http://uslsoccer.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=32800&ATCLID=209924468 Wednesday, March 4, 2015 SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - Arizona United Soccer Club is pleased to announce the signings of forward Jonathan Top and Spanish midfielder Victor Muñoz. Top and Muñoz bring the total number of players under contract to 14 for the 2015 USL season.
http://sports.yahoo.com/news/talent-arizona-united-tryout-high-except-one-player-071613570--mls.html The scrimmage ended a few seconds later and players from both teams congratulated each other on a good game - just about everyone but me. Again, seems about right after my display. They left the field with hope that Arizona United coaches might call them to attend training camp. I left and went straight to In-N-Out Burger. Absolutely right for me.
http://arizonaunited.com/arizona-un...an-rosales-spencer-johnson-and-milton-blanco/ SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (March 28, 2015) – Arizona United Soccer Club announces the signings of defender Damian Rosales, and midfielders Spencer Johnson and Milton Blanco.
AZ United Soccer @AZUnitedSC now2 hours ago .@ussoccer announces 1 & 2 @usopencup rounds. #AZUnitedSC to play winner of @FCTucson vs @ChulaVistaFC at home May 20
http://soccerblog.dallasnews.com/20...ion-with-az-united-sc-be-a-one-and-done.html/ Will FCD’s Affiliation with AZ United SC Be a One-and-Done?
I think everyone knew it was a one and done deal. I'm surprised of all the MLS2 teams, Dallas doesn't already have one. Considering they start 5 academy products in MLS already, they obviously have the talent pool.
You are obviously forgetting that their ownership group is pretty frugal. It's not as big of a surprise when you look at how much the Hunt Group does out of pocket.
Oh I get that. But they do pour a ton into their academy as is, mls2 seems like the next logical step.
Completely agree, and for development reasons, they need to have one. Hope they get one soon, but I'm guessing 2017 instead of 2016, but I've been wrong before.
They had talked about one before, but did not pull the trigger. I guess it finally became worthwhile for them. There will likely be some changes at AZU. Supposedly there is a new 49% owner and I would be surprised if they didn't make a coaching change. Some recalibration may be in order here, and the FCD component is only part of it.
Arizona United SC Declines to Extend Head Coach Michael Dellorusso’s Contract http://arizonaunited.com/arizona-un...tend-head-coach-michael-dellorussos-contract/
They may be frugal when it comes to bringing in big name players. But It's very expensive to have their academy system them do. And in their top youth teams no one pays. To stay on topic. Maybe AZ will sign a deal with someone else. Although I guess there isn't too many left until the expansion teams come in.
Frank Yallop Joins United as Head Coach and President of Soccer Ops Posted on December 23, 2015 7:53am by Arizona United
http://www.uslsoccer.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=210699093&DB_OEM_ID=32800 Tuesday, February 9, 2016 As he builds his squad for Arizona United SC, new head coach Frank Yallop is looking for two qualities in a player. In addition to the standard requisite – bringing a level of quality to the side – Yallop is also looking for players who are going to buy into what United is building, on and off the field.
“I don’t want guys … doing the club a favor by just playing soccer at a club. I want them to be attached to Arizona United. … I [told] them if we’re going to do something together, let’s do it right. “I want this thing built properly and built to last. That’s the plan.” I don't know if you can get that mindset most places from 3rd division players who are looking to move up. Maybe I'm wrong.
Interestingly, I am looking at Yallop's coaching stats, and for every one of his 5 jobs his winning percentage has decreased from the last. After Chicago, he's now on target for a winning percentage in the teens. I have a funny feeling the western conference doesn't need to worry much about AU taking the conference by storm. We'll see how he "builds" it.
I saw the new soccer stadium Grand Canyon University is building - holy cow is it going to be nice. AZUtd needs to explore that (obvious caveats include parking and alcohol, obviously).
Fall Out Boy’s Wentz Becomes Investor in Arizona United SC http://www.uslsoccer.com/news_article/show/635792?referrer_id=2333971 Thoughts?
2016 LH USOC May 11 in Tucson, AZ FC Tucson (PDL) 3 San Nicolas FC (CA) 0 Minh Vuscored twice and was involved in Dom Papa's early goal for FC Tucson, which will host Arizona United SC in the second round.