2013 Boston Breakers

Discussion in 'Boston Breakers' started by BostonRed, Dec 7, 2012.

  1. WPS_Movement

    WPS_Movement Member+

    Apr 9, 2008
    I forgot about the 20 player thing.
    WNY needed to cut one, so might as well trade one.
    And they certainly would never choose disposing Alex Sahlen over Mercado.
    Oh God now, we can't have that going on in WNY. :)

    Owner's daughter vs. poor Mercado.
    Hmmm? Which will they keep?
     
  2. BlueCrimson

    BlueCrimson Member+

    North Carolina Courage
    United States
    Nov 21, 2012
    Cincinnati, Ohio
    Club:
    Sydney FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I'm not so sure that the Breakers came out on top. They did fill a need, but barring a major injury, I don't think Mercado was going to get any meaningful minutes for the Flash. Time will tell if this deal works out for them. However, giving up a draft pick in one of the most highly regarded classes could end up hurting them more than getting a defender will help them. If the league survives a couple more seasons, it's more likely that the Breakers will end up regretting this move.
     
  3. Cliveworshipper

    Cliveworshipper Member+

    Dec 3, 2006

    Mercado was good, but your assertion that Mercado had a better college career than Cloee's so far is pretty shaky.

    Colohan's accolades so far are just as good, plus she matched up against Morgan and held her and her team scoreless, and individually has outscored any college team Alex Morgan has been on in head to head competition. :)
     
  4. WPS_Movement

    WPS_Movement Member+

    Apr 9, 2008
    Oh I would definitely rather have Colohan defending Morgan than Mercado marking her.
    Colohan is more of a "mark" defender on a superstar.
    Mercado's value is more in her versatility, and in getting the job done in so many areas, but not in marking Alex Morgan. Mercado is < Colohan at that.
     
  5. mng146

    mng146 Member

    Jul 19, 2011
    Rochester, NY
    Her being married to the head coach has nothing to do with it either ;)
     
  6. WPS_Movement

    WPS_Movement Member+

    Apr 9, 2008
    She's got connections and guaranteed job security on that team.
    Even more job security than Wambach.
     
  7. Cliveworshipper

    Cliveworshipper Member+

    Dec 3, 2006

    Colohan played midfield this year for BYU on a team that got a 1 seed.

    Do you know anything at all about her?
     
  8. WPS_Movement

    WPS_Movement Member+

    Apr 9, 2008
    But her optimal prospective position (professionally and/or internationally) is as a defender.
    Of course I know she was a midfielder, see my post in this linked thread below about where I think she ends up (the post about Vancouver's 2014 roster in the link below). Yes I have her drafted as a midfielder by Vancouver in that post, but she ultimately will be a defender ............

    https://www.bigsoccer.com/community/threads/nwsl-general-info-comments-news.1981032/page-17

    That's like saying Killion is a midfielder vs. a defender, as far as her prospective position at the highest level. She can play both, but her ultimate future will be as a defender (DM perhaps, but we'll see).
     
  9. BostonRed

    BostonRed Member+

    Oct 9, 2011
    Somerville, MA
    Club:
    New England Revolution
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Breakers have added the extra 1000 seats.

     
  10. BostonRed

    BostonRed Member+

    Oct 9, 2011
    Somerville, MA
    Club:
    New England Revolution
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    The new seats are closer to the field than the bleachers on the other side. You also get a better feel for the players (I could tell HAO was talking to the coach during the game about something and HAO was frustrated).

    On another note, I saw a tweet from the team that was looking to reinvigorate the Riptide. There were a handful of gents in the new stands with Riptide scarves and signs and singing a song for Sydney (to the tune of "Yellow Submarine.")
     
  11. WPS_Movement

    WPS_Movement Member+

    Apr 9, 2008
    Boston is having a great year so far.
    Let's hope the Riptide becomes ELECTRIC.
    The league needs it.
     
  12. BostonRed

    BostonRed Member+

    Oct 9, 2011
    Somerville, MA
    Club:
    New England Revolution
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    And just what the Breakers needed... another scoring threat:



    Mexico Women's National Team forward Anisa Guajardo has landed in Boston!
     
  13. kernel_thai

    kernel_thai Member+

    Oct 24, 2012
    Club:
    Seattle Sounders
    Well maybe they need another GK as Equalizer is reporting Alyssa Naeher, late of Turbine Potsdam will be joining the Breakers.
     
  14. RUBlind

    RUBlind Member

    Nov 8, 2011
    Anybody surprised with the defense today?
    Can Boston play two keepers at the same time?
     
  15. amerinorsk59

    amerinorsk59 Member

    Mar 9, 2007
    Chicago area
    Club:
    Chicago Red Stars
    Nat'l Team:
    Norway
    Is Lisa Marie Woods still on Breakers team? I was at Red Stars-Breakers game last Sunday and no sign of her. Is she injured?
     
  16. BostonRed

    BostonRed Member+

    Oct 9, 2011
    Somerville, MA
    Club:
    New England Revolution
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    She is still on the team. I don't know about any injuries, but it's possible.
     
  17. BostonRed

    BostonRed Member+

    Oct 9, 2011
    Somerville, MA
    Club:
    New England Revolution
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    The Breakers are going all in with the partnership with Scorpions SC. Everything will be branded "Breakers" and they will wear replica uniforms.

    This tidbit is interesting:

    As the partnership grows, Boston Breakers players will also be a part of the staff, coaching teams at all levels. During the first year of transition, the Boston Breakers professional players will take part in club trainings and camps. Six Boston Breakers professional players will serve as age group mentors to the girls teams. The role will be to see every team and have direct contact with players in the specific age group they are mentoring. Additionally, the Breakers players will attend tryouts to help the staff evaluate players, and over the course of the season, host educational classes with Breakers Academy players in regards to being a student athlete, nutrition, fitness, becoming a pro player, and to give advice on the college recruitment process.

    Looks like they are institutionalizing opportunities for the Breakers (and the reserves) to make additional money and to stay in the Boston area offseason (assuming that is all within the league rules). The teams start at U9. I expect the Ocean Spray contract be more lucrative now.

    http://www.bostonbreakerssoccer.com/NEWS/728979.html
     
  18. RUBlind

    RUBlind Member

    Nov 8, 2011
    (June 14, 2013) – The Boston Breakers will look to maintain their unbeaten record at home as well as avenge their worst defeat of the season when they welcome to Sky Blue FC on Sunday.

    The Breakers are winless in their last three games – including a 5-1 loss to Sky Blue FC on June 1 in which Boston set a record for most goals allowed in an NWSL Game.
     
  19. holden

    holden Member+

    Dundee FC, Yeovil Town LFC, Girondins de Bordeaux
    Oct 20, 2009
    Los Angeles
    Club:
    Dundee FC
    From NWSL News:
    Apparently their solution the recent losing streak is more midfielders!
     
  20. RUBlind

    RUBlind Member

    Nov 8, 2011
    "The Breakers have called up four players for Sunday’s match which includes midfielders Kate Russell, Shawna Gordon, and Monique LaMotte, and defender Jen LaPonte."



    Nice of Boston to call up the ladies on the "taxi" squad.
    They've certainly paid their dues to stay & play on the reserve team (at their own expense).
    How much will they be paid while they are "called up"?
     
  21. BostonRed

    BostonRed Member+

    Oct 9, 2011
    Somerville, MA
    Club:
    New England Revolution
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Expenses only for called up reserve players.
     
  22. RUBlind

    RUBlind Member

    Nov 8, 2011
    The reserves have been living in Boston since March and paying their own room and board.
    Boston gonna pick up those expenses?
     
  23. BostonRed

    BostonRed Member+

    Oct 9, 2011
    Somerville, MA
    Club:
    New England Revolution
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Since it's a WPSL team, it's quite likely they are provided host families.
     
  24. RUBlind

    RUBlind Member

    Nov 8, 2011
    The reserves were invited to stay in Boston, find a job & housing, but would not be paid if they were lucky enough to be called up. This was all discussed at the same time the Breakers announced that four "experienced" defenders would be on the roster and if any injuries occurred in the back, a midfielder would be moved to the back line.
     
  25. BostonRed

    BostonRed Member+

    Oct 9, 2011
    Somerville, MA
    Club:
    New England Revolution
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Regardless, they aren't getting paid to play in the games and only travel expenses are covered -- NWSL rules.
     

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