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Post by DunwoodySoccerDad on Mar 24, 2021 8:32:01 GMT -5
Sounds like Machop Chol is the homegrown to watch - can't tell me this could would have been better playing for the 2s the last 4 years. He's in such a better spot having spent 4 years at wake. Original 5 homegrowns. Carleton - rumors by tweet that he is headed or flying somewhere.... Goslin - no team Bello - first team, assuming this will be his last year (no idea his contract situation) Patrick Okonkwo - no team Lagos Kunga - no team Next group Conway - assuming 2s? Morales - assuming 2s? Wolf - assuming 2s? Campbell - backup center back for first team? Why would it be Bello's last year? |
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Post by Soccerhouse on Mar 24, 2021 8:48:14 GMT -5
Sounds like Machop Chol is the homegrown to watch - can't tell me this could would have been better playing for the 2s the last 4 years. He's in such a better spot having spent 4 years at wake. Original 5 homegrowns. Carleton - rumors by tweet that he is headed or flying somewhere.... Goslin - no team Bello - first team, assuming this will be his last year (no idea his contract situation) Patrick Okonkwo - no team Lagos Kunga - no team Next group Conway - assuming 2s? Morales - assuming 2s? Wolf - assuming 2s? Campbell - backup center back for first team? Why would it be Bello's last year? I'm assuming he'll be sold for billions to Europe. |
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Post by footyfan on Apr 1, 2021 17:33:08 GMT -5
Any update on Carlton? Is he wanted? USL, NISA ?
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Post by Soccerhouse on Apr 1, 2021 19:13:10 GMT -5
He tweeted something About an airplane... haven’t seen anything else other than his tweet with a face emoji I guess making fun of the 23s losing. I think he deleted that tweet
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Post by footyfan on Apr 2, 2021 18:28:04 GMT -5
He tweeted something About an airplane... haven’t seen anything else other than his tweet with a face emoji I guess making fun of the 23s losing. I think he deleted that tweet Hope he's able to grow some as a person and get it together. He was fun to watch when he was focused on the sport. |
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Post by Soccerhouse on Aug 19, 2021 19:50:37 GMT -5
Well I think you probably can put a fork in most of these guys.
Of the Orignal 5 homegrowns.
Carleton - without club
Goslin - with FK Senica in the Slovak Super Liga, and has played 78 to 90 min @cm in 3 of their 4 games this season
Patrick Okonkwo - without club
Lagos Kunga - without club
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Post by diamondmid on Aug 19, 2021 22:34:07 GMT -5
Well I think you probably can put a fork in most of these guys. Of the Orignal 5 homegrowns. Carleton - without club Goslin - with FK Senica in the Slovak Super Liga, and has played 78 to 90 min @cm in 3 of their 4 games this season Patrick Okonkwo - without club Lagos Kunga - without club Carleton- Georgia Storm (NPSL) Kunga- Kalonji (UPSL) Okonkwo- was Chattanooga Red Wolves (USL League One), without club now |
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Post by Soccerhouse on Aug 30, 2021 11:26:09 GMT -5
Kunga update:
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Post by Soccerhouse on Sept 11, 2021 19:46:28 GMT -5
Costa Rica or bust
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Post by bogan on Sept 11, 2021 19:47:45 GMT -5
Wish him well.
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Post by rifle on Sept 22, 2021 20:36:05 GMT -5
Appears the Coaching staff at ACs new club resigned four days after he signed
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Post by Soccerhouse on Sept 22, 2021 20:43:08 GMT -5
Wow!!!
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Post by bogan on Sept 23, 2021 4:53:30 GMT -5
Oh no!
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Post by Futsal Gawdess on Oct 2, 2021 2:36:22 GMT -5
Introducing the Home Grown 3v3 Cup kicking off this weekend.
WHEN - Next 2 weekends...
WHERE - Atlanta United Training Grounds...
WHAT - Atlanta United Homegrown 3v3 Cup...
WHY - Part of the new collaboration plan between the Academy and the first team...
WHO - Current U12s teams, paired with Atlanta United Homegrown players or current first team players as "team coaches"...
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Post by Soccerhouse on Oct 2, 2021 6:35:16 GMT -5
Speaking of homegrowns - since Carletons original showing he hasn’t even made the 18.
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Post by Soccerhouse on Oct 3, 2021 11:44:57 GMT -5
Where is Efrain Morales? hurt, he's not getting any minutes with the 2s. He's played 150 minutes.
Same with Vicente Reyes, he's played a total of 90 minutes.
Sorry -- why would you sign a homegrown deal for that...........
Run Run Run - is my take.
If your name ain't Bello -- run and run fast. From what I've heard, Bello always was asking "What can I do better", "What do I need to do to improve" etc.
sorry for being an A**, but I just don't see any value in the 2s at altanta united for a young player.
It's not like AAA ball, where a kid earns his way up to the bigs with hitting dingers or throwing gas. These kids are signing away their lives.
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Post by allthingsoccer on Oct 3, 2021 19:31:43 GMT -5
Where is Efrain Morales? hurt, he's not getting any minutes with the 2s. He's played 150 minutes. Same with Vicente Reyes, he's played a total of 90 minutes. Sorry -- why would you sign a homegrown deal for that........... Run Run Run - is my take. If your name ain't Bello -- run and run fast. From what I've heard, Bello always was asking "What can I do better", "What do I need to do to improve" etc. sorry for being an A**, but I just don't see any value in the 2s at altanta united for a young player. It's not like AAA ball, where a kid earns his way up to the bigs with hitting dingers or throwing gas. These kids are signing away their lives. Efrain was hurt so they gave him a longer recovery time than normal. as soon as he comes back he gets injured. No sure of ETA. Reyes is fine. Not sure why they sitting him so much. Played the 90 mins and only 1 U19 game in 2021 so far. |
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Post by Soccerhouse on Oct 21, 2021 7:53:03 GMT -5
Not sure I understand the 2s at all.
their was a glimmer of hope if they won their last 2 games to get into the playoffs. Sports is about competition.
The roster they through out against Memphis couldn't have been their top 18. no way. a must win game, borderline shocking and I'd argue questions the integrity of the competition given how tight Memphis and Tulsa are in the standings.
And then again end the season last night 0-4 against Tulsa, a team they beat 5-0 back in May.
I think they have won one game of their last 10.
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Post by Soccerhouse on Dec 19, 2021 19:18:51 GMT -5
Carleton and Okonkwo sighting
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Post by bogan on Dec 19, 2021 19:36:30 GMT -5
At what point do you wake up and realize that it’s time to move on to whatever may be next?
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Post by flix on Dec 20, 2021 8:51:13 GMT -5
At what point do you wake up and realize that it’s time to move on to whatever may be next? That’s an awfully bold statement. What do you suggest he take up? From my understanding, he’s wanted to be a pro player since a young age, even home schooling to have more time to practice. So if he’s had a pursuit since he was a young child is he supposed to pack it in and go get a 9-5 like the average sucker? He’s not trafficking drugs or committing crimes to supplement his income. He just gets a job, loses it and goes and gets another one...... sounds like the average citizen to me. Maybe you could give him some advice since I’m sure your kids have accomplished far more than he has in soccer. |
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Post by bogan on Dec 20, 2021 9:17:16 GMT -5
At what point do you wake up and realize that it’s time to move on to whatever may be next? That’s an awfully bold statement. What do you suggest he take up? From my understanding, he’s wanted to be a pro player since a young age, even home schooling to have more time to practice. So if he’s had a pursuit since he was a young child is he supposed to pack it in and go get a 9-5 like the average sucker? He’s not trafficking drugs or committing crimes to supplement his income. He just gets a job, loses it and goes and gets another one...... sounds like the average citizen to me. Maybe you could give him some advice since I’m sure your kids have accomplished far more than he has in soccer. 🤔. Well Flix, it was a question-not a statement…But it appears from the outside looking in that each successive move is a step down-MLS to USL to Semi Pro. Perhaps he should look at something soccer related that’s not on the field? I give him credit for his resilience, but think at some point you have to be honest with yourself. Hopefully he will prove me wrong and will play in Europe. I wish him the best. |
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Post by Soccerhouse on Dec 20, 2021 12:27:23 GMT -5
I've given my opinions for years on this matter and clearly both parties are at fault, and ultimately it comes down to the players responsibility for sure.
But the kid was put into a horrible situation and was probably sold a bill of goods.
I haven't watched him play in 3 years, in this weekends game, I would have assumed he would dominate kids 4 years younger than him for sure.
It's odd, because he wasn't a big kid, he wasn't lightning quick -- just lost his edge?
Kid was as good a youth product this city has seen in years, did things that were special and I guess isn't nearly the same player he was.
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Post by Futsal Gawdess on Dec 20, 2021 16:47:56 GMT -5
I feel for the kid and I hope he finds his zen, whether it be as a regular worker like most of us, as a player, a trainer, a coach or some other fringe gig within the soccer community. I just wish folks stop hoping and praying he makes it to Europe. Not going to happen. You have the likes of Bello n Miles who are starters in the MLS, who are starters for their country, who every so often find the back of the net. Yet there is still doubt about them making the transition to Europe. For Europe to be interested you have to prove you can conquer the states. Like many have said on here, he is not superbly big, fast or conquers a niche on the field like a bend it like Beckham set piece taker. Last I checked, there hundreds of AC players in Europe. Why spend the money and waste the international slot/visa on AC. So I say again, he's not migrating to Europe anytime soon, why, because they look down on our level of footy, period...
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Post by rifle on Dec 20, 2021 18:29:47 GMT -5
He claimed the AU “passport story” was not true. The Costa Rica opportunity got sketchy fast when the manager got canned right after he got signed. The guy seems to have bad luck.
It seemed like he did well at Indy until he broke a wrist. Wonder if he had opportunity to go back and chose not to??
The moral of the story to me seems to be: go to Europe when they come calling - if you’re not 18 yet don’t turn down opportunity to go and train because some MLS team is ready to pay you sixty grand.
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Post by rifle on Dec 20, 2021 18:33:00 GMT -5
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Post by bogan on Dec 20, 2021 18:40:28 GMT -5
Congratulations! Now they get promoted to… |
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Post by rifle on Dec 20, 2021 18:49:34 GMT -5
Congratulations! Now they get promoted to… Yeah. Ummm…. |
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Post by papacoach on Dec 21, 2021 20:00:03 GMT -5
Right or Wrong Timing and coaching system, injuries and growing older are alway a factor In any sport with an expiration date.. sooner or later, workforce reality comes calling for all.. enjoy the ride as long as you can cause time affects us all even with Bruno’s fizzing paperwork.
Best of luck to the kid and his travels on and off the pitch.
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Post by georgiatechalum on Dec 21, 2021 20:49:06 GMT -5
Carlton is just 21 doing something he loves, good for him.
It’s not like he’s George Forman fighting in his fifties. Can’t tell if most of you are rooting for him or against him.🤔 He’s 21 - Relax
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