HAMILTON ACCIES are releasing 22-year-old American midfielder Michael Videira. http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/footba...horts-collins-hot-seat-return-86908-20974429/ h/t to DMN over in Yanks Abroad
If he could play in the central attacking role he could be a quality pick-up, but I believe he's a CM/DM right? I'm willing to give him a chance, but I really don't know what to expect. Eager to see how this will all play out.
Hamilton is in last place of the SPL, a league that most MLS fans like to think is no better than the MLS (with the exception of the big 2). Is a Hamilton reject really the type of player we're hoping can fill the holes of our team?
I can see it now ... we'll use one pick in this year's draft for someone who didn't play all last year because he was hurt (and everyone will say, "Well we're not sure about the pick, but then again it's Nicol") and we'll pick 7 other players that we know will go to Europe with the hope that when they fail, they'll come begging to us! Great!
They signed him to a very short-term contract and he had pretty much been out of competitive soccer for almost a year. In that situation, it was almost bound to fail - they had no interest in developing a young player, they wanted someone who could help immediately. College soccer is a very different game than pro and it takes time and a certain mentality to make the transition from one to the other. MLS teams have been figuring out how to bring college players into the pro system from day one - Euro teams have very little experience at it. Had the Andy Dorman straight out of BU gone to St. Mirren, he'd probably never have been seen again. Guys like Jeremiah White have had a long, rocky road. For most US players, it seems like a few years in MLS learning to be a pro is the best way to launch a european career. Virtually all future pros outside of the US are in with professional clubs during the same years our guys are chasing coeds, playing a schedule limited by the NCAA and dictated by rules and officiating that warp the game. If he's not too hard-headed to make a u-turn, I think a few years with the Revs could be great for Videira's career.
There aren't any reports saying it. I'm just speculating, really. He's a local boy that was drafted by the Revs but had a dream of playing in Europe right away. He may keep trying, but I wouldn't be too surprised if he was convinced his best bet at this point is to get a couple of seasons in MLS and then possibly make the jump again. I'm sure we'll find out soon enough.
he'll ******** around over there and try and line up a bunch of tryouts during the winter window.. If he gets ANYTHING, I bet he stays. If he gets nothing, I bet he comes here, but only till he gets his stock up to leave or until he has no other options.
Videira's a good player. I'd be happy if the Revs signed him. Better college player than Pat Phelan, Wells Thompson, and a couple of other players on our Developmental Roster, IMO. In fact, I like him enough to offer him a Senior Roster spot.
From what little I saw of him playing against Burnley in a friendly, I would agree he was an upgrade over Wells
I hope he pulls a "Joseph" and joins the Revs this spring. I've been a bit concerned that his lack of playing time for a bottom Scottish team indicated he was a bust but RKupp's insightful comments above reassured me. I'm betting there has been a few transatlantic phone calls.
He was out with an injury (quad?) into the spring, so, from the time the college season, he did have a lot of down time. Not exactly. He's actually been very complimentary toward the Revs and has trained with them - he's just had his heart set on trying to make it in Europe.