News: MLS Coaching and Front Office - News & Discussion Thread 2024-25

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  1. rslfanboy

    rslfanboy Member+

    Jul 24, 2007
    Section 26
    The credit Union which sponsors the stadium/field is “America First Credit Union.”

    The credit Union was founded by Nazi-adjacent, or at least sympathizers, in 1939 in Utah. Many were involved in Utah University and Ft. Douglas, which is almost a part of the university campus, which was established to keep check on those pestering polygamous and secessionist (not with the South, but their own designs) Mormons in the mid 18th century (totally accurate).
     
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  2. Paul Berry

    Paul Berry Member+

    Notts County and NYCFC
    United States
    Apr 18, 2015
    Nr Kingston NY
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Didn't they kick Henry Ford off the board for his anti-Semitism?

    And didn't their founders include Democrats like John T Flynn and Norman Thomas, who was head of the Socialist Party?
     
  3. rslfanboy

    rslfanboy Member+

    Jul 24, 2007
    Section 26
    I meant 1800s or 19th century, obviously.
    The name still sucks.

    Henry Ford became an absolute pariah to everyone and everything for his views.

    I don’t think being a democrat pre-1970s is a cover for any sort of bigotry. Flynn was THE Pearl Harbor conspiracy theorist!

    YMMV.
     
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  4. Egbert Sousé

    Egbert Sousé Member

    NYCFC
    May 25, 2013
    nyc
    Club:
    New York City FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
     
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  5. JasonMa

    JasonMa Member+

    Mar 20, 2000
    Arvada, CO
    Club:
    Colorado Rapids
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Steve Cherundolo has just announced that after a lot of thought and discussions with his family he will be stepping down from his LAFC manager position at the end of the season to allow his family to return to Germany.
     
  6. JasonMa

    JasonMa Member+

    Mar 20, 2000
    Arvada, CO
    Club:
    Colorado Rapids
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    This means that at the end of the season only 7 of 30 current managers (assuming none of them are fired this year) will have managed their current team in the 2023 season. 23 managers will have 2 full seasons or less in their current roles going into 2026.
     
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  7. rslfanboy

    rslfanboy Member+

    Jul 24, 2007
    Section 26
    Fleeing fascism? To <checks notes> Germany?

    My how times have changed!
     
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  8. STR1

    STR1 Member+

    Atlanta United
    United States
    May 29, 2010
    Club:
    Real Madrid
    LAFC should just get rid of him already. They have a shot at a CWC spot coming up soon. It would be better just to bring someone new in and have him implement his style for the rest of season so next season most of the players will already be familiarized with it.
     
  9. Yoshou

    Yoshou Fan of the CCL Champ

    May 12, 2009
    Seattle
    Club:
    Seattle Sounders
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    But MLS keeps their coaches too long!!
     
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  10. Paul Berry

    Paul Berry Member+

    Notts County and NYCFC
    United States
    Apr 18, 2015
    Nr Kingston NY
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Right. There's no accountability because there's no pro-rel. :rolleyes:
     
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  11. MuchoTakeItEasy

    MuchoTakeItEasy Member+

    LAFC
    United States
    May 16, 2015
    Land of the Free
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I'm sure they are looking for a replacement.
    Why get rid of him and install an interim while they look?
    If the right person is identified and available this summer, I'd bet they'll pull the trigger.
     
  12. jaykoz3

    jaykoz3 Member+

    Dec 25, 2010
    Conshohocken, PA
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    No pressure to get results in MLS..... results don't matter...... :rolleyes:
     
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  13. jaykoz3

    jaykoz3 Member+

    Dec 25, 2010
    Conshohocken, PA
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Here's a good discussion about the sale, MLS Team Valuations, as well as the lower leagues in the US:

     
  14. JasonMa

    JasonMa Member+

    Mar 20, 2000
    Arvada, CO
    Club:
    Colorado Rapids
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Almost certainly nothing, but Gary Smith was in attendance and seen with Padraig Smith at the Rapids game Saturday night. The reason I say ALMOST certainly nothing is that Chris Armas is in a contract year and there's been no hint of a new contract yet.
     
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  15. fortcollins

    fortcollins Member+

    St. Louis City SC
    Apr 12, 2006
    Fort Collins
    Club:
    Colorado Rapids
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    CITY could offer you guys a really good deal on a slightly used Swedish manager right now. You guys better act quick, because this one won't last.
     
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  16. Paul Berry

    Paul Berry Member+

    Notts County and NYCFC
    United States
    Apr 18, 2015
    Nr Kingston NY
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    St Louis?
     
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  17. fortcollins

    fortcollins Member+

    St. Louis City SC
    Apr 12, 2006
    Fort Collins
    Club:
    Colorado Rapids
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Yeppers.
     
  18. JayRockers!

    JayRockers! Member+

    Aug 4, 2001
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  19. Darkwing McQuack

    Darkwing McQuack BigSoccer Supporter

    Nov 11, 2011
    Morrisville, PA
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States


    Galaxy are doubling down on Vanney.
     
  20. Q*bert Jones III

    Q*bert Jones III The People's Poet

    Feb 12, 2005
    Woodstock, NY
    Club:
    DC United
    The timing is awkward but Vanney's not the problem over there.
     
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  21. PTFC in KCMO

    PTFC in KCMO Member+

    Aug 12, 2012
    Club:
    Portland Timbers
    ……….. why?
     
  22. FoxBoro 143

    FoxBoro 143 Member+

    Jan 18, 2004
    MA
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Very odd. I can only imagine it's a message to the players?
     
  23. STR1

    STR1 Member+

    Atlanta United
    United States
    May 29, 2010
    Club:
    Real Madrid
    Because they want to copy the SKC formula. It worked out great for SKC. I'm surprised they didn't extend him till 2035.
     
  24. jaykoz3

    jaykoz3 Member+

    Dec 25, 2010
    Conshohocken, PA
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    The contract extension has been in the works since the day after the Galaxy won MLS Cup. They wanted to get the offseason player moves settled first.

    Vanney is one of the best coaches in the league. They went all in last season, and he helped deliver them the glory. This season their roster has been hampered by salary cap restrictions and injuries. Those aren't in Vanney's control.
     
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  25. xtomx

    xtomx Member+

    Chicago Fire
    Sep 6, 2001
    Northern Wisconsin, but not far from civilization
    Club:
    Chicago Fire
    All true, but a team MUST fire the coach when the team sucks, even for a 1/3 of a season.:eek:
    It's like a law or something.:confused:
     
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