Here's the updated LA Blues Schedule following the removal of the Puerto Rican teams from USL PRO: http://www.labluesprosoccer.com/home/526368.html Any thoughts?
True that. Well, let's wish them all the best, as long as their trips to LA turn out costly for them in the points column
Sure wasn't the first time around. I mean, these guys need to learn how to win at Titan. If they can't win at their own home stadium, it won't bode well for them on the road as the season goes on.
Interestingly enough, the Blues have actually looked better in away games this season. Head Coach Naimo has pointed that out on several occasions and has speculated that the players might be a little more focused when their days are so regimented on the road. Let's not forget that we're 3-0-1 in away games so far.
They were still legitimate opponents. The Puerto Rico teams being removed had nothing to do with their quality on the field. They do still exist btw -- just not in USL PRO.
I thought Sevilla FC had their sponsorship by their parent organization removed, and another one in Puerto Rico United was trying to merge with another team in Mayaguez.
That's a good way to put it, I think. It is a stable, well organized league, but it took removing the Puerto Rican teams to keep it that way. It's just not ideal that it had to happen during the season.
So what are the Blues going to do with a month off from league play. I guess they'll be well rested and relaxed come Open Cup time in 3 weeks
You hit the nail on the head. Right now, we have so many players banged up that we have absolutely no problem with the time off.