Isn't that where he's from? He was coach of Princeton and his brother always makes Jersey references in his ESPN mag articles.
I'd hate to see Bradley leave Chicago, but if he did, this is a good fit. Finally the Metros would have a coach that can consistently win and maintain a stable clubhouse environment. He'd get that underachieving defense to snap into shape immediately. He'd play Mathis and Faria at forward and they'd score tons of goals. The only things lacking for that team are in the midfield. Brad Davis is solid, but Bradley would move to a 352 and need 4 more new midfielders. He'd get at least one true ballwinner and an attacking playmaker in the center. This would really make the Atlantic Cup a heated piece of hardware. I think United will have the same good defending they did at the end of the year and add a healthy dose of finishing. The league needs a strong New York presence, and I think Bradley brings that. As much as I'd hate to see him leave Chicago, it's probably the right thing to do. Also, I'd feel a lot better about Sarachan in Chicago than in New York. Frankly though, what the New York media needs is Hudson. Maybe I shouldn't have mentioned that. Well, we'll see whether this happens or not, but I guess the rumors had more teeth than I suspected. -Tron
Well the Metros think the compensation will be Rodrigo Faria, here's the link to their thread: https://www.bigsoccer.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=20133 -Tron
Yeah but Nat call ups? I don't even wanna know. Looks like Bradley is a genius though. He knows that the Fire are going to be dismanted this offseason and doesn't want to be around for the rebuilding year(s).
Still this stinks of league backroom deals. AEG needs a successful team in NY, so they move Bradley over there. I just don't know sometimes. Luckily we'll still beat the Metro!
The recent wave of DC United-Metrostars inbreeding continues...when will it ever end?! Oh, well...Bob, we like you, but we're gonna beat you.
Damn fine side that year, too. Still, my heart sank when I read that the Metros are getting not just a decent coach, but a really good one. Ah, heck, Ray can sure out-talk Bradley. dadman
A laugh from the past: "In 1998, the New England Revolution gave up a first-round pick to the Tampa Bay Mutiny to sign coach Thomas Rongen. Coincidentally, the general manager of the Mutiny at that time was Nick Sakiewicz, who is the MetroStars' general manager" HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! That will get you contracted! If Bradley and Sakwieiaiaslvjzx;lkasdf;klj don't get along, does this mean that we may finally see Sacajewaiawitz get the boot? That guy seems like a menace. Don't get me wrong, I like the way he mismanages the Metrostars. But, they might actually get rid of him.
I think you are forgetting Andy Williams in the metros midfield..as much as I hate to say it, he is one of the best playmaking midfielders in MLS. He tore up teams this year.
And only 3 of those players made an impact for the Rev's. Llamosa, Twellman and Ralston. Chacon rode the bench all season long and until they changed coaches the team was headed for a repeat finish at the bottom of the table.
Metro had a very good offense and a very bad defense and a decent coach Now Metro will have a bad offense (-Diallo, -Faria) coupled w/a very bad defense and a new coach who's expected to work miracles the instant he steps on the field Why Bradley is going to NY who knows. What a stupid move for him As the world turns. Implosion Metro. Go ahead-f yourselves Metro. I plan to laugh my *ss off at your team next year Then again, maybe Metro can get Pele to come to NY again... What a joke. The DC United destruction of Metro is almost complete
Or both? That would be one hell of an MLS Cup! Although even if both teams miraculously become the best in the league, a lot of it would depend on the playoff seeding system next year. Still, a fun thought to consider.
If anybody can turn the Scum around, it's Bradley. And I certainly wouldn't count out an offense that includes Clint Mathis...I have a feeling he'll return to form.