Wynalda: New Bakersfield Tech. Director

sounderfan · Dec 19, 2005

http://www.uslsoccer.com/home/116103.html

BAKERSFIELD, CA -- The Bakersfield Brigade announced that they have reached an agreement with soccer icon, Eric Wynalda to join the Brigade as their Technical Director of Player Development.

As Technical Director, Wynalda will assist Head Coach Jay Gore with recruitment for the upcoming 2006 season. Financial terms were not disclosed.

"Our commitment to enhance the game of soccer within our community is first and foremost, Wynalda's presence within our organization supports our intentions and solidifies our goals for our club," stated Brigade General Manager Joe Jimenez. "And, with Eric assisting with our recruitment, Bakersfield will most definitely get a glimpse of tomorrow's soccer superstars, as they play for their Brigade team in 2006," added Jimenez.

"First off let me say how thrilled I am to be involved with the Brigade," stated Eric Wynalda. "Jeff Thorn's group has the right vision of success and I wanted to be involved with its future. If it's about making soccer better and doing it the right way, I'm in. That's what I told Jeff and that's what I believe we will do with the Bakersfield Brigade," added Wynalda.
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Yes, the Brigade will play the SF Seals in 2006! May 27 in Bakersfield and June 18 in SF.

http://www.bakersfieldbrigade.com/

supersport · Dec 19, 2005

Couldn't Wynalda do better then this?

sounderfan · Dec 19, 2005

supersport said:

Couldn't Wynalda do better then this?
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I'd like to hear Wynalda's take on MLS post-SJ. He's always been outspoken.