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Post by soccerfan30 on Sept 6, 2021 20:03:49 GMT -5
Weston McKinnie sent home by Gregg Berhalter for violating team rules, will not play vs Honduras.
Landon Donovan says he's privy to what happened with Weston and that he was extremely disappointed and said he was irresponsible. Landon also said this situation is almost "beyond repair" 😟
Someone in Weston's camp needs to tell him so hard truths. Stuff like this is probably why Juve is shopping him. He already was busted for hosting a party in Italy in which the police were called.
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Post by bogan on Sept 6, 2021 21:28:17 GMT -5
Weston McKinnie sent home by Gregg Berhalter for violating team rules, will not play vs Honduras. Landon Donovan says he's privy to what happened with Weston and that he was extremely disappointed and said he was irresponsible. Landon also said this situation is almost "beyond repair" 😟 Someone in Weston's camp needs to tell him so hard truths. Stuff like this is probably why Juve is shopping him. He already was busted for hosting a party in Italy in which the police were called. My guess is that he won’t be getting many holiday cards this year from his teammates… |
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Post by coffee on Sept 6, 2021 22:58:00 GMT -5
He basically thumbed his nose at his teammates and his country; and said, ‘rules are for little people.’ Berhalter called it right.
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Post by DunwoodySoccerDad on Sept 7, 2021 7:52:58 GMT -5
I like the attitude McKinnie brings to our team on the field, so it's pretty disappointing to see it come to this for him.
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Post by flix on Sept 7, 2021 8:13:27 GMT -5
He basically thumbed his nose at his teammates and his country; and said, ‘rules are for little people.’ Berhalter called it right. Your characterization is a tad bit over the top. |
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Post by oraclesfriend on Sept 7, 2021 8:21:00 GMT -5
He basically thumbed his nose at his teammates and his country; and said, ‘rules are for little people.’ Berhalter called it right. Your characterization is a tad bit over the top. Since we don't know the details I don't think we can say if it is over the top or not. I would not say the whole country maybe, but I think he showed selfish behavior and it is not the first time and he has broken the rules for his country and his club. Definitely thumbing his nose at the rules and showing a lack of respect for his teammates. |
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Post by flix on Sept 7, 2021 9:07:28 GMT -5
Your characterization is a tad bit over the top. Since we don't know the details I don't think we can say if it is over the top or not. I would not say the whole country maybe, but I think he showed selfish behavior and it is not the first time and he has broken the rules for his country and his club. Definitely thumbing his nose at the rules and showing a lack of respect for his teammates. Ok perhaps my reading skills aren’t as good as others or I don’t have insider information as to what he actually did to break Covid protocol. All I see is he broke the protocol. What did he do? On another note, how did Captain America actually contract Covid-19? Nobody to my knowledge has asked how he got it. People pop up positive and no questions asked but God forbid if you go out or have a party to break protocol, you are scum of the earth, thumbing your nose at the rules and showing a lack of respect for your teammates. But if you are Covid positive, can’t train, are tired and don’t play as well as you could have that’s not showing a lack of respect for your teammates? I will eagerly await your too hot for tv news scoop. |
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Post by soccerfan30 on Sept 7, 2021 9:09:40 GMT -5
Reports now coming out that Weston slept with a teammate's sister. Although unconfirmed several people are reporting that, combined with his lack of discipline during the pandemic, it may be time for him to move on.
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Post by DunwoodySoccerDad on Sept 7, 2021 9:17:09 GMT -5
Since we don't know the details I don't think we can say if it is over the top or not. I would not say the whole country maybe, but I think he showed selfish behavior and it is not the first time and he has broken the rules for his country and his club. Definitely thumbing his nose at the rules and showing a lack of respect for his teammates. Ok perhaps my reading skills aren’t as good as others or I don’t have insider information as to what he actually did to break Covid protocol. All I see is he broke the protocol. What did he do? On another note, how did Captain America actually contract Covid-19? Nobody to my knowledge has asked how he got it. People pop up positive and no questions asked but God forbid if you go out or have a party to break protocol, you are scum of the earth, thumbing your nose at the rules and showing a lack of respect for your teammates. But if you are Covid positive, can’t train, are tired and don’t play as well as you could have that’s not showing a lack of respect for your teammates? I will eagerly await your too hot for tv news scoop. Problem with your analysis is that you're assuming Pulisic's actions caused him to catch it. Keep in mind, he was in England under EPL/Chelsea's Covid protocols at the time. Plenty of people have "followed the rules" but still caught Covid. McKennie basically didn't follow the rules laid out for the team that everyone else has been following. Whether he caught the virus or not isn't the issue - he broke team rules and was punished. I don't know what this means for his future on the USMNT, but hopefully it's something that can be patched up between him and Berhalter. |
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Post by DunwoodySoccerDad on Sept 7, 2021 9:25:06 GMT -5
Reports now coming out that Weston slept with a teammate's sister. Although unconfirmed several people are reporting that, combined with his lack of discipline during the pandemic, it may be time for him to move on. If you listen to Landon Donovan's comments re: McKennie on Grant Wahl's podcast, it sounds like it could be what you're saying is being reported. LD wouldn't say what it was, which tells me it's sensitive. |
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Post by soccerfan30 on Sept 7, 2021 9:37:13 GMT -5
Reports now coming out that Weston slept with a teammate's sister. Although unconfirmed several people are reporting that, combined with his lack of discipline during the pandemic, it may be time for him to move on. If you listen to Landon Donovan's comments re: McKennie on Grant Wahl's podcast, it sounds like it could be what you're saying is being reported. LD wouldn't say what it was, which tells me it's sensitive. In may original post I mentioned the same thing, LD saying the issue is almost beyond repair gives credence to the reported incident. Sounds just like a local boy who too was immensely talented but couldn't get out of his own way |
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Post by soccerfan30 on Sept 7, 2021 9:44:25 GMT -5
Further reports is that he didn't leave the hotel but let someone in from outside the team...that person is reported to be Pulisic's sister 😲
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Post by DunwoodySoccerDad on Sept 7, 2021 9:48:19 GMT -5
Further reports is that he didn't leave the hotel but let someone in from outside the team...that person is reported to be Pulisic's sister 😲 Good lord - yeah that's going to be tough to come back from. |
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Post by mightydawg on Sept 7, 2021 9:52:20 GMT -5
Further reports is that he didn't leave the hotel but let someone in from outside the team...that person is reported to be Pulisic's sister 😲 Keeping it in the family. Seems to remind me of Barco and his suspension. |
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Post by ball2futbol on Sept 7, 2021 10:14:11 GMT -5
Still trying to figure out what exactly is beyond repair... Him breaking a rule or who he broke the rules with?
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Post by soccerfan30 on Sept 7, 2021 10:20:22 GMT -5
Still trying to figure out what exactly is beyond repair... Him breaking a rule or who he broke the rules with? Likely both- if he invited someone outside of the team into the team hotel that is a COVID protocol violation and a team rule violation, that decision alone is enough to kick him off the team. Now the other alleged incident- sleeping with a teammate's sister (rumor is CP's sister) is another thing entirely. If it was CPs sister that could have long lasting ramifications within the team and force Gregg to exclude Weston in the future. |
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Post by ball2futbol on Sept 7, 2021 10:43:18 GMT -5
Must be a soccer thing... there are a number of professional athletes that date and in many cases get married to current or former teammate siblings. If that rumor is correct, sounds like two consensual 20something's, being 20something's... Do you think this is a new relationship between Weston and CP's older sis, doubt it. Yes if it's breaking the C19 protocol, I agree and clearly see why he was sent home. Poor judgement on both their parts but this sounds far from un-repairable or warrants permanent punishment.
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Post by soccerloafer on Sept 7, 2021 13:03:32 GMT -5
Further reports is that he didn't leave the hotel but let someone in from outside the team...that person is reported to be Pulisic's sister 😲 That's so disrespectful. Some will say - sure, consenting adults, do what you want. But for team dynamics? Shows he is a low character person who thinks only of himself and short term pleasure. That would be a pretty big distraction in preparations for a game. Doesn't excuse a less than great performance against Canada, but does provide some context. Overall - what a jerk. |
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Post by rifle on Sept 7, 2021 16:24:52 GMT -5
Team Covid rules are a big deal IMO. Otherwise… Consenting adults.
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Post by newguy on Sept 7, 2021 17:00:55 GMT -5
One night outside the bubble and bringing an outsider into the bubble another night according to this: ESPN link |
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Post by justwatching on Sept 8, 2021 9:40:19 GMT -5
I don't know the rules he broke but don't be so quick to judgement. How many of us have gone on travel trips for soccer and the club said do not eat at indoor restaurants, have team gatherings, or you must wear a mask while at the fields and they were ignored. I agree if he broke the team rule regarding COVID and potentially put people in danger there should be repercussions but how many of our kids or our kids' teammates and parents should be "sent home" for breaking a club rule in regards to COVID?
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Post by DunwoodySoccerDad on Sept 8, 2021 9:47:34 GMT -5
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Post by justwatching on Sept 8, 2021 13:38:43 GMT -5
Sounds like what others described above. Team removal for the games makes sense. Still doesn't change what I said above. One of the biggest issues is risk of exposure to the team or others by leaving the "bubble" or bringing someone into it. Same goal as what those youth clubs are trying to impose. I agree with the repercussions my point was only to the harsh criticism and judgement on here when I see people all over violating these COVID rules that have ultimately the same purpose. |
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