Comments on: US Football in Crisis? What Crisis? http://soccerlens.com/us-football-in-crisis-what-crisis/8156/ Soccerlens - Football News You Can Trust Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:26:47 -0800 http://soccerlens.com/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Ahmed Bilal http://soccerlens.com/us-football-in-crisis-what-crisis/8156/comment-page-1/#comment-96589 Ahmed Bilal Tue, 15 Jul 2008 02:03:43 +0000 http://soccerlens.com/us-football-in-crisis-what-crisis/8156/#comment-96589 For more perspective on how the MLS treats its own: http://blog.washingtonpost.com/soccerinsider/2008/07/not_so_super.html For more perspective on how the MLS treats its own:

http://blog.washingtonpost.com/soccerinsider/2008/07/not_so_super.html

]]> By: james http://soccerlens.com/us-football-in-crisis-what-crisis/8156/comment-page-1/#comment-96459 james Sun, 13 Jul 2008 21:31:51 +0000 http://soccerlens.com/us-football-in-crisis-what-crisis/8156/#comment-96459 Maybe this is true, Maybe its not... Here's an idea, when you right an article bashing an entire national team and federation, maybe you should talk to people (also called sources) and then cite them within your article so your readers know that you know what your talking about. As you have not done this, I have to conclude that you have no clue what your writing about... Also, you conclude that the federation is in crisis, and your proof of this is the fact that we lost to europes best team 1-0 away from home, and to England 2-0 in Wembley. Brilliant, we are in crisis b/c we are not a top ten team in the world. Why is it that every time I come to this site I also find one crazy article bashing US soccer and MLS with facts that are either completely made up, or badly distorted to support conclusions that are completely unwarranted? There is a lot wrong w/ US soccer, and these problems can easily be illustrated without using complete lies and half-truths. Maybe this is true, Maybe its not… Here’s an idea, when you right an article bashing an entire national team and federation, maybe you should talk to people (also called sources) and then cite them within your article so your readers know that you know what your talking about. As you have not done this, I have to conclude that you have no clue what your writing about… Also, you conclude that the federation is in crisis, and your proof of this is the fact that we lost to europes best team 1-0 away from home, and to England 2-0 in Wembley. Brilliant, we are in crisis b/c we are not a top ten team in the world. Why is it that every time I come to this site I also find one crazy article bashing US soccer and MLS with facts that are either completely made up, or badly distorted to support conclusions that are completely unwarranted? There is a lot wrong w/ US soccer, and these problems can easily be illustrated without using complete lies and half-truths.

]]> By: georges edeline http://soccerlens.com/us-football-in-crisis-what-crisis/8156/comment-page-1/#comment-96420 georges edeline Sun, 13 Jul 2008 03:17:27 +0000 http://soccerlens.com/us-football-in-crisis-what-crisis/8156/#comment-96420 Well-written article and valid comments on our national team, its players and coach. Unless Gus Hiddink is totally not interested in the job, or has some unrealistic demands, I can't think of any more qualified candidate, until one of our own becomes eligible. Since his days, as a player for the Washington Diplomats(NASL), he has definitely proven himself as a top level coach, able to take mediocre teams, of different cultures, i.e. PSV, South Korea, Australia, Russia; and make winners out of them. I'd vote for Gus Hiddink for now! All the best! /ge Well-written article and valid comments on our national team, its players and coach.
Unless Gus Hiddink is totally not interested in the job, or has some unrealistic demands, I can’t think of any more qualified candidate, until one of our own becomes eligible.
Since his days, as a player for the Washington Diplomats(NASL), he has definitely proven himself as a top level coach, able to take mediocre teams, of different cultures, i.e. PSV, South Korea, Australia, Russia; and make winners out of them.
I’d vote for Gus Hiddink for now!
All the best!
/ge

]]> By: Kevin http://soccerlens.com/us-football-in-crisis-what-crisis/8156/comment-page-1/#comment-96348 Kevin Fri, 11 Jul 2008 23:04:05 +0000 http://soccerlens.com/us-football-in-crisis-what-crisis/8156/#comment-96348 Great article, I dunno if more fans is what is neccessary. I think the U.S. fans will gain interest when that team wins. 2002 World Cup is good proof, games in the middle of the night and replays, with decent ratings. Nothing huge but large numbers for the early morning games. I believe if better soccer was given to U.S. sports fans, the quality of soccer in this country would sky rocket. I read another great article on here that talks about just that. I have barely any soccer ability and I learned what I know from watching and then trying. That was it. If talented players get the chance to study and try out things they see in top quality games there skill level will increase and more interest will be given. Soccer is not boring, it is just boring on American soil. Great article, I dunno if more fans is what is neccessary. I think the U.S. fans will gain interest when that team wins. 2002 World Cup is good proof, games in the middle of the night and replays, with decent ratings. Nothing huge but large numbers for the early morning games. I believe if better soccer was given to U.S. sports fans, the quality of soccer in this country would sky rocket. I read another great article on here that talks about just that. I have barely any soccer ability and I learned what I know from watching and then trying. That was it. If talented players get the chance to study and try out things they see in top quality games there skill level will increase and more interest will be given. Soccer is not boring, it is just boring on American soil.

]]> By: Portuguese http://soccerlens.com/us-football-in-crisis-what-crisis/8156/comment-page-1/#comment-95881 Portuguese Thu, 10 Jul 2008 06:59:44 +0000 http://soccerlens.com/us-football-in-crisis-what-crisis/8156/#comment-95881 US need more fan in soccer, with more fans soccer have more money, with more money soccer have more players practise these beatiful sport, and with more money more investement on young players formation, in portugal the clubs have young teams with formation academy, in academy the players with 14 years are professional and win a salary. US need more fan in soccer, with more fans soccer have more money, with more money soccer have more players practise these beatiful sport, and with more money more investement on young players formation, in portugal the clubs have young teams with formation academy, in academy the players with 14 years are professional and win a salary.

]]> By: Soccer Writer http://soccerlens.com/us-football-in-crisis-what-crisis/8156/comment-page-1/#comment-95827 Soccer Writer Thu, 10 Jul 2008 04:02:47 +0000 http://soccerlens.com/us-football-in-crisis-what-crisis/8156/#comment-95827 Currently, the United States have a good bunch of players. Better than any bunch before. Especially with the likes of Altidore, Bradley and Adu coming up. Whoever be the coach, he has a strong squad to work with. Currently, the United States have a good bunch of players. Better than any bunch before. Especially with the likes of Altidore, Bradley and Adu coming up. Whoever be the coach, he has a strong squad to work with.

]]> By: bad http://soccerlens.com/us-football-in-crisis-what-crisis/8156/comment-page-1/#comment-95786 bad Thu, 10 Jul 2008 01:48:50 +0000 http://soccerlens.com/us-football-in-crisis-what-crisis/8156/#comment-95786 the fact that usa try to lure Klinsman to be they managager is ridiculous , even more so now , or any other time , because american soccer is consider even less that a litle hood league , never was an will never be , usa shoud get new players , new twams , and a new structure , to much stuff to said about usa soccer , not worth it the fact that usa try to lure Klinsman to be they managager is ridiculous , even more so now , or any other time , because american soccer is consider even less that a litle hood league , never was an will never be , usa shoud get new players , new twams , and a new structure , to much stuff to said about usa soccer , not worth it

]]> By: Ahmed Bilal http://soccerlens.com/us-football-in-crisis-what-crisis/8156/comment-page-1/#comment-95775 Ahmed Bilal Thu, 10 Jul 2008 01:16:07 +0000 http://soccerlens.com/us-football-in-crisis-what-crisis/8156/#comment-95775 <em>exactly how does Bradley “rob” the players of choices? or shackle them? or restrain?</em> I thought the way the US played in Europe - scared, inhibited, mechanical - was the proof? exactly how does Bradley “rob” the players of choices? or shackle them? or restrain?

I thought the way the US played in Europe – scared, inhibited, mechanical – was the proof?

]]> By: Gruffgoat http://soccerlens.com/us-football-in-crisis-what-crisis/8156/comment-page-1/#comment-95771 Gruffgoat Thu, 10 Jul 2008 01:00:36 +0000 http://soccerlens.com/us-football-in-crisis-what-crisis/8156/#comment-95771 The problem is not a lack of athleticism as Robby suggests...pure athletic ability does not a world class footballer make (reference Pele, Maradona, Messi, etc. all guys how are 5'8" or less, quick but not track stars or anything, but incredible skill and vision) I think America's main problem is the lack of true academy programs that feed in to true club systems. The fact that the US tries to push all athletes through a high school to college model, means that the US will always be behind the international football curve. The problem is not a lack of athleticism as Robby suggests…pure athletic ability does not a world class footballer make (reference Pele, Maradona, Messi, etc. all guys how are 5′8″ or less, quick but not track stars or anything, but incredible skill and vision)

I think America’s main problem is the lack of true academy programs that feed in to true club systems. The fact that the US tries to push all athletes through a high school to college model, means that the US will always be behind the international football curve.

]]> By: Philippe Fontanelli http://soccerlens.com/us-football-in-crisis-what-crisis/8156/comment-page-1/#comment-95750 Philippe Fontanelli Wed, 09 Jul 2008 23:20:57 +0000 http://soccerlens.com/us-football-in-crisis-what-crisis/8156/#comment-95750 The article was great and a reminder to what all of us already know. Gulati is an idiot, he is the sorcerer and the culprit. What does he know about the beautiful game? Has he ever kicked a ball? (Or even saw a ball?)NO! Well, Bradley what should I say about him? He is not a soccer pro, he should get involved with tennis. Poor guy is so confused, he doesn't even know the first thing about the game. I often wondered if he has been watching another program during the MNT games. But of course I can't blame him, anybody would take the position if offered. Unfortunately our Soccer is in trouble as long as Gulati and Bradley spearheading it. We must get a competent coach, maybe a foreigner, who has the game in his blood. And where is Rothenberg? And a word to Ray Ramano; Where do you come from insulting us? You must hate us Americans, where do you come from? And the rubbish you are talking about! You are ignoramous!!! Yes, we have the possibility of young and upcoming talents, need to be trained and cultivated by someone who believes in them. By the way not you! All the countries you have mentioned have other sport interest that they excell in besides soccer. Soccer elites and powers are keep on changing, just recall the great Hungarians and back in the mid fifties and where are they now? I stated my case for Ray Ramano. The article was great and a reminder to what all of us already know.

Gulati is an idiot, he is the sorcerer and the culprit. What does he know about the beautiful game? Has he ever kicked a ball? (Or even saw a ball?)NO!

Well, Bradley what should I say about him? He is not a soccer pro, he should get involved with tennis. Poor guy is so confused, he doesn’t even know the first thing about the game. I often wondered if he has been watching another program during the MNT games. But of course I can’t blame him, anybody would take the position if offered.

Unfortunately our Soccer is in trouble as long as Gulati and Bradley spearheading it.
We must get a competent coach, maybe a foreigner, who has the game in his blood.
And where is Rothenberg?

And a word to Ray Ramano; Where do you come from insulting us? You must hate us Americans, where do you come from? And the rubbish you are talking about! You are ignoramous!!!
Yes, we have the possibility of young and upcoming talents, need to be trained and cultivated by someone who believes in them. By the way not you!
All the countries you have mentioned have other sport interest that they excell in besides soccer.
Soccer elites and powers are keep on changing, just recall the great Hungarians and back in the mid fifties and where are they now? I stated my case for Ray Ramano.

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