Youth Player Evaluations

[fantotheend]

Doing evaluations for my players this year. Any tips?

[fantotheend]

Found this cool video while looking up evaluations.

[Z.I.P.]

Found this cool video while looking up evaluations.

"So typical of MLS". Boy, does that say a mouthful! I've always thought, MLS is to world football as the MAC is to the USA. MLS tries to use physical style to make up for the lack of consistent skills -- but it isn't that simple, other nations/leagues appear to be trying to emulate our style -- did anyone see the awful takle by a Real Madrid player in Sunday's match with Barca? Criminal -- worse than what Mullan did to Zakuani, and he'll probably get no suspension.

[bisbee]

Found this cool video while looking up evaluations.

"So typical of MLS". Boy, does that say a mouthful! I've always thought, MLS is to world football as the MAC is to the USA. MLS tries to use physical style to make up for the lack of consistent skills -- but it isn't that simple, other nations/leagues appear to be trying to emulate our style -- did anyone see the awful takle by a Real Madrid player in Sunday's match with Barca? Criminal -- worse than what Mullan did to Zakuani, and he'll probably get no suspension.

Plain and simple...the MLS plays terrible futbol

[TheTank123]

Found this cool video while looking up evaluations.

"So typical of MLS". Boy, does that say a mouthful! I've always thought, MLS is to world football as the MAC is to the USA. MLS tries to use physical style to make up for the lack of consistent skills -- but it isn't that simple, other nations/leagues appear to be trying to emulate our style -- did anyone see the awful takle by a Real Madrid player in Sunday's match with Barca? Criminal -- worse than what Mullan did to Zakuani, and he'll probably get no suspension.

Plain and simple...the MLS plays terrible futbol

It's not big four quality but it's not terrible.

[bobbyake]

Found this cool video while looking up evaluations.

"So typical of MLS". Boy, does that say a mouthful! I've always thought, MLS is to world football as the MAC is to the USA. MLS tries to use physical style to make up for the lack of consistent skills -- but it isn't that simple, other nations/leagues appear to be trying to emulate our style -- did anyone see the awful takle by a Real Madrid player in Sunday's match with Barca? Criminal -- worse than what Mullan did to Zakuani, and he'll probably get no suspension.

Plain and simple...the MLS plays terrible futbol

I like the physical style. Better that than watching a game where people go down if they're tapped and cry if there's no yellow.

[Z.I.P.]

Found this cool video while looking up evaluations.

"So typical of MLS". Boy, does that say a mouthful! I've always thought, MLS is to world football as the MAC is to the USA. MLS tries to use physical style to make up for the lack of consistent skills -- but it isn't that simple, other nations/leagues appear to be trying to emulate our style -- did anyone see the awful takle by a Real Madrid player in Sunday's match with Barca? Criminal -- worse than what Mullan did to Zakuani, and he'll probably get no suspension.

Plain and simple...the MLS plays terrible futbol

I like the physical style. Better that than watching a game where people go down if they're tapped and cry if there's no yellow.

Oh, they do that too! Watching Chivas USA play Sounders Saturday, Mondaini from Chivas was able to get three foul calls and a yellow card from the ref -- he was barely touched by the defenders, and goes down every time. So you could say the refs are empowering the unsportsmanlike play. There's a fine line between calling too many fouls and cutting down on over-physical or reckless play -- and the MLS referee system fails to draw the line consistently.

[Ando]

mls isn't as physical as barclay's

and I mean the players aren't all technically gifted enough to play in the epl/bundesliga/la liga/serie a, but neither are the players who play in any other league

maybe ligue 1 is up there

[UAZipster0305]

The MLS will likely never be one of the top 4 soccer leagues in the world due to the investment this country puts into the four other major professional sports. However, I could see us growing to be in the top 10 and perhaps even the top 5 soccer leagues in the world behind the EPL, the Bundesliga, La Liga, and Serie A. Best in the hemisphere and top 5 in the world isn't bad for a league that may never be in the top 4 professional sports leagues in this country. Because of this, the MLS Commissioner has a very difficult job.

[bobbyake]

The MLS will likely never be one of the top 4 soccer leagues in the world due to the investment this country puts into the four other major professional sports. However, I could see us growing to be in the top 10 and perhaps even the top 5 soccer leagues in the world behind the EPL, the Bundesliga, La Liga, and Serie A. Best in the hemisphere and top 5 in the world isn't bad for a league that may never be in the top 4 professional sports leagues in this country. Because of this, the MLS Commissioner has a very difficult job.

Seattle, Portland, LA, Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal, Kansas City, and Philadelphia do well in attendance. San Jose packed Syracuse stadium when they played there. Montreal will be a great addition next year. MLS will be on NBC next year for several games. TV ratings are strong this year. Orlando is attendance is around 7,000 a game for a minor league soccer team.

Look at the numbers and you'll see that the trend is very positive for MLS in the USA.

BTW, it was nice to see New England bring a crowd for their last game. Getting a new soccer specific stadium closer to Boston will help them a lot.

[Z.I.P.]

The MLS will likely never be one of the top 4 soccer leagues in the world due to the investment this country puts into the four other major professional sports. However, I could see us growing to be in the top 10 and perhaps even the top 5 soccer leagues in the world behind the EPL, the Bundesliga, La Liga, and Serie A. Best in the hemisphere and top 5 in the world isn't bad for a league that may never be in the top 4 professional sports leagues in this country. Because of this, the MLS Commissioner has a very difficult job.

Seattle, Portland, LA, Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal, Kansas City, and Philadelphia do well in attendance. San Jose packed Syracuse stadium when they played there. Montreal will be a great addition next year. MLS will be on NBC next year for several games. TV ratings are strong this year. Orlando is attendance is around 7,000 a game for a minor league soccer team.

Look at the numbers and you'll see that the trend is very positive for MLS in the USA.

BTW, it was nice to see New England bring a crowd for their last game. Getting a new soccer specific stadium closer to Boston will help them a lot.

Where did you here about the NBC contract? Does that mean ESPN's dropping MLS? If so, I hope they will pick-up more LaLiga and UEFA games!

[bobbyake]

The MLS will likely never be one of the top 4 soccer leagues in the world due to the investment this country puts into the four other major professional sports. However, I could see us growing to be in the top 10 and perhaps even the top 5 soccer leagues in the world behind the EPL, the Bundesliga, La Liga, and Serie A. Best in the hemisphere and top 5 in the world isn't bad for a league that may never be in the top 4 professional sports leagues in this country. Because of this, the MLS Commissioner has a very difficult job.

Seattle, Portland, LA, Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal, Kansas City, and Philadelphia do well in attendance. San Jose packed Syracuse stadium when they played there. Montreal will be a great addition next year. MLS will be on NBC next year for several games. TV ratings are strong this year. Orlando is attendance is around 7,000 a game for a minor league soccer team.

Look at the numbers and you'll see that the trend is very positive for MLS in the USA.

BTW, it was nice to see New England bring a crowd for their last game. Getting a new soccer specific stadium closer to Boston will help them a lot.

Where did you here about the NBC contract? Does that mean ESPN's dropping MLS? If so, I hope they will pick-up more LaLiga and UEFA games!

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[Z.I.P.]

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Thanks Bobby. Problem is, Versus might have to shave some of their Professional Bullriders Association coverage! I guess I can stand "NBC Soccer" -- as long as Johnny Miller's not in the booth!

[bobbyake]

this topic got way off thread, but I want to clarify something about the level of talent in the MLS. Seattle could easily afford to go after Messi. Messi could be making Beckham money in the MLS.