AZ United General News and Information Thread

A bad taste regarding NOT being selected for the Orlando move to MLS (or given much of a shot by being invited to preseason or anything) possibly lead him to wanting a "fresh start". I do believe Louisville has had a try-out and has said they're close to announcing some signings ... whatever that is worth.

 

Don't disagree with any of that. Still it has to feel like that in Louisville, I don't remember so many players being signed this early last year. Could just be from my Phoenix lenses glasses though.

And he is from here.

 

And really ... this is a "good thing" for soccer in this country. Quality players not having a spot in the top division, but providing good competition to those in the 2nd and 3rd tiers only helps the develping players getting minutes there. It needs to be hard for players to get into MLS and stay there ... and MLS getting better and pushing those types of players down levels helps them by getting better competitions through the lower levels.

I'm glass half full/optimistic about the entire pyramid to a fault sometimes ... but whatever!

I hope that MLS actually increases the allowed international numbers higher this CBA (as well as the DP number and higher cap). That allows more/better interationals to come in an improve the quality and improve the competition of the top US Players ... it also doesn't take jobs away from US players because of the growing number of opportunities in the NASL and USL Pro. Push some of the top US talent on the bottoms of MLS rosters down to the NASL/USL Pro ... make those leagues better at the same time you're making your own league better. Those players would provide great competition to the U23 types that MLS/US Soccer is trying to develop to make the next generation of talent better than the last!

 

http://uslpro.uslsoccer.com/home/852571.html
What say you locals? Better location? Better stadium? Better sight lines?

 

Sounds like a higher upside ... think the attendance will reflect that?

I hope they don't make this a habit though, I can't imagine it makes your fan base happy to go to a different yard every year ... but I guess every location would make some happy and some mad.

 

Well, maybe they were able to work a better lease since they had Peoria in their back pocket (speculation) to help lose less money.

If they move to a SSS yard then I don't think that will make many people disappointed, so that move is a positive one ... moving from baseball field to baseball field is what I was talking about.

They seem to be making solid moves on the player aquisition front (RobV and LongT are solid USL players).

 

And maybe that itself helps them lose less money if the location is better. Who knows ... either way, thanks for all the info!

 

http://arizonaunited.com/arizona-united-soccer-club-re-signs-tyler-ruthven-and-london-woodberry/

Looking to build upon the foundation from last year’s inaugural season, Arizona United Soccer Club announces the re-signing of key defenders London Woodberry and Tyler Ruthven.

• Video: Welcome Back Tyler and London

The additions of Woodberry and Ruthven increases Arizona United SC’s roster size to eight players under contract for the 2015 season.

 

http://soccerblog.dallasnews.com/20...to-fc-dallas-arizona-united-partnership.html/

FCD’s affiliate in USL Pro. Arizona United is of course coached by ex-Dallas defender Michael Dellorusso. I caught up with “Dello” by phone on Sunday afternoon in advance of this announcement and here’s what he had to say.

 

Location is a big deal for me. The drive from Queen Creek to Peoria in normal weekday traffic took me about an hour and 20 min to get there. For the extra 10 min of driving time, I just assume travel to Tucson to see my hometown FC Tucson play.

Although Scottsdale isn't exactly close to me, it's close enough that I'll likely attend 5 or so games this season. I do hope they keep a central location once the lease at Scottsdale Stadium is done with. I'm looking forward to jumping onto the AZ United bandwagon.

 

Anyone have an idea of who is going to be on the roster besides those who have already been announced and the guys mentioned in this article? Will Matt Kassel or anyone else from last season be back? I'd think they leave a few spots of open for guys in MLS camps.

 

This might be old news, but has anyone else heard anything about AZUnitedSC signing an apparel contract with Adidas? Does that mean new jerseys for this season?

 

http://arizonaunited.com/arizona-united-scs-first-preseason-training-session-open-public-afternooon/

Arizona United SC will enter camp with 15 players, as two additional players are signed and pending USL and USSF approval.

 

I saw that too. That would definitely mean new jerseys. While I've worn adidas cleats and gear for years, I don't like the way they throw their 3-stripes on everything. I hope they'll stick with the red jerseys, blue shorts, and yellow socks combination. I imagine there will be stripes on the shirt sleeves and shorts.

 

What spots does it seem you need players for? Looking forward to see who FCD sends your way.

 

I don't mind the stripes too much. I've probably just gotten used to seeing them on MLS jerseys for so long. Red, w/ blue stripes on the jersey would look pretty sharp. Hope, regardless of what it looks like, that they sell an authentic Formotion or Adizero version to the public.