Oso planning to go pro
Count me in the group of people getting disenchanted with the Klinsmann experiment. I'd hate to lose the recruiter, but the tactics and team identity are a hot mess. Of course, let's see what happens in the Gold Cup.====After a rough start, the Fire have won two in a row. I'm reasonably optimistic about the team and the players.
This is a pretty good recap of the game. http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2015/04/15/armchair-analyst-dos-cero-and-legacy-jurgen-klinsmann-three-things
By the way, MU Soccer alum Calum Mallace is playing in the CONCACAF Champions League Final tonight for Montreal Impact. Game is on Fox Sports 2 at 7 pm Milwaukee time. Montreal picked up the road goal last week as the first leg went 1-1. If Montreal gets the result tonight and the victory, they would be the first ever MLS team to win the CCL under the current format.
I know very few people outside of the MLS really care about the CCL. And I'm not even convinced the MLS cares.That said... I love how the Fire are coming together this season. Dare I say they finally hit on a few DP players finally??!?!
This is really only the first year I've paid attention to the CCL, and most of that is because of the Impact's crazy run... which sort of imploded last night. The only reason I posted it is because of the MU connection. Also, I generally agree that MLS doesn't really pay more than lip service to the competition.Speaking of the Fire, I am cautiously optimistic. After the first three games, they've been solid. The trend of opponent red cards cannot continue forever, however. They need to do a better job of getting shots on target instead of just shots. This weekend's match with SKC will be a big test. If they get a result, my optimism levels will start to go much higher.
"He's got loads of his mates watching in bars in Chicago and Milwaukee.." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TsPWA5wXXeg 9 years ago, Wisconsin's own Jay DeMerit sent Watford to the Premiership.
Liverpool down 5-0 at halftime in Steven Gerrard's sendoff game. My Lord Brendan Rodgers sucks.
With nothing to play for other then pride, it's more an indictment on the players Liverpool employs than its manager.
Are you saying that a guaranteed spot in the Europa League group stage wasn't sufficient motivation?
Teal?
The way Rodgers has consistently found new ways to lose with Liverpool, I think he's the problem. Though I may be biased after he tried his darndest to get my beloved Reading FC relegated. He's a moron. Absolute tool of a manager. But I suppose he's a good fit for Liverpool...they are the Cubs of the EPL. Fans forever loyally turning out, team forever missing out on that coveted league crown.
Except for the eleventy trophies they've won in the last century, it's a great analogy.I've never been convinced of this idea of him being a good tactician. He tinkers too much, and hasn't been able to build a decent defense in the 3 years he's been on Merseyside.