Leo Krupnick in Israel

Discussion in 'Yanks Abroad' started by keller4president, Sep 12, 2007.

  1. keller4president

    Jan 5, 2006
  2. Sandon Mibut

    Sandon Mibut Member+

    Feb 13, 2001
    That's a pretty good wage, certainly more than MLS.

    It's not just the salary but the housing and car. When the team provides those, which MLS doesn't, you get to keep a lot more of that base pay.

    And, I'm pretty sure he's getting win and tie bonuses, too.

    It's one thing when MLS gets outbid for the Feilhabers and Zizzos and Nguyens and Davies, etc... those are our elite players so it should be no surprise they can make more elsewhere.

    But Krupnick was a late round draft pick and wasn't even a sure bet to make an MLS roster. And he's pulling in six figs. With that in mind, it's amazing MLS signs as many players as they do.
     
  3. mike4066

    mike4066 Member+

    Jun 30, 2007
    Chula Vista, CA
    Club:
    Fulham FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Agreed. MLS should raise they minimum to 100k and the devs to 45k.

    To keep this on topic. What division is the team Leo plays for?

    1st Division. Didn't read carefully my first time through
     
  4. sublicon

    sublicon Member

    RBNY, Fulham FC
    United States
    May 28, 2006
    Brooklyn, NY
    Club:
    New York Red Bulls
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
  5. Gorky

    Gorky Member+

    Jul 28, 2006
    NYC
    Club:
    New York Red Bulls
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    This would be funny if it wasn't so sad.
     
  6. prowazekii

    prowazekii Member

    Jun 21, 2008
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Isn't his team in Israel qualified for the Champion's League this season?
     
  7. Sandon Mibut

    Sandon Mibut Member+

    Feb 13, 2001
    Leo, ya mensch, you have the NY-Israel migration backward!
    His current (or last, if you believe he's Red Bull bound) team in Israel, Maccabi Haifa, won the top flight championship so presumably they'd be in the Champions' League, though I assume they would be in a play-in round or two and wouldn't go straight to the group phase.

    Still, that's not something I'd want to pass up, even if it was just a couple of play-in games. That's something you tell the grandkids and the hotties at the club about.
     
  8. sublicon

    sublicon Member

    RBNY, Fulham FC
    United States
    May 28, 2006
    Brooklyn, NY
    Club:
    New York Red Bulls
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
  9. Heist

    Heist Member+

    Jun 15, 2001
    Virginia
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Oh, and they'll also be raising your ticket prices $5-$10 per game to pay for this. I think $50k for full timers and $30k for Developmental players is more than adequate. This wouldn't cost nearly as much as your plans. Many people don't want to go overseas because they don't feel ready yet as a person and/or as a player.
     
    Dave Marino-Nachison repped this.
  10. Sandon Mibut

    Sandon Mibut Member+

    Feb 13, 2001
    So, the Red Bulls get their man... SEVEN years after they drafted him.

    Krupnik was drafted by the MetroStars in 02 but didn't make the team. Since then, he played PDL ball (Des Moines) then USL-2 (then the D-3 pro league) for Wilmington then USL-1 (then A-League) for Charleston before going to Israel.

    That's a rather circuitous journey for a draft pick to take before signing.;)

    BTW, since MLS and the PDL started, how many players have played PDL, both levels of the USL pro and then in MLS?
     
  11. m vann

    m vann Moderator
    Staff Member

    Colorado Rapids, Celtic FC, & Louisville City
    Sep 10, 2002
    Denver, CO
    Club:
    Celtic FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I randomly clicked on a Maccabi Haifa stream a few months back and got a chance to see Leo. Luckily the telecast was in a English because the subtitles and names on the kits were in Herbrew. Otherwise, I would of not known he was playing. He was good. His range and agility were on full display that day.i read later he was a gymnast, so it makes sense. I think they were playing the Mattheus managed Maccabi Netanya. I remember one play in particular he tackled the ball near the top of the 18 and the ball unfortunately dinged off another player ricocheting to corner of the 6 where on an rushing player was about to striker the ball and somehow Leo got there a knocking it out for corner. Great athletic play. Leo will be an upgrade for RBNY.
     
  12. arkjayback

    arkjayback Member

    Mar 29, 2008
    Le Mars, IA
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Wait, so a guy passed up UEFA Champions League possibilities to sign with one of the worst teams, historically, ever in MLS? I'm all for YA's returning home, but dang.
     
  13. Dave Marino-Nachison

    Jun 9, 1999
    14.
     
  14. Gorky

    Gorky Member+

    Jul 28, 2006
    NYC
    Club:
    New York Red Bulls
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    He just wanted to sign with the defending Western Conference Champions.
     
  15. Sandon Mibut

    Sandon Mibut Member+

    Feb 13, 2001
    So it appears. And yes, it is a curious decision.

    Thanks for the precision of your answer.;)
     
  16. Gorky

    Gorky Member+

    Jul 28, 2006
    NYC
    Club:
    New York Red Bulls
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
  17. scaryice

    scaryice Member

    Jan 25, 2001
    Actually, he did sign with NY in 2002 during the season but he didn't play at all.
     
  18. minya

    minya Member

    Mar 27, 2008
    san diego, ca
    Strong, intelligent, slow and Jewish. Sure Agoos must love him as a son.
     
  19. keller4president

    Jan 5, 2006
    if he's anywhere near as good as Agoos was, Redbulls will have gotten a huge upgrade.
     
  20. Gorky

    Gorky Member+

    Jul 28, 2006
    NYC
    Club:
    New York Red Bulls
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Interestingly, Agoos' brother coached Krupnik in college and recommended him to the Red Bulls.
     
  21. odsum5387

    odsum5387 Member

    Apr 3, 2007
    Austin, TX
    Club:
    New York Red Bulls
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Edit: Sorry, thought this was the RBNY forum.
     
  22. Shaydee

    Shaydee Member

    Apr 8, 2002
    New Jersey
    Club:
    New York Red Bulls
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
  23. MHaifa1913

    MHaifa1913 Moderator
    Staff Member

    Metro
    United States
    Dec 21, 1998
    New York, NY, USA
    Club:
    Maccabi Haifa FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Leo Krupnik is going to get more competition for a spot in the defense. Argentine defender, Andrés Imperiale, is joining Maccabi Netanya on trial. He comes to the club from a recommendation by Bolivian goalkeeper, Carlos Erwin Arias. Krupnik was on the bench for the last Toto Cup match but then again, the manager Reuven Atar was the one who signed Krupnik based on his performances at the 2005 Maccabiah Games.
     
  24. bshredder

    bshredder BigSoccer Supporter

    Feb 23, 1999
    Club:
    Millwall FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
  25. bshredder

    bshredder BigSoccer Supporter

    Feb 23, 1999
    Club:
    Millwall FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Maccabi Netanya defeated Maccabi Haifa yesterday 1-0 and moved into second place in the Israeli Premier League. Krupnik is a regular starter but was suspended for the game due to yellow cards.

    The second and third place teams in Israel move to the Europa League

    Very good season in Israel for Americans
     

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