I was never really sold on RSL letting Jean-Martial Kipre (and Willis Forko) go. Both were serviceable at the very least, and on the other side of the coin, had the possibility of potential that had not been tapped, especially in Kipre's case. Either way, they could've provided some depth in a shallow position. But I digress. Anyway, the reason that many cited for RSL letting Kipre go was a penchant for reckless plays and giving up PKs. James Edward from the Deseret News confirms this in his blog (which is a great new RSL resource by the way, and really the only reason to go near anything marked 'Deseret News'). OK, now that's fine if you think the occasional boneheaded play makes up for his speed, his potential, and his help in the attack, I can understand that, even if I disagree. But why does Kipre get thrown under the bus, while Mantilla (who I like, don't get me wrong) gets a free pass? In my mind, Mantilla (last year) was as prone, if not moreso, to mental errors as Kipre. How many times did he draw unnecessary cards or give up (or nearly give up) a PK? Many many many. Like I said, I like Mantilla and the fire that he plays with, but I don't get why he stays and Kipre goes (if the reasoning is based on mistakes in the back). Oh well.
Coming soon: More posts, hopefully. It really depends on how lazy I'm feeling. haha Anyway, I'm trying to get together an MLS team ranking and possibly the most unnecessary and poorly researched RSL team review on the net! Get excited kids!
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Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
It's Tough Being an RSL Fan (aka Will the Ineptitude Ever End???)
A few things in RSL-land lately, and all have been hard to swallow:
1) This report (thanks for the heads-up to RSLFM Report) which has Jason Kreis making over $200k per year to coach RSL. This despite the fact that he has NO coaching experience. This despite the fact that 3 years running MLS Cup finalist coach Steve Nicol only makes around $175k per year. This despite the fact that Kreis's slip-ups have cost the team lots of extra money in fines. What the hell? Seriously. Let's put some of that money toward the on-field product. I swear Checketts and Kreis are having a secret love affair. It's sexy!
2) Jamie Watson is already making a case for a contract with another team, the Hoops of FC Dallas. He is one of three "guest players" (aka trialists) joining the team on a trip to Trinidad for a set of exhibition games. I've already made my feelings known on the release and treatment of Watson, but to see him already seeming to catch on with another team shows just seems to backup my viewpoint that Kreis was WAY off base on this one.
3) The MLS waiver draft is coming up tomorrow, let's see who is up for grabs from RSL:
Chris Brown (good riddance), Steven Curfman (too bad for him), Christian Jimenez (good luck), Jack Stewart (see Chris Brown), and...Jean-Martial Kipre. Now I don't know the story here, but Kipre better have DEMANDED to be released to go overseas or else someone needs to be smacked. Hard. Kipre is young, fast, and dangerous. He's already proven he can play in this league and with some seasoning, possibly be a VERY good player in MLS. If RSL is just letting him go it makes me sick. With Pope retiring we need all the help we can get on defense!
Sigh... It really is hard to be an RSL fan sometimes. Hopefully there are some big signings on the horizon...
In other depressing (at least to me) sports news, my Syracuse Orangemen have pulled an RSL and inexplicably brought back (American) football coach Greg Robinson after 3 seasons in which the team has won a grand total of 7 games and has been near the bottom in every statistical category. Look for RSL to sign him as "Grand Poobah" or something after he is fired after the debacle that will be the 2008 season.
Finally, a slight ray of sunshine on this cloudy day. Congratulations are in order for Robbie Findley, Nathan Sturgis, and Chris Seitz as the three have been called into the US U-23 camp in preparation for an upcoming trip to China. Let's hope their personal successes carry over to RSL next year. Well done boys!
1) This report (thanks for the heads-up to RSLFM Report) which has Jason Kreis making over $200k per year to coach RSL. This despite the fact that he has NO coaching experience. This despite the fact that 3 years running MLS Cup finalist coach Steve Nicol only makes around $175k per year. This despite the fact that Kreis's slip-ups have cost the team lots of extra money in fines. What the hell? Seriously. Let's put some of that money toward the on-field product. I swear Checketts and Kreis are having a secret love affair. It's sexy!
2) Jamie Watson is already making a case for a contract with another team, the Hoops of FC Dallas. He is one of three "guest players" (aka trialists) joining the team on a trip to Trinidad for a set of exhibition games. I've already made my feelings known on the release and treatment of Watson, but to see him already seeming to catch on with another team shows just seems to backup my viewpoint that Kreis was WAY off base on this one.
3) The MLS waiver draft is coming up tomorrow, let's see who is up for grabs from RSL:
Chris Brown (good riddance), Steven Curfman (too bad for him), Christian Jimenez (good luck), Jack Stewart (see Chris Brown), and...Jean-Martial Kipre. Now I don't know the story here, but Kipre better have DEMANDED to be released to go overseas or else someone needs to be smacked. Hard. Kipre is young, fast, and dangerous. He's already proven he can play in this league and with some seasoning, possibly be a VERY good player in MLS. If RSL is just letting him go it makes me sick. With Pope retiring we need all the help we can get on defense!
Sigh... It really is hard to be an RSL fan sometimes. Hopefully there are some big signings on the horizon...
In other depressing (at least to me) sports news, my Syracuse Orangemen have pulled an RSL and inexplicably brought back (American) football coach Greg Robinson after 3 seasons in which the team has won a grand total of 7 games and has been near the bottom in every statistical category. Look for RSL to sign him as "Grand Poobah" or something after he is fired after the debacle that will be the 2008 season.
Finally, a slight ray of sunshine on this cloudy day. Congratulations are in order for Robbie Findley, Nathan Sturgis, and Chris Seitz as the three have been called into the US U-23 camp in preparation for an upcoming trip to China. Let's hope their personal successes carry over to RSL next year. Well done boys!
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