Reyna

Discussion in 'New York Red Bulls' started by b00zeNYC, Mar 11, 2003.

  1. b00zeNYC

    b00zeNYC Member

    Feb 11, 2003
    Alphabet City
    Just a thought, but considering the current influx of former National Teamers returning to MLS to finish their careers, I'd imagine Claudio Reyna would also want to play in MLS at some point. Would now be too soon a time to see it as a possibility, considering Sunderland's upcoming demotion, his progressing recovery, and a possible willingness to take a big pay cut in order to play in his home state? (hint, hint) :) Then again, would you guys be happy with that, given that he has been often injured the past two or three years?
     
  2. Beowulf

    Beowulf New Member

    Dec 2, 1998
    I heard George Weah wants to play for the Metros.
     
  3. Red Card

    Red Card Member+

    Mar 3, 1999
    Club:
    New York Red Bulls
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    His rep for being often injured will probably hurt his chances for another big euro contract. When is his current contract up?
     
  4. Bonji

    Bonji Moderator

    Feb 4, 2003
    Denver, Colorado
    Club:
    Colorado Rapids
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I think Reyna will come home but I don't know when his contract is up. Sunderland getting relegated and his manager getting fired are all reasons to move on.
     
  5. Mathis Fan

    Mathis Fan New Member

    Jun 26, 2001
    Columbia, SC
    While we're on the subject, maybe Jovan Kirovski?
     
  6. Red Card

    Red Card Member+

    Mar 3, 1999
    Club:
    New York Red Bulls
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Just want to add the obvious, the geo-political environment is not comfortable.
     
  7. NJPsycho

    NJPsycho New Member

    Mar 28, 2002
    Dirty Jerzee
    Reyna has said many times that he wants to finish his career in MLS. I'm sure he could be convinced to come to the Metros.

    The question is, would Bradley have him?

    What does that have to do with the price of a beer in Sunderland?
     
  8. Dr. Wankler

    Dr. Wankler Member+

    May 2, 2001
    The Electric City
    Club:
    Chicago Fire
    Roger Milla would be a great addition to the league as well.
     
  9. b00zeNYC

    b00zeNYC Member

    Feb 11, 2003
    Alphabet City
    Money would be a huge issue as always,
    given he's almost done with the first year of a five year contract that pays him a few million. But with MLS' lust for keeping American soccer players in America, and the extra seats he'd sell here, I'm thinking they'd be more than willing to try and work something out with Sunderland... if he wanted to come over. That said, Reyna is no Rosas. I'm sure Bradley would still want him in for one of his already famous "tryouts" to at least test his fitness, but I think it's pretty safe to say he'd make the team ;)
     
  10. MetroFreekieDeekie

    MetroFreekieDeekie New Member

    Dec 19, 2002
    Funny, I was just thinking about Reyna yesterday and how much of an asset he could be to MLS, and hopefully the Metrostars. I have always thought his level of play has been superb. I agree that if he comes here, he should have to earn his spot just like anyone else and I'm sure that Bradley or any other logical coach would feel the same way. Sunderland more than likely will be relegated and it will be interesting to see how many of their players bolt for greener pastures - that may mean that Reyna will leave and decide to come to MLS, but I have a feeling some other Euro. team will want to sign him. Of course, he may elect to stay with Sunderland even if they are relegated with hopes of securing a regular starters spot next season. All of this is just specualtion and opinion on my part, but I would love to see him play for NY/NJ soon......:)
     
  11. Metros Striker10

    Metros Striker10 New Member

    Jul 7, 2001
    Planet Earth
    So does Baggio.

    Though Reyna would be a great addition to the team. If he does come to MLS, he would probably would come to the Metros. As would Berhalter since they are both from the area.
     
  12. MJNES

    MJNES New Member

    Jul 8, 1999
    Cranford, NJ
    No way Reyna moves to MLS at this point. He's making great money in Europe, and once he recovers I'm sure there will be a several Euro squads knocking on Sunderland's door inquiring about Reyna. Injuries aside, he's an extremely capable midfielder, equally adept at attacking and defending, and he's solid taking corners and free kicks.

    The Metros would be very lucky to get him at this stage of his career.
     
  13. soccerfan

    soccerfan BigSoccer Supporter

    Mar 13, 1999
    New Jersey
    Nat'l Team:
    United States

    well Reyna was a starter unless injured, he expects to be a starter on most teams no doubt about Sunderland. I read somewhere that he doesn't want to play in the first division, so I assume he will be looking for another team, perhaps Reading if they make it.
     
  14. Vizzerdrix

    Vizzerdrix New Member

    Jan 19, 2003
    el mundo
    when exactly will reyna be able to play again anyone know?well i dont think he will join mls cause of money but if he gets injured again sunderland might let him go and hopfully maybe then he might consider mls
     
  15. UncleLTrain

    UncleLTrain Member

    May 19, 2002
    Just what the MLS would need... another injury prone player.
     
  16. Bosch

    Bosch New Member

    Jan 31, 2003
    Montclair
    A reconstituted Tab, injuries and all.
     
  17. JerzyRebel

    JerzyRebel New Member

    Sep 18, 2002
    Land of Paulie Walnuts
    You guys are *********************s. Reyna has enjoyed a strong club career the last six years and this is the first major injury during that time. He will recover and will be in the EPL next year. Sunderland will have to sell him.

    As for him and MLS, the clowns saying he 'might' help the Metros are truly idiots. The guy is a world class player who is at least two years away from being done in Europe. When he is done there he will join MLS and he will go to the MetroStars. He has already said this before and he is the caliber of player who can name his destination. Once here, American fans would realize what European fans have known for years, that Reyna is world class.
     
  18. UncleLTrain

    UncleLTrain Member

    May 19, 2002
    I'm not saying Reyna is a bad player... at the same time why should the MLS be the international player retirement plan?
     
  19. fmf2

    fmf2 New Member

    Feb 10, 2002
    montclair, nj
    Anyone who thinks Reyna would need to "try out" for an MLS team is not paying attention. Reyna is the best American field player in history, without a doubt. There is no coach in MLS that would not want him in his starting XI, especially considering his versatility.
     
  20. jack921

    jack921 New Member

    Jul 10, 2000
    Let's give the prior posters the benefit of the doubt and assume they were employing sarcasm rather than idiocy.
     
  21. Casper

    Casper Member+

    Mar 30, 2001
    New York
    If this is an actual question, I would assert that the answer is almost definitely yes.
     
  22. MJNES

    MJNES New Member

    Jul 8, 1999
    Cranford, NJ

    I agree that MLS should not be a retirement league, and I think it's proven that it isn't. And Reyna should not be mentioned as someone coming to MLS for retirement. He's only 29, and he probably still has 3-4 solid years left before his skills begin to erode. If he were to step on to the field with an MLS team this season he would be the best midfielder in the league. He's a special player, and one of the few Americans that could start on just about any team in Europe, or the world for that matter.
     
  23. UncleLTrain

    UncleLTrain Member

    May 19, 2002
    Problem is he isn't stepping into the MLS this season. Nobody really knows when he will.
     
  24. Kareem Soda

    Kareem Soda New Member

    When did Peter Vermes hang up his boots?
     
  25. riverplate

    riverplate Member+

    Jan 1, 2003
    Corona, Queens
    Club:
    CA River Plate
    If I get started on this statement, I'll be writing for a week. I can't believe some of you are speaking like this about Claudio. GET THE GUN!
     

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