The Clean Sheet says if Ray isn't back, Hector Cuper will be our next coach: http://www.mlsnet.com/content/03/tcs1023.html It also says if Columbus doesn't make the playoffs, Hector Cuper will be their next coach. Since both could occur, Hector may be a busy man. I've never heard of him. Who is Hector?
I think it's beyond "highly unlikely" that Hector Cuper would come to MLS. He's the Argentine coach that was just fired by Inter Milan (before their Champion's League debacle in Moscow this week). Before Inter, he had a succesful stint at Valencia. Famous coaches from top European teams are unlikely to deal well with MLS teams' lack of resources. It's probably better to hire a coach that knows what to expect and knows the American talent pool well.
Recently fired coach of Inter Milan. Fired on the 18th of this month. Argentinean by birth. http://www.soccerage.com/en/04/13092.html
I'm more worried he picked us to beat KC ... this isn't a good sign ...... being that he mentions Cuper 3 times in the article, it may be some sort of joke. I've never heard of him, but that doesn't mean much.
Yes, it is a joke Hector Cuper oversaw the resurrection of Valencia before moving on to coach Inter Milan Known for ultra-defensive tactics, helped restore the 0 to catenaccio
Cuper to MLS is along the lines of "Beckham interested in MLS" and "Ronaldinho to sign with Metros" stories--they're total jokes. I assume this one happens b/c when a coach is suddenly available (usually b/c they've been fired), they get linked with every available job in the world (I'm surprised that given all the SV Erickson rumors to Chelsea, he hasn't been linked to MLS somehow!).
I'm sure he wasn't serious, but that this was an attempt at whatever passes for humor in TCS nowadays. It was amusing for a little while, but whoever it is should hang it up.
Yes, TCS is no longer funny. I'm not sure it ever was. And here's stupid question I wish I didn't have to ask: what does "TCS" stand for?
TCS=The Clean Sheet By the way, didn't one of the MetroStars parade of coaches end up coaching in Spain? Carlos Quieroz?