2011 season movement

Discussion in 'NJ/NY Sky Blue' started by REALSOCCER, Nov 17, 2010.

  1. Ex_SkyBlueFC_GM

    Ex_SkyBlueFC_GM New Member

    Dec 16, 2010
    I hear you - but I can't speak for Philly - in fact I don't speak for SBFC anymore either!!! That being said, I am 100% sure Paul Riley has a plan and you need to give it time to happen - he's a really smart guy. Similarly, Jim Gabarra is a smart guy - had a plan and we(formerly) executed it. Anyone who knows the female international game will concur that Therese is one of the best footballers out there. So is Seger - no doubt.
     
  2. RUfan

    RUfan Member

    Dec 11, 2004
    NJ
    Club:
    Sky Blue FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
  3. soccerreigns

    soccerreigns New Member

    Jul 22, 2009
    now the drama has moved to philly! good luck dealing with that.....
     
  4. Cville K C

    Cville K C Member

    Nov 3, 2008
    Collinsville, IL
    Club:
    Saint Louis Athletica
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    The question is, and I didn't see this in the press release, is how many games will Sjögran be playing for Sky Blue and how much of the time will she be in Sweden or elsewhere. Remember that it will only be an 18 game schedule.

    She is still a very good player from what I have seen, but also note that she is two months older than Shannon Boxx, who a lot of people have been griping about on the USWNT forum as starting to get old. Only Lilly, Milbrett, and Rampone would be older (and Panico if she were to return).
     
  5. Ex_SkyBlueFC_GM

    Ex_SkyBlueFC_GM New Member

    Dec 16, 2010
    She will be with SBFC for the season minus WWC time.
     
  6. kool-aide

    kool-aide Member+

    Feb 1, 2002
    a van by the river
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    My concerns about Boxx are national team and not club team related. imo, older players can be valuable in club play well beyond their peak as national team players. Club season is longer and provides more rest/regeneration time than the WWC or other tournament.
     
  7. Mookie141

    Mookie141 Moderator
    Staff Member

    Feb 10, 2008
    Mooktown
    Club:
    Sky Blue FC
    Nat'l Team:
    Spain
    It's a shame they couldn't have done that more often last year.

    "Drama" helped get that 2009 Championship. :cool:
     
  8. abby2004

    abby2004 BigSoccer Supporter

    Feb 25, 2005
    East Coast
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
  9. galsoccer907

    galsoccer907 New Member

    Mar 28, 2010
    Galveston
    Club:
    Chicago Red Stars
  10. Mookie141

    Mookie141 Moderator
    Staff Member

    Feb 10, 2008
    Mooktown
    Club:
    Sky Blue FC
    Nat'l Team:
    Spain
    Nice pickups it'll be nice to see how this all equates on the field.
     
  11. kool-aide

    kool-aide Member+

    Feb 1, 2002
    a van by the river
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    These are the 16 players that have been signed so far, I think. Have I missed anyone?

    GK: Bardsley, Branam
    D: Asante, Taylor, Johnson, Dallstream (?)
    M: Blank, Heath, Kerr, Long, HAO, Sjörgran, Fletcher (?)
    F: Aluko, Kalmari, Nogueira

    Dallstream could play up top, Fletcher could play on the back line, and Taylor can play pretty much everywhere.

    So with two regular roster slots available, were I Gabarra, I'd definitely be looking for defenders for the last 2 slots. From last year's squad, I prefer Dowling to Schnur as Dowling can play inside or outside. Other defenders still available that I'd take a serious look at are Weber (provided her hip is 100% which is should be by Feb), and Dalmy. And you know, Moros wasn't a bad right back last year.
     
  12. Lorrie Fair

    Lorrie Fair Member

    Jul 31, 2010
    They should be fun to watch. A lot of midies though.

    :D
     
  13. Ex_SkyBlueFC_GM

    Ex_SkyBlueFC_GM New Member

    Dec 16, 2010
    Kool-Aide - close. Dallstream is signed and would be up top most likely. Fletcher is also signed, and would be in the back. I agree - we need another defender - it is a priority that we are working on. Hope it's done by the end of the year in fact. Several of the players you mention are already signed but not yet announced it is our understanding. Jim has a plan - so far it has been executed pretty well. Considering there are teams out there with single digit numbers of players signed I feel good about where I am leaving the team at. I think we will be much more offensive (scoring that is) this year. It all comes down to execution once the players are in place.
     
  14. Mookie141

    Mookie141 Moderator
    Staff Member

    Feb 10, 2008
    Mooktown
    Club:
    Sky Blue FC
    Nat'l Team:
    Spain
    They'll probably keep Schnur.
     
  15. kool-aide

    kool-aide Member+

    Feb 1, 2002
    a van by the river
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I knew Dallstream &Fletcher were signed -- my ? was for which position but I didn't make that clear. I put Dallstream on the defenders list b/c, well, otherwise there were just 3 ;) I'd think she'd help out quite a bit up front when the WWC players leave. Versatility isn't a bad thing.

    Fletcher has done well both as a dmid & defender but I just prefer what she brings as a holding mid and Asante & Taylor can hold down the center of defense. But I can see how putting Taylor as left back & Fletcher & Asante in the center would be appealing.

    Yes, SBFC has pulled together the majority of their roster (the signings us plebeians know about) early-ish and it looks very promising on paper, providing a couple of quality defenders are added. That has to make selling tix and sponsorships much, MUCH easier.

    Probably. I think she's got a non-soccer gig in the area, too, right? I'm not as high on her as many others seem to be. YMMV, different strokes and all that. She's serviceable enough, I suppose. :shrug:
     
  16. luvdagame

    luvdagame Member+

    Jul 6, 2000
    very proactive.

    the only thing i worry about is that there just might be a college gem or three that could do the job more cheaply in this belt-tightening period. looks like sbfc might have to pass on those gems (or maybe use trades to good effect).

    maybe they think that they are in the better position with an almost intact team before any college players are even drafted.
     
  17. RUfan

    RUfan Member

    Dec 11, 2004
    NJ
    Club:
    Sky Blue FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    If the thread on the draft is correct, SB earliest picks are #16 and #21, so maybe SB does not expect more than a sub to come out of those picks.

    PS: gossip in NJ is that Schnur is going elsewhere.
     
  18. luvdagame

    luvdagame Member+

    Jul 6, 2000
    good point.
     
  19. Mookie141

    Mookie141 Moderator
    Staff Member

    Feb 10, 2008
    Mooktown
    Club:
    Sky Blue FC
    Nat'l Team:
    Spain
    I figured since somone with her last name seemed to be happy that TK was leaving that, she herself was SBFC kept woman. Guess not. Hope she doesn't go to Philly. :p
     
  20. Wiebel

    Wiebel New Member

    May 17, 2010
    Belgium
    Club:
    --other--
    Nat'l Team:
    Belgium
    Impressive roster. very curious if it's going to work.

    Is there already some news/speculations about Rampone? (or was she still under contract, I'm not really up to date at the moment...)
     
  21. A Fan

    A Fan New Member

    Aug 15, 1999
    If it doesn't work, it will be a coaching issue. Wait, I've heard that before somewhere... :p

    (okay, that or injuries)
     
  22. StarCityFan

    StarCityFan BigSoccer Supporter

    Aug 2, 2001
    Greenbelt, MD
    Club:
    Washington Freedom
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Rampone's a free agent, and her trainer is now the head coach of Team Borislow. Draw your own conclusions.
     
  23. soccerreigns

    soccerreigns New Member

    Jul 22, 2009
    YEP..and my understanding she wasn't ever going to go back to SBFC even if her trainer wasn't the freedom coach. Freedom is loading up.
    I hate that would love to see her at SBFC...
     
  24. ManUFan17

    ManUFan17 New Member

    Jul 11, 2009
    Club:
    Manchester United FC
    Lots of rumors about the Washington Miami Freedom MagicJack FC. Soccerreigns seems to know something...maybe he/she will share. The rumors I've heard are Rampone, Boxx and Tarpley to WMFMJ FC. Also a few other free agents that are signed to join Lyons - should be very interesting to say the least.
     
  25. Mookie141

    Mookie141 Moderator
    Staff Member

    Feb 10, 2008
    Mooktown
    Club:
    Sky Blue FC
    Nat'l Team:
    Spain
    I think it's safe to say we have pretty much already made our biggest signings. Unless there's a few final cards to pull. I'm happy with the set-up, it's definitely something new. I just really hope it works out on the field. Jim's pretty seasoned so hopefully coaching won't be at fault or a problem this year.
     

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