I'm Tony fan (sorry... ) and I would like to know what´s about him. He is transfered to some team? What are the rumours about it? Thank you all.
Tony Meola was cut (released) by Red Bull NY a few months ago. Since then, he's moved back to Kansas City with his family. I believe he was hoping to hook up with the Wizards in some capacity (either as a player, coach or in management) but that hasn't happened as of yet. I'm thinking he's working the Mortgage business he started while he was a player for KC.
No apology needed. I'm also a big Tony fan. I hope he gets involved in MLS in some capacity, since I think he's still got a lot to offer.
Damn Tony can't buy a break...this not the time to grow a mortgage company... stock market has been tanking last few days over risjky mortgage companies... check out today's NY Times for more info!
He has way too much experience at so many levels of US soccer, it is a waste to have him outside the game. We simply can't afford to waste talent and experience the way we do, routinely and as though it were a virtue instead of a vice.
Thank you for the answers. Keep me informed, if you can, please. I'm from Spain and it's difficult for me to get information about this player . Go Bulls, Viva Metro
Tony had a cameo at ABC's WC coverage and did a pretty good and professional job, and that was his brief 5 min after the Italy- USA game or Ghana game I believe. His 5 min he was more intresting, clam, and professional than WALDO the clown, and Alexi moron... He should do MLS games for ESPN or something. GOLTV should try and land him!
Tony should be a GK coach in the MLS, preferrably for us one day. He has a lot to offer experience and emotionally for youg GKs as far as I can tell. It would be a no brainer for him to be a GK/Asst Coach. Though I did not like his game last year as age crept up on him I always liked Tony when he was with us during the early years and his personality.
Not to put down Tony, but the GK coach we have now seems to be pretty darn good (at least I think its the same guy we've had for a while). Our GK's over the years have been pretty darn good, and I think he's been a big part of that
Yes, Des McAleenan is a great GK coach. He coached Tony, and Tim Howard, and Zach Wells, and Jon Conway. And he's a nice guy too. I love Tony, but can't imagine him replacing Des. However, there are a lot of teams in MLS who could probably utilize his talents. I agree that it doesn't seem smart to not take advantage of the talent developed here in the US.
I wouldn't pigeon hole him into goalkeeper coach just because he's a keeper. I think he's smart enough and experienced enough to be an assistant coach with longer term head coaching prospects.
I agree 100% but sure would be nice to start off as an asst or gk coach to see how he does. I believe he would be a great coach one day as he can communicate, is outgoing and has had a lot of success in his soccer career. I could see him having a very solid and successful coaching career one day as a head coach. So yes, you are right.
Hey if he cant get a job some where then he should deffently start his own acadamy. I think he would deffently profit with that, and while doing that could eventually get a coaching job some where.
How dare you insult a hardworking man with such a great reputation! I'm talking about Bozo, of course.
Jacksonville (NASL) Coach Tony Meola??? http://www.empireofsoccer.com/legend-contention-jacksonville-22455/
Tony Meola playing for keeps after being handed first head coaching role at NASL side Jacksonville Armada Former US stopper discusses struggle to break free from game's goalkeeper coach stigma and how Bruce Arena convinced him to take the job http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/fo...ng-role-at-NASL-side-Jacksonville-Armada.html
http://www.fifa.com/live-scores/new...nded-meola-stepping-off-his-line-2779512.html A goalkeeper? A striker trapped in crossed white lines at the back of the field? A pundit? A hustler? A story-teller. He may be all those things, but Tony Meola is a winner first and foremost. And that attitude, that of a proud pioneer of the game in the States, bleeds through at every turn. “I always played for trophies,” he said.