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Post by Soccerhouse on Mar 2, 2015 11:03:17 GMT -5
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Post by Soccerhouse on Mar 2, 2015 12:05:14 GMT -5
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Post by jash on Mar 2, 2015 12:44:28 GMT -5
If you're leaking a little bit of information at a time, then you should know that's a VERY LITTLE bit of information in those posts..
edit, nevermind, they were blank when I saw them.. the images wouldn't load!
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Post by Soccerhouse on Mar 2, 2015 13:07:29 GMT -5
mlsatlanta2017.com/mls-atlanta-announces-carlos-bocanegra-as-club-technical-director/MLS Atlanta Announces Carlos Bocanegra as Club Technical Director IN NEWS,PRESS RELEASE MLS Atlanta today announced the appointment of former U.S. Men’s National Team player Carlos Bocanegra as technical director of Major League Soccer’s 22nd team. He will join club President Darren Eales in April following his move from Los Angeles to Atlanta. In his role as technical director, Bocanegra, together with Eales, will oversee day-to-day non-coaching soccer operations of the first team, including development and implementation of a worldwide scouting network and oversight of player wellness and rehabilitation. In addition, he will oversee youth academy programs and serve as a liaison with MLS league officials on player regulations and other league rules.
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Post by rifle on Mar 2, 2015 18:56:36 GMT -5
There is no doubt Bocanegra has a strong CV.. as a player.. but I'm going to play the role of skeptic (or heel, as the case may be) on this.
The first hire the club president makes is a guy with no experience in the role. As the man to oversee scouting, rehab, rules, youth player academy. Does vast experience as a player translate to an acumen for all that? Man, I hope so.
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Post by Soccerhouse on Mar 3, 2015 7:51:44 GMT -5
Interestng first hire for sure. Definitely a splash and from a U.S. soccer perspective instant credibility.
He has time to learn on the job that's for sure.
I'm honestly more interested in the impact of MLS Atlanta on youth soccer here than the actual pro team.
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Post by allthingsoccer on Mar 3, 2015 9:06:50 GMT -5
Soccerhouse I agree. Very interested in landscape.
They must see a lot from Carlos. Arthur is a great business man so I'm sure has done his home work. I like the fact that he is fresh. They are trying to build their "own" player. The man is solid defense with offensive threat. I think you are starting to see the mindset of the MLS Alanta foundation. His role is to scout and build the academy. This man will impact our kids future in Georgia.
I think you will start seeing a lot of traction now from the MLS club. He's got some work to do (2 years), but by next year I'm sure we will start seeing structure developing.
Do you think they will start with U12+ age group? Only reason is that U12 DA (development academy) will be here in 2 years. Or will they focus on U14+? They did say youth academy.
This is GREAT for GA soccer!!!!
Cheers,
J4k
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