Between Reyna, Dema, Van Den Berg and Schopp, our starting midfield's age is over 30. While several these players (plus Stammler) can fill the destroyer role, Vide was young, cheap and a team player on and off theie field. We could have gotten it much worse, but this kid will be missed.
i've followed vide's career since hs days at uva and through to nyrb. i haven't seen a player with such desire to play the game no matter what external interferences get in his way. he uses negative influences as energy pills and has a never-say-stop attitude that he wears like a chip on his shoulder. he never missed a game at uva and nyrb because of injury, even though he's played through things that have benched other team mates. his contributions to the charlottesville and ny/nj communities are well documented. perhaps the heartiest recommendation comes from senior players that commented on how much they respect what he does as both a player and a human being. red bulls will not only miss joe vide, but ny/nj will as well. sj now has a diamond - and so do the earthquakes.
so eloquent ... you just did me in. i told my ticket rep last week that i was worried that joe would be trade bait and he kind of laughed. he was taking joe to a promo dinner, probably the only way joe got fed as a development player! lol. i asked james (the rep) to tell joe we miss him already, and that was before knowing he was really gone. guess my family and i will just have to go to san jose to see him!
Good luck to Joe! Really gonna miss him. Full of heart and fire on the field, and a classy guy. My kind of player. Joe is gonna be a solid player, I hope everything works out for him.
One positive note: Joe was appreciated by Yallop. Consider this: He was picked over the other options here in New York, as well as all available options in KC, Colorado, and Salt Lake. I expect this to be a good move for him.
What makes a star? Just ask Joe In a game filled with over inflated salaries and overhyped egos, many have wondered what makes a star? Is it John Terry’ hard nosed defending, the sublime skill of Kaka, or Henry’s uncanny ability to find the net at will. Whatever description you attach to this label, few would conjure the name Joe Vide. But on November 20th, the recent loss of this midfield spark plug in the MLS expansion draft proved a devastating loss both on and off the field. Though lacking the goals of Angel or the speed of Richards, Vide did the dirty work win the ball at all costs. Whether tracking back 90 yards to break up an attack or throwing himself in to a tackle, this kid ran himself in to the ground protecting the central midfield in the 1st round playoff loss to New England—while his more illustrious partner (*cough Reyna) went to the ground and out of the match. Starting 13 out of the team’s last 16 matches, Vide’s stature with the team had clearly risen considerably. But off the field is where his star really shined. I first encountered Joe at Family Field day, an event my company and Asphalt Green, hosted for 300 young soccer players. Offering coaching, games and free prizes from companies, this event was the culmination of months of planning and negotiation to book the day’s featured player Marvell Wynne. The only problem being Wynne was traded to Toronto 48 hours before our event. After informing our vendors and venue, I was informed that without Wynne our event could hit the road. But like a knight in shining armor (or at least a form fitting RB jersey) up stepped Joe on the morning of the event. Though he told me he has never worked with kids, he was an instant hit. They didnt know who he was or what position he played, but somehow they knew he was a star and crowded around for his autograph. Within several minutes, Joe had the kids juggling, playing 2 v 2 and chanting his name (one girl even did the worm) By the end of the event, I talked to at least 15 parents who intended to attend the next NYRB match. This is the kind of publicity no marketing no amount of marketing can buy. At 12,900 per season, Joe just about paid his salary that day. And I have no doubt he will do the same job and more for San Jose. I will continue follow this kid’s career with interest and wish him the very best (except on his visit home) Chris Kelly Game Day MLS http://gamedaymls.blogspot.com/
Re: What makes a star? Just ask Joe Great story. I never had any personal interaction with Vide (or any MLS player), but from my perspective Joe was the exact type of guy I wanted representing my league and my team. On a team full of likeable guys and good players, he stood out to me to the point that, by the end of the season, he was my favorite Metro. I'm still completely ********ing gutted that he's gone, and I will very quietly root for him to become a star in San Jose. And the sad thing is that he wouldn't even be the first ex-Metro d-mid to have that happen, would he?
Re: What makes a star? Just ask Joe well we lost O'r in on draft to a team now we lose vide in another draft
Re: What makes a star? Just ask Joe We can have Joe back in January, if we don't have a guaranty success draft in January, the best the Red Bulls can do is, exchange the second or third draft for Joe....
Re: What makes a star? Just ask Joe Yeah, why would we want to keep a dedicated young guy like joe? Best of luck Joe.
But he's 23 already. If he hasnt developed into a star d mid by now, dont you think that maybe he might not? Who was playing in front of him? Rather who was the starting d mid?
I thought he did a fine job this past year. Perhaps development includes actually playing in a venue where people can notice your skills? (as opposed to reserve games, where we only have pjae's word for it.)
not really. central d-mid usually is responsible for shutting down the most creative and trickiest players from the other team. vide actually did pretty good this year with very little experience. it will be interesting to see if he can build on what he learned this year and take his game to a higher level.
Hey Now! my favorites have been quickly disappearing, so i must be noticing something good, eh? i would say to keep an eye on chris karcz, randi patterson and "player to be named later", but before i finish this sentence they'll be gone from the roster!
EL "5" or central d mid like you guys call it. Is responsible for breaking down their attacking or creative player(s) and for BEGINNING the "attack". Typically the one playing this position is a very creative player in his own right. Granted that it all depends on whether he is more defensive or offensive. But all in all its a very central role on any team. Either you know how to play this position or you are flipping burgers at BK. And at 23 you should already KNOW how to play this position. I'm sorry PJAE but thats just my point of view. Can he get better? Of course. But he's past being a developmental player.