Recognizing RSL's Assistant Coaches

Discussion in 'Real Salt Lake' started by Ismitje, Nov 6, 2010.

  1. Ismitje

    Ismitje Super Moderator

    Dec 30, 2000
    The Palouse
    Club:
    Real Salt Lake
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    These guys don't get nearly enough credit for the way our team plays. See how well our central defenders play? Credit in large part to two time MLS Defender of the Year (and holder of a USSF "A" license) Robin Fraser. See how well our goalkeeper plays? Credit in large part to Jeff Cassar, former MLS GK and teammate of both Jason Kreis and Garth Lagerway.

    There's no way the trio stays together long term. If I had a head coaching job open, I'd look at Fraser for sure.
     
  2. GoReal

    GoReal Member

    Jul 15, 2004
    Orem, Utah
    Do all you can to keep them together. Of course we'll have to wait and see what happens tonight.
     
  3. smackdowntay

    smackdowntay Member

    Oct 1, 2008
    Utah
    Club:
    Real Salt Lake
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Bill Manning said that this club would never keep the coaches/players if they had a chance to go and move onto bigger and better things. Fraser had, I believe, two interviews last year and nothing came of it. We'll see what happens in the off season...
     
  4. UPinSLC

    UPinSLC Member+

    Jul 11, 2004
    SL,UT
    Club:
    Real Salt Lake
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    agreed, the day we lose either of these guys (and its a day that will happen sooner rather than later) is the day this team takes a step back. they are amazing assistants and the team is so damn lucky to have them. i hope we can keep them around for another season at least.
     
  5. 15 to 32

    15 to 32 Straw Hog

    Jul 1, 2008
    Salt Lake
    Club:
    Real Salt Lake
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I have a feeling we will lose Fraser this season. Too many openings for him not to get a shot
     
  6. BalanceUT

    BalanceUT RSL and THFC!

    Oct 8, 2006
    Appalachia
    Club:
    Real Salt Lake
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Good for him!
     
  7. SoccerPrime

    SoccerPrime Moderator
    Staff Member

    All of them
    Apr 14, 2003
    Club:
    Real Salt Lake
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Word on the street is that Fraser is interviewing/interested in the DC United job.
     
  8. kirsoccer

    kirsoccer BigSoccer Supporter

    Jun 29, 2007
    What? No love for Miles Joseph (or BJ) and the midfield?
     
  9. Ismitje

    Ismitje Super Moderator

    Dec 30, 2000
    The Palouse
    Club:
    Real Salt Lake
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Isn't he on the Technical Staff as opposed to an assistant coach? Just trying to keep the spots straight!
     
  10. SoccerPrime

    SoccerPrime Moderator
    Staff Member

    All of them
    Apr 14, 2003
    Club:
    Real Salt Lake
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Isn't BJ gone to some junoir college?
     
  11. kirsoccer

    kirsoccer BigSoccer Supporter

    Jun 29, 2007
    Technical staff, assistant coach - same thing, different window dressing. If you look at the RSL website, all three - Joseph, Cassar, and Fraser - are listed as technical staff members.

    And yes, BJ is off to a new endeavor but his contribution to the current RSL midfield should not be overlooked.
     
  12. soccerbum23

    soccerbum23 Member

    May 21, 2006
    Lost in Utah
    Fraser has been mentioned with the Chivas coaching opening. Hmmmm>>>>>
     
  13. smackdowntay

    smackdowntay Member

    Oct 1, 2008
    Utah
    Club:
    Real Salt Lake
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Wynalda's got that one locked down I thought....
     
  14. UPinSLC

    UPinSLC Member+

    Jul 11, 2004
    SL,UT
    Club:
    Real Salt Lake
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    goddamn, i hope not. two teams i would hate to see fraser go to, the cRapids and chivas. dont do that to yourself robin, please!
     
  15. Ismitje

    Ismitje Super Moderator

    Dec 30, 2000
    The Palouse
    Club:
    Real Salt Lake
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
  16. Sandon Mibut

    Sandon Mibut Member+

    Feb 13, 2001
    Now I have a reason to cheer against Chivas.

    Instead of hiring a guy with Fraser's winning pedigree, they hire a guy who coached a team to one of the worst records in MLS history. What, were Bora and Alfonso Mondelo not available?
     
  17. SoccerPrime

    SoccerPrime Moderator
    Staff Member

    All of them
    Apr 14, 2003
    Club:
    Real Salt Lake
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Osorio? Wow, thats a little shocking to be honest.
     
  18. ScholesyLFC

    ScholesyLFC Member+

    Aug 23, 2005
    Holladay, Utah
    Club:
    Liverpool FC
    Nat'l Team:
    England
    And yet strangely satisfying. ;)
     
  19. SoccerPrime

    SoccerPrime Moderator
    Staff Member

    All of them
    Apr 14, 2003
    Club:
    Real Salt Lake
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Ha. Yes, I think they would be much better with any of the other candidates. So I am glad they went with the worse possible option.
     
  20. Whitecaps10

    Whitecaps10 Member

    Jul 11, 2010
    Long Island,NY
    Club:
    Vancouver Whitecaps
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Sorry for intruding in the thread, but I think that Chivas USA made a huge mistake getting Osorio. They passed over Fraser and Denis Hamlett as well. I don't understand why teams perfer to hire washed up managers rather then hire someone new.
     
  21. smackdowntay

    smackdowntay Member

    Oct 1, 2008
    Utah
    Club:
    Real Salt Lake
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Wouldn't Hamlett be under that same category?
     
  22. 15 to 32

    15 to 32 Straw Hog

    Jul 1, 2008
    Salt Lake
    Club:
    Real Salt Lake
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    they spin that (the clubs that hire them) very easily
    - you get a proven manager (essentially, you know what you are getting) instead of rolling the dice on a new guy. The manager with experience should have an idea as to what to expect and such, the new guy doesnt (even if he is a top assistant)
     
  23. Ismitje

    Ismitje Super Moderator

    Dec 30, 2000
    The Palouse
    Club:
    Real Salt Lake
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I don't think so - he coached the Fire for two years, finished second each time, and took the team to the conference final each year. That he was fired is the mystery, not that someone might want to hire him for an MLS gig.
     
  24. smackdowntay

    smackdowntay Member

    Oct 1, 2008
    Utah
    Club:
    Real Salt Lake
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Good point. I thought about that after I had written that.
     
  25. Bthing

    Bthing Member

    Jul 25, 2007
    So has this been confirmed? I heard a rumor yesterday that Fraser will be offered the job.
     

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