Nice to see the Tacoma Stars brand still around. I went to Stars games in the mid 80's when I lived up there. I remember when coach Bob McNab returned from a scouting trip to Yugoslavia, bringing back a young player that he had signed after seeing him play in an indoor tournament. That player was Predrag Radosavljević, who will all know as Preki. Though he is known by most for his outdoor game, he was an incredible indoor talent.
Its actually kind of cool to see those old indoor soccer names and logos still hanging around. The Blast, Ambush, Sockers Ambush and Comets. To think , from the time of 1985-1995, those were the only real professional soccer teams who were serious about the pro game. I'm glad that the indoor game has found a niche but we should be thankful the outdoor game is at the forefront once again.
I remember Preki when he played for the Grizzlies at San Jose. He was a real magician on the astrofurf.
Wow, haven't thought about either of them in a long time. Surprised they're still playing, but hope they're enjoying it.
I still expect to see Gjoey coaching, probably either with Ian in Reno or with one or our or Shittle's youth sides. He's a nice guy, has a good head on his shoulders. And he and Ian are buds. Go Quakes!! - Mark
Kip Colvey retires. https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/footb...lvey-announces-shock-retirement-from-football
Why does it feel like every young MLS player who unexpectedly retires very early -- passed through the Quakes organization? Did Brandon Vincent ever play for us? Somehow it feels like he did.
Like JJ Koval. I guess they both decided a career in the medical field will be more lucrative. It will also pay the bills a lot more than what MLS will offer for the future.
Stejskal: LA Galaxy close to hiring Dennis te Kloese to lead soccer staff Additionally, two of the sources said that Dominic Kinnear is a serious candidate to continue as full-time head coach in 2019. Those two sources said that te Kloese and Kinnear recently met to discuss the former Houston Dynamo and San Jose Earthquakes manager staying on as Galaxy head coach. LA president Chris Klein stated earlier this offseason that Kinnear would be considered for the full-time role.
I thought James Riley was working as MLS's director of player relations? He must not have been able to cut it...
Ned Grabavoy becomes technical director for Portland. https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2018/12/13/portland-timbers-appoint-ned-grabavoy-technical-director
Probably won't see him make an appearance here, though, since nobody will care enough to ask what he's up to after he's gone.
Not sure if mentioned - Caleb Porter former Clash Player/Timbers Coach is likely getting the Crew HC Job.
Yeah I read he wanted a longer contract if he were to take the Galaxy job and that’s why he turned them down.