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Post by bogan on Feb 5, 2021 8:27:34 GMT -5
I think the MLS just makes up new rules on the fly. very very strange league. I think if it makes a buck, they are all over it. Not necessarily a bad thing, but no consistency...they throw crap on a wall to see what sticks. |
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Post by Futsal Gawdess on Feb 5, 2021 10:33:41 GMT -5
I think the MLS just makes up new rules on the fly. very very strange league. While I agree with you wholeheartedly about the ignorant and head-scratching rules from the MLS, I think this was more at the discretion of Adidas... |
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Post by Futsal Gawdess on Feb 6, 2021 7:20:32 GMT -5
Here we go...
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Post by Futsal Gawdess on Feb 6, 2021 7:31:53 GMT -5
Atlanta United Spreading the beautiful game ⚽️ Great initiative, floors me that there are so many "locked" fields around town, that prevent the young lads n lasses from having a kick-off. With fast mini-vans and texting while driving, we can't have the kids play in the streets like we did... Per AU "Our goal is to construct up to 100 mini-soccer pitches in Georgia before the 2026 World Cup." Check to see if your group is eligible ➡️ atlu.td/5e1m50Dmkgw. Applications now accepted through April 1! |
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Post by Futsal Gawdess on Feb 8, 2021 15:24:56 GMT -5
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Post by Futsal Gawdess on Feb 10, 2021 7:29:49 GMT -5
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Post by bogan on Feb 10, 2021 8:03:19 GMT -5
Well, it has 5 stripes... |
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Post by oraclesfriend on Feb 10, 2021 9:07:36 GMT -5
Mixed feelings. I like it, but it looks a little too much like the prior training jersey |
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Post by Futsal Gawdess on Feb 10, 2021 10:06:32 GMT -5
Mixed feelings. I like it, but it looks a little too much like the prior training jersey I thought the same thing and even to a lesser extent the Academy Jerseys but with a different sponsor... |
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Post by Futsal Gawdess on Feb 10, 2021 10:09:26 GMT -5
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Post by mightydawg on Feb 10, 2021 10:50:52 GMT -5
Pure speculation but I wonder if it has to do with locking in these players before they get close to the age where they could be signed by a European club. If the club thinks that it has a real superstar on its hands, it wants to make sure that it has the transfer rights to the player before reaching 18. If the player has recent european decent, it becomes even more important to lock in the rights. |
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Post by bogan on Feb 10, 2021 10:51:31 GMT -5
To me, I wonder if I’d allow my son to be signed at that age. I’m conflicted...but i believe if he was that good at 15\16 we’d be heading to Germany. |
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Post by soccerforums on Feb 10, 2021 10:53:47 GMT -5
To me, I wonder if I’d allow my son to be signed at that age. I’m conflicted... Depends on the contract, and the kids maturity level. Its been normal around the world. Seems to have worked out fine. |
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Post by footyfan on Feb 10, 2021 11:27:11 GMT -5
To me, I wonder if I’d allow my son to be signed at that age. I’m conflicted... Depends on the contract, and the kids maturity level. Its been normal around the world. Seems to have worked out fine. I think the point Bogan was pondering was "why sign with MLS at such a young age?" |
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Post by Keeper on Feb 10, 2021 11:47:57 GMT -5
Less red/🤮 = a much better kit 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 |
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Post by oraclesfriend on Feb 10, 2021 12:38:50 GMT -5
Depends on the contract, and the kids maturity level. Its been normal around the world. Seems to have worked out fine. I think the point Bogan was pondering was "why sign with MLS at such a young age?" I would say it is the same reason kids apply to a "safety school" when applying to college (athletes or not). Good to have something to fall back on... |
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Post by soccerforums on Feb 10, 2021 14:17:39 GMT -5
I think the point Bogan was pondering was "why sign with MLS at such a young age?" Oh. OH!!! Yes, this is a good question. |
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Post by bogan on Feb 10, 2021 14:44:34 GMT -5
Oh. OH!!! Yes, this is a good question. Ego? Pride? As someone else said safety net....strike while the iron is hot. No-reality. Generally low wages in MLS. That may be changing but I’d take my chances in Germany... |
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Post by soccerforums on Feb 10, 2021 15:03:41 GMT -5
Oh. OH!!! Yes, this is a good question. Ego? Pride? As someone else said safety net....strike while the iron is hot. That or a complete misunderstanding of the greater soccer world. A lot of Americans have been shielded from the realities of the true soccer economy. If MLS gets a hold of them early, they may be intentionally kept blind. |
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Post by mistergrinch on Feb 10, 2021 15:31:43 GMT -5
Ego? Pride? As someone else said safety net....strike while the iron is hot. No-reality. Generally low wages in MLS. That may be changing but I’d take my chances in Germany... But you can't go to europe until 18 unless you have a euro passport. |
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Post by bogan on Feb 10, 2021 15:52:09 GMT -5
No-reality. Generally low wages in MLS. That may be changing but I’d take my chances in Germany... But you can't go to europe until 18 unless you have a euro passport. Yep... |
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Post by mindlessphilosopher on Feb 11, 2021 9:46:44 GMT -5
What an exciting offseason. The front office isn't messing around ...
Forwards
• Jahn - OUT (good)
• Williams - OUT (useless)
• Lopez - IN (exciting, but not sure what impact he'll have)
• Cubo - IN (solid, great effort, locker room respect)
Mid
• Castro - OUT (didn't perform)
• Remedi - Rumored to be leaving (about time, not consistent or conditioned)
• Sosa - IN (not Nagby, but lots of promise)
• Ibarra - IN (seems to be another with lots of potential under Heinze)
• Gallagher - OUT
Back
• Castillo - OUT (never worked out)
• Wyke - OUT (not consistent)
• Escobar - OUT (going to miss his spirit, not his play)
• Meza - Rumored to be leaving (not going to miss him, low impact, always out of position)
• Ambrose (yawn)
Bonus
• Kratz - love seeing him come back to coach in the academy
• Pity - rumored to Cinci (buwahahahahaha!!!)
• Ramos (rumors he might be leaving Madrid .. haha, dreams!)
• lots of youth signings, but I'm guessing Chol and others will be on ATL2?
There's a lot of work to be done by the front office on the backline. Who do you wish they would pick up? (besides bringing back LGP?)
• Hectar (not likely at this point)
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Post by mightydawg on Feb 11, 2021 10:25:19 GMT -5
What an exciting offseason. The front office isn't messing around ... Forwards • Jahn - OUT (good) • Williams - OUT (useless) • Lopez - IN (exciting, but not sure what impact he'll have) • Cubo - IN (solid, great effort, locker room respect) Mid • Castro - OUT (didn't perform) • Remedi - Rumored to be leaving (about time, not consistent or conditioned) • Sosa - IN (not Nagby, but lots of promise) • Ibarra - IN (seems to be another with lots of potential under Heinze) • Gallagher - OUT Back • Castillo - OUT (never worked out) • Wyke - OUT (not consistent) • Escobar - OUT (going to miss his spirit, not his play) • Meza - Rumored to be leaving (not going to miss him, low impact, always out of position) • Ambrose (yawn) Bonus • Kratz - love seeing him come back to coach in the academy • Pity - rumored to Cinci (buwahahahahaha!!!) • Ramos (rumors he might be leaving Madrid .. haha, dreams!) • lots of youth signings, but I'm guessing Chol and others will be on ATL2? There's a lot of work to be done by the front office on the backline. Who do you wish they would pick up? (besides bringing back LGP?) • Hectar (not likely at this point) I like Gallagher. I thought that he provided a spark. Not a big fan of LGP. He always made at least one huge mistake a game and was a yellow waiting to happen. |
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Post by Soccerhouse on Feb 11, 2021 16:22:20 GMT -5
yet they are still paying Guzan big money when it comes to mls dollors. Is he worth 7 to 8 times that of Kann?
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Post by bogan on Feb 11, 2021 16:28:32 GMT -5
yet they are still paying Guzan big money when it comes to mls dollors. Is he worth 7 to 8 times that of Kann? He sells a lot of jerseys... |
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Post by mindlessphilosopher on Feb 11, 2021 16:46:21 GMT -5
yet they are still paying Guzan big money when it comes to mls dollors. Is he worth 7 to 8 times that of Kann? Curious .. First of all, there seems to be a lot of disdain for Guzan lately. Hasn't he had more ups than downs? I felt the defense was atrocious last year and let him down, so where is this coming from? Secondly, is his money keeping AUFC from picking up other key players? Why is his salary an issue? (especially if he's bringing dollars into the club) If we're going to talk about salary's that aren't living up to their potential, shouldn't that angst be directed to Barco? Lastly, who is feeling more generally positive about the team's chances than last year already? |
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Post by bogan on Feb 11, 2021 18:13:17 GMT -5
“Lastly, who is feeling more generally positive about the team's chances than last year already?”
Whoohoooo.!!! ATL UTD is undefeated with a perfect record!!!
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Post by Keeper on Feb 11, 2021 18:16:57 GMT -5
yet they are still paying Guzan big money when it comes to mls dollors. Is he worth 7 to 8 times that of Kann? Have said this since the first day they brought in the bald headed butterfingers. Alec is equal if not better quality and considerably cheaper. Plus as a hometown hero had more potential selling jerseys / whatnot if they gave him the #1. |
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Post by rifle on Feb 11, 2021 19:00:59 GMT -5
yet they are still paying Guzan big money when it comes to mls dollors. Is he worth 7 to 8 times that of Kann? Curious .. First of all, there seems to be a lot of disdain for Guzan lately. Hasn't he had more ups than downs? I felt the defense was atrocious last year and let him down, so where is this coming from? Secondly, is his money keeping AUFC from picking up other key players? Why is his salary an issue? (especially if he's bringing dollars into the club) If we're going to talk about salary's that aren't living up to their potential, shouldn't that angst be directed to Barco? Lastly, who is feeling more generally positive about the team's chances than last year already? re: Guzan. Because he’s average. Re: Zeke. Hope they sell him yesterday. |
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Post by Futsal Gawdess on Feb 17, 2021 5:12:09 GMT -5
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