Tuscon Diamond Cup (R)

Discussion in 'New England Revolution' started by Soccer Doc, Feb 18, 2012.

  1. Soccer Doc

    Soccer Doc Member+

    Nov 30, 2001
    Keene, NH
    Club:
    New England Revolution
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    We are about to get a reasonable clear picture of this years roster against three top level MLS teams--LA, RBNY and RSL. We know our roster isn't complete but what we don't know is what ---if any --- significant improvements have been made during this offseason in out ability to compete in MLS. These three tests should clarify some of the questions we've been bantering around. First game is against LA on the 22nd and I think it will be streamed so we can get a first hand look at the 2012 Revs
     
  2. huskydeac

    huskydeac Member+

    Mar 31, 2009
    We'll actually have 4 matches, as there's both a championship and third place match. Looking forward to Wednesday.
     
  3. TheMightyRevs

    TheMightyRevs Member

    Oct 7, 2006
    Ma
    Will this be televised?
     
  4. RevSoccerMV

    RevSoccerMV Member

    Mar 15, 2010
    Club:
    New England Revolution
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    It was said they were going to stream it. Id guess itd be through the Revs website

    & this will be a great lil tester. Im sure those 3 teams will be tougher than BC
     
  5. UnionFreak1

    UnionFreak1 Member+

    Oct 14, 2009
    Tucson, Baja AZ
    Club:
    FC Tucson
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
  6. MLSFan123

    MLSFan123 Member+

    Mar 21, 2011
    Boston Area
    Club:
    New England Revolution
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Does anyone have a link to the schedule of games?
     
  7. huskydeac

    huskydeac Member+

    Mar 31, 2009
  8. MLSFan123

    MLSFan123 Member+

    Mar 21, 2011
    Boston Area
    Club:
    New England Revolution
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
  9. Achowat

    Achowat Member+

    Mar 21, 2011
    Revere, MA
    Club:
    New England Revolution
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I see the Met-no-stars are looking to fill their trophy case with another 'prestigious' piece of silverware
     
  10. RevsLiverpool

    RevsLiverpool Member+

    Nov 12, 2005
    Boston
    Club:
    Liverpool FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    It's like a college basketball program bragging they won the Maui Invitational ;)
     
  11. Soccer Doc

    Soccer Doc Member+

    Nov 30, 2001
    Keene, NH
    Club:
    New England Revolution
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    For all those who think Bob Kraft doesn't care about the Revs:

    Frank Dell'Apa @frankdellapa Close
    Robert Kraft gave Revolution send-off for Tucson pre-season trip. Told me he is committed to giving team what it needs to succeed.
    Retweeted by NESoccerToday.com
     
  12. Crooked

    Crooked Member+

    May 1, 2005
    Club:
    New England Revolution
    ... and this is what he had to say to the team:

    @KelynRowe "Great players go to the Pro Bowl, but great teams go to the Super Bowl." Mr. Kraft #wisewords

    He knows nothing about this sport and it shows on a daily basis, even when he's trying to motivate the team.
     
  13. Coolwhip

    Coolwhip Member

    Jun 27, 2010
    MA
    Club:
    New England Revolution
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    What would you expect him to say?
     
  14. Soccer Doc

    Soccer Doc Member+

    Nov 30, 2001
    Keene, NH
    Club:
    New England Revolution
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    The key facts:
    He was there in person
    He made a commitment to the team--in person-- to buy what they needed.

    That's a hell of a lot more than most posters on this board think of his commitment to his junior franchise.

    I read this single act on his part as a sign he's ready to significantly increase his fiscal investment in the team. Only time will tell if my take is correct.
     
  15. Revs-West

    Revs-West Member

    Mar 24, 2004
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  16. firstshirt

    firstshirt Member+

    Bayern München
    United States
    Mar 1, 2000
    Ellington, CT / NK, RI
    Club:
    New England Revolution
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    well they told us two years ago Kraft gave the green light to sign a dp or multiple dp's,,,,,we saw Caraglio for 3 months and they changed SJ to a DP, to save them money.....so while that may show commitment, it also shows poor execution of the FO part to follow thru.
     
  17. LongDuckDong

    LongDuckDong Member+

    Jan 26, 2011
    Club:
    FC Schalke 04
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    To be fair, Shalrie as a DP costs Kraft more money. Before, Shalrie was payed by the league. Now, part of his salary is payed by Kraft.
     
  18. Brian in Boston

    Brian in Boston Member+

    Jun 17, 2004
    MA & CA, USA
    And to think that it only took 16-plus years. Hooray!!!
     
  19. firstshirt

    firstshirt Member+

    Bayern München
    United States
    Mar 1, 2000
    Ellington, CT / NK, RI
    Club:
    New England Revolution
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    thats fine, regarless, we hear crap from Kraft and FO and nothing is ever followed thru or comes out as the fans were hoping. Carglio was not the type of guy people were expecting. Most people had to google him. Decent player? sure. Surrounded by better player, he could have been even better but we will never know now because as Burns stated they feld that his production did not warrent the money, same with Lekic. Heaven for big they give someone more than a season to show their worth
     
  20. Argyle

    Argyle Member

    Jan 31, 2002
    Plymouth, MA
    Club:
    New England Revolution
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Sadly, anything Kraft says regarding the Revs and his commitment to the team will be greeted with some skepticism.
    According to an e-mail just sent out "ownership" will be present at the Season Ticket Holders event. If possible, it would be nice to see if he, or Jonathan, could expand on his comments.
     
  21. NFLPatriot

    NFLPatriot Member+

    Jun 25, 2002
    Foxboro, MA
    Club:
    New England Revolution
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Maybe because most posters on this board see 2nd year teams Portland and Vancouver signing DPs, while the Revs are still $750K under the cap. Actions speak louder than words.

    If Kraft follows through on this commitment, great. But, as they say in Missouri, "show me".

    And where was that commitment this winter when he was spending top dollar getting the best front office possible? You know, the president, GM and head coach who have combined zero years of experience?
     
  22. LongDuckDong

    LongDuckDong Member+

    Jan 26, 2011
    Club:
    FC Schalke 04
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    What does the cap have to do with anything? The issue is that he hasn't previously invested in a top notch FO, SSS, DP, or the youth academy.
     
  23. The Magpie

    The Magpie Member

    Nov 19, 1998
    Cambridge, MA
    Talk is cheap Doc... talk is cheap.
     
  24. rkane1226

    rkane1226 Member+

    Apr 9, 2000
    Club:
    Stade Brestois 29
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I keep re-reading the tweet and can not find "buy" anywhere.
     
  25. mrt/MLS

    mrt/MLS Member

    Oct 11, 2003
    CT
    Club:
    New England Revolution
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    ya did huh? wow!

    but- only time will tell folks. so there's the out.
     

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