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Claudio Reyna (NYCFC GM)
Carlos Bocanegra (ATL United GM)
Do we know if Boca or Claudio would have taken the job? Do we know whether it pays a lot compared to what they are getting now?
Claudio Reyna (NYCFC GM)
Carlos Bocanegra (ATL United GM)
Do we know if Boca or Claudio would have taken the job? Do we know whether it pays a lot compared to what they are getting now?
US Soccer is far more profitable than any MLS team. If it was a matter of money then it would have been met.
Supporting the Stewart hire is your typical Businesslawyer “tee off with a 3 iron on a par 5 move”. Sort of like hiring Bruce Arena. What could go wrong?
US Soccer is far more profitable than any MLS team. If it was a matter of money then it would have been met.
Supporting the Stewart hire is your typical Businesslawyer “tee off with a 3 iron on a par 5 move”. Sort of like hiring Bruce Arena. What could go wrong?
No, I understand your desire for a more successful soccer executive in the role here. Although, unlike the coach, I do think this had to be someone with strong U.S. ties. I just don't know how important USSA views this position, and thus what it is going to pay. Is this just a spokesman/intermediary between the Chair and on field decisions? Or is more akin to being a GM of a pro franchise?
I tend to think from the hire that it's going to be the latter, and that it's a good position, but not a critical one compared to the coach. In which case I think Stewart is fine. If this is more akin to a real GM, then I think your position that a successful GM is correct. After all, whether we hire a coach from South America, MLS or Europe, no one is going to want is to hire an unsuccessful one. (Well, other than those who liked Allerdyce's name being floated).
Not sure where you get that one from hoss. That’s a pretty good analogy.
He’s not that accomplished. His powers are limited to the USMNT, this is a feel good hire.
I think there were better choices available, Garth Lagerwey for one.
Claudio Reyna (NYCFC GM)
Carlos Bocanegra (ATL United GM)
So now MLS guys are ok?????
Possibly. Although Stewart has more experience.I assume that was what we are limiting ourselves too. Those two would be better choices IMO.
Did Reyna or Bocanegra even pursue the USSF GM opportunity? Better choices albeit challenging for those on the outside to ascertain, but perhaps Stewart's on-the-ground European management background, being raised in the Netherlands, and experience from a Dutch youth program to pro were differentiators relative to Reyna's and Bocanegra's non-existent European management experience. Idle ponderings, and without any suggestion US born and raised Reyna and Bocanegra didn't learn anything about European soccer, youth programs, etc. playing for multiple European clubs.I assume that was what we are limiting ourselves too. Those two would be better choices IMO.
Did Reyna or Bocanegra even pursue the USSF GM opportunity? Better choices albeit challenging for those on the outside to ascertain, but perhaps Stewart's on-the-ground European management background, being raised in the Netherlands, and experience from a Dutch youth program to pro were differentiators relative to Reyna's and Bocanegra's non-existent European management experience. Idle ponderings, and without any suggestion US born and raised Reyna and Bocanegra didn't learn anything about European soccer, youth programs, etc. playing for multiple European clubs.
Of course, you wouldn't put much stock in anything regarding Stewart including his actual management with 3 Erdivisie clubs versus no response regarding Reyna's nor Bocanegra's respective dearth of European management experience nor insight on whether either expressed any USSF GM interest. You have an argument to argue; supporting evidence be damned.Reyna and Bocanegra played in Europe extensively. I wouldn’t put much stock into Stewart’s European management experience which was in selling clubs of a selling league. It’s not like he was running even Ajax.
Of course, you wouldn't put much stock in anything regarding Stewart including his actual management with 3 Erdivisie clubs versus no response regarding Reyna's nor Bocanegra's respective dearth of European management experience nor insight on whether either expressed any USSF GM interest. You have an argument to argue; supporting evidence be damned.
Not sure where you get that one from hoss. That’s a pretty good analogy.
He’s not that accomplished. His powers are limited to the USMNT, this is a feel good hire.
I think there were better choices available, Garth Lagerwey for one.
According to Stewart he has on,y one boss and that he will be the one who dictates the style of play. That would not seem to be a "limited' power.
Could be; TBD.I only care about results.
He doesn't even have hiring or firing ability. Has no control or authority over the U-23s or any other youth teams. He has oversight over some things and "Logistics" it's all very nebulous. It's such a joke I am suprised they even bothered creating the position.
The whole style of play piece is hilarious. Good luck finding a manager that wants to have to take orders from Stewart. Better yet, they get a good enough manager it's likely he won't have to even listen to him.
He doesn't even have hiring or firing ability. Has no control or authority over the U-23s or any other youth teams. He has oversight over some things and "Logistics" it's all very nebulous. It's such a joke I am suprised they even bothered creating the position.
The whole style of play piece is hilarious. Good luck finding a manager that wants to have to take orders from Stewart. Better yet, they get a good enough manager it's likely he won't have to even listen to him.
If you listen to Steward. He will recommend the head coach. He will dictate the style of play.
If you listen to Steward. His job is NOT well defined.
You can pick any point of view from this conversation. Only two minutes long.
Not that it matters, but most of us likely never knew Osorio played for and graduated from Southern Connecticut State. Yup, Osorio just wins; just not by enough for many Los Mexicanos. The Germany win may win a few hearts south of El Rio Grande, but if not El Profesor would likely satisfy many Yanks in spite of and perhaps due to the following humorous comments"He’s Got a Winning Record. So Why Do Mexican Fans Want the Coach Fired?
Just hire this guy now. Not that it matters but he is practically American.