I think contrary to general standards, they weren't impressed he was such a "large" goalkeeper. He almost never made the bench and didn't seem like they much cared that he left. But that was just my impression from afar.
So no meaningful 1st team starts? Bummer... And didn't they know he was large-and-in-charge before he got there??! Thanks Lee
I dunno. Maybe they thought he would make progress in conditioning. They probably couldn't get used to it. Portugese GK's probably are half Zach's size.
To be fair, I think he started nearly every reserve match while he was there. He was just in a tough spot because the "injured" keeper -- whose injury caused Benfica to start looking to get deeper at that position -- miraculously got better very quickly, if I recall correctly. Later, COZ
but still disappointing not to find a spot on the bench. It seems to me that the US is a goldmine of keeper talent that Europe can't seem to grasp (was 3 GK's starting in the EPL not enough of a hint) It's good for MLS, but it also makes it harder for goals to be scored given that's the strongest position. Of course we always have our outside backs to "compensate" for this strength
First of all, US 'keepers aren't as good as people make them out to be. They're good, but clearly not the best. Also, maybe the hint they are taking is that fact that two of those three 'keepers you were refering to have been Shlt canned from their starting spots. Keller is old and no longer wanted by anyone(except maybe an MLS team) and Howard, like his former team, will continue to suck until the end of time.
so why did Southampton, when their GK's went down, choose Keller again, the facts. don't bother with the facts before making derogatory statements leave your personal desires out of this
Hmm... interesting. I hadn't realized that Keller was such a huge hit at Southampton. They surely must have offered him a nice contract for next season... oh, wait. If it makes you feel any better, I didn't say that American goalkeepers are bad. I think they are pretty good, but anyone who buys into this absurd notion that the US produces the finest 'keepers in the world is nuts. I honestly think that we don't have a single goalkeeper as good as Victor Valdes, and he's not even the best Spanish 'keeper. Italy has, and is, producing better 'keepers than the US ever has. We're not some undiscovered gold mine. The most attractive thing about our 'keepers to other clubs is the fact that they are dirt cheap. They are probably the best value in the world, but definately not the best players. One last thing, let's not pretend that our "personal desires" are not involved. You think Howard is going to be a great 'keeper, despite his performances at the highest level. You think he will be great despite the fact that much of the evidence says otherwise. I disagree. I'm not saying that he will definately fail in europe, but I really don't see him succeeding at the elite (read-Man United) level. While you might feel otherwise, you must admit that the chances of his failure(at that level) are at least as good as the chances of his success. I sincerely hope that he does get his s*** together, and succeeds over there, but I am also realistic.
Actually, I was thinking that we should loan them Pickens. I know Henry is in a bad spot, but I have to believe that he could do better.
I wasn't saying the US keepers are the best in the world. Just that the ones sitting on the bench in the US could probably be making more money overseas across the leagues in Europe like Norway, Belgium, France, Sweden, etc. But I'm glad to have them here. Never claimed they would all be all stars in the Big 4, just there is a glut of them here that could make a living there. I don't think anyone here "got" what I meant by "personal desires". Maybe that's a good thing. Tried to keep it kosher for the kids reading. Had nothing to do with soccer or the Metrostars.
yet he's starting for Southampton, so you were wrong, admit it. they obviously want him NOW. he is PLAYING