every player can get starting minutes all the time, but there seemed to be a distinct difference in how players were handled under Kinnear and Stahre. It would be nice to see that change.
Almeyda's was a defensive midfielder when he played, so he is probably coming in with some high expectations for any Quake in that position...
godoy is 28 years old and has an ego. I don't think he will be open to almeyda's requirements. I foresee him being traded midseason to orlando and he will be out of MLS in 2020 and playing in panama or china.
When I followed Almeyda with Lazio , Parma and Inter, he absolutely was one of the best holding mids I ever saw. He had strength , stamina, tenacity and was very aware of his tactical defensive position. His work rate was always tops and he would disrupt the forwards movements and was stellar helping out the back-line. The Quakes don’t currently have any players who played like him. I don’t think MLS as a league had or has any current players who played like him either. Especially not a player who is playing at ages 23-30 or 31.
Can't recall Yallop as he was a little older when he went to DCU after playing for Ipswich. Supposedly he was a good defender but nothing spectacular. I remember Kinnear mostly with the SF Bay Blackhawks in his prime. He was a constant runner in the midfield and was a good American player and held his own. He wasn't good enough to play on the 1994 WC team. Bora cut him before the finals as he had to have an emergency appendectomy in early winter/spring 1994 and then took a little while to recover. Looking back with only a squad of 22 players including 3 GK's, I don't think Dom was better than John Harkes, Marcelo Balboa, Mike Sorber, Claudio Reyna, Cobi Jones, Earnie Stewart, Hugo Pérez, Tab Ramos or Tom Dooley. He will have never been able to beat out any of them. Sorber was a virtual unknown before he was picked but he ended up having a great tournament. Remembering how Dom played, he will not have been able to outperform any of them.
BREAKING: Earthquakes announce assistants on @peladoalmeyda's staff for 2019: https://t.co/akbtk3xTlc#WeAreSanJose ⚫️🔵 pic.twitter.com/2WcRNV2sGM— San Jose Earthquakes (@SJEarthquakes) November 13, 2018
Any word on whether the Quakes will part ways with Ralston or offer him some other role in the organization?
In the press release, they did thank Ralston for his service to the team, so he’s not staying. Also Jeff Carlisle tweeted this earlier I'm told that Steve Ralston will not be returning to #Quakes74 in any capacity. I figured that new manager Matias Almeyda would bring in his own staff, but still tough on a good guy and good coach in Ralston.— Jeff Carlisle (@JeffreyCarlisle) November 13, 2018
Well, with Ralston leaving, the last ties to the old guard have been cut, at least as far as coaching staff goes. I'm really curious to know what getting another goalkeeper coach will mean for the guys. I'm almost as curious about that as I am with Almeyda's performances.